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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 3177 Approving application of Westlake Building Partnership ,- COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN. MONTANA. ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE APPLICATION OFWESTlAKE BUilDING PARTNERSHIP FOR TAX REDUCTION UNDER SECTION 15-24-1401. ET SED. MONTANA CODE ANNOTATED AND CITY OF BOZEMAN COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2660. WHEREAS, at its meeting held on the 17th day of March 1997, the City Commission acknowledged receipt of an application from Westlake Building Partnership, Bozeman, Montana. based upon improvements to their business pursuant to Section 15-24-1401, et seq, M.C.A., and City of Bozeman Commission Resolution No. 2660; and WHEREAS, Section 15-24-1401, et seq. M.C.A., authorizes local government to grant tax reduction for qualifying improvements or modernized processes that represent new or expanding industries whereby said qualifying improvements or modernized processes may be taxed at 50 percent of their taxable value in each of the first five (5) years after the construction permit is issued, and that in each year thereafter, the percentage of taxation shall be increased by equal percentages until the full taxable value is attained in the tenth (10th) year and that in subsequent years, the property shall be taxed at 100 percent of its taxable value; and WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission enacted Commission Resolution No. 2660 to implement the tax reduction specified in Section 15-24-1401, et seq, M.C.A., to qualifying new or expanding industry; and WHEREAS, Westlake Building Partnership, Bozeman, Montana, sets forth in its application certain information regarding the improvements and modernized processes and for which Westlake Building Partnership requests said tax reduction; and WHEREAS, Section 15-24-1402(2), M.C.A., requires the governing body to give notice of a public hearing to hear comment, as set forth in Section 76-15-103, M.C.A. NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that the Clerk of the Commission be directed to give notice to the public pursuant to the legal requirements of Section 15-24-1402 and Section 76-15-103, M.C.A., of a public hearing to be held upon said application on the 7th day of July 1997. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 2nd day of June 1997. ( DP1 c! /37t;;;~~ -- - ATTEST: DON E. STUECK, Mayor (2~ Z~ ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the Commission .~ .___________ "'_,,_._ ....___n___...._ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, on the 7th day of July 1997 at the hour of 7:00 p.m.. in the Commission Room of the Municipal Building, 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, will hear public comment on the application of Westlake Building Partnership for tax reduction, pursuant to Section 15-24-1402, Montana Code Annotated, and City of Bozeman Commission Resolution No. 2660, whereby qualifying improvements or modernized processes which represent new or expanding industry may be taxed at 50 percent of their taxable value in each of the first five (5) years after the issuance of the construction permit and that in each year thereafter, the percentage of their taxable value shall be increased by an equal percentage of their taxable value until the full taxable value is attained in the tenth (10th) year and thereafter taxed at 100 percent of its taxable value. For additional information, please contact Robin Sullivan, Clerk of the Commission, at 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, or telephone 582-2320 (TDD 582-2301) during regular business hours. ROBIN L. SULLIVAN Clerk of the City Commission Legal Ad Publish: Friday, June 13, 1997 Sunday, June 29, 1997 - -----. --"._-- _. . . APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE New or Expandina Manufacturina Industrv Propertv Improvements or Modernized Processes (Title 15 - Chapter 24 - Part 14 MCA) TO: COUNTY Assessor GALLATIN County NAME OF APPLICANT: WESTLAKE BUILDING PARTNERSHIP Mailing Address: 2320 NORTH SEVENTH AVENUE BOZEMAN, MT 59715 Legal description of affected property: MINOR SUBDIVISION #49 GORDON MANDEVILLE STATE SCHOOL SUB LOTS 15A & 15B Date construction permit issued: EXPECTED IN APRIL 1997 (If no permit is required, specify the date when certificate m lieu of building pemut was issued.) This application covers the (exp ansion/new) construction of the plant. A public hearing on the matter of "New and Expanding" industry resolution for plant was held at the County Courthouse at (a.m. /p.m.) on the day of , 19 . - - Due notice as defined in 76-15-103 was given. True and exact copies of said notices are attached to this application. Yes No - - The statutory $50,000 investment requirement for expansion or modernization has been met. Yes No - - The statutory $125,000 investment requirements for new improvements or modernized process have been met. Yes No - - An application for "new industry" classification under 15-6-135, MCA, has been made to the Department of Revenue for these facilities. Yes No - - The qualifying property consists of the following: SEE ATTACHED (Attach site plat, construction prints, and detailed equipment list identifying the qualifying property.) Complete this section only if the application is for a firm that: 1) engages in transportation, warehousing, or distribution of commerical products if 50% or more of the gross receipts are earned from outside the state; OR 2) earns 50% or more of its annual gross income from out-of-state sales. Type of Business: Total Gross Sales or Receipts: $ Total Gross Income: $ Sales and Receipts from outside of Montana: $ Income Earned From Sales outside of Montana: $ (Attach Income Statements) This application is made under the provisions of 15-24-1402, MCA, and by resolution adopted by the of County, on the _ day of , 19 (Taxing Jurisdiction) - A copy of same is attached. (Owner/Agent) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We, the undersigned, of (approve/disapprove) this application Title Taxing Jurisdiction for . We find that it (does/does not) conform to the criteria as set forth in the resolution adopted by this on the _ day of , 19 . - Name Title Name Title , Name Title Assessor (Original); Clerk & Recorder (Pink); Tax Jurisdiction (Canary); Applicant (Gold) bh64h.1 Revised 1-2-91 ...---.--.- ~ February 27, 1997 - To Whom rt May Concern: We are rLanning an addition to our facilities at 2320 North Seventh Avenue. These plans include the expansion of the manufacturing plant and the retail store. When completed we anticipate the addition of ten people to our crew. The pay scale will be in the range of $7.00 to $10.00 dollar range for three people and $10.00 to $14.00 dollars for seven people. Obviously the financial aspects of this undertaking are daunting (estimated construction cost: $387,000.00). We fee1however, with the addition to our crew plus the added facilities that we will be better able to serve the needs of the community while providingf.<::>:t theemploytnElnt pf ten more people. . The tax incentives offered would . bEt of great value' and, if granted, very much appreciated. . Thank yC"A for your consideration. uck westlake General Manager ccw/pmv - PHONE: 406-587-5417 . FAX: 406-587-5821 . 2320 N. 7TH AVE. . BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59715-2539 -- WESTLAKE BUILDING PARTNERSHIP 2320 North 7th Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 587-5411 To Whom It May Concern: This is an update to the letter&om Midwest Industries. Inc. dated Feb. 27. 1997. relative to the planned addition to our facilities at 2320 North Seventh Avenue. These plans include the expansion of the manufacturing plant and the retail store. When completed we anticipate the addition often people to our crew. The pay scale will be in the range of $7!!!! to $1000 an hour for about three people and $1020. to $1400 an hour for about seven people. Obviously the financial aspects of this undertaking are daunting. (revised construction cost: $512,00020). We feel however. that with the addition to our crew plus the added facilities. we will be better able to serve the needs of the community while providing for the employment of ten more people. The tax incentives offered would be of great value and very much appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely. ~~ Douglas R. Westlake Managing Partner .....-.....----