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B.Disclosures
C.Changes to the Agenda
D.Public Service Announcements
E.Approval of Minutes
E.1 Approval of March Board Meeting and Special Meeting Minutes (Staley)
F.Public Comment
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G.Action Items
H.FYI/Discussion
H.1 March Finance Report(Staley)
H.2 Executive Director's Report (Staley)
H.3 FY2023 DRAFT Budget and Work Plan Review (Staley)
I.Adjournment
THE DOWNTOWN AREA URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
DURD AGENDA
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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For more information please contact Ellie Staley, Downtown Bozeman Partnership,
ellie@downtownbozeman.org
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Approval of March Board Meeting and Special Meeting Minutes
MEETING DATE:April 19, 2022
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:Approve
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Approval of minutes from the 2022 DURD March Board Meeting and Special
Meeting.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
URD Minutes 3-22 Special Meeting.pdf
URD Minutes 3-22.pdf
Report compiled on: April 14, 2022
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Downtown Urban Renewal District
Board Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2022
Attending: Bobby Bear, Emily Cope, David Fine, Cory Lawrence, Marley McKenna, Tony
Renslow, Ellie Staley, Nicholas Wickes, Nick Zelver
Absent: Angie Rutherford
Discussion Items
Fire Station 1- Create Workforce Housing
Marley McKenna recused herself from this item and logged off the meeting.
David Fine presented the request from City of Bozeman to Downtown Urban Renewal Board for
approval of Resolution 2022-01. He stated that the COB values the role and opinion of the URD
Board. Resolution 2022-01 would be used to incentivize the redevelopment of the Fire Station 1
with workforce housing by having the Downtown Urban Renewal District designate such a
project as an Urban Renewal Project and offering a financial incentive of up to $1,600,000 for
proposed projects that contain at least 50 units of workforce housing. The Resolution defined
workforce housing as housing that is affordable to housing holds make 120% AMI or less. The
URD would pay the proposed incentive at the time the Project obtains a Certificate of
Occupancy to ensure the project is completed, thereby mitigating the risk to urban renewal
funds and ensuring the creation of new taxable value by the project. The stated $1.6 million was
suggested to be taken out of existing cash reserves. Cory Lawrence stated he was happy that
additional information was provided for this meeting but the approach to this situation he was
not impressed with. He confirmed that the property could sell for no less than 90% of fair market
value and asked questions of where else work force housing is being developed in the city.
Bobby Bear confirmed that TIF funds could be used for this project, David recited from MCA 7-
15-4288 that funds may be used. The applicant stated that the proforma that was provided to
the board was from November 2021 and they were currently updating the proforma after the
Transportation Board allotted six spaces in the Rouse surface lot for this development, and with
updated construction costs. The board expressed concern that the latest proforma was not
made available for the meeting. Nick Zelver asked if there was a tight timeline to sell Fire Station
1. David answered that the city is needing the sell the property by summer. Some board
members expressed interest in this project but had concerns of the quick timeline, other
priorities of the URD work plan, and lack of current information.
Motion to pass Resolution 2022-01 to fund $1.6 million towards the redevelopment of Fire
Station one.
Tony Renslow: Motion
Cory Lawrence: 2nd
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Approve:
Bobby Bear
Nick Zelver
Disapprove:
Cory Lawrence
Tony Renslow
Nicholas Wickes is a non-voting member.
Motion fails due to tie vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm
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Downtown Urban Renewal District
Board Meeting Minutes
March 22, 2022
Attending: Bobby Bear, Emily Cope, David Fine, Cory Lawrence, Jen Madgic, Marley
McKenna, Tony Renslow, Angie Rutherford, Ellie Staley, Nicholas Wickes, Nick
Zelver
Minutes
ACTION: Cory Lawrence moved to approve the February minutes as presented.
Nick Zelver seconded the motion.
All voted in favor.
Discussion Items
March Finance Report
Ellie presented the March 2022 finance report. The board asked what the history of the starting
cash balance has been over the last ten years and how long it has taken to build it up to what it
has been. DBP staff stated they will send spreadsheet of the history.
FY2023 Draft Budget
Ellie presented the FY23 draft budget highlighting the DBP management fee to be increased by
6%, including the Fire Station One project of $1.6 million, including $200,000 for alley
improvements, $1 million for structuring parking site plans and bids. Ellie stated that some of the
projects that were in the FY22 budget, such as the Bozeman Creek Improvement and Fiber
Infrastructure, have been removed for the FY23 budget. The draft budget will be reviewed again
at the April board meeting.
