HomeMy WebLinkAbout26.09.22 Lighting, BID, DelinquentsRESOLUTION FOR FY27 ANNUAL BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) ASSESSMENTS
September 22, 2026Kaitlin Johnson, Budget Manager
FY27 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
What is the Business Improvement District (BID)?
Assessment created by petition of downtown property owners originally in 2000 and must be reauthorized every 10 years.
Annual work plan and budget approved by the
Downtown BID board on March 25, 2026, and
approved by City Commission on May 12, 2026.
•Work plan and budget funds maintenance,
beautification downtown, and support for the
Downtown Bozeman Association.
FY27 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Assessment Billing Change
Example of Gallatin
County Tax Bill
Next county tax bill for
businesses within the
district will find the
assessment listed in the
Special Assessments
section of the tax bill.
FY27 assessment will be billed through Gallatin County
FY27 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Public Hearing, Discussion & Adoption of BID Assessments
Suggested Motion Language:
I move to adopt commission resolution levying the annual Business
Improvement District (BID) assessments for Fiscal Year 2027.
Total annual assessment of $295,000 will be added to the 2026 county tax bill for businesses
based on their taxable value.
RESOLUTION FOR ANNUAL LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2027
September 22, 2026Kaitlin Johnson, Budget Manager
ANNUAL LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Process for Creating & Billing of Special Improvement Lighting Districts
Developer requests a
lighting
district as a
condition of final plat approval.
Resolution of
Intent to
Create
District
Resolution to
Create
District
Create fund
to track
expenditures
Budget
adopted for
expenditures
Annual
assessment/
billing
ANNUAL LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Special Improvement Lighting Districts
•Total FY27 billing = $583,600
•Number of Lighting Districts = 84
•No assessment levied in FY27 if existing fund balance is sufficient to cover FY27 budgeted costs
ANNUAL LIGHTING DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS
Suggested Motion Language:
I move to adopt Commission Resolution levying the annual lighting district
assessments for Fiscal Year 2027.
To assess benefitted properties, the City Commission must hold a public hearing and adopt the resolution.
Assessment was publicly noticed
on September 12th & 16th in
accordance with 7-12-4333, MCA
RESOLUTION FOR ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SNOW
REMOVAL CHARGES
September 22, 2026Kaitlin Johnson, Budget Manager
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES
Snow Removal Code and Billing Process
Non-compliance Notice Contract Removal Bill to Recover Cost
Delinquent Charges to Assessment
Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) Section 34.06 requires that property owners clear or treat snow and ice on sidewalks within 24 hours following snowfall.
November 1, 2025 – March 15, 2026:
•213 Notices
•21 Abatements
•4 Appeals
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES
Snow Removal Appeals
•Bozeman Municipal Code (Sec. 34.06.050.)
•Snow removal charges can be appealed online
•Form on City of Bozeman website is available December 15th – April 15th
•Code Compliance Officer reviews appeal and notifies property owner within 30 days of decision
•Of the 4 appeals last winter, 2 were approved,
either partially or in full
Flyer provided with notices
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES
Snow Angels Program
The City of Bozeman's Snow Angels
Program pairs older residents and
those with disabilities with capable
neighbors, offering them assistance
in shoveling their adjacent sidewalks.
Winter
Season 2023 2024 2025
Requestors 16 22 18
Volunteers 105 69 40
All requests in 2025 were
successfully matched
with volunteers.
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES
Questions, Public Hearing, Adoption
•Number of Outstanding Bills = 3
•Total Assessment Amount = $667.55
Since the posting of the agenda, one account was paid totaling $121.65.
•Revised Number of Outstanding Bills = 2
•Revised Total Assessment Amount = $545.90
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT SNOW REMOVAL CHARGES
Questions, Public Hearing, Adoption
•To assess delinquent bills, the City Commission must hold a
public hearing and adopt the resolution.
•Adoption authorizes the City to include delinquent snow removal charges on the City’s annual assessment bill to property owners.
Suggested Motion Language:
I move to adopt Commission Resolution to levy and assess delinquent
snow removal charges, excluding any charges paid as of 4:00 pm today,
September 22, 2026.
Assessment was publicly noticed on September 12th & 16th
RESOLUTION FOR ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT WEED
REMOVAL CHARGES
September 22, 2026Kaitlin Johnson, Budget Manager
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL CHARGES
Weed Removal Code and Billing Process
Non-compliance Notice Contract Removal Bill to Recover Cost
Delinquent Charges to
Assessment
Bozeman Municipal Code (BMC) Section 16.04 requires that property owners exterminate or remove nuisance weeds from their premises.
July 1, 2026 – September 17, 2026:
•64 Abatements
•8 Appeals*
*Not formally defined in Bozeman Municipal Code; tracked internally
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL CHARGES
Assessment Accounts & Amounts
•Number of Outstanding Bills = 7
•Total Assessment Amount = $1,917.50
Since the posting of the agenda, one account was paid totaling $186.25.
•Revised Number of Outstanding Bills = 6
•Revised Total Assessment Amount = $1,731.25
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT WEED REMOVAL CHARGES
Questions, Public Hearing, Adoption
•To assess delinquent bills, the City Commission must hold a public hearing
and adopt the resolution.
•Adoption authorizes the City to include delinquent weed removal charges on
the City’s annual assessment bill to property owners.
Suggested Motion Language:
I move to adopt Commission Resolution to levy and assess delinquent weed removal charges, excluding any charges paid as of 4:00 pm today, September 22, 2026.
Assessment was publicly noticed on September 12th & 16th
RESOLUTION FOR ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT WATER,
SEWER, STORMWATER, GARBAGE, RECYCLING, AND
ORGANICS CHARGES (UTILITY BILLS)
September 22, 2026Kaitlin Johnson, Budget Manager
ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
Enterprise Funds & Charges for Service
•Utility funds are enterprise funds, required to be self-supporting through fees and charges.
•Customer fees are based on the adopted budget, 5-year CIP, and long-term financial models.
•Fees are set by City Commission resolution – most recently adopted on August 18, 2026.
•Discounted rates are available for customers meeting the State’s Property Tax Assistance Program requirements.
Water
Sewer
Stormwater
Solid
Waste
ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
Process for Unpaid Utility Bills
•Majority of overdue bills paid through this process
•Staff work with customers having trouble paying their utility bill to identify available payment options before delinquency
•Montana Code Annotated (MCA) 7-13-4309 allows an additional process for collection of delinquent Utility charges
•Authorization of this resolution allows delinquent charges to be added to the City assessments
•Property owners were sent an additional notice prior to July 7, 2026, per 7-13-4309, MCA
Utility bills due on the 15th of each month
At 45 days overdue, delinquency notices sent
At ~52 days overdue,
hang tags are brought
to the door
At ~55 days overdue,
utilities are shut off
ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
Assessment Accounts & Amounts
•Number of Outstanding Bills = 52
•Total Assessment Amount = $26,955.87
Since the posting of the agenda, one account has been paid totaling $117.67
•Revised Number of Outstanding Bills = 51
•Revised Total Assessment Amount = $26,838.20
ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS
Questions, Public Hearing, Adoption
Suggested Motion Language:
I move to adopt Commission Resolution to levy and assess delinquent water, sewer, stormwater, garbage, recycling, and organic charges, excluding any charges paid as of 4:00 pm today, September 22, 2026.
•To assess delinquent bills, the City Commission must hold a public hearing and adopt the resolution.
•Adoption authorizes the City to include delinquent utility charges on the
City’s annual assessment bill to property owners.
Assessment was publicly noticed on September 12th & 16th