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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONT ANA, DECLARING THA T BLIGHTED AREAS EXIST WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALITY AND THE REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR A
COMBINATION THEREOF OF SUCH AREA OR AREAS IS NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, OR WELFARE OF THE
RESIDENTS OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY.
WHEREAS, on the 21 st day of October, 1991, the Bozeman City Commission adopted
Commission Resolution 2847, directing the city staff, pursuant to the provisions of the State of
Montana Urban Renewal law, to investigate conditions in the City of Bozeman and report to the
City Commission on the need for, desirability of, and feasibility of creating an urban renewal
program in Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the investigation was completed in 1992 and updated in 1994; and
WHEREAS, the investigation determined that areas of blight exist within the portion of
the community outlined in Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, a request was received from the Downtown Bozeman Association and the
Downtown Improvement Steering Committee in October, 1994, to create an Urban Renewal
District for the business district of downtown Bozeman and its immediate surroundings; and
WHEREAS, 7-15-4210 MCA requires that a municipality adopt a resolution of necessity
in order to implement an urban renewal program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, that areas of blight exist within Bozeman, and that the existence of these areas
substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the city or its environs; retards the provision
of housing accommodations; constitutes an economic or social liability and/or is detrimental or
constitutes a menace to the public health, safety, welfare, and morals in its present condition
and use, by reason of:
1. The existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire within
the study area;
2. Instances of known deterioration, inadequate provIsion and/or age
obsolescence of the following public improvements within the study area:
water, sewer, storm drain, streets, parking, and sidewalks;
3. Instances of age obsolescence of buildings within the study area; and
4. Defective or inadequate street layout identified within the study area;
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and that the rehabilitation, redevelopment, or a combination thereof of the study area is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of
Bozeman.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at
a regular session thereof held on the 6th day of March 1995.
ATTEST:
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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