Fire Station One Discussion
Funding for Fire Station 1 redevelopment was discussed at the last two meetings of the
Downtown URD board. On the City Commission Agenda for March 22nd, Ordinance 2106 and
the Buy/Sell Agreement for Fire Station 1 was added. Ellie stated that the $1.6 million of TIF
funds would be given after the project receives the Certificate of Occupancy. Cory Lawrence
stated he was disappointed with the entire process from the lack of information to a proforma
that was outdated. Marley McKenna stated that regardless of the process, the project is still a
win for the downtown area since it is creating work force housing. Nick Zelver stated that if the
funding for the project is approved by the City Commission, the amount should be worked into
the URD budget now so that is it earmarked now and can see how it effects the budget for
future years. Tony Renslow stated the board has a fiduciary responsibility and that the board
should have been provided a copy of the deed restriction that would guarantee the project stays
at 120% AMI. Tony also stated that not enough information was provided and the process was
incomplete. Bobby Bear stated there should be a process to ensure a fair disbursement of funds
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if another project similar to this one were to come forward with a similar goal. Angie Rutherford
stated that the process and outcome of the project should be separated, and the risk is low
since the funds will be given after the CO is achieved. Nicholas Wickes stated that the URD
board has a fiduciary responsibility to stakeholders and that the existing grant programs that
provide funds to private parties all have applications that are reviewed and then approved.
The board agreed that Ellie should provide a public comment at the City Commission meeting
on March 22nd.
Public Comment
Mike Hope stated he had TIF Funds for his development on North 7th Avenue and felt that the
process for him to secure those funds were more cumbersome than the Fire Station One
process. He stated he had to show a payback plan with bank documentation to the city. He also
stated that the FS1 property is very expensive, and parking is a concern in the downtown area.
Emily Talago commented that the objective of TIF funds is to eliminate blight, she believes there
is no blight in downtown any longer. She believes the objective of affordable housing is outside
of the realm of the Downtown URD Board.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:March Finance Report
MEETING DATE:April 19, 2022
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Finance
RECOMMENDATION:Discussion
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Staff will present the monthly finance report.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
URD Finance Report 4-22.pdf
Report compiled on: April 14, 2022
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Downtown URD April 2022 Finance Report
Downtown Urban Renewal District Finance Report
Category
Approved
FY2022 Budget FY2022 YTD recent activity
Income
Starting Cash Balance 3,295,598$ 3,295,598$
Income from TIF 335,000$ 335,000$
COB Interlocal Share 1,456,000$ 1,453,382$
Entitlement Share State of Montana 57,050$ 56,050$
Interest Income 20,000$
Other Income
Total Income 5,163,648$ 5,140,030$
Expenses
Operations
DBP Management Fee 190,000$ 190,000$ $47,500 DBP
Total Operations 190,000$ 190,000$
Infrastructure Improvements
Street Furniture and Park Maintenance 25,000$ 33,690$ $154 lawn care
Streetscape--new purchases 30,000$ 20,435$
North Rouse Streetscape Project
FY Encumbered- Streetlamps (26 qty)85,000$ 78,767$
Phase 1 Construction: Conduit 17,000$ 11,077$
Phase 2 Construction: Lamps 80,000$ 129,097$
North Willson Streetscape Project 75,000$
Streetscape Assistance Grant Program 50,000$
Streetlamp Power Reconfiguration Project
Alley Improvements 50,000$
FY20 Encumbered 19,000$
DBIP: Bozeman Creek Improvements 50,000$
DBIP: Wayfinding & Parking Signage 15,000$
Life-Safety Grant Program 50,000$
Fiber Infrastructure 100,000$
Fiber-Broadband Infrastructure--Grants 10,000$ 3,200$
Intersection Cable Anchor Repairs 30,000$ 3,613$
DBA Event Stage 50,000$
Parklet 50,000$
Alternative Transportation Projects 75,000$
Total Improvements 861,000$ 279,879$
Planning
City Economic Development Specialist 33,000$
Technical Assistance Grants 50,000$
FY20 & FY21 Encumbered Funds 45,000$
Residential Incentive Program 200,000$
DBIP: Transportation Planning 25,000$
21 Encumbered- Part Two--Data, Analysis, Cost Est 91,000$
DBIP: Alley Planning 45,000$ 991$
DBIP: Bozeman Creek Planning 30,000$
DBIP: Soroptomist Park Planning 50,000$
DBIP: Code Amendments 20,000$ 1,648$
DBIP: Design Guidelines 85,000$
