HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3769 Support for SB237, and request for adoption by State
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Tabled Indefinitely
February 7,2005
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3769
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SB237 AND REQUESTING THAT THE
MONTANA STATE LEGISLATURE ADOPT SB237 AND PRESENT IT TO THE
GOVERNOR FOR SIGNING.
WHEREAS, the cost of employing architects, engineers and land surveyors represents a
significant expense to many Montana cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, current State law, notably Section 18-8-204, Montana Code Annotated, prohibits
cities and towns from considering fee structures and projected fees, together with other lawful factors,
when making an initial selection of a firm considered most qualified to provide architectural, engineering
and land survey services; and
WHEREAS, current State law requires Montana cities and towns to make an initial selection
of the firm most qualified to provide services without reference to potential fee structures or projected
fees, and then attempt to negotiate a contract with the first firm selected; and
WHEREAS, allowing Montana cities and towns the option and advantage of competitive price
comparison as a factor in their overall consultant evaluation and selection processes will promote
financial transparency and fiscal accountability in the use of public funds; and
WHEREAS, allowing Montana cities and towns the option to consider fee structures and
projected fees, along with other lawful factors, in making an initial selection of the most qualified firm to
provide architectural, engineering and land surveying services will increase efficiency and transparency
to the public and result in lower overall costs for cities and towns when hiring such professionals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that:
Section 1
The recitals set forth above are adopted as findings of fact.
Section 2
The City of Bozeman expresses its support for SB237 and requests that the Montana State
Legislature adopt SB237 and present it to the Governor for signing.
Section 3
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the 7th day of February 2005.
ANDREW L. CETRARO, Mayor
ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY A. COOPER
Acting City Attorney
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