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RESOLUTION 5147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FROM THE 2012 TRAILS, OPEN SPACE AND PARKS BOND FOR THE FRONT
STREET CONNECTOR
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, on September 28, 2015 the TOP Committee reviewed and scored the
Front Street Connector Trail Project (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, on September 28, 2015 the City Commission approved Resolution
4621 A authorizing the allocation of up to $178,106 from the 2012 Trails, Open Space and
Parks Bond fund; and
WHEREAS, due to the time that has lapsed since the original approval, construction
costs in Bozeman have seen significant inflation and other essential items were not included in
the original project estimate; and
WHEREAS, the bridge has been redesigned to decrease the bridge span and width;
and
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WHEREAS, community need for this critical east-west trail connection has increased
due to the opening of Story Mill Community Park and the Trail to the M and Drinking Horse and
increased development in the vicinity; 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; ensures that parkland size, location, and suitability and
development promote usability; and uses parks and open space to protect critical and sensitive
lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana:
Section 1
Approval of Funding/Authority. The Commission hereby authorizes allocating additional funds
from the TOP Bond Fund for the Project in the total amount not to exceed $110,681.76 (one
hundred ten thousand six hundred eighty-one dollars and seventy-six cents) for design,
construction, and project management.
Section 2
Amendment to Resolution 4621A. This resolution serves to amend Resolution 4621 A as
delineated in Section 1 above and in accordance with design changes.
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
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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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