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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-2026- City Commission Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM - Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse B. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence or Mindfulness C. Changes to the Agenda D. FYI E. Commission Disclosures F. Consent THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, October 27, 2026 City Commission meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability that requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232. Adaptive listening devices and handheld microphones are available for use by audience members upon request. How to Participate: If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to comments@bozemanmt.gov or visit the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. At the direction of the City Commission, anonymous public comments are not distributed to the City Commission or staff. 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Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 669 900 9128 Access code: 933 7244 1920 Public comment on items within the Consent Agenda will be called for prior to the City 1 F.1 Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval (Edwards) F.2 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to Revise the Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load for the Middle Segment of the East Gallatin River(Heaston) F.3 Authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for new police and fire radios.(Waldo) F.4 Authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Greenspace Landscaping for Snow and Ice removal from Downtown Surface Parking Lots and sidewalks(Focken) F.5 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order Two with Williams Civil Construction, Inc. for Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2(Jadin) G. Public Comment on Non-agenda Items Falling Within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the Commission H. Action Items H.1 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Resolution of the City of Bozeman, the City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County Declaring Behavioral Health a Shared Regional Priority(Rowley) I. Work Session I.1 Work Session with City Commission Regarding Possible Text Amendments to Chapter 38, Unified Development Code, Bozeman Municipal Code Related to Zone Edge Transitions and Building Materials Standards(Saunders) I.2 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan(Naumann) J. FYI / Discussion K. Adjournment Commission vote for approval. Oral comments are usually limited to three (3) minutes. This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Bozeman City Commission. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the City Commission cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the City Commission shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three (3) minutes. Written comments can be located in the Public Comment Repository. Public comment on all action items will be called for prior to the City Commission making a motion or conducting discussion. Oral comments are usually limited to three (3) minutes. Public comment on all work sessions will be called for prior to the City Commission conducting discussion. Oral comments are usually limited to three (3) minutes. 2 3 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Serena Axelson, Accounts Payable Clerk Rhonda Edwards, Accounts Payable Clerk Aaron Funk, City Controller Melissa Hodnett, Finance Director SUBJECT:Accounts Payable Claims Review and Approval MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Finance RECOMMENDATION:The City Commission is recommended to make a motion and approve payment of claims as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN:7.5. Funding and Delivery of City Services: Use equitable and sustainable sources of funding for appropriate City services, and deliver them in a lean and efficient manner. BACKGROUND:Montana Code Annotated, Section 7-6-4301 requires claims to be presented to the City Commission within one year of the date the claims accrued. Claims presented to the City Commission under this item have been reviewed and validated by the Finance Department. The Department has ensured that all goods and services have been received along with necessary authorizations and supporting documentation. Please provide approval for checks dated October 28 and November 4, 2026. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:The City Commission could decide not to approve these claims or a portion of the claims presented. This alternative is not recommended as it may result in unbudgeted late fees assessed against the City. FISCAL EFFECTS:The total amount of the claims to be paid is presented at the bottom of the Expenditure Approval List posted on the City’s website at https://www.bozeman.net/departments/finance/purchasing. Report compiled on: August 21, 2024 4 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Brian Heaston, Engineer III Shawn Kohtz, Director of Utilities SUBJECT:Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to Revise the Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load for the Middle Segment of the East Gallatin River MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Agreement - Agency/Non-profit RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to Revise the Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load for the Middle Segment of the East Gallatin River STRATEGIC PLAN:6.1 Clean Water Supplies: Ensure adequate supplies of clean water for today and tomorrow. BACKGROUND:The entire length of the East Gallatin River is impaired by nutrient pollution from its origin at the confluence of Bear Creek and Rocky Creek to its terminal mouth at the West Gallatin River. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) holds primacy over implementing the total maximum daily load (TMDL) program of the federal Clean Water Act. A TMDL is a pollution cleanup program that identifies pollutant reduction targets necessary to achieve underlying water quality standards and thus remediate impairment conditions caused by pollutants. The City’s water reclamation facility (WRF) removes over 90% of nitrogen and phosphorous that enter the plant during the summer season before discharging treated effluent to the middle segment of the East Gallatin River. These nutrients are essential to support biological life at the proper quantities. However, excess nutrients, can cause dense algal growth that may impair designated uses of a waterbody (e.g. aquatic life, recreation, drinking water, etc.). The middle segment of the East Gallatin River begins at Springhill Road and ends at the mouth of Smith Creek north of Belgrade. An EPA-approved nutrient TMDL was completed for the middle segment of the East Gallatin River in 2013. This TMDL contains a nutrient pollution limit for the WRF that was derived from the state’s numeric nutrient water quality standards that were effective for regulatory purposes at that time. During the 2025 Legislative Session, the state enacted law that replaced these numeric nutrient standards with a narrative standard. This narrative 5 replacement was approved by EPA. The 2013 nutrient TMDL must now be revised to reflect the narrative standard. The TMDL revision must be approved by EPA to become officially recognized for Clean Water Act purposes. Once the revised nutrient TMDL is approved by EPA, its nutrient reduction targets must be implemented in the City’s discharge permit as enforceable limits. The attached memorandum of understanding (MOU) sets forth respective roles and responsibilities of the City and DEQ for the nutrient TMDL revision process. The City will accomplish the bulk of the technical work needed to derive nutrient reduction targets that achieve narrative nutrient water quality standards. DEQ has authority to review and approve, or modify, the City’s technical work to produce a revised nutrient TMDL that satisfies state and federal requirements. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:The City plans on engaging HDR Engineering to perform the technical work needed to revise the nutrient TMDL. HDR has completed the City’s prior water quality monitoring and modeling efforts for the East Gallatin River and currently holds the City’s on-call contract for WRF engineering services. It is thus best positioned to perform this work and provide best value. The City Commission will see a consent agenda item in the near future requesting task order authorization for HDR to complete the TMDL revision. ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the City Commission. FISCAL EFFECTS:The adopted FY27 budget contains $300k in the wastewater fund capital improvements plan for the TMDL revision (Project Code WW164). Supplemental funding is presently planned in the FY28 capital plan in the amount of $100k in the event additional services are necessary to complete the TMDL revision work as it progresses towards completion. Attachments: LowerGallatin_MOU_ProjectPlan_Oct2026_Final.pdf Report compiled on: October 19, 2026 6 Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL Page 1 of 4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MIDDLE EAST GALLATIN RIVER THIRD-PARTY TMDL REVISION BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOZEMAN (“CITY”) AND MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (“DEPARTMENT”) I. PURPOSE The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (“Department”) and the City of Bozeman (“City”) enter this Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to facilitate the revision of the 2013 Lower Gallatin Planning Area TMDLs & Framework Water Quality Improvement Plan (“Lower Gallatin TMDL document”). In 2025, the numeric nutrient standards in DEQ-12A were repealed leaving the narrative standard in place for the middle segment of the East Gallatin River. The 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL nutrient targets were based on draft DEQ-12A standards. Due to the 2025 change in water quality standards, there is a need to revise the nutrient TMDLs based on interpretation of the narrative standard. The City is preparing a third-party TMDL revision for the middle segment of the East Gallatin River (assessment unit [AU] MT41H003_020), subject to the Department’s oversight and TMDL development authority under Title 75, Chapter 5, Part 7, MCA. II. CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. Development of a quality assurance project plan for all complex modeling work. B. Data compilation, analysis, and proposal of new nutrient TMDL target values for the middle segment of the East Gallatin River, Montana Highway 411 to Smith Creek (AU MT41H003_020). C. Conduct quality control review for all compiled data to determine if any data does not meet DEQ quality requirements. D. Draft revisions to Section 6.0, Appendix F, and other document sections and appendices that are applicable to the revisions of AU MT41H003_020 nutrient TMDLs in the 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL document. E. Provide the Department with all documents and products associated with the third-party 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL revision (e.g., planning documents, calculations, all modeling related documents and data, and a track changes or strikethrough and underline version of edits to the original 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL document, etc.). III. DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. Review all documents and products associated with the third-party TMDL revision to ensure accuracy and completeness toward all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required elements for approvable TMDLs. B. Establish applicable nutrient TMDL target values, TMDLs, and allocations as the Department sees appropriate for AU MT41H003_020. 7 Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL Page 2 of 4 C. Final edits to the Lower Gallatin TMDL revision document including edits for formatting and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Title II and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. D. Facilitation of EPA initial review of draft revisions. E. Facilitation of public comment of draft revisions and final decision-making authority on responses to public comments. F. Final decision-making authority and approval of revision document and submission of the revision document to EPA for federal approval. G. Publication of final revision document to the DEQ TMDL Program webpage. H. Publication of project to the DEQ Water Quality Planning Projects webpage and website maintenance throughout the life of the project. IV. JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES A. Establish an updated Lower Gallatin Watershed Advisory Group. B. Facilitate stakeholder comment and stakeholder meeting for Lower Gallatin TMDL document revisions. C. Conduct a public meeting or open house for Lower Gallatin TMDL document revisions. D. The City and the Department will collaborate in developing proposed responses to public comments on the draft revision document. V. COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION A. The City and the Department will communicate via email and/or telephone/video call at a minimum of once per month to update each party on progress made. Additional communications with the DEQ Project Manager and/or TMDL Section Supervisor may be required as situations arise. B. The Department will coordinate timelines and deadlines with the City for public meetings, stakeholder comment, EPA review, and final publication as the project progresses. VI. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA SHARING A. The City agrees to protect the confidentiality of any information obtained from the Department in accordance with its own information security policies (in consideration of state and federal laws). The Department will protect any City confidential information in accordance with the State of Montana information security control standards and other applicable privacy and public records laws. This process is conducted in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between these two entities and all other applicable privacy and public records laws. B. All data gathered from sampling and modeling by the City will be shared with the Department. This includes but is not limited to reports, sampling and analysis plans, laboratory analysis data, 8 Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL Page 3 of 4 completed field forms, model input/output files, models and associated documents, any downloaded raw data files, Geographic Information System (GIS) files, R files, and calculation spreadsheets used to analyze data/model output. C. Nothing in this section limits the City’s or the Department’s obligations under applicable public records and records-retention laws. The City and the Department may retain copies of information as necessary to comply with their respective legal obligations. VII. PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE When submitting documents and products to the Department, the City must adhere to guidelines in this MOU and the Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Revision Project Plan (Attachment A). The Department will provide guidance, comments, and edits to the City for all expected products. The Department reserves the right to edit all submitted products. VIII. TERM AND RETENTION A. This MOU will take effect upon the final signature and will remain in effect until June 30, 2028, unless terminated earlier pursuant to subsection D or extended by a written amendment signed by both Parties. B. The City will manage and dispose of records received from the Department in accordance with applicable state of Montana records retention schedules and public records laws. C. The terms of this MOU are mutually dependent and non-severable. If any court or other binding legal authority declares that any provision is illegal or void, the MOU is not effective for any purpose. D. This MOU may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party. E. This MOU may be amended by a writing signed by both Parties. IX. DISPUTE RESOLUTION If there is a dispute between DEQ and CITY over matters covered by this MOU that cannot be resolved at the project office/staff attorney level, the matter will be referred to the DEQ Director and CITY Manager for an informal dispute resolution process. To initiate the informal process, each party will identify and describe the disputed issues in writing and deliver this explanation to the other party. 9 Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL Page 4 of 4 IX. APPROVALS City Of Bozeman Chuck Winn, City Manager This day of , 2026. Approved for legal content: Greg Sullivan, City Attorney This day of , 2026. Department of Environmental Quality Rebecca Gregg, Authorized Signer This day of , 2026. Approved for legal content: Kurt Moser, Attorney This day of , 2026. 10 Attachment A: Lower Gallatin Third Party TMDL Revision Project Plan October 2026 11 This page intentionally left blank. 12 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL i Table of Contents List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................. ii List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................ ii 1.0 TMDL History and Revision Purpose ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Revision Scope .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Revision Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Third Party TMDL Revision Scope............................................................................................................ 1 3.0 Project Management Team ..................................................................................................................... 2 3.1 Project Management Teams ............................................................................................................... 2 3.2 Basic Roles and Responsibilities .......................................................................................................... 2 4.0 Project Area ............................................................................................................................................. 4 5.0 Project Considerations / Details .............................................................................................................. 6 5.1 Level of Desired Detail for Nutrient Revisions .................................................................................... 6 5.2 Data Collection .................................................................................................................................... 