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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, CONCURRING IN THE CREATION OF THE GALLATIN WATER
QUALITY DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, pollution and degradation of surface water and ground water pose both
immediate and longpterm threats to the health, safety, and welfare of the community of Gallatin
County ; and
WHEREAS, the costs of water pollution incurred by the residents of Gallatin County may
be considerable if preventive measures are not taken; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the cities and county do not currently have the
resources available to implement programs needed to prevent water pollution; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the Gallatin Water Quality District would provide the funding
needed to protect, preserve, and improve, the quality of water through implementation of an
effective water quality program; and
WHEREAS, a public meeting was held by the Gallatin County Commission on the resolution
on August 16, 1994, concerning the creation of a local water quality district in accordance with
Section 7-13-4505, MCA; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Gallatin County Commission to include any incorporated city
within the boundaries of the local water quality district the governing body of the city must approve
the inclusion of the city in the district and the city must concur in the resolution of intention
adopted by the Gallatin County Commission for the proposed water quality district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana concurs with the Gallatin County Commission's Resolution of Intention to create the
Gallatin Water Quality District pursuant to the authority and procedures set forth in Title 7, Chapter
13, Part 45, Montana Code Annotated.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the 17th day of October 1 994.
ATTEST:
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ROBI L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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