HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5218 Supporting XY Planning's Application for Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Grant
RESOLUTION 5218
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION TO BIG SKY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF
MONTANA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ON BEHALF OF XY PLANNING
NETWORK.
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission is committed to facilitating economic
diversification in the City and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission is committed to facilitating mid- and high-
wage job creation and expansion, thus positively impacting the economy of the entire region; and
WHEREAS, XY Planning Network, desires to further expand their business and create
additional technology-related jobs in Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the technology sector has high
growth potential, supports mid to high wage jobs and supports economic diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Montana Department of Commerce administers the Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund Category I job creation program, a state-funded program, to create good
paying jobs for Montana residents, promote long-term, stable economic growth in Montana, create
partnerships, expand existing businesses and provide a better life for future generations through
greater economic growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby authorizes and appoints The Prospera Business
Network to administer, on behalf of the City of Bozeman, all aspects of the Big Sky Trust Fund
Economic Development Category I grant and provide administrative support and other
responsibility for the management and appropriate reporting to the Montana Department of
Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, the City agrees to submit an application, through The Prospera Business
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Network, to the Montana Department of Commerce, Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program to assist XY Planning Network in their expansion project and that The Prospera Business
Network will manage all aspects of the grant.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 15th day of September, 2020.
CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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