6 5.3 Data Compilation .............................................................................................................................. 10 5.4 Target Setting Process ....................................................................................................................... 10 5.5 Updated and New Source Inventory and Loading Estimates ............................................................ 11 5.6 Modeling Approaches ....................................................................................................................... 12 5.7 Nutrient TMDLs, Allocation Approaches and Margin of Safety ........................................................ 12 6.0 Quality Assurance and Project Documentation .................................................................................... 13 6.1 Modeling Quality Assurance ............................................................................................................. 14 6.2 Expected Products and File Management ........................................................................................ 14 6.3 City – DEQ Status Meetings ............................................................................................................... 15 6.4 Document Formatting and Digital Accessibility Requirements ......................................................... 15 6.4.1 Document Formatting Requirements ........................................................................................ 15 6.4.2 Digital Accessibility ..................................................................................................................... 16 6.5 Product Reviews and Acceptance by DEQ ........................................................................................ 17 7.0 Stakeholder Engagement and Public Involvement Strategy ................................................................. 17 7.1 Watershed Advisory Group ............................................................................................................... 17 7.2 Other Public Involvement strategies ................................................................................................. 18 7.3 Lower Gallatin TMDL Implementation Evaluation Outreach ............................................................ 18 8.0 Third-Party Revision Project Plan Amendments ................................................................................... 18 9.0 Third-Party Revision Schedule............................................................................................................... 19 10.0 References ........................................................................................................................................... 20 13 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL ii LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1. Applicable waterbodies and TMDLs for third-party revision ....................................................... 1 Table 3-1. DEQ project management team ................................................................................................... 2 Table 3-2. City of Bozeman project management team ................................................................................ 2 Table 3-3. Basic roles and responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 3 Table 5-1. 2026 sample sites, locations, and parameters. ............................................................................ 7 Table 5-2. Nutrient source categories and quantification methods ........................................................... 11 Table 5-3. Nutrient Source Category & Allocation Approach ...................................................................... 12 Table 9-1. Third-Party TMDL Revision Project Timeline ................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 4-1. Lower Gallatin TMDL Planning Area ........................................................................................... 5 14 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 1 1.0 TMDL HISTORY AND REVISION PURPOSE The Lower Gallatin Planning Area TMDLs & Framework Water Quality Improvement Plan was approved by the U.S. EPA on March 28, 2013 (DEQ 2013). The document contains TMDLs and a framework water quality improvement plan for 15 impaired tributaries to the Gallatin River. A total of 40 individual TMDLs were developed for the identified tributaries. The scope of the TMDLs in the document address problems with sediment, nutrients, and pathogens. This project plan provides the scope, basis, and considerations of a proposed third-party revision to the Lower Gallatin TMDL document. 1.1 REVISION SCOPE The full scope of proposed revisions to the 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL document potentially include revising nutrient TMDLs, revising pathogen TMDLs for Smith Creek, and adding wasteload allocations for two new MS4 general permits in the Lower Gallatin TMDL Planning Area that are proposed for permit issuance in 2027. However, for this third-party revision project plan, only a subset of this scope will be facilitated by the City of Bozeman and is outlined below. DEQ will facilitate the remainder of the revisions and additions to the original document on a separate schedule. 1.2 REVISION PURPOSE In May 2025, the Montana Legislature passed House Bill 664 which repealed the State’s numeric nutrient standards leaving the narrative standard in place. In October 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency approved this water quality standards change. Montana’s narrative standard can be found in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 17.30.637(1)(e) stating “state surface waters must be free from substances attributable to municipal, industrial, agricultural practices or other discharges that will: create conditions which produce undesirable aquatic life.” The 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL nutrient targets were based on draft numeric standards. Because of this 2025 change in water quality standards, there is a need to revise the nutrient TMDLs based on interpretation of the narrative standard. This project was prioritized through Montana’s TMDL Prioritization Framework and in consultation with the Statewide TMDL Advisory Group. 2.0 THIRD PARTY TMDL REVISION SCOPE Total nitrogen and total phosphorus impairments on the middle segment of the East Gallatin River first appeared on the impaired waters list in 1988. Both impairments remain on the 2022/2024 303(d) List. The segment includes the portion of the East Gallatin River from the confluence of Bridger Creek to the confluence with Smith Creek and flows 22.12 miles, Table 2-1. The segment also includes the outfall from the Bozeman wastewater treatment plant. This segment includes both reaches as identified in Section 6.6.3.3 of the Lower Gallatin TMDL (DEQ 2013). The scope of this third-party revision only includes the segment/assessment unit shown in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Applicable waterbodies and TMDLs for third-party revision Waterbody Assessment Unit (AU) ID Approved TMDL MT41H003_020 Total Nitrogen 15 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 2 Table 2-1. Applicable waterbodies and TMDLs for third-party revision Waterbody Assessment Unit (AU) ID Approved TMDL East Gallatin River, Highway 411 to Smith Creek1 Total Phosphorus 1In the 2013 Lower Gallatin Planning Area TMDLs & Framework Water Quality Improvement Plan assessment unit MT41H003_020 extends from Bridger Creek to Smith Creek, based on the waterbody description in the 2012 Integrated Report. The assessment unit boundary was changed to “Highway 411 to Smith Creek” in the 2016 Integrated Report. 3.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM The project management team will consist of staff from DEQ’s TMDL Section, the City of Bozeman and the City’s technical contractor, HDR Engineering. This section outlines the project teams and their specific roles and responsibilities. 3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAMS The DEQ project management team consists of a project manager and project supervisor, Table 3-1. Table 3-1. DEQ project management team Role Name Phone Number Email Project Manager Kyle Milke (406) 444-6491 kyle.milke@mt.gov TMDL Section Supervisor and Project Oversight Christina Staten (406) 444-2836 cstaten@mt.gov The City of Bozeman project management team includes the City of Bozeman staff and its contractor (HDR, Inc.), Table 3-2. Table 3-2. City of Bozeman project management team Role Name Affiliation Phone Number Email Project Manager Brian Heaston City of Bozeman (406) 582-2282 Brian.heaston@bozemanmt.gov Project Manager Cora Revis Contractor 406-532-2219 Coralynn.revis@hdrinc.com 3.2 BASIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEQ is responsible for ensuring all state and federal TMDL development requirements are met. The City of Bozeman project manager and/or their contractor is responsible for technical aspects of TMDL development for the assigned waterbody-pollutant combinations shown in Table 2-1. The City of Bozeman project manager and/or their contractor is also responsible for project planning for the waterbody-pollutant combinations, including the level of detail, TMDL development strategy, and schedule development. Under this TMDL Revision Project Plan, the City of Bozeman and DEQ project managers are ultimately responsible for meeting all TMDL completion elements for the assigned waterbody-pollutant combinations. Basic roles and responsibilities are outlined in Table 3-3. 16 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 3 While the City of Bozeman will be assisting with target development and revisions to the portions of the TMDL document outlined in Table 3-3, DEQ retains the authority to establish TMDL target values, TMDLs, and allocations as it sees appropriate. DEQ will also be responsible for final document production and publication. The City of Bozeman may provide proposed TMDL target values, allocations, and document revisions to DEQ for review, acceptance, and incorporation into the TMDL revision document. Notwithstanding its third-party role, the City of Bozeman and HDR Engineering may participate in public processes related to the review, approval or adoption of the TMDL revision. Table 3-3. Basic roles and responsibilities Component DEQ Responsibility City of Bozeman Responsibility Joint Responsibility Establishment of updated Lower Gallatin Watershed Advisory Group X Data compilation, data analysis, and proposal of new nutrient (e.g., TN, TP, NO2+3) TMDL target values for East Gallatin River, Hwy 411 to Smith Creek (assessment unit MT41H003_020)1 X Establishment of new nutrient (e.g., TN, TP, NO2+3) TMDL target values for MT41H003_020 X Draft revisions to Section 6.0 for DEQ review (6.3, 6.4.3.7, 6.5.1.4 [Riverside Water & Sewer District WWTP], 6.5.2.1, 6.5.3 [middle East Gallatin River], 6.6.1.1, 6.6.3.2, 6.6.3.3, 6.6.4 [If applicable], Appendix F, and other document sections that are applicable to revisions of MT41H003_020 nutrient TMDLs [this could include Section 9.0 and 10.0]) X Final edits to the above Section 6.0 subsections edited by the City of Bozeman, other document sections edited by the City of Bozeman, and Appendix F X Facilitation of stakeholder comment and stakeholder meeting X Facilitation of EPA initial review of draft revisions X Facilitation of public comment X Public meeting or open house X Collaborate in developing proposed responses to public comments X Submissions to EPA for federal approval X Final decision-making authority on revision, including final document edits and formatting, ADA accessibility compliance formatting X 17 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 4 Table 3-3. Basic roles and responsibilities Component DEQ Responsibility City of Bozeman Responsibility Joint Responsibility Publication of final document revision to DEQ TMDL website X Publication of project to DEQ projects website and website maintenance throughout the life of project X 1In the 2013 Lower Gallatin Planning Area TMDLs & Framework Water Quality Improvement Plan assessment unit MT41H003_020 extends from Bridger Creek to Smith Creek. In the 2016 Integrated Report, the assessment unit was changed to Highway 411 to Smith Creek. 4.0 PROJECT AREA The Lower Gallatin TMDL planning area (TPA) encompasses approximately 996 square miles (637,570 acres) in Southwestern Montana and includes streams within the Gallatin River and East Gallatin River watersheds (Figure 4-1). The cities of Bozeman and Belgrade are located near the center of the planning area. Within the Lower Gallatin TPA lies the middle segment of the East Gallatin River (Assessment Unit ID MT41H003_020) which is the focus waterbody of this project plan and the third party TMDL revision. The middle segment of the East Gallatin River extends 22.12 miles from the confluence with Bridger Creek to the confluence with Smith Creek. The City of Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility is the only point source that discharges to the middle segment of the East Gallatin River. Land use along this segment primarily consists of agriculture and residential development. 18 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 5 Figure 4-1. Lower Gallatin TMDL Planning Area 19 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 6 5.0 PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS / DETAILS The following sections outline project consideration/details that describe how the various TMDL development tasks will be completed. 5.1 LEVEL OF DESIRED DETAIL FOR NUTRIENT REVISIONS The level of detail employed for technical assessments in the Lower Gallatin TPA is typically a balance between available time and resources for TMDL development, source complexity, potential implications of TMDL allocations, and other factors. The 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL employed a high level of detail for source sampling and assessments. Where source complexity and/or stakeholder interest is high, a higher level of analysis may be required and a high level of detail may be employed. Below is a brief description of the level of TMDL development detail for the middle segment of the East Gallatin River. Nutrient source complexity varies among streams. Streams that flow through a variety of land uses typically have higher source complexity and employ a medium to higher level of detail, particularly if there is increased growth in an area and/or one or more wastewater treatment facilities exist with a permitted surface water discharge. The difference between low, medium, and high levels of detail for nutrient work generally relates to the total amount of water quality sampling and the complexity of the source assessment work. A medium level of water quality sampling for nutrients generally includes two to three sites on each stream sampled once per year over a two-year period. A medium level of source assessment work includes use of a complex model with limited or no calibration or a simpler model with a relatively significant effort to “calibrate” or verify model input parameters and results. A medium to high level of detail will be employed for the middle East Gallatin River which receives load inputs from permitted sources and a variety of residential, agricultural, and other sources. This will involve using recent sampling results, water quality sampling from multiple East Gallatin River sites, modeling tools, and multiple sources. The East Gallatin River and permitted sources have a high level of data related to nutrients while the tributaries and nonpoint source have less detailed information. The desired level of detail will be a balance of these available sources of information for the nutrient TMDL revisions to the middle segment of the East Gallatin River. 5.2 DATA COLLECTION Data collection during the 2026 field season will be conducted in accordance with the Water Quality Sampling for Mechanistic Model Refinement, East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) (HDR, Inc. 2026). Sampling will occur once during August 2026. The sampling is being conducted to calibrate the QUAL2K model that will be used to derive target values for the middle segment of the East Gallatin River. The sample sites are consistent with previously established monitoring sites (GLWQ 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and HDR, Inc. 2018, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026), allowing for continued characterization of water quality and algal conditions. See Table 5-1 for a list of the sites, locations, and parameters being collected in 2026. 20 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 7 Table 5-1. 2026 sample sites, locations, and parameters. Sampling Site1 Description Waterbody Latitude Longitude Parameters to Collect EGALRUS1 Near Kelly Canyon Road, ~8.9 stream miles upstream of Bozeman WRF outfall Upper segment of East Gallatin River 45.67694 -110.97504 Alkalinity, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGALRUS2 Upstream of confluence with Bozeman Creek, ~4.6 stream miles upstream of Bozeman WRF outfall 45.6998 -111.02714 EGALRA ~1.7 miles downstream of the Bridger Creek confluence 45.715 -111.04639 Alkalinity, Benthic chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Benthic macroinvertebrates, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Phytoplankton chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Sonde deployment3, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGALRB ~0.3 stream miles upstream of Bozeman WRF outfall, Riverside Country club 45.72568 -111.06469 Alkalinity, Benthic chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Benthic macroinvertebrates, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Phytoplankton chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGWRF1 Downstream of City of Bozeman WRF outfall, south channel Middle segment of East Gallatin River 45.725962 -111.070774 Alkalinity, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGWRF1a Downstream of City of Bozeman WRF, north channel 45.72583 -111.0683 Alkalinity, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids 21 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 8 Table 5-1. 