DBIP: Downtown Infrastructure & Public Realm 100,000$
DBIP: General Implementation 100,000$ 5,535$
DBIP: Employee Paid Parking Permit System 20,000$
DBIP: Wayfinding Plan & Parking Signage 10,000$
Utility and Infrastructure Improvement 250,000$
Structured Parking Feasibility Analysis 35,000$ 11,750$
Structured Parking Informal, Site Plan, Bids 750,000$
Professional Services Term Contract 75,000$
Streetscape Preliminary Engineering 50,000$
Total Planning 2,064,000$ 19,924$
Parking Structure
Garage Bond Payment 335,000$
Total Parking Garage Payments 335,000$ -$
Total Expenses 3,450,000$ 489,803$
Balance 1,713,648$ 4,650,227$
** Final FY21 numbers received
by COB finance
URD Finance Report 4-22
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:Executive Director's Report
MEETING DATE:April 19, 2022
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Discussion
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Executive Director will provide updates on Downtown Partnership and
Urban Renewal District programs and projects
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None
Attachments:
DBP Monthly ED Report 4-22.pdf
Report compiled on: April 14, 2022
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Downtown Bozeman Partnership – ED Report
April 2022
URD Updates:
• Parking Garage Site Update: The Term Contract Team is currently developing 3-D renderings of
the County Courthouse site to present to the interested County Administration. During
discussions with the County it was requested to look at eh feasibility of the health department
site, the county also owns, as alternative option. The Term Contract Team has added a
feasibility and initial site analysis for the Health Department site to their Task order. All this
information will be presented to us and City Economic Development Staff April 22. We will keep
the URD board updated on next steps and timeline with the County site. The ordinance
amendments needed for the URD to move forward with selling bonds is also moving forward
and the city economic department is working on a timeline for this process.
• Paid Parking Update: Five Paid Parking Work sessions were held between March 25 and April 1.
Extensive notes were taken at those meetings and will be drafted into a report and presented
to us, the attendees and city commission in the next two weeks. We have great notes from
those sessions that we will combine with the packet of information from the city and will get it
out to all downtown boards and stakeholders with a timeline for what to expect next.
• Alley Project: We hosted a “Meet the Team” gathering with the team and property owners on
March 30. We introduced our project manager, Susan Riggs (who was not able to attend), Troy
with Design 5 and his team, the city staff helping with permitting and coordination; Sarah
Rosenberg, Taylor Lonsdale and Candace Mastel. We had good feedback and support during
the meeting. The first step in our estimated 9-month pre-construction timeline is the survey
and civil by TD&H and Design 5. They will be conducting a full alley survey through the spring to
provide us with the design package to include; details for landscaping, utilities, signage,
photometric plan and more. In the meantime, Susan will be completing the necessary
application and permitting process. Concept plan: https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/dba-
2021/Resource-PDFs/2020-11-12_Bozeman_Alleyways_-_Report_Reduced.pdf
General Downtown Updates:
• DBP FY2023 Budgets/Work Plans: FY23 DRAFT budgets have been presented to the PMC for
review and will be on each of the three individual boards for initial review. Then, boards will
approve budgets at April and May board meetings with final DBP budget approved based on
board budget approvals. Ellie will keep all boards and committees updated on the process and
details throughout the budgeting season.
• Downtown Tree Replacement: There were 11 trees removed in 2018 with the intent to replace
by the city. After several unsuccessful bidding processes to hire a contractor, it has been
determined that the city will take care of the removal and replanting of 6 of these trees while 5
need extra work and time, which has been holding the project up as a whole. Bill from
Greenspace has been able to assist us in some direction on the tree replacement process,
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although costs are much higher than originally thoughts, he is willing and able to take on the
project. We will have to go through a formal bidding process which is sure to hold it up for
longer but, we still hope to get this compete within this construction season. This project is set
to begin in early spring.
