HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5209 Authorizing Funding from the Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond Fund for the Frontage Pathway Project
RESOLUTION 5209
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FROM THE TRAILS, OPEN SPACE AND
PARKS BOND FUND FOR THE GALLA10 ALLIANCE FOR PATHWAYS FRONTAGE
PATHWAY
WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 4386 the City Commission committed to the designation
of an advisory board or committee to review and make recommendations to the Commission on
proposals for use of Trails, Open Space, and Parks Bond Fund (TOP Bond Fund) as said fund was
approved by the voters of the City of Bozeman on November 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2013 the Bozeman City Commission appointed the Trails,
Open Space and Parks Committee (TOP Committee) to assist the City Commission with the duties
stated within Resolution No. 4386; and
WHEREAS, the TOP Committee reviewed and scored the Galla10 Alliance for
Pathways Frontage Pathway (the “Project”) utilizing the City Commission approved evaluation
criteria established within Resolution No. 4471 and found that the Project collectively scored on
average more than five affirmative evaluations on the Rough Cut Matrix and over 60% of the total
points possible on each of the Community Benefit Matrix and the Prevailing Characteristics Parks
Matrix; and
WHEREAS, this project aligns and is consistent with goals set forth in the City of
Bozeman Parks, Recreation Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan; and
WHEREAS, this Project fulfills goals set forth in the Bozeman Community Plan by
connecting the community using trails; and
WHEREAS, the TOP Bond Fund will provide approximately 14% of the project costs
with the remaining to be provided by applicant fundraising, grants and other City of Bozeman
capital funding as it becomes available.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana:
Section 1
Funding / Authority. The Commission hereby authorizes additional funding in the amount of
$90,000 from the current balance of the Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond fund for the Galla10
Alliance for Pathways Frontage Pathway Project. Any remaining funds after completion of the
project shall be returned to the bond fund.
Section 2
Findings. The Commission hereby concurs with the determinations of the TOP Committee for the
Project and finds the Project meets or exceeds the requirements for the TOP Bond Fund as
established in Resolution No. 4471. The Commission also finds that the Project included in this
Resolution fulfills the intent, findings, policy, and purposes of the Open Space Land and Voluntary
Conservation Easement Act (Title 76, Chpt. 6, MCA) (the Act).
Section 3
Project. The primary goals of the project are:
• Establish the feasibility of the Frontage Pathway by designing Segments One and Two as
defined in the application;
• Pursue additional funding in collaboration with other City departments and application
partners;
• Construct trail segments and pedestrian crossings as needed to establish a connection
between Valley Center Spur Road and the Cherry Creek Fishing access.
Section 4
Title and Administration. The City of Bozeman will own, manage and maintain the completed
Project and any and all site amenities associated with the project except as established by
agreements MDT or other landowners. The completed Project will be managed and maintained by
the Recreation and Parks Department of the City of Bozeman. The City may enter into contracts
with other persons or entities for development or management of any aspect of developing the
Project.
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Section 5
Funding. The total cost of the design phase of the project is estimated at approximately $56,000.
The TOP Committee recommends up to $90,000 in TOP Bond funding. The Galla10 Alliance for
Pathways has committed to providing matching funding in the amount to be determined in a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the applicants. The Galla10 Alliance for
Pathway’s commitment will be memorialized in a binding agreement to be approved by the City
Commission prior to expenditure of any funds under this Resolution as stated in section one above.
Section 6
TOP Committee Evaluation. A majority of the TOP Committee approves the use of TOP Bond
funds for the Project. The TOP Committee scores are as follows:
TOP – Rough Cut Matrix: GAP Frontage Pathway
Member
1
Member
2
Member
3
Member
4
Average
Score
Guiding Docs
Resolution 4386 1 1 1 1
PROST Plan 1 1 1 1
Community Plan 1 1 1 1
Balance
Project balances types of
parks, trails, os in and
around Bozeman 1 1 1 1
Maintenance Feasibility 0 1 1 1
Opportunity
Long-term investment 1 1 1 1
Partnership opportunity 1 1 1 1
Leverage bond funds 1 1 1 0
TOTAL 7 8 8 7 7.5
TOP – Community Benefit Matrix: GAP Frontage Pathway
Member 1 Member 2 Member 3 Average Score
Variety 4 4 5
Distribution 5 5 5
Enhancement 5 3 5
Balance 4 4 5
Leverage 5 5 4
Connections 4 4 5
TOTAL 27 25 29 81 of 90
90% 83.33% 96.67% 90%
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TOP – Prevailing Characteristics Matrix for Trails: GAP Frontage Pathway
Criterion Weight
Member
1 - score
Member
1 - score
Member
3 - score TOTAL
Total
possible
ID'd in the PROST or judged
beneficial 5 25 25 25 75 75
Trail would link important
destinations 5 20 20 25 65 75
Trail would become a
rec/transp complement 4 16 20 20 56 60
aesthetic, cultural,
historical or natura res.
values 3 9 12 15 36 45
minimal negative impacts 3 12 12 15 39 45
TOTAL 82 89 100 271.0 300
Percentage of 300 Possible Points 90.33
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 13th day of October, 2020.
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CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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