2026 sample sites, locations, and parameters. Sampling Site1 Description Waterbody Latitude Longitude Parameters to Collect EGWRF3 Downstream of EGWRF1a 45.7268 -111.07041 Alkalinity, Benthic chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Benthic macroinvertebrates, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Phytoplankton chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGALRC 0.9 stream miles downstream of the Bozeman WRF outfall, below City of Bozeman WRF 45.7284 -111.072 Alkalinity, Benthic chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Benthic macroinvertebrates, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Phytoplankton chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Sonde deployment3, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGALRD ~0.3 stream miles downstream of the Riverside Water & Sewer District ponds 45.7363 -111.07105 Alkalinity, Benthic chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Benthic macroinvertebrates, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Phytoplankton chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids EGALRG Upstream of confluence with Hyalite Creek 45.7888 -111.1195 EGALRK Upstream of confluence with Smith Creek 45.842377 -111.170003 Alkalinity, Benthic chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Benthic macroinvertebrates, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Phytoplankton chlorophyll-a and ash-free dry- weight, Sonde deployment3, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids 22 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin River TMDL 9 Table 5-1. 2026 sample sites, locations, and parameters. Sampling Site1 Description Waterbody Latitude Longitude Parameters to Collect BOZWRF City of Bozeman WRF outfall Outfall 45.72417 -111.0689 Alkalinity, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids HYLCK Hyalite Creek Hyalite Creek 45.79204 -111.1268 Alkalinity, Flow2, Metals, nitrate + nitrite, Orthophosphorus, Total ammonia, Total nitrogen, Total organic carbon, Total phosphorus, Total suspended solids, Volatile suspended solids AG1 Agriculture return 1 Mathew Bird Creek 45.6711 -111.0330 AG2 Agriculture return 2 Mandeville Creek 45.7149 -111.0553 AG3 Agriculture return 3 Catron Creek 45.7264 -111.0722 1 Sites are dependent on landowner permission and are subject to change. 2 Flow will be measured using a SonTek FlowTracker®2 flow meter. 3 Sonde deployment will include the collection of continuous dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, turbidity, pH, and temperature using an Aqua TROLL 600 Multiparameter Sonde. 23 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 10 5.3 DATA COMPILATION Data will be compiled with a focus on recent data collected pursuant to DEQ-approved SAPs performed after the Bozeman WRF’s major nutrient process upgrade was completed in 2012. Data compilation should include but is not limited to the following: • Available relevant and credible eutrophication-related data for the stream segments of concern for this third-party revision, including response variable data, causal variable data, and related parameters associated with eutrophication impacts • Stream photos • Stream morphology data (e.g., Rosgen classification and stream slope) • Applicable reference site data Quality control reviews will be conducted for compiled data to determine if the data does not meet DEQ quality requirements (Section 6.0). Data that does not meet quality assurance requirements will be excluded from data analysis and not used in the TMDL revision process, however, this data will be included as an appendix to the revised TMDL document along with the reasons for exclusion. DEQ will provide additional guidance to the City of Bozeman on data compilation needs for setting nutrient TMDL target values and may be able to assist in data downloads using DEQ tools such as SANDS. 5.4 TARGET SETTING PROCESS The City of Bozeman will present DEQ with an interpretation of the narrative that achieves and protects beneficial uses that works within the guidance DEQ provides to the City of Bozeman on the nutrient target setting process. The City of Bozeman may propose new nutrient TMDL target values for DEQ consideration. Final target values included in the Lower Gallatin TMDL document revision will be established by DEQ. Wherever available, site-specific data-driven processes will be utilized to derive TMDL target values that demonstrate beneficial use attainment for the respective waterbody classification. Beneficial use support may be demonstrated by available science and a variety of applied water quality tools and water quality models. Montana’s narrative water quality standards are used to establish water quality targets and to formulate TMDLs and allocations. TMDL targets are developed to be consistent with water quality standards which are developed to protect downstream uses. By setting targets that reduce pollutant loads in the upper and middle segments of the East Gallatin River, the TMDL will help protect downstream beneficial uses in the middle and lower segments of the East Gallatin River, respectively. Each segment will allocate to the segment above. In the 2013 Lower Gallatin Planning Area TMDLs & Framework Water Quality Improvement Plan the target values for assessment unit MT41H003_020 (Bridger Creek to Smith Creek) were broken into two reaches (Bridger Creek to Hyalite Creek and Hyalite Creek to Smith Creek); these reaches no longer correspond to the new assessment unit boundaries (Highway 411 to Smith Creek). This will need to be accounted for in the TMDL revisions. Assimilative capacity is the amount of pollutant loading that a waterbody can receive while continuing to support beneficial uses. Certain waterbodies may have no assimilative capacity. However, assimilative capacity could be created by the completion of restoration projects that show measurable improvements in water quality within the watershed. In addition, the confluence with an unimpaired or less impaired waterbody could create assimilative capacity downstream. For waterbodies with 24 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 11 sequential segments such as the East Fork Gallatin River, it may be possible to identify where meeting the TMDL in one segment will result in meeting the TMDL or even creating assimilative capacity in a downstream segment. 5.5 UPDATED AND NEW SOURCE INVENTORY AND LOADING ESTIMATES A variety of information relating to nutrient sources and influences may be compiled from aerial photos, GIS data, historic monitoring data, new monitoring data, and previous source assessment work (Section 6.5 DEQ 2013) and other information sources. See Table 5-2 for a more detailed description of nutrient source categories and their quantification methods. Inventory of new sources and updated information on sources that existed upon completion of the original TMDL document in 2013 should include, but is not limited to: • Adjacent land use category • Septic density per reach • MPDES permits • Irrigation withdrawals and returns • Grazing practices • Tributary inputs • Riparian condition • Discrete nutrient sources • Natural background sources For each delineated reach and their impaired tributaries, identified significant potential nutrient sources will be evaluated for their potential to contribute nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) to streams via either ground water or surface water. Estimates of loads per nutrient source category will be established by using a combination of quantification methods Table 5-2, and ‘calibrated’ to measured in-stream baseflow conditions. Nutrient load estimates will be developed for the growing season low-flow timeframe. Table 5-2. Nutrient source categories and quantification methods Nutrient Source Category Quantification Method Natural Background Establish natural background conditions using similar methods outlined in the 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL document Septic Update the assessment of septic contribution (lbs/day) per reach using the Method for Estimating the Attenuation of Nutrients from Septic Systems (MEANSS) model. Stormwater & Urban Runoff Discharge monitoring report (DMR) and other MS4 permit monitoring plan data, literature review. Bozeman Wastewater Treatment Facility Discharge monitoring report (DMR) data. 25 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 12 Table 5-2. Nutrient source categories and quantification methods Nutrient Source Category Quantification Method Agriculture/Livestock Use a combination of field and aerial source identification information to attribute measured loads to major source categories (ag/residential/urban) at a reach-scale resolution. Residential/Urban Use a combination of field and aerial source identification information to attribute measured loads to major source categories at a reach-scale resolution. 5.6 MODELING APPROACHES Various modeling tools will be used to simulate a range of scenarios to identify the maximum pollutant load that allows the waterbody to consistently maintain its beneficial uses. Given the cause-and-effect relationships of total nitrogen and total phosphorus, complexity of the intradynamics between parameters, unknown critical flows and seasonality, and various metrics for the targets, there is not a singular tool or model for determining the loading capacity. Various tools and models will used to evaluate a range of conditions in alternative scenarios to select an appropriate loading capacity condition from which to allocate nutrient reductions. Such tools may include but are not limited to: QUAL2K or other mechanistic water quality models, hydrologic models, mass balance spreadsheets, EPA SWMM, DEQ MEANSS, and various geospatial analyses and geoprocessing routines. 5.7 NUTRIENT TMDLS, ALLOCATION APPROACHES AND MARGIN OF SAFETY TMDLs for nutrient pollutants (e.g., TN, TP, NO3+NO2) are calculated using streamflow and established nutrient targets. Pollutant load allocations (lbs/day) are also flow-based, as allowable loads will increase with increasing flow. Wasteload allocations will be established based on end-of-pipe water quality targets for nutrients. Wasteload allocation implementation options will be included in the TMDL revision. The TMDL will equal the sum of all nutrient allocations to major source categories (Table 5-3). Allocations will be based on a variety of load estimation methods including empirical load and mass- balance calculations based on low-flow monitoring data, land use prevalence and modeling, and information on existing and reasonable pollutant reduction potential through BMP implementation. Allocations will apply during the summer low-flow season (July 1st – Sept 30th) when the highest potential exists for conditions to result in harm to beneficial use thresholds. It is expected that nutrient control actions designed to meet allocations established for the summertime low-flow period will be protective of year-round narrative criteria. Table 5-3. Nutrient Source Category & Allocation Approach Nutrient Source Category Allocation Approach Natural Background Allocate load to natural background based on reference site low-flow conditions. 26 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 13 Table 5-3. Nutrient Source Category & Allocation Approach Nutrient Source Category Allocation Approach Septic Evaluate septic load contribution per reach using the MEANSS model. Address potential load from failing/malfunctioning septics. For reaches with potentially significant septic loading, allocate load based on septic prevalence in comparison with other source loads and based on an evaluation of realistic alternatives for existing and future septic load controls. This will be an iterative case-by-case process. Stormwater & Urban Runoff Estimate stormwater runoff using SWMM modified with local empirical data where appropriate or QUAL2K. Use literature values for BMP effectiveness as basis for achievable reductions on existing infrastructure. Use Bozeman City ordinance as basis for new construction. Bozeman Wastewater Treatment Facility Allocate wasteload based on application of water quality targets at end-of-pipe. Agriculture/Livestock Allocation based on aerial assessment of identified sources, empirical data, relative significance/prevalence of source load per reach and the potential for pollutant reduction through BMP implementation. Residential/Urban Allocation based on aerial assessment of identified sources, empirical data, relative significance/prevalence of source load per reach and the potential for pollutant reduction through BMP implementation. Margin of safety employed in allocation will be addressed through a combination of factors that include: • Using critical summer low-flows and ‘end-of-pipe’ water quality targets to calculate wasteload allocations • Using conservative assumptions for natural background allocations • Using conservative assumptions for estimating septic loads and establishing septic load allocations 6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PROJECT DOCUMENTATION This section describes quality assurance (QA) measures and reporting for each pollutant. The primary focus of the data quality analysis will be to ensure the data has sufficient quality and relevance to minimize errors in decision making. Data collection will follow a sampling and analysis plan containing quality assurance and control information for collection of quality control samples and data quality reviews. Complex modeling work will be conducted under a quality assurance project plan and will be documented in an accompanying modeling report. Data used in the TMDL revision process will be reviewed for quality assurance purposes and data will be excluded if found to fail quality control measures or collected in a manner inconsistent with established sampling protocols. Data that is excluded will be documented in an appendix to the revised TMDL document along with the reasons for exclusion. DEQ will provide a quality assurance checklist, if requested by the City of Bozeman. Project managers will review relevant field and laboratory data, QA/QC reports, data quality summaries, modeling outputs, and final reports for quality and usability of data, accuracy, and completeness. 27 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 14 Laboratory data collected as part of this project will be uploaded to the Montana EQuIS Water Quality Exchange (MT-eWQX) and subsequently submitted to EPA’s Water Quality Portal. 6.1 MODELING QUALITY ASSURANCE A quality assurance project plan (QAPP) will be prepared prior to use of complex modeling outputs and information in TMDL revision analysis and calculations. The QAPP will follow EPA established guidelines for required content (USEPA 2025). Additionally, if modeling outputs are used in the TMDL revision, a modeling report will be prepared that details the modeling process, including model setup and associated inputs, limitations, assumptions, and output for both existing condition and modeling scenarios. The report should also contain information on model setup and construction, parameterization, details on the correlation between simulated results and observed results for hydrology and nutrients produced by the model. 6.2 EXPECTED PRODUCTS AND FILE MANAGEMENT Expected products to be developed under this project plan and their submittal format include, but are not limited to: • Revisions to Sections 6.0, 9.0, 10.0, and Appendix F of the Lower Gallatin TMDL document provided in track changes or strikethrough and underline (MS Word) • References for revisions to the above bullet (Chicago style) • 2012-2026 SAPs and data summary reports (MS Word, Adobe PDF) • 2026 final sampling and analysis plan (MS Word or Adobe PDF) • 2026 laboratory data uploaded to the Montana EQuIS Water Quality Exchange (MT-eWQX) • Quality Assurance Project Plan for QUAL2K modeling work (MS Word) • QUAL2K modeling report (MS Word) • Data compilation for proposed target values (raw data, photo files, etc.) • Proposed target values presentation to DEQ (MS PowerPoint) • Calculations for data analysis and TMDL revisions (MS Excel, R Studio, other statistical package files) • Updated Lower Gallatin Watershed Advisory Group (MS Excel) Additionally, all modeling files will be provided to DEQ, including but not limited to: • Input/Output files (e.g., shade estimates, meteorological data, land use cover, headwater conditions, etc.) • Models and model documents, if applicable (e.g., QUAL2K files) • Downloaded raw data files (e.g., USGS gage data, water quality portal data pulls, etc. including R or python code if used to acquire data) • GIS files, including layer references • Calculation spreadsheets used to analyze data/model output. The City of Bozeman will provide all data and TMDL products to DEQ via email or a Microsoft Sharepoint site created specifically for the project. Names of attached or uploaded files will include a date descriptor for versioning control. Products should be provided as completed. All products produced under this project plan must be submitted to DEQ upon completion of the third-party revision. 28 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 15 6.3 CITY – DEQ STATUS MEETINGS The City and DEQ will meet on a standing monthly basis to discuss progress, technical matters, and coordinate work items determined necessary to prosecute this TMDL project plan to completion. Meeting instances may be added, canceled or rescheduled as needed. Deviations from this project plan may occur and changes will be discussed during these monthly status meetings. 6.4 DOCUMENT FORMATTING AND DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Document formatting should follow the formatting requirements provided in this document. Additional formatting and digital accessibility requirements are outlined in the below section. 