City of Bozeman/Community Updates:
• City Commission Meeting – Tuesday, April 19 – Agenda: Bozeman Agenda
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• Unified Development Code Edit (fall 2022): The City of Bozeman will be performing a Unified
Development Code Overall Update over the next year. The RFQ (RFQ - 2022 Unified
Development Code Overall Update | Bids RFPs RFQs | City Of Bozeman) to hire a firm to take
on the project with much involvement from city staff and the Bozeman community closed
March 25. DBP staff to keep all board updated on this process and the edits that directly affect
our downtown area.
• Engage BZN: This is a new online space for all of the projects that the City is seeking to get the
word out about and to get your input on. Explore the platform and find easy ways to learn,
listen, and participate in projects that matter to you. Register HERE.
Event Updates:
• DTNBZN Restaurant Week: Join us for the 2nd annual Downtown Bozeman Restaurant Week,
April 25-May 1.
• DBP Annual Breakfast: SAVE THE DATE for the Downtown Bozeman Partnership’s Annual
Breakfast on June 2nd at 7:30am. This is a complimentary breakfast open to all our Downtown
supporters and members. Rsvp to gaby@downtownbozeman.org
• Art Walks: The Art Walk Series will kick off on Friday, June 10th from 6-8pm.
• Music on Main: Mark your calendars, this 6-week series will take place Thursdays, July 7-August
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Building Projects:
• Village Downtown - 30 new residential condo units and 9 single-family lots, not approved by
city. Will likely be resubmitted.
• AC Hotel (5 East Mendenhall) 6 story 140 room full-service hotel. Scheduled to open winter
2022. Entrance is on Tracy Avenue with large event and gathering space looking on to
Mendenhall. A brick-oven pizza bar/restaurant is slated for the top floor with south-facing
patio. OPENING APRIL 2022!
• East End Flats (240 East Mendenhall) - The six-story mixed-use building has been approved by
the city and is expected to include commercial, office, and residential space with underground
parking.
• Cairn Townhomes (northwest corner of W Beall & N Grand)—5 townhome condos currently
under construction.
• North Central (20 North Tracy)—Mountain View & Medical Arts buildings, phased master site
plan development proposing a total of 9 new mixed-use buildings, associated parking, open
space and infrastructure. Application has been approved and project has begun.
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• 137 East Babcock (formerly Gallatin Laundry) – large redevelopment project completed inside
and out, windows custom-designed windows installed, refurbished old Gallatin Laundry sign has
also been installed. Backcountry.com announced as confirmed lease of this space, opening in
summer 2022.
• US Bank Building (104 East Main Street) – Development project underway, to be restored to
original façade, WALKWAY to be installed this week and up for an estimated 2 years.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Downtown Area Urban Renewal District Board
FROM:Ellie Staley, Executive Director Downtown Bozeman Partnership
SUBJECT:FY2023 DRAFT Budget and Work Plan Review
MEETING DATE:April 19, 2022
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study
RECOMMENDATION:Discussion
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight: Utilize best practices, innovative
approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an
outward focus on the customer and an external understanding of the issues
as others may see them.
BACKGROUND:Staff will give review the draft fiscal year 2023 budget and work plan for final
approval in May and staff presentation to the City Commission.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Attachments:
DTN URD Budget FY2023 DRAFT-2.pdf
URD FY2023 Budget Memo-URD 4-22.pdf
Report compiled on: April 14, 2022
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Downtown Urban Renewal District FY2023 Budget DRAFT
Category
FY22 FINAL
Budget YTD 3-22/proj.