6.4.1 Document Formatting Requirements When submitting a document to the Water Quality Planning Bureau (WQPB), the following guidelines must be adhered to in order to meet acceptance criteria. Failure to adhere to this guidance will cause the documents and associated products to be rejected by the WQPB. For help on how to change your documents or template to reflect these standards, please contact the DEQ project manager. Logos • Third-party logos shall not be included in documents. This includes logos for cover pages, maps, figures, designs, etc. • Cover pages may contain the DEQ logo, but third-party partnership and/or authoring will be done only in text format that is compliant with DEQ standardized font descriptions. DEQ reserves the right to remove third-party information from a final TMDL document. Headers and Footers • Third-party names shall not be included in headers or footers. • Headers will be the same for each document section and will only include the name of the document. o Headers will have the same first page (i.e. Do not select the different first page option in page setup). • Footers o Footers will be the same for each section. o Calibri, font size 10, tab at 6.5” right, use top border line o Date aligned left in the format “m/dd/yy” Example: “3/28/13” o Page number aligned right (1, 2, 3, etc.). Do Not use Page X of Y format. o Introductory pages can be i, ii, iii, etc. and will have the same first page, i.e., do not select the different first page option in page setup. Standardized Font Description Use the same font (Calibri, 11 point) throughout the whole document to be consistent (Tables may not contain font smaller than 10 point). Tables • Tables must be in Table Grid format. Table normal + Box: (Single solid line, Auto, 0.5 pt Line width) 29 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 16 • Tables should be labeled as “Table x-x:” in each document section: 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, etc. • Do Not use automatic numbering. • Table captions must be in the first row and be a part of the table. Cells in the first row may be merged. • The second row of the table must contain the column headings and be bolded. • For tables that break across pages, the first two rows of the table should repeat at the top of each page. • Table size preferred width must be set to 100% (Go to Table, Table Properties, and select the Table Tab: Size: 100%) • In-text references to tables must be bolded. • Do Not use bookmarks to references in the text when numbering tables. This is considered automatic numbering and will cause problems. • Note: To prevent a table row from being split between two pages, use “keep with next” within the table. To do this, highlight cells within the rows that are broken between two pages. Go to Format, Paragraph. Choose the Line and Page Breaks tab and check “Keep with Next.” Do not use the method of inserting a page break, as this will prevent the first two rows of the table from repeating on each page. Figures • Figures should be labeled as “Figure x-x” in each document section: 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, etc. • Do Not use automatic numbering. • Do not include figure numbers and titles within the figure itself (e.g. do not insert a text box in the figure with its name and number, save the figure as a .jpg, and then insert the .jpg into the document). • Figures should be compatible with black and white printing when possible. • References to figures must be bolded. • Maps o Maps must be in .jpg or .pdf format and compressed. o Maps should be labeled in the same manner as figures; do not include map numbers and titles within the map itself. o When possible, maps should be compatible with black and white printing. o o Identification of map, figure, and design authors is allowed by printing of the third-party employee’s name followed by a comma and then the third-party name. No logo is to be associated with the identification. o Attachments to the document must be labeled as Attachments and not Appendices. References and Citations For references and citations, Chicago style will be used for both the list of references and citations within the text. Footnotes are not allowed, however. Citations can be easily inserted in Microsoft Word, and formatted using “Insert Citation,” and simplifies the efforts needed to put them in DEQ format. 6.4.2 Digital Accessibility Digital accessibility can be checked by using Microsoft Word’s built in Check Accessibility function. Under the “Review tab” in the ribbon click “Check Accessibility”. Common digital accessibility errors to consider include but are not limited to: • Alternate text for figures 30 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 17 • Links that provide the web address instead of using descriptive text • Reading order DEQ will be responsible for final document formatting and ensuring the final revision documents meet all applicable digital accessibility requirements. 6.5 PRODUCT REVIEWS AND ACCEPTANCE BY DEQ DEQ will review all documents and products associated with the third-party TMDL revision to ensure accuracy and completeness toward completing all EPA required elements for approvable TMDLs (USEPA n.d.). Edits to the original 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL document will be provided in track changes or in strikethrough and underline. DEQ will provide the City of Bozeman with the original Microsoft Word version of the TMDL document. DEQ reserves the right to edit all language in the revision to the 2013 Lower Gallatin TMDL document. Comments and edits provided by DEQ to the City on draft products must be addressed before final documents are provided to DEQ. It is expected that DEQ provide guidance to the City of Bozeman as requested on TMDL revision steps and products. It is expected that the City of Bozeman communicate with the DEQ Project Manager regularly throughout the life of this project to ensure that product expectations are met. 7.0 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT STRATEGY Stakeholder engagement will be conducted in a similar manner to other Montana TMDL development and revision projects through consultation with the local conservation district (Gallatin Conservation District) and through the use of a watershed advisory group. Public involvement will be conducted through a variety of methods including DEQ webpage updates, a public comment period, and a public meeting/open house. Stakeholder engagement and public involvement are described further in the below sections. 7.1 WATERSHED ADVISORY GROUP Representatives of applicable interest groups will be requested to work with DEQ in an advisory capacity per state law (75-5-703 and 704, MCA) in the form of a watershed advisory group (WAG). Comment opportunities will be obtained from this group at varying stages of TMDL revision, including opportunities for TMDL draft document review prior to the public comment period. During TMDL revision, meetings or other forms of interaction will be pursued when appropriate to obtain timely WAG advice and comments. The WAG does not have TMDL decision making authority; therefore, there is no need for a WAG chairman or similar formalities. The Lower Gallatin Watershed Advisory Group formed during development of the 2013 TMDL document will be updated as needed to solicit participation from the following applicable interest groups: • Livestock-oriented agriculture • Farming-oriented agriculture • Conservation or environmental interests • Water-based recreationists • Municipalities • Affected or potentially affected point source dischargers 31 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 18 • Existing local watershed groups • Federal land management agencies • State trust land management agencies • The tourism industry • Fishing-related business 7.2 OTHER PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT STRATEGIES DEQ will create and maintain project information on the Water Quality Planning Projects webpage. This webpage will be accessible to the public and contain information such as a project overview, monitoring and assessment work that has been completed, information on the TMDL revision process, project contacts , draft documents as they become available, and notice of upcoming meetings. The project page will be updated as necessary as there are project developments to share and when stakeholder and public meetings are scheduled. When a draft of the TMDL revision is prepared for public comment (Section 1.1 describes the full scope of the revision to be completed prior to public comment), it will be posted on DEQ’s Water Public Comment page and a press release will be issued. During public comment, the public will have an opportunity to submit comments on the draft TMDL revision. While DEQ will be facilitating the public comment period, both DEQ and the City of Bozeman will collaborate on proposed responses to public comments (Table 1-3). In addition, during the public comment period, DEQ and the City of Bozeman will host a public meeting or open house to present the revisions to the TMDL and answer questions the public may have. DEQ retains sole authority and responsibility to determine, finalize, and issue responses to public comments and to make all final decisions regarding the TMDL. Note that a full draft of the TMDL revision document may not be completed on the same schedule as the scope of this third-party revision (Section 9.0). Stakeholder and public comment opportunities may not take place for at least a year after the City of Bozeman completes their portion of the revision (Section 2.0). 7.3 LOWER GALLATIN TMDL IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION OUTREACH In watersheds with approved TMDL documents, DEQ periodically reviews the progress of restoration efforts, the progress toward meeting TMDL water quality goals, and documents the results in what is called a TMDL Implementation Evaluation (TIE) document. TIEs provide specific recommendations for the waters subject to the TMDL that identify needed restoration projects, monitoring, or recommended reassessment. Restoration and monitoring recommendations from the Lower Gallatin Watershed TIE will be incorporated into Sections 9.0 and 10.0 of the Lower Gallatin TMDL revision document. 8.0 THIRD-PARTY REVISION PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENTS This third-party project plan is an attachment to a memorandum of understanding between the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Bozeman. Should the City of Bozeman not complete the scope of this third-party revision, all Lower Gallatin TMDL revision responsibilities fall to Montana DEQ. 32 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 19 9.0 THIRD-PARTY REVISION SCHEDULE Task 2026 2027 2028 Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Task 200: Data Compilation and Review Task 300: Existing Conditions Review Task 400: TMDL Target Development Task 500: Source Inventory and Loading Analysis Task 600: Modeling and Loading Capacity Evaluation Task 700: TMDL Development and Allocation Analysis Task 800. Documentation and Technical Deliverables Task 900. Stakeholder and Public Engagement Task 1000. Public Comment Response and Final TMDL Revisions 33 Lower Gallatin Third-Party TMDL Project Plan 10/01/2026 Final – Contract 227027, East Gallatin TMDL 20 10.0 REFERENCES Gallatin Local Water Quality District (GLWQ). 2014. Water Quality Sampling for Biological Characterization of the East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana: Sampling and Analysis Plan. Bozeman, MT: Gallatin Local Water Quality District. GLWQ. 2015. Water Quality Sampling for Biological Characterization and Mechanistic Modeling Approach for the East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana: Sampling and Analysis Plan. Bozeman, MT: Gallatin Local Water Quality District. GLWQ. 2016. Water Quality Sampling for Mechanistic Modeling Approach for the East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana: Sampling and Analysis Plan. Bozeman, MT: Gallatin Local Water Quality District. GLWQ. 2017 Water Quality Sampling for Mechanistic Model Refinement of the East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana: Sampling and Analysis Plan. Bozeman, MT: Gallatin Local Water Quality District. HDR, Inc. 2018. Water Quality Sampling for Mechanistic Model Refinement East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana: Sampling and Analysis Plan. Missoula, MT: HDR, Inc. HDR, Inc. 2020. Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana: Sampling and Analysis Plan. Missoula, MT: HDR, Inc. HDR, Inc. 2024. Sampling and Analysis Plan for the East Gallatin River. Missoula, MT: HDR, Inc. HDR, Inc. 2025. Water Quality Sampling for Mechanistic Model Refinement East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana. Missoula, MT: HDR, Inc. HDR, Inc. 2026. Water Quality Sampling for Mechanistic Model Refinement, East Gallatin River in Bozeman, Montana Sampling and Analysis Plan. Missoula, MT: HDR, Inc. Montana Department of Environmental Quality. 2013. Lower Gallatin Planning Area TMDLs and Framework Water Quality Improvement Plan. Helena, MT: Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 2025. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Development Template and Instructions Using the Graded Approach. DCN: R8-DCN-00002 RO 2025-513. USEPA. n.d. EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Review Summary. 34 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Waldo SUBJECT:Authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for new police and fire radios. MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Agreement - Vendor/Contract RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for new police and fire radios. STRATEGIC PLAN:3.1 Public Safety: Support high quality public safety programs, emergency preparedness, facilities, and leadership. BACKGROUND:The current public safety radios used by police and fire have reached the end of their life. The ability to provide necessary software and firmware updates to the existing fleet of radios has sunset. This purchase agreement will replace both portable and mobile radios for both organizations. The replacment of these radios was approved in the FY-27 via project code FE06 in Fire and GF166 in Police. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None at this time ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the City Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:This project is budgeted in the FY-27 Capital Improvement Plan and has annual subscription payments that will be made out of each respective department's budget. Attachments: Bozeman Fire and Police Radio Purchase.pdf Report compiled on: October 13, 2026 35 Billing Address: BOZEMAN POLICE DEPT 901 N ROUSE BOZEMAN, MT 59715 US Quote Date:09/25/2026 Expiration Date:11/24/2026 Quote Created By:Cole LindnerCole.Lindner@motorolasolutions.com667-500-4347 End Customer: BOZEMAN POLICE DEPT Sarah Edmonds sarah.edmonds@bozemanmt.gov 4065822013   Contract:  19860 - MT NASPOAGREEMENT: STATE OF MONTANA   Summary: Any sales transaction resulting from Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the applicable Motorola Standard Termsand Conditions, notwithstanding terms and conditions on purchase orders or other Customer ordering documents. Motorola Standard Terms and Conditions are found at www.motorolasolutions.com/product-terms. Line # Item Number Description Qty Term   List Price Disc %   Sale Price Ext. Sale Price APX™ NEXT   APX NEXT ENHANCED   1 H55TGT9PW8BN   PORTABLE RADIO APX NEXT; ALL-BAND MODEL 4.5   95 $8,818.00 44.99%$4,850.78 $460,823.91   1a H301DH   DEL: DELETE BELT CLIP/ BASIC CARRY   95 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 1b QA05509AB   DEL: DELETE UHF BAND   95 -$800.00 0.0%-$454.24 -$43,152.80 1c QA09001AM   ADD: WIFI CAPABILITY   95 $353.00 43.22%$200.43 $19,040.85 1d Q15AU   ADD: AES/DES-XL/DES- OFB ENCRYPTION AND ADP   95 $941.00 43.22%$534.29 $50,757.55 1e Q498BN   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY   95 $871.00 43.22%$494.55 $46,982.25 1f QA08853AA   ADD: CPS ENABLEMENT*   95 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 1g QA09028AA   ADD: VIQI VC RADIO OPERATION   95 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products. Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 1 36 Line # Item Number Description Qty Term List Price Disc %   Sale Price Ext. Sale Price 1h Q806CH   ADD: ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OPERATION   95 $607.00 43.22%$344.65 $32,741.75 1i Q361CD   ADD: P25 9600 BAUD TRUNKING   95 $353.00 43.22%$200.43 $19,040.85 1j H38DA   ADD: SMARTZONE OPERATION   95 $1,412.00 43.22%$801.73 $76,164.35 1k Q173CA   ADD: SMARTZONE OMNILINK   95 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 1l QA10226AA   ADD: T-MOBILE ACTIVE PSIM WITH T-PRI AND T- SAT PLACE   95 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 2 NNTN9216B   BATTERY PACK,PORTABLE RADIO BATTERY IMPRES 2 LI- ION IP68 4400T   10 $248.05 33.15%$165.83 $1,658.30 3 PSV01S02944A   PROVISIONING SUPPORT*   1 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 4 LSV01S03446A   APX NEXT DMS ESSENTIAL   95 7 YEARS $508.79 8.42%$465.95 $44,265.25 5 SWV01S06265A   SMARTCONNECT LTE-5G-LEO   95 7 YEAR $2,331.00 0.0%$2,331.00 $221,445.00   6 PMMN4136B   XVP830 REMOTE SPEAKER MICROPHONE, NO CHANNEL KNOB   95 $520.00 33.15%$347.64 $33,025.80 7 PMPN4604B   CHARGER, DESKTOP SINGLE UNIT IMPRES 2 FAST, US/NA   95 $221.65 33.15%$148.18 $14,077.10 8 NNTN9115A   CHARGER, DESKTOP MULTI UNIT IMPRES 2, 6- DISP, US/NA/CA/LA   2 $1,519.61 33.15%$1,015.91 $2,031.82 APX™ 8500   9 M37TSS9PW1CN   APX8500 ALL BAND MP MOBILE   26 $6,558.00 43.22%   $3,723.60   $96,813.60   9a G851AG   ADD: AES/DES-XL/DES- OFB ENCRYP APX AND ADP   26 $941.00 43.22%   $534.29   $13,891.54   9b GA00250AA   ADD: GNSS/BT-WIFI THRU MNT ANT, 17FT LOW LOSS PFP-100A/ 240, QMA   26 $118.00 43.22%   $67.00 $1,742.00   QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 2 37  Line #   Item Number   Description   Qty   Term   List Price   Disc %   Sale Price   Ext. Sale Price      9c   G51AT   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH:SMARTZONE   26    $1,766.00   43.22%   $1,002.73   $26,070.98      9d   GA05509AA   DEL: DELETE UHF BAND   26    -$800.00   0.0%   -$454.24   -$11,810.24      9e   W12DK   ADD: RF PREAMP APX   26    $78.00   43.22%   $44.29   $1,151.54      9f   GA09001AA   ADD: WI-FI CAPABILITY   26    $353.00   43.22%   $200.43   $5,211.18      9g   B18CR   ADD: AUXILIARY SPKR 7.5 WATT APX   26    $71.00   43.23%   $40.31   $1,048.06      9h   G89AC   ADD: NO RF ANTENNA NEEDED   26    $0.00   0.0%   $0.00   $0.00      9i   G444AH   ADD: APX CONTROL HEAD SOFTWARE   26    $0.00   0.0%   $0.00   $0.00      9j   G67EH   ADD: REMOTE MOUNT E5 MP   26    $350.00   43.22%   $198.73   $5,166.98      9k   GA01517AA   DEL: NO J600 ADAPTER CABLE NEEDED   26    $0.00   0.0%   $0.00   $0.00      9l   G806BL   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OP APX   26    $607.00   43.22%   $344.65   $8,960.90      9m   GA01670AA   ADD: APX E5 CONTROL HEAD   26    $767.00   43.22%   $435.50   $11,323.00      9n   W22BA   ADD: STD PALM MICROPHONE APX   26    $85.00   43.22%   $48.26   $1,254.76      9o   GA01630AA   ADD: SMARTCONNECT   26    $0.00   0.0%   $0.00   $0.00      9p   G361AH   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: P25 TRUNKING SOFTWARE APX   26    $353.00   43.22%   $200.43   $5,211.18      9q   GA09007AA   ADD: OUT OF THE BOX WIFI PROVISIONING   26    $0.00   0.0%   $0.00   $0.00      9r   G298AS   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY   26    $871.00   43.22%   $494.55   $12,858.30      9s   HA00694AA   ADD: 7Y ESSENTIAL SERVICE HTM   26    $635.04   0.0%   $635.04   $16,511.04         APX™ NEXT   APX NEXT XE 4G LTE PLUS 5G             10   H55TGT9PW8BN   PORTABLE RADIO APX NEXT; ALL-BAND MODEL 4.5   50    $8,818.00   43.22%   $5,006.81   $250,340.50        QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote    Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800    Page 3  38 Line # Item Number Description Qty Term List Price Disc %   Sale Price Ext. Sale Price 10a QA10128AB   ALT: BATTERY LI-ION IMPRES 2 IP68 5500T UL DIV 2 XE   50 $181.26 43.22%$102.92 $5,146.00 10b QA05509AB   DEL: DELETE UHF BAND   50 -$800.00 0.0%-$454.24 -$22,712.00 10c QA09001AM   ADD: WIFI CAPABILITY   50 $353.00 43.22%$200.43 $10,021.50 10d QA01427AK   ALT: APX NEXT XE HOUSING GREEN   50 $30.00 43.23%   $17.03 $851.50 10e QA02006AE   ADD: APX NEXT XE M4.5 RUGGED RADIO   50 $824.00 43.22%$467.86 $23,393.00 10f H499KC   ENH: SUBMERSIBLE (DELTA T)   50 $177.00 43.22%$100.50 $5,025.00 10g Q15AU   ADD: AES/DES-XL/DES- OFB ENCRYPTION AND ADP   50 $941.00 43.22%$534.29 $26,714.50 10h Q498BN   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY   50 $871.00 43.22%$494.55 $24,727.50 10i QA08853AA   ADD: CPS ENABLEMENT*   50 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 10j QA09028AA   ADD: VIQI VC RADIO OPERATION   50 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 10k Q806CH   ADD: ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OPERATION   50 $607.00 43.22%$344.65 $17,232.50 10l Q361CD   ADD: P25 9600 BAUD TRUNKING   50 $353.00 43.22%$200.43 $10,021.50 10m H38DA   ADD: SMARTZONE OPERATION   50 $1,412.00 43.22%$801.73 $40,086.50 10n Q173CA   ADD: SMARTZONE OMNILINK   50 $0.00 0.0%$0.00 $0.00 10o QA10226AA   ADD: T-MOBILE ACTIVE PSIM WITH T-PRI AND T- SAT PLACE*   50 $0.00 0.0%$0.00 $0.00 11 PSV01S02944A   PROVISIONING SUPPORT*   1 $0.00 0.0%$0.00 $0.00 12 LSV01S03446A   APX NEXT DMS ESSENTIAL   50 7 YEARS   $508.79 8.42%$465.95 $23,297.50 13 SWV01S06265A   SMARTCONNECT LTE-5G-LEO   50 7 YEAR   $2,331.00 0.0%$2,331.00 $116,550.00   14 PMMN4152B   XVE500 DIV 1 REMOTE SPEAKER MIC, HIGH 50 $756.00 33.15%$505.41 $25,270.50 QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products. Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 4 39 Line # Item Number Description Qty Term List Price Disc %   Sale Price Ext. Sale Price IMPACT GREEN WITHOUT KNOB, UL   15 NNTN9115A   CHARGER, DESKTOP MULTI UNIT IMPRES 2, 6- DISP, US/NA/CA/LA   5 $1,519.61 33.15%$1,015.91 $5,079.55 16 PMPN4639B   CHARGER, VEHICLE IMPRES 2 12VDC HARDWIRE NA/AU/NZ   1 $641.00 33.15%$428.53 $428.53 17 PMLN8942A   APX NEXT XE LEATHER CASE FOR HICAP BATTERY   36 $107.00 33.15%   $71.53 $2,575.08 18 AN000296A01   PORTABLE ANTENNA, STUBBY, 760-870 MHZ, 65MM   10 $34.67 33.14%   $23.18 $231.80 19 NNTN9217B   BATTERY PACK,PORTABLE RADIO BATTERY IMPRES 2 LI- ION IP68 UL2054 DIV 2 4400T   10 $284.35 33.15%$190.10 $1,901.00 20 PMPN5044A   APX NEXT VEHICULAR ADAPTER WITH BRACKET   3 $1,780.00 33.15%$1,189.99 $3,569.97 21 32012144001   PORTABLE ANTENNA ID BAND (GREY)   1 $7.51 33.16%   $5.02 $5.02 22 32012144002   PORTABLE ANTENNA ID BAND (YELLOW)   1 $7.51 33.16%   $5.02 $5.02 23 32012144003   PORTABLE ANTENNA ID BAND (GREEN)   1 $7.51 33.16%   $5.02 $5.02 24 32012144004   PORTABLE ANTENNA ID BAND (BLUE)   1 $7.51 33.16%   $5.02 $5.02 25 32012144005   PORTABLE ANTENNA ID BAND (PURPLE)   1 $7.51 33.16%   $5.02 $5.02 APX™ 8500   26 M37TSS9PW1CN   APX8500 ALL BAND MP MOBILE   25 $6,558.00 43.22%$3,723.60 $93,090.00 26a G851AG   ADD: AES/DES-XL/DES- OFB ENCRYP APX AND ADP   25 $941.00 43.22%$534.29 $13,357.25 26b G51AT   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH:SMARTZONE   25 $1,766.00 43.22%$1,002.73 $25,068.25 26c GA05509AA   DEL: DELETE UHF BAND   25 -$800.00 0.0%-$454.24 -$11,356.00 QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 5 40 Line # Item Number Description Qty Term   List Price Disc %   Sale Price Ext. Sale Price 26d GA01606AA   ADD: NO BLUETOOTH/ WIFI/GPS ANTENNA NEEDED   25 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 26e GA09001AA   ADD: WI-FI CAPABILITY   25 $353.00 43.22%$200.43 $5,010.75 26f B18CR   ADD: AUXILIARY SPKR 7.5 WATT APX   25 $71.00 43.23%   $40.31 $1,007.75 26g G89AC   ADD: NO RF ANTENNA NEEDED   25 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 26h G444AH   ADD: APX CONTROL HEAD SOFTWARE   25 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 26i G67EH   ADD: REMOTE MOUNT E5 MP   25 $350.00 43.22%$198.73 $4,968.25 26j GA01517AA   DEL: NO J600 ADAPTER CABLE NEEDED   25 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 26k G806BL   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: ASTRO DIGITAL CAI OP APX   25 $607.00 43.22%$344.65 $8,616.25 26l GA01670AA   ADD: APX E5 CONTROL HEAD   25 $767.00 43.22%$435.50 $10,887.50 26m W22BA   ADD: STD PALM MICROPHONE APX   25 $85.00 43.22%   $48.26 $1,206.50 26n GA01630AA   ADD: SMARTCONNECT   25 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 26o G361AH   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: P25 TRUNKING SOFTWARE APX   25 $353.00 43.22%$200.43 $5,010.75 26p GA09007AA   ADD: OUT OF THE BOX WIFI PROVISIONING   25 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 26q W12DK   ADD: RF PREAMP APX   25 $78.00 43.22%   $44.29 $1,107.25 26r G298AS   SOFTWARE LICENSE ENH: ASTRO 25 OTAR W/ MULTIKEY   25 $871.00 43.22%$494.55 $12,363.75 26s HA00694AA   ADD: 7Y ESSENTIAL SERVICE HTM   25 $635.04 0.0%$635.04 $15,876.00 Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety   27 PSV00S03303A   CRITICAL CONNECT WAVE PTX ONBOARDING*   1 $0.00 0.0%   $0.00 $0.00 QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products. Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 6 41 Line # Item Number Description Qty Term List Price Disc %   Sale Price   Ext. Sale Price   28 ISV00S01915A   UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS DELIVERY SERVICES   1 $21,189.00 4.82%   $20,167.69   $20,167.69   29 SSV00S01732A   CRITICAL CONNECT TALKPATH*   4 7 YEAR $16,800.00 23.85%$12,793.20 $51,172.80 30 SSV00S03110A   SOFTWARE,CRITICAL CONNECT 3RD PARTY PREMIUM*   1 7 YEAR $420,000.00 23.85%$319,830.00 $319,830.00 QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products. Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 7 42 Pricing Summary Payment Term Upfront Sale Price Upfront Costs* $1,544,908.02 Upfront Subscription Fee Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $0 APX™ NEXT Annually $0 Sub Total:$1,544,908.02 Payment Term Sale Price Annual Sale Price Year 2 Subscription Fee Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $53,000.40 $53,000.40 APX™ NEXT Annually $57,936.82 $57,936.82 Year 3 Subscription Fee Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $53,000.40 $53,000.40 APX™ NEXT Annually $57,936.82 $57,936.82 Year 4 Subscription Fee Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $53,000.40 $53,000.40 APX™ NEXT Annually $57,936.82 $57,936.82 Year 5 Subscription Fee Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $53,000.40 $53,000.40 APX™ NEXT Annually $57,936.82 $57,936.82 Year 6 Subscription Fee Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $53,000.40 $53,000.40 APX™ NEXT Annually $57,936.82 $57,936.82 Year 7 Subscription Fee QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 8 43 Critical Connect + WAVE PTX Public Safety Annually $53,000.40 $53,000.40 APX™ NEXT Annually $57,936.82 $57,936.82 Sub Total:$665,623.33 Grand Total System Price (Inclusive of Upfront and Annual Costs)$2,210,531.35 *Upfront costs include the cost of Hardware, Accessories and Implementation, where applicable. Notes: ●   The Pricing Summary is a breakdown of costs and does not reflect the frequency at which you will be invoiced. NOTICE: Motorola has certified the APX NEXT XN radio with the carry solutions for NFPA and FCC compliance purposesand are the only carry solutions approved by Motorola for use with the APX NEXT XN radio. Use of non-approvedaccessories may void the radio’s warranty and may affect continued compliance with NFPA standards and FCCregulations. By selecting “No Carry Solution,” the customer acknowledges receipt of this Notice. ●Additional information is required for one or more items on the quote for an order. Motorola's quote (Quote Number: ________________ Dated: ____________ ) is based on and subject to the terms andconditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the "UnderlyingAgreement") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively"Products"). If no Underlying Agreement exists between Motorola and Customer, then the following Motorola'sStandard Terms of use and Purchase Terms and Conditions govern the purchase of the Products which is foundat http://www.motorolasolutions.com/product-terms. The Parties hereby enter into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.   Customer   By: ______________________________   By: ______________________________   Name: ___________________________    Name: ____________________________   Title: ____________________________   Title: ____________________________   Date: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________  ●  This quote contains items with approved price exceptions applied against them. ●Unless otherwise noted, this quote excludes sales tax or other applicable taxes (such as Goods and ServicesTax, sales tax, Value Added Tax and other taxes of a similar nature). Any tax the customer is subject to will beadded to invoices.   QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 9 ●  The outyears (years 2-7) on this quote are contingent upon the applied line itemsfunctioning as specified in the agreed project scope. If the critical connect software failsto meet these operational standards, the City of Bozeman is under no obligation to payfor remaining term years. 3734903 09/25/2026 44 Online Terms Acknowledgement This Online Terms Acknowledgement (this “Acknowledgement”) is entered into between Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“Motorola”) and the entity set forth in the signature block below (“Customer”). 1.Online Terms Acknowledgement. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the applicable terms available at https://www.motorolasolutions.com/product-termsare incorporated in and form part of the Parties’ agreement as it relates toany Products or Services sold or provided to Customer. By signing the signature block below, Customer certifies that ithas read and agrees to the provisions set forth and linked on-line in this Acknowledgement. To the extent Customer isunable to access the above referenced online terms for any reason, Customer may request a paper copy fromMotorola. The signatory to this Acknowledgement represents and warrants that he or she has the requisite authority tobind Customer to this Acknowledgement and referenced online terms. 2.Entire Agreement. This Acknowledgement supplements any and all applicable and existing agreements, andsupersedes any contrary terms as it relates Customer’s purchase of products and services. This Acknowledgementand referenced terms constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and as setout in the referenced terms, and supersedes all previous agreements, proposals, and understandings, whether writtenor oral, relating to this subject matter. 3.Execution and Amendments. This Acknowledgement may be executed in multiple counterparts, and will have thesame legal force and effect as if the Parties had executed it as a single document. The Parties may sign in writing orby electronic signature. An electronic signature, facsimile copy, or computer image of a signature, will be treated, andwill have the same effect as an original signature, and will have the same effect, as an original signed copy of thisdocument. This Acknowledgement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by authorizedrepresentatives of both Parties. 4.Upon signature, Customer authorizes Motorola to proceed with all deliverables of this order for an order value of$1,544,908.02. 5.Purchase Order Requirements (Customer check one only)__ Purchase Order is issued and attached. X No Purchase Order is required. Customer affirms that this ordering document is the only notice to proceed required, no further purchase orders will be issues against this order, and that funding has been encumbered for this order in its entirety. 6. Ship to, bill to and Ultimate Destination addresses are provided on the quote , attached to this letter or included onthe Purchase Order. The Parties hereby enter into this Acknowledgement as of the last signature date below.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.   Customer  By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________ Name: ___________________________    Name: ____________________________   Title: ____________________________   Title: ____________________________   Date: ____________________________   Date: ____________________________   QUOTE-3734903Bozeman PD + Fire SubscriberQuote Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists betweenMotorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.  Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800 Page 10 45 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Nicholas Focken - City of Bozeman Parking Manager Ben Bailey - City of Bozeman Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance Program Manager SUBJECT:Authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Greenspace Landscaping for Snow and Ice removal from Downtown Surface Parking Lots and sidewalks MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Agreement - Vendor/Contract RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the City Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Greenspace Landscaping for Snow and Ice removal from Downtown Surface Parking Lots and sidewalks STRATEGIC PLAN:3.1 Public Safety: Support high quality public safety programs, emergency preparedness, facilities, and leadership. BACKGROUND:The City of Bozeman maintains four surface parking lots in the downtown area. This contract is for appropriate removal of accumulated snow and ice deposits within the surface lots and the adjacent sidewalks. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None known ALTERNATIVES:As directed by the Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:This contract is budgeted for $30,000 annually, within the Parking Enterprise fund Attachments: 2026_PSA_Downtown_Surface_Parking_Lots_snow_removal_contract Final.docx Report compiled on: October 13, 2026 46 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 1 of 16 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 20th day of October, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, a self-governing municipal corporation organized and existing under its Charter and the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Street, Bozeman, Montana, with a mailing address of PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and, Greenspace Landscaping, 34039 Frontage Road, Bozeman, MT 59715, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor.” City and Contractor may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency whereof being hereby acknowledged, the Parties to this Agreement agree as follows: 1. Purpose: City agrees to enter this Agreement with Contractor to perform for City services described in the Scope of Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof. 2. Term/Effective Date: This Agreement is effective upon the Effective Date and will expire on the 30th day of June, 2029, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement. 3. Scope of Services: Contractor will perform the work and provide the services in accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Services. For conflicts between this Agreement and the Scope of Services, unless specifically provided otherwise, the Agreement governs. 4. Payment: City agrees to pay Contractor the amount specified in the Scope of Services. Any alteration or deviation from the described services that involves additional costs above the Agreement amount will be performed by Contractor after written request by City and will become an additional charge over and above the amount listed in the Scope of Services. City must agree in writing upon any additional charges. 47 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 2 of 16 5. Contractor’s Representations: To induce City to enter into this Agreement, Contractor represents and warrants: a. Contractor has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of this Agreement, the Scope of Services, and with all local conditions and federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, or performance of the Scope of Services. b. Contractor has the experience and ability to perform the services required by this Agreement. c. Contractor will perform the services in a professional, competent, and timely manner and with diligence and skill. d. Contractor has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement. e. Contractor’s performance of this Agreement must not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third Party, whether rights of copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, libel, slander, or any other rights of any nature whatsoever, or violate any federal, state, and municipal laws. Contractor agrees City will not determine or exercise control as to general procedures or formats necessary to have these services meet this warranty. 6. Independent Contractor Status: The Parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor for purposes of this Agreement and is not to be considered an employee of City for any purpose. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of City’s personnel policies handbook and is not considered a City employee for workers’ compensation or any other purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent City or otherwise bind City in any dealings between Contractor and any third Parties. Contractor must comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act, Title 39, Chapter 71, Montana Code Annotated (MCA), and the Occupational Disease Act of Montana, Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Contractor must maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of Contractor’s business, except for those members who are exempted by law. Contractor must furnish City with copies showing one of the following: (1) a binder for workers’ compensation coverage by an insurer licensed and authorized to provide workers’ compensation insurance in the State of Montana; or (2) proof of exemption from workers’ compensation granted by law for independent contractors. 