FY23 DRAFT
Budget
Income
Starting Cash Balance $3,295,598 $3,393,983 $3,393,983
Income from TIF $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
COB Interlocal Share $1,456,000 $1,456,000 $1,504,048
Entitlement Share State of Montana $57,050 $57,050 $58,761
Interest Income $20,000
Other Income
Total Income $5,163,648 $5,242,033 $5,291,792
Expenses
Operations
DBP Management Fee $190,000 $190,000 $202,000
Total Operations $190,000 $190,000 $202,000
Infrastructure Improvements
Street Furniture and Park Maintenance $25,000 $33,536 $25,000
Streetscape--new purchases $30,000 $20,435 $25,000
North Rouse Streetscape Project
FY21 Encumbered- Streetlamps (26 qty)$85,000 $78,767
FY21 Encumbered- Phase 1 Construction: Conduit $17,000 $11,077
FY21 Encumbered-Phase 2 Construction: Lamps $80,000 $129,097
North Willson Streetscape Project $75,000 $75,000
Streetscape Assistance Grant Program $50,000 $50,000
Streetlamp Power Reconfiguration Project -
Alley Improvements $50,000 $200,000
DBIP: Bozeman Creek Improvements $50,000 $30,000 $10,000
DBIP: Wayfinding & Parking Signage $15,000 $15,000
Life-Safety Grant Program $50,000 $30,000
Fiber Infrastructure $100,000
Fiber-Broadband Infrastructure--Grants $10,000 $3,200 $10,000
Intersection Cable Anchor Repairs $30,000 $3,613 $25,000
DBA Event Stage $50,000
Parklet $50,000 $50,000
Alternative Transportation Projects $75,000 $15,000 $50,000
Workforce Housing Project - Fire Station One $1,600,000
Total Improvements $861,000 $324,725 $2,184,000
Planning
City Economic Development Specialist $33,000 $33,000 $36,500
Technical Assistance Grants $50,000 $50,000
FY20 & FY21 Encumbered Funds $45,000
Residential Incentive Program $200,000 $200,000
DBIP: Transportation Planning $25,000 $50,000
FY21 Encumbered- Part Two--Data, Analysis, Cost Est $91,000
DBIP: Alley Planning $45,000 $20,000 $50,000
DBIP: Bozeman Creek Planning $30,000 $10,000
DBIP: Soroptomist Park Planning $50,000 $25,000
DBIP: Code Amendments $20,000 $1,648 $20,000
DBIP: Design Standards $85,000 $25,000
DBIP: Downtown Infrastructure & Public Realm Plan $100,000 $50,000
DBIP: General Implementation $100,000 $10,000 $50,000
DBIP: Employee Paid Parking Permit System $20,000 $20,000
DBIP: Wayfinding Plan & Parking Singage $10,000 $10,000
Utility Infrastructure Improvements $250,000 $100,000
Structured Parking Feasibility Analysis $35,000 $11,750
Structured Parking Informal, Site Plan, Bids $750,000 $1,000,000
Professional Services Term Contract $75,000 $75,000
Streetscape Preliminary Engineering $50,000 $50,000
Total Planning $2,064,000 $76,398 $1,821,500
Parking Structure
Garage Bond Payment $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
Total Parking Garage Payments $335,000 $335,000 $335,000
Total Expenses $3,450,000 $926,123 $4,542,500
Balance $1,713,648 $4,315,910 $749,292
DURD FY23 DRAFT Budget 15
TO: Downtown URD Board
FROM: Ellie Staley
DATE: April 14, 2022
SUBJECT: FY2023 URD Budget/Work Plan Review
Attached is the FY2023 Downtown URD DRAFT budget for review and below are work plan items
that are notable for FY23. The final draft budget will be presented at the May 2022 URD Board to be
considered for approval and will be presented at the June 14, 2023, City Commission meeting.
DBP Management Fee $202,000
3% estimated increase over FY22. The increase is to cover inflation, increase to DBP rent (27%
annual increase) and added staffing and bookkeeping needs.
Streetscape-new purchases $25,000
20 benches and 15 trash bins were also purchased and placed in along newly developed
streetscapes in FY22. The need in FY23 has shifted to tree and tree grate updates. There are
currently 11 trees that need to be pulled, grinded and replanted. The stumps are currently presenting
a safety hazard. Five of the trees that need to be replaced is to large of a job for the city to complete
and will cost an estimated 3-5K per tree. We are hoping to acquire a local landscaping company
sooner than later to complete this work.
North Wilson Streetscape Project
This project is intended to complete the needed streetscape work done along the North Wilson
parking lot once the Armory was completed. This project was put on hold due to covid and lack of
resources. We would like to reserve funding to complete the work needed in FY23.
URD Grant Programs – The URD grants have been updated to reflect current code updates and can
now be completed online. Although, a substantial audit needs to be made to these to make sure they
are still relevant to the needs of downtown developments and infrastructure improvement needs. This
audit continues to be a priority in FY23. The estimated costs below are dependent on applications
received.
• Streetscape Assistance $50,000
• Life-safety Grant $30,000
• Fiber Infrastructure Grant $10,000
• Technical Assistance Grant $50,000
• Residential Incentive Program $200,000
Alley Improvements & Planning $250,000
We are underway with the North Black to Tracy Alley Improvement Project. We have hired a project
manger and a landscape design team. We have a 6 to 9-month pre-construction timeline. Civil
surveying and landscaping plans will be completed this summer and alley improvement construction
to happen spring 2023. We have rough estimates on cost and will have a clearer picture once we
complete the necessary survey and planning needed. The final design will include a combination of
public art, seasonal planters, pavement treatments, lighting, seating, and landscaping.