48 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 3 of 16 7. Prevailing Wage Requirements a. Montana Resident Preference. The nature of the work performed, or services provided, under this Contract meets the statutory definition of a "public works contract" in 18-2- 401, MCA. Unless superseded by federal law, Montana law requires that contractors and subcontractors give preference to the employment of Montana residents for any public works contract in excess of $25,000 for construction or non-construction services. Contractor must abide by the requirements set out in 18-2-401 through 18-2-432, MCA, and all administrative rules adopted under these statutes. The Commissioner of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has established the resident requirements in accordance with 18-2-403 and 18-2-409, MCA. Any and all questions concerning prevailing wage and Montana resident issues should be directed to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. b. Standard Prevailing Rate of Wages. In addition, unless superseded by federal law, all employees working on a public works contract must be paid prevailing wage rates in accordance with 18-2-401 through 18-2-432, MCA, and all associated administrative rules. Montana law requires that all public works contracts, as defined in 18-2-401, MCA, in which the total cost of the contract is greater than $25,000, contain a provision stating for each job classification the standard prevailing wage rate, including fringe benefits, travel, per diem, and zone pay that Contractors, subcontractors, and employers must pay during the public works contract. Wage rate adjustments for multiyear public works contracts are the sole responsibility of the Contractor and must be done in accordance with 18-2-417, MCA. c. Notice of Wages and Benefits. Furthermore, 18-2-406, MCA, requires that all contractors, subcontractors, and employers who are performing work or providing services under a public works contract post in a prominent and accessible site on the project staging area or work area, no later than the first day of work and continuing for the entire duration of the contract, a legible statement of all wages and fringe benefits to be paid to the employees in compliance with 18-2-423, MCA. d. Wage Rates, Pay Schedule, and Records. 18-2-423, MCA, requires that employees receiving an hourly wage must be paid on a weekly basis. Each contractor, subcontractor, and employer must maintain payroll records in a manner readily capable of being certified for submission under 18-2-423, MCA, for not less than three years after Contractor's, subcontractor's, or employer's completion of work on the public works contract. 49 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 4 of 16 8. Labor Relations: If any labor problems or disputes arise during this Agreement, which cause any services to cease for any period of time, Contractor agrees to take immediate steps in its discretion, at its own expense and without expectation of reimbursement from City, to alleviate or resolve all such labor problems or disputes. Contractor bears all costs of any related legal action. Contractor must provide immediate relief to City so as to permit the services to continue at no additional cost to City. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that City will not be a Party to any labor disputes between Contractor and any subcontractors or third Parties. 9. Indemnity: For other than professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents, representatives, employees, and officers (collectively referred to for purposes of this Section as the City) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, fees and costs (including attorney’s fees and the costs and fees of expert witness and consultants), losses, expenses, liabilities (including liability where activity is inherently or intrinsically dangerous) or damages of whatever kind or nature connected therewith and without limit and without regard to the cause or causes thereof or the negligence of any Party or Parties that may be asserted against, recovered from or suffered by the City occasioned by, growing or arising out of or resulting from or in any way related to: (i) the negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of Contractor; or (ii) any negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct of any of Contractor’s agents. For the professional services rendered, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable defense attorney fees, to the extent caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of Contractor or Contractor’s agents or employees. For any labor problems or disputes or any delays or stoppages of work associated with such problems or disputes and for any claims regarding underpaid prevailing wages, Contractor must indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities arising out of, resulting from, or occurring. Contractor’s obligations in this Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations of indemnity that would otherwise exist. The indemnification obligations of this Section must not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce any common-law or statutory rights of the City as indemnitee(s) which would otherwise exist as to such indemnitee(s). Contractor’s indemnity under this Section must be without regard to and without any right 50 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 5 of 16 to contribution from any insurance maintained by City. Should the City be required to bring an action against Contractor to assert its right to defense or indemnification under this Agreement or under Contractor’s applicable insurance policies required below, the City must be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorney fees incurred in asserting its right to indemnification or defense but only if a court of competent jurisdiction determines Contractor was obligated to defend the claim(s) or was obligated to indemnify the City for a claim(s) or any portion(s) thereof. In the event of an action filed against the City resulting from the City’s performance under this Agreement, the City may elect to represent itself and incur all costs and expenses of suit. These obligations must survive termination of this Agreement and the services performed hereunder. 10. Insurance: In addition to and independent from Contractor’s indemnity obligations under Section 9, Contractor must, at Contractor’s expense, secure insurance coverage through an insurance company or companies duly licensed and authorized to conduct insurance business in Montana which insures the liabilities and obligations specifically assumed by Contractor in this Section. The insurance coverage must not contain any exclusion for liabilities specifically assumed by Contractor in Section 9. The insurance must be occurrence-based, and cover and apply to all claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered from, or suffered by City without limit and without regard to the cause. Contractor must furnish to City an accompanying certificate of insurance and accompanying endorsements in amounts not less than as follows:  Workers’ Compensation – statutory;  Employers’ Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 per occurrence;  Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 per occurrence;  Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per property damage claim and $1,000,000 per bodily injury claim; $2,000,000 per accident; and  Professional Liability - $1,000,000 per claim; $2,000,000 per occurrence. The above amounts must be exclusive of defense costs. City must be endorsed as an additional insured on a primary non-contributory basis on the Commercial General, Employer’s 51 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 6 of 16 Liability, and Automobile Liability policies. The insurance and required endorsements must be approved by City and must include no less than a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation or non- renewal. Contractor must notify City within two (2) business days of Contractor’s receipt of notice that any required insurance coverage will be terminated or Contractor’s decision to terminate any required insurance coverage for any reason. City must approve all insurance coverage and endorsements prior to Contractor commencing work. Alternative: Contractor must provide City a certificate of insurance prior to commencing work. City must approve the limits shown on the certificate prior to commencing work. City’s approval of the limits does not relieve Contractor of Contractor’s obligation to ensure the insurance meets the requirements. 11. Waiver of Claims: Contractor also waives any and all claims and recourse against City, including the right of contribution for loss or damage to person or property arising from, growing out of, or in any way connected with or incident to the performance of this Agreement except “responsibility for [City’s] own fraud, for willful injury to the person or property of another, or for violation of law, whether willful or negligent” as per 28-2-702, MCA. 12. Termination for Contractor’s Fault: a. If Contractor refuses or fails to timely do the work, or any part thereof, or fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or otherwise breaches any terms or conditions of this Agreement, City may, by written notice, terminate this Agreement and Contractor’s right to proceed with all or any part of the work (“Termination Notice Due to Contractor’s Fault”). City may then take over the work and complete it, either with its own resources or by re-letting the contract to any other third Party. b. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 12, Contractor must be entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered. c. Any termination provided for by this Section 12 must be in addition to any other remedies to which City may be entitled under the law or at equity. d. In the event of termination under this Section 12, Contractor must, under no circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination. 13. Termination for City’s Convenience: 52 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 7 of 16 a. Should conditions arise which, in the sole opinion and discretion of City, make it advisable to City to cease performance under this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Contractor (“Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience”). The termination must be effective in the manner specified in the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience and must be without prejudice to any claims that City may otherwise have against Contractor. b. Upon receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience, unless otherwise directed in the Notice, Contractor must immediately cease performance under this Agreement and make every reasonable effort to refrain from continuing work, incurring additional expenses or costs under this Agreement and must immediately cancel all existing orders or contracts upon terms satisfactory to City. Contractor must do only such work as may be necessary to preserve, protect, and maintain work already completed or immediately in progress. c. In the event of a termination pursuant to this Section 13, Contractor is entitled to payment only for those services Contractor actually rendered on or before the receipt of the Notice of Termination for City’s Convenience. d. The compensation described in Section 13(c) is the sole compensation due to Contractor for its performance of this Agreement. Contractor must, under no circumstances, be entitled to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature arising, or claimed to have arisen, as a result of the termination. 14. Intellectual Property and Ownership of Work Product: a. Title and Ownership Rights. City retains title to and all ownership rights in all Work Product. “Work Product” includes all materials, tangible or not, created in whatever medium pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to publications, promotional or educational materials, reports, manuals, specifications, drawings and sketches, computer programs, software and databases, schematics, marks, logos, graphic designs, notes, data and content, including but not limited to multimedia or images (graphics, audio, and video), matters and any combinations of, and all forms of intellectual property. b. Ownership of Work Product. Contractor must execute any documents or take any other actions as may reasonably be necessary, or as City may reasonably request, to perfect City’s ownership of any Work Product. Contractor must, at no cost to City, deliver to City, upon City request during the term of this Agreement or at its expiration or termination, a current copy of all Work Product in the form and on the media in use as of the date of City’s request, or such expiration or termination. c. Return of Physical Property. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to return to City all City property, including but not limited to any and all 53 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 8 of 16 physical items such as documentation, records, and equipment, which is in Contractor’s possession or under Contractor’s control. Contractor must submit to City a detailed account of all of City’s property in its possession or under Contractor’s control. Contractor must return City’s property in a method acceptable to City within ten (10) working days. Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Parties, at no time must any of City’s property be retained by Contractor upon expiration or termination of this Agreement. d. Return of Data. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Contractor agrees to return to City all City data. Contractor must submit to City a detailed account of all of City’s data in its possession or under Contractor’s control. Contractor must return City’s data in a format acceptable to City within ten (10) working days. At no time must any data or processes that either belong to or are intended for use of City or its officers, agents, or employees, be copied, disclosed, or retained by Contractor upon expiration or termination of this Agreement. e. Destruction of Data. If requested by City, Contractor agrees to destroy all of City’s data in its possession. When requested by City to destroy City’s data, Contractor agrees to permanently delete the data and ensure that it is not recoverable, in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-88 “Media Sanitation Guidelines.” f. Certification. In all cases, Contractor will certify that all of City’s information processed during the performance of the services will be completely purged from all physical and electronic data storage with no output to be retained by Contractor at the time the work is completed, the Agreement is terminated, or upon written request of City. 15. Limitation on Contractor’s Damages; Time for Asserting Claim: a. In the event of a claim for damages by Contractor under this Agreement, Contractor’s damages must be limited to contract damages and Contractor hereby expressly waives any right to claim or recover consequential, special, punitive, lost business opportunity, lost productivity, field office overhead, general conditions costs, or lost profits damages of any nature or kind. b. In the event Contractor wants to assert a claim for damages of any kind or nature, Contractor must provide City with written notice of its claim, the facts and circumstances surrounding and giving rise to the claim, and the total amount of damages sought by the claim, within thirty (30) days of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the claim. In the event Contractor fails to provide such notice, Contractor must waive all rights to assert such claim. 16. Representatives and Notices: a. City’s Representative: City’s Representative for the purpose of this Agreement must be Nicholas Focken – Parking Manager or such other individual as City must designate in writing. 54 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 9 of 16 Whenever approval or authorization from or communication or submission to City is required by this Agreement, such communication or submission must be directed to City’s Representative and approvals or authorizations must be issued only by such Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when City’s Representative is not available, Contractor may direct its communication or submission to other designated City personnel or agents as designated by City in writing and may receive approvals or authorization from such persons. b. Contractor’s Representative: Contractor’s Representative for the purpose of this Agreement must be Brandon Eris or such other individual as Contractor must designate in writing. Whenever direction to or communication with Contractor is required by this Agreement, such direction or communication must be directed to Contractor’s Representative; provided, however, that in exigent circumstances when Contractor’s Representative is not available, City may direct its direction or communication to other designated Contractor personnel or agents. c. Notices: All notices required by this Agreement must be in writing and must be provided to the Representatives named in this Section. Notices must be deemed given when delivered, if delivered by courier to Party’s address shown above during normal business hours of the recipient; or when sent, if sent by email or fax (with a successful transmission report) to the email address or fax number provided by the Party’s Representative; or on the fifth business day following mailing, if mailed by ordinary mail to the address shown above, postage prepaid. 17. Permits: Contractor must provide all notices, comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, obtain all necessary permits, licenses, including a City of Bozeman business license, and inspections from applicable governmental authorities, and pay all fees and charges in connection therewith. 18. Laws and Regulations: Contractor must comply fully with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances including, but not limited to, all workers’ compensation laws, all environmental laws including, but not limited to, the generation and disposal of hazardous waste, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the safety rules, codes, and provisions of the Montana Safety Act in Title 50, Chapter 71, MCA, all applicable City, County, and State building and electrical codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all non-discrimination, affirmative action, and utilization of minority and small business statutes and regulations. 19. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Contractor must inform the City’s representative of its intention to utilize Generative AI to fulfill the deliverables or services detailed in the Scope of Services. City’s representative may, in their discretion, permit or deny Contractor’s use of Generative AI. If Contractor is permitted to use Generative AI, Contractor agrees to review any work created by Generative AI for accuracy, bias, and copyright infringement. Contractor agrees 55 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 10 of 16 it will never submit any confidential or personal identifiable information acquired through this Agreement into a Generative AI system. For the purposes of this section, Generative AI is defined as a deep learning model that can generate high quality content such as stories or writings, images, voice replication and music. 