Bozeman Creek Improvements & Planning $20,000
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An educational and artistic project that started in 2021, is slated to be completed in summer 2022.
The estimated $20,000 has been approved for this project and we look forward to the final piece to be
installed at city hall along the bridge and creek access point. Bozeman Creek improvements has
been a URD priority and although we do not have an additional project in the works for FY23, we’d
like to reserve some funds for future planning with our current partners and have some flexibly to
support future projects that may arise.
Wayfinding and Parking Signage Project $25,000
This ranked as a top project on the URD board prioritization exercise to expand and clarify what
amenities and parking are available. This was not completed in FY22 but will become more crucial in
FY23 as visitor numbers rise and if a parking management program is installed. The cost will be an
estimated $15,000 for fabrication and installation of signage, $10,000 for design and planning for the
project.
Fiber Infrastructure $0
Federal grants have been obtained to create a more expansive network county and city-wide. Once
this project gets underway, downtown needs will be more established and we may want to provide
support in the future.
Intersection Cable Anchor Repairs $30,000
Small cable repairs were made in FY22 and more is planned for FY23. These are ongoing and
necessary upgrades, specifically as buildings get redeveloped on those specific corners.
DBA Event Stage $0
The DBA has decided to work with a new sound and stage company offering a lower cost unit and
quality sound. It is a good relationship for now and a stage purchase could be an option in the future.
Alternative Transportation Projects $75,000
Not completed in FY22 but continues to be a priority in FY23. It’s intended to alternative
transportation projects including bike & transit connections between downtown and key destinations,
a bike share program, enhance bike and pedestrian links, enhance Black Avenue as Bozeman’s
downtown bike hub.
Workforce Housing Project – Fire Station One $1,600,000
This is an encumbered expense approved for a project with 50 units of work force housing to be sold
at 120% AMI. The 1.6 million approved for this project will be reimbursed at the certificate of
occupancy and when all of the project conditions have been met. This will likely be reimbursed after
FY23 but will be encumbered until paid or approved project changes.
City Economic Development Specialist $35,000
An estimated 6% increase from FY22 to cover inflation. This cost helps fund a portion of payroll
expenses for two City Economic Development Department Specialists. These employees will work on
a variety of tasks directly related to the downtown URD including parking and tax increment financing.
Soroptimist Park Planning $25,000
During the fall 2020 semester, the URD partnered with the CATS Program to envision options for
transforming the park and they presented an array of creative ideas. The next step is to hire a
professional firm/team to further the design concepts developed.
Code Amendments $20,000
This would include planning to include more code flexibility Downtown for existing and new buildings
(departures, deviations, relaxations, etc.). As the Unified Development Code is slated to do a full
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amendment process, it will be important for us to have some funding for specific downtown planning
to assistance through the city process.
Design Guidelines/Standards $25,000
It has been increasingly apparent as larger development projects expand throughout our district, that
we need to develop a set of downtown design guidelines, to create and support consistent
streetscape enhancement and provide developers with the information they need to properly expand
the efforts we have made to beautify and improve our district. We hope to begin this planning process
in FY23.
Downtown Infrastructure & Public Realm Plan $50,000
To develop plan to enhance Downtown’s identity and ensure public realm developments create a
consistent and sustainable environment, establish framework for near term infrastructure investments
that incrementally build to long term vision, provide path for private investment, while leveraging
limited resources. We would like to head into Phase 1 of this plan in FY23. The scope is currently
being reviewed.
Employee Paid Parking Permit System $20,000
Continues to be a priority as our parking needs change.
Utility Infrastructure Improvements $100,000
For utility infrastructure improvements within the URD district. Funding could be used towards poles,
pipes, cables, wires, conduits, etc. This could be part of our formalized grant program in FY23.
Structured Parking Site Plan, Bids $1,000,000
As plans for the County Courthouse site progress, we hope to move into the site plan process. We
have a preliminary estimate of 1 million based on the cost analysis done on the county courthouse
site.
Streetscape Preliminary Engineering $50,000
To update and continue planning to extend the streetscape to side streets, Babcock, and Mendenhall.
This could also assist in the development of the design guidelines and standards project for future
downtown development assistance that will include streetscape updates.
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