20. Nondiscrimination and Equal Pay: Contractor agrees that all hiring by Contractor of persons performing this Agreement must be on the basis of merit and qualifications. Contractor must have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. Contractor cannot refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status or sex distinction. Contractor is subject to and must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder. Contractor represents it is, and for the term of this Agreement will be, in compliance with the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act). Contractor must report to City any violations of the Montana Equal Pay Act that Contractor has been found guilty of within 60 days of such finding for violations occurring during the term of this Agreement. Contractor must require these nondiscrimination terms of its subcontractors providing services under this Agreement. 21. Intoxicants; DOT Drug and Alcohol Regulations/Safety and Training: Contractor must not permit or suffer the introduction or use of any intoxicants, including alcohol or illegal drugs, by any employee or agent engaged in services to City under this Agreement while on City property or in the performance of any activities under this Agreement. Contractor acknowledges it is aware of and must comply with its responsibilities and obligations under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations governing anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans and related testing. City must have the right to request proof of such compliance and Contractor must be obligated to furnish such proof. Contractor must be responsible for instructing and training Contractor's employees and agents in proper and specified work methods and procedures. Contractor must provide continuous 56 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 11 of 16 inspection and supervision of the work performed. Contractor is responsible for instructing its employees and agents in safe work practices. 22. Modification and Assignability: This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except by written agreement signed by both Parties. Contractor may not subcontract or assign Contractor’s rights, including the right to compensation or duties arising hereunder, without the prior written consent of City. Any subcontractor or assignee will be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 23. Reports/Accountability/Public Information: Contractor agrees to develop and/or provide documentation as requested by City demonstrating Contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. Contractor must allow City, its auditors, and other persons authorized by City to inspect and copy its books and records for the purpose of verifying that the reimbursement of monies distributed to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement was used in compliance with this Agreement and all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Contractor cannot issue any statements, releases or information for public dissemination without prior approval of City. 24. Non-Waiver: A waiver by either Party of any default or breach by the other Party of any terms or conditions of this Agreement does not limit the other Party’s right to enforce such term or conditions or to pursue any available legal or equitable rights in the event of any subsequent default or breach. 25. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: In the event it becomes necessary for either Party to retain an attorney to enforce any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to give any notice required in this Agreement, the prevailing Party or the Party giving notice is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs, including fees, salary, and costs of in-house counsel including the City Attorney’s Office staff. 26. Taxes: Contractor is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind or nature and make all appropriate employee withholdings. 27. Dispute Resolution: a. Any claim, controversy, or dispute between the Parties, their agents, employees, or representatives must be resolved first by negotiation between senior-level personnel from each Party duly authorized to negotiate settlement agreements. Upon mutual agreement of the Parties, 57 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 12 of 16 the Parties may invite an independent, disinterested mediator to assist in the negotiated settlement discussions. The Parties must attempt to resolve by negotiation within 90 days after the claim, controversy, or dispute has arisen. b. If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute pursuant to subsection (a), then such dispute may only be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in compliance with the Applicable Law provisions of this Agreement. In such a case, all court actions must be commenced within 1 year after the settlement procedure in subsection (a) has been exhausted. 28. Survival: Contractor’s indemnification must survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for the maximum period allowed under applicable law. 29. Headings: The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be construed as a part of the Agreement or as a limitation on the scope of the particular paragraphs to which they refer. 30. Severability: If any portion of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable, all other provisions of this Agreement must remain in effect. 31. Applicable Law: The Parties agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana. 32. Binding Effect: This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Parties. 33. No Third-Party Beneficiary: This Agreement is for the exclusive benefit of the Parties, does not constitute a third-Party beneficiary agreement, and may not be relied upon or enforced by a third Party. 34. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which together constitute this Agreement. 35. Integration: This Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire Agreement of the Parties. Covenants or representations not contained herein or made a part thereof by reference, are not binding upon the Parties. There are no understandings between the Parties other than as set forth in this Agreement. All communications, either oral or written, made prior to the date of this Agreement are hereby abrogated and withdrawn unless specifically made a part of this Agreement by reference. 58 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 13 of 16 36. Consent to Electronic Signatures: The Parties have consented to execute this Agreement electronically in conformance with the Montana Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Title 30, Chapter 18, Part 1, MCA. 37. Extensions: This Agreement may, upon mutual agreement, be extended for a period of up to one year at a time by written agreement of the Parties. In no case, however, may this Agreement run longer than five (5) years from the effective date of this Agreement. **** END OF AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES **** IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written or as recorded in an electronic signature. CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA ____________________________________ CONTRACTOR (Type Name Above) By________________________________ By__________________________________ Chuck Winn, City Manager Print Name: ___________________________ Print Title: ____________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: By_______________________________ Greg Sullivan, Bozeman City Attorney 59 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 14 of 16 Exhibit A Scope of Services 1. WORK TO BE PERFORMED. a. The conditions set forth herein shall apply to all work performed by the Contractor on behalf of City. b. The Contractor will perform all work in accordance with the standards found in Bozeman Municipal Code Chapter 34 Article 6 (snow removal from sidewalks) for the sidewalks adjacent to the Downtown Parking surface lots, as well as snow removal services within the Downtown Parking surface lots as outlined in the proposal. 2. SPECIFICATIONS. a. The Contractor is to perform snow and ice removal of sidewalks and downtown parking surface lots as outlined in the proposal for each type of snow event, and in accordance with Bozeman Municipal Code Chapter 34, Article 6. b. The Contractor shall use equipment no wider than the sidewalk which is being cleaned. Equipment shall be of a weight that will not damage the sidewalk or adjacent property. c. The Contractor shall maintain its operation so that it does not obstruct traffic in the City of Bozeman right of way. d. Snow and ice must be completely removed from the surface lots and the sidewalks before payment will be made to the Contractor and shall be stored on site or hauled in the appropriate manner, as described in the proposal. e. If salt or other chemicals are used to loosen ice, only the minimum amount of salt or other chemicals will be used to adequately perform this function and the Contractor shall refrain from depositing any resulting salt/ice mixture onto private property, grassed, or landscaped area. Pet and environmentally friendly salt are preferred f. In no such cases shall snow be removed from the surface lots into the public right of way or Parks located immediately adjacent to the Black Lot (I-Ho Pomeroy Peace Park). 3. TIME. a. The Contractor shall complete snow removal operations as outlined in the proposal. For overnight snow events, starting at 4am, until cleared; for Daytime snow events, 60 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 15 of 16 response within one hour, until cleared; and heavy or prolonged snowfall, multiple passes throughout the storm to maintain access with final cleanup as the storm ends. b. The contractor may be required to work on any day/time of the week; including holidays; per the proposal. 4. MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT ANDLABOR. The Contractor undertakes and agrees to furnish and pay for all work equipment, tools, materials, labor, transportation and supervision necessary to perform the work herein described. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. It is agreed that in the performance of the work herein specified, the Contractor is an independent contractor, responsible to the City only as to the results to be obtained in the work herein specified, and to the extent that the work shall be done in accordance with the terms, plans and specifications furnished by the City. 6. PAYMENTS. a. Payments shall be made by the City upon the Contractor for satisfactory work performed. Payment shall be made at the rate of See Attached Price sheet (Exhibit B). The City shall make payment for work performed within thirty days after receipt of a written claim (invoice) in City accepted format for payment. b. The Contractor reserves the right to charge less than quoted, but not to raise prices without negotiating an amendment to the agreed upon contract. c. Contractor shall submit invoices to the City no later than the 10th of the month for all work completed during the prior month. 7. Miscellaneous Provisions: a. The Contractor shall furnish upon the City a fully executed disclosure pursuant to section 19 (nineteen) and section 20 (twenty) regarding the intended use (or lack thereof) for Generative AI and Non-Discrimination and Equal Pay affirmation. b. The Contractor shall furnish upon the City the appropriate insurance coverage (as outlined in section 10 (ten) of the professional services agreement before any work can commence. 61 Professional Services Agreement for City of Bozeman Downtown Surface Parking Lots Snow Removal Contract Page 16 of 16 Exhibit B Downtown Surface Parking Lots and Sidewalks Snow Removal and Additional Services Property Price Black Lot – 106 East Mendenhall Street $160 per removal Black Lot Sidewalks $85 per Removal North Wilson Lot – 41 West Mendenhall Street $120 per removal North Wilson Sidewalks $95 per removal South Wilson Lot – 24 North Wilson Avenue $120 per removal South Wilson Sidewalks $95 per removal Rouse Lot – 315 East Babcock Street $160 per removal Rouse Lot Sidewalks $80 per removal Total – All Four Lots and Sidewalks $915 per removal Additional Services – As Needed • Snow hauling: $220 per hour, per person. • Sanding: $90 per lot, per application. Additional services will be coordinated with the City before work proceeds. Rouse Lot $80 per removal Black Lot $85 per removal North Wilson $95 per removal South Wilson $95 per removal 62 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Addi Jadin, Park Planning and Development Manager Mitch Overton, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT:Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order Two with Williams Civil Construction, Inc. for Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Agreement - Vendor/Contract RECOMMENDATION:Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Change Order Two with Williams Civil Construction, Inc. for Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 STRATEGIC PLAN:3.4 Active Recreation: Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health programs and facilities. BACKGROUND:Williams Civil Construction is building a parking lot and doing mass grading for a new synthetic turf field at the Bozeman Sports Park within Phase 2, fencing and asphalt within Phase 1, and required infrastructure and landscaping extensions between the 2 areas of the park. This change order accounts for maintenance and pedestrian access to the fields in Phase 1 and 2, completes seeding and irrigation omitted from Phase 1 and 2 contracts, and corrects omissions from Change Order 1 including a $1000 mobilization fee. The fee was listed in Change Order 1 because the work was not performed when Williams was mobilized for concrete work, but was not added to the total CO amount. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA ALTERNATIVES:Per Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:As budgeted in FY26 and funded in partnership with the Bozeman School District and Gallatin County Open Lands Grant Attachments: Resolution_Williams-CO-2-BSP (1).pdf Williams_CO-2-BSP.pdf EXHIBIT-A_Seeding-Irrigation-Plan-Field-7.pdf Report compiled on: October 15, 2026 63 64 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TWO TO THE WILLIAMS CIVIL CONSTRUCTION, INC CONTRACT FOR BOZEMAN SPORTS PARK PHASE 2 WHEREAS, the City Commission did, on the 16th day of December 2025, authorize signature of the contract with Williams Civil Construction, Inc for Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2; and WHEREAS, Section 7-5-4308, Montana Code Annotated, provides that any such alterations or modifications of the specifications and/or plans of the contract be made by resolution; and WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the prosecution of the work to make alterations or modifications to the specifications and/or plans of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, to wit: The proposed modifications and/or alterations to the contract between the City of Bozeman, a municipal corporation, and Williams Civil Construction, Inc., as contained in Change Order No. 3, attached hereto, be and the same are hereby approved; and the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract change order for and on behalf of the City; and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest such signature. 65 PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 27th day of October, 2026. ___________________________________ JOEY MORRISON Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney 66 CHANGE ORDER NO.: 2 Owner: City of Bozeman Owner’s Project No.: Engineer: Stahly Engineering & Assoc. Engineer’s Project No.: Contractor: Williams Civil Construction Contractor’s Project No.: Project: Bozeman Sports Park Ph2 Contract Name: Bozeman Sports Park Ph2 Date Issued: 9.1.26 Effective Date of Change Order: The Contract is modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order: Description: • Center Spine 6" Concrete added cost due to quantity discrepancy. (Additional $0.40) • ADD ALT #6: Bike Racks with a $1000 Mobilization cost for bike rack installation. (Additional $1,000) • (2) 10’ wide gates to be installed on the perimeter fence of fields. (Additional cost of $950/ea= $1,900 total) • Mobilization and General Contractors (additional $10,750). • Irrigation along the West side of Field 7 (additional $8,900). • Additional Fence/Gate Work (additional $5,800). o Widening existing Northwest gate on Field 7 to 12’ o Additional 5’ gate on the Southwest corner of Field 7 o Widening existing 10’ gate on Field 13 to 12’ • 12’ wide concrete sidewalk from center spine to new 12’ gate on Field 13 (additional $4,800). Attachments: • BSP Seeding and Irrigation Plan for West of Field 7 Change in Contract Times [State Contract Times as either a specific date or a Change in Contract Price number of days] Original Contract Price: $1,723,664.50 Original Contract Times: Substantial Completion: 120 Ready for Final Payment: 6/24/26 [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. 1 to No. N/A $197,872.85 [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. 1 to No. N/A Substantial Completion: 38 Ready for Final Payment: 8/1/26 Contract Price prior to this Change Order: $1,921,537.35 Contract Times prior to this Change Order: Substantial Completion: 158 Ready for Final Payment: 8/1/26 [Increase] [Decrease] this Change Order: $33,150.40 [Increase] [Decrease] this Change Order: Substantial Completion: 121 Ready for Final Payment: 11/30/26 Contract Price incorporating this Change Order: $1,954,687.75 Contract Times with all approved Change Orders: Substantial Completion: 279 Ready for Final Payment: 11/30/26 Docusign Envelope ID: 306BEBF5-BA80-8FB8-817F-626BD3CA37A4 67140 Recommended by Engineer (if required) Accepted by Contractor By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Authorized by Owner Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable) By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: EJCDC® C-941, Change Order EJCDC® C-941, Change Order, Rev.1. Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 306BEBF5-BA80-8FB8-817F-626BD3CA37A4 Williams Civil Construction 10/19/2026 Project Manager Stahly Engineering 10/19/2026 Bozeman Regional Manager 68141 TRAILLEGEND: SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SIZE MANUF.MODEL NUMBER D ZONE # GPM 44' RADIUS 38' RADIUS 34' RADIUS 31' RADIUS 19' RADIUS 14' RADIUS 10' RADIUS 5' X 15', 5' X 30' 12' RADIUS 8' RADIUS - ROTOR SPRINKLER ROTOR SPRINKLER ROTOR SPRINKLER ROTOR SPRINKLER ROTARY SPRINKLER ROTARY SPRINKLER ROTARY SPRINKLER ROTARY SPRINKLER SPRAY SPRINKLER SPRAY SPRINKLER BUBBLER(S) HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER HUNTER D SATELLITE CONTROLLER MASTER VALVE/FLOW SENSOR WEATHER SENSOR ELECTRIC CONTROL VALVE QUICK COUPLING VALVE MAINLINE DRAIN VALVE ISOLATION VALVE AIR RELIEF VALVE A2C-75D-SS-PED-SS W/ A2C-LTEM W/ EXTERNAL ANTENNA-10010100 3300300/QS200-30 WSS-SEN PESB SERIES 44 LRC C10-SP HUNTER SUPERIOR/FLOMEC HUNTER RAINBIRD RAINBIRD AS SPECIFIED AS SPECIFIED BERMAD I-20-06-CV-8.0, 8.0 GPM @ 45 PSI I-20-06-CV-3.0, 3.0 GPM @ 45 PSI I-20-06-CV-2.0, 2.0 GPM @ 45 PSI I-20-06-CV-1.5, 1.5 GPM @ 45 PSI MP2000 @ 40 PSIPRS40-CV-PROS-06- MP1000 @ 40 PSIPRS40-CV-PROS-06- MP800SR @ 40 PSIPRS40-CV-PROS-06- PROS-06-PRS40-CV-MPLCS/RCS-515 & MPSS-530 PROS-06-PRS30-CV-12 SERIES, 30 PSI (GREEN) PROS-06-PRS30-CV-8 SERIES, 30 PSI (BROWN) PROS-06-CV-PCN-10, 1.0 GPM @ 30 PSI (2/TREE) 75 STATION 3"/3" AS NOTED 1" LINE SIZE 2" PA-1 222.6 2" SEE NOTES AS SHOWN AS SHOWN AS SHOWN SEE DETAILS SEE DETAILS SCHEDULE 40 SCHEDULE 40 SOLVENT WELD CLASS 200 GASKETED CLASS 200 GASKETED BLOWOUT ASSEMBLY CAMLOCK CONNECTION SLEEVES - PVC LATERAL LINE - PVC IRRIGATION SUBMAIN - PVC IRRIGATION MAIN- PVC GROUNDING LOCATIONGLD DDDDDD3275.0D311006"4"1-1/2"3"1-1/2"1"3"3"1-1/2"6"6"6"6"6"1-1/2"1"1"GL4"1"1"1-1/2"3"2"1-1/2"3"6"1"1-1/2"3"2"1-1/2"ARCHITECT. CONSENT OF THE LANDSCAPE OR OWNER WITHOUT WRITTEN OTHER PURPOSE, LOCATION, IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS SITE AND IT HAS BEEN PREPARED OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT. THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY STEINER THUESEN PLLC 2026 COPYRIGHT SHEET CITY OF BOZEMANBOZEMAN SPORTS PARK PHASE 2FILE: REV: REV: DATE: CHECKED BY: DATE: DRAWN BY:GSG 7/31/26 NGS 8/1/26 - - P L L C GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTURE IRRIGATION DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 1925 GRAND AVE. SUITE 105 P.O. BOX 22943 BILLINGS, MT 59104 406/252-5545 FAX 245-9855 THUESEN STEINER FIELD 7 2 IRRIGATION 0 10'20'40' NORTH LEGEND: DRILL SEEDED DRYLAND GRASS & HYDROMULCH AS SPECIFIED. 1 SEEDING 0 10'20'40'NORTH ASI-I1.2 SEEDING PLAN REVISED.DGN ASI-I1.2 IRRIGATION - SEEDING & IRRIGATION AT FIELD 7FIELD 7 KEY NOTES: 1 PREVIOUSLY SEEDED AREA TO EDGE OF ASPHALT. CLEAN UP GRADES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH TRANSITON FROM EDGE OF 1 KEY NOTES: 1 SOUTH. ADJUST SPRINKLER TO CENTER IT BETWEEN SPRINKLER TO THE NORTH AND MOVE EXISTING SPRINKLER SOUTH TO EDGE OF PATHWAY. CONNECT TO EXISTING LATERAL. INSTALL LATERAL PIPE AND SPRINKLER ALONG EDGE OF ASPHALT. ADJUST SPRINKLER BACK TO QUARTER. 2 3 4 5 2 3 5 4 1 D311008/20/26 69 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Cola Rowley Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn City Manager SUBJECT:Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Resolution of the City of Bozeman, the City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County Declaring Behavioral Health a Shared Regional Priority MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Resolution RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Resolution of the City of Bozeman, the City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County Declaring Behavioral Health a Shared Regional Priority STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:Local governments in Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County are increasingly facing behavioral health needs that exceed the capacity of existing state and federal systems, placing greater responsibility on community partners, emergency responders, and municipal services. Regional participation in the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition has strengthened shared understanding of service gaps and system pressures, reinforcing the importance of coordinated efforts and sustainable investment across the full continuum of care. The jurisdictions continue to emphasize the need for stable, long term State and Federal support for behavioral health services ranging from prevention and outpatient treatment to stabilization supports and long term recovery, reflecting a unified commitment to improving community wellbeing and reducing reliance on emergency and public safety systems as default points of care. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As directed by the Commission FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: Bozeman_Belgrade_County_MOU.pdf Report compiled on: October 14, 2026 70 71 ______________________________________________________________________________ A Resolution of the City of Bozeman, the City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County Declaring Behavioral Health a Shared Regional Priority WHEREAS, behavioral health is essential to the overall well-being, safety, and vitality of the residents of Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County; and WHEREAS, behavioral health challenges are increasing across Montana and local governments are carrying greater responsibility for meeting community needs amid limited state and federal support; and WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman, the City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County each strive—within their individual capacities—to support residents experiencing behavioral health challenges; and WHEREAS, our communities rely heavily on local safety-net providers, including crisis responders, behavioral health professionals, nonprofit organizations, medical partners, and community service agencies who continue to show extraordinary dedication despite limited resources and high demand; and WHEREAS, the jurisdictions actively support these providers not only through partnership and shared values but also through direct financial participation to the extent local resources allow, recognizing that these providers are critical to serving individuals and families across the care continuum; and WHEREAS, when the formal behavioral health system is unable to meet community needs, local jurisdictions become de facto service providers — with law enforcement responding to behavioral health crises, the jail housing individuals with untreated behavioral health conditions, and fire departments and EMS delivering frontline care in situations that, while not ideal for client treatment, are often the only available option; and WHEREAS, all three jurisdictions participate in the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition, a collaborative forum that strengthens regional understanding, coordination, and shared learning around behavioral health challenges and community needs; and WHEREAS, this engagement reflects a longstanding commitment by the jurisdictions to listen, learn, align where appropriate, and support the broader behavioral health system; and WHEREAS, ongoing communication among jurisdictions and partners helps illuminate emerging needs, system pressures, and opportunities to better support the behavioral health continuum; and WHEREAS, Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County wish to elevate behavioral health as a statewide priority and reinforce the need for sustainable and appropriate state and federal investment in community-based behavioral health systems. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bozeman, the City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County jointly affirm behavioral health as a regional priority and declare their shared support for the individuals, providers, and community partners working every day to address these challenges. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all three jurisdictions commit to working collaboratively together and with the State of Montana to establish stable, predictable, and sustainable funding for 72 behavioral health services across the continuum of care, including crisis response, outpatient treatment, inpatient access, and community-based supports. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the jurisdictions encourage the State of Montana and other funding partners to prioritize investments that strengthen the full continuum of care, close identified service gaps, improve coordination among providers, and reduce reliance on law enforcement, jails, fire and emergency medical services, and hospital emergency departments as the default response to unmet behavioral health needs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the jurisdictions recognize the particular need for accessible crisis receiving and stabilization services that provide individuals experiencing a behavioral health or substance use crisis with appropriate alternatives to emergency departments, jails, and other settings not designed to provide behavioral health treatment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the jurisdictions support strengthening mobile crisis response, crisis call services, follow-up care, resource navigation, case management, and diversion services that connect individuals with appropriate treatment and community resources while reducing unnecessary involvement of law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospitals, and the criminal justice system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the jurisdictions recognize substance use treatment and recovery services as an important component of the regional behavioral health continuum and support improved access to services that address co-occurring behavioral health, substance use, medical, housing, and social needs. ______________________________________________ Chair, Board of County Commissioners Date Attested by______________________________________ Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder ______________________________________________ City of Bozeman Mayor Date Attested by______________________________________ Bozeman City Clerk ______________________________________________ City of Belgrade Mayor Date Attested by______________________________________ Belgrade City Clerk 73 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director SUBJECT:Work Session with City Commission Regarding Possible Text Amendments to Chapter 38, Unified Development Code, Bozeman Municipal Code Related to Zone Edge Transitions and Building Materials Standards MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Community Development - Legislative RECOMMENDATION:Provide direction on identified questions. STRATEGIC PLAN:4.2 High Quality Urban Approach: Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods. BACKGROUND:The City's Unified Development Code establishes many standards to address public concerns about the mass and scale of new buildings. One of those, zone edge transitions, requires buildings to be designed with certain features if located at the boundary between some zoning districts. The City Commission held a work session to discuss zone edge transitions on Aug 25, 2026. After giving some direction, the Commission requested a follow up discussion on further details which is the origin of this meeting. Information on and potential discussion on building materials is also included. The Commission welcomes thoughts and recommendations in support of this discussion. Standards for new development were recently updated and adopted during the 2025 Unified Development Code update finalized on Dec. 12, 2025. Maximum building height for each zoning district is set in Divisions 38.210 through 38.230; and the rule of interpretation for height for all zoning districts is in Section 38.260.100. The rule of interpretation describes how heights are measured, identifies allowed encroachments above maximum height, and other details. Zone edge transitions are described and applied per Section 38.260.070. The primary focus of discussion on zone edge transitions for this meeting is the B-3 district but decisions made may also affect other districts. The UDC text [external link] is available online. A staff memo, maps, and other information are attached to this agenda 74 item. Public comments related to this item are available in Laserfiche [external link]. Staff will summarize the content in the memo and present additional materials. Links to prior Commission meetings related to this topic are included in the attached staff memo. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:As identified by Commission. ALTERNATIVES:Determine direction, if any, for drafting of amendments for public review. FISCAL EFFECTS:Remaining contracted consultant funds from the UDC update project were carried over into the FY27 budget to assist with preparation for this discussion, and the possibility of additional code work. Attachments: Memo re Materials and Transitions CC 10-27-2026.pdf 38.260.070 - Transitions - Excerpts.pdf Peer City Setback and Stepback Research.pdf Report compiled on: October 15, 2026 75 Unified Development Code (UDC) Discussion on Building Materials and Zone Edge Transitions Report To: City Commission From: Tom Rogers, Senior Planner Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager Erin George, Community Development Director Meeting Date: October 27, 2026 Memo Organization: • Questions for Consideration • Background • Zone Edge Transitions - Stepbacks vs Setbacks • Building Materials • Public Comment Questions for Consideration The following questions will be discussed by the City Commission on October 27, 2026. 1) Did the presented information address Commission questions? 2) Setbacks and Stepbacks: a) Keep standards as presently written b) Revise setbacks c) Revise stepbacks 3) Revisions to standards for open spaces and building materials? General Background Past History The City Commission held a work session on zone edge transitions on February 14, 2023, as part of the initial formation of the policy direction for the Unified Development Code update. The work 76 Page 2 of 17 session begins at 3:28:45 into the recording of the meeting and packet materials are attached to the recording. The City Commission held a work session on zone edge transitions on June 24, 2025, as part of the public discussion for the Unified Development Code update. The work session on mass and scale begins at 1:05:45 into the recording of the meeting and packet materials are attached to the recording. A discussion on whether or not to apply stepbacks district wide was part of the conversation beginning at 4:18:10 and a majority declined to adopt this standard. Immediate History The City Commission held a work session regarding the maximum building height in the B-3 zoning district (38.220.050.B.1) and Zone Edge Transitions (ZET) (38.260.070). The Commission provided direction on some issues and requested further information on others. The work session began at 33 minutes into the recording of the meeting. Packet materials provided to the City Commission included a staff memo and several maps and other supporting information. Several advisory boards offered comment which is available through the Aug. 25th packet material. On August 25th, the City Commission gave several items of direction: 1) Add exemption to transition standards to allow a higher zoned lot to develop to standards of an adjacent lower zoned lot without transitions 2) Apply transition to RA/RC boundaries (applicable transition standard yet to be determined) 3) Landscaping applies to all ZET types (details yet to be determined) 4) Identify if transitions apply to affordable housing projects (yes, they do per 38.340.040) This staff memo supports a follow up work session on October 27, 2026, to further explore issues of zone edge transitions and building materials, especially as applied to the B-3 zone. No new buildings have been constructed following the revised 2025 development code that includes the substantially increased zone edge transition section. All the recently constructed buildings were reviewed and approved under the previous development code. Zoning is not retroactive. Approved projects cannot be required to be modified to meet new requirements. Existing or approved structures may continue as is until redevelopment is proposed or be constructed according to approved plans. Information on Prior Direction Affordable Housing Applicability Question At the August 25th work session, the City Commission asked about the applicability of zone edge transitions to projects that are subject to 38.340, Affordable Rental Housing. Section 38.340.040, Incentives, describes standards that have been modified to encourage affordable housing 77 Page 3 of 17 construction. One available incentive is increased building height. The amount of additional height allowed varies by zoning district and type of structure. For some combination of incentives the zone edge transition requirement is explicitly applied. The provisions of 38.340 were only modestly adjusted with the UDC update. Additional revisions have been discussed but modifications to the text are not yet scheduled. As part of the future updates the applicability to affordable housing projects could be reviewed and clarified as needed. RA to RC District Transition Direction The Commission discussed on August 25th, the potential inclusion of a required transition between the RA and RC zoning districts. The Commission did not identify which of the transition alternatives would apply. A map of where those two districts are located is included with the packet materials. Many of the district-to-district boundaries, but not all, are separated by roadways. There is a difference of 10 feet in maximum building height between the districts. The RA district has a maximum wall plate height of 22 feet and the RC district does not have a maximum wall plate height. Should the Commission decide to adopt the transition requirement, an applicable transition type must be identified. As the uses in both districts are primarily both residential and the height differences are less pronounced than with most commercial districts a more modest transition requirement is appropriate. Current Code Zone Edge Transitions and Step Backs Zone edge transitions apply throughout the entire city when the defined condition of two sufficiently dissimilar adjacent zoning districts exists (38.260.070). A zone edge transition is a tool to adjust the abruptness of difference in building size at the edge of a zoning district. Not all zone boundaries require a transition. A transition standard places all the burden of lessening perceived conflict on only one property to the full benefit of the abutting property. It is therefore important to use caution in establishing the degree of restriction with a transition. Transitions are a special case for mass and scale controls as they apply at district edges rather than uniformly throughout a district. Stepback and Setbacks Step-backs refer to step-like changes in the profile of a building where there is functional building area for several stories and then the step inwards reduces the width or depth of the building from that point onwards. See the image below. The flat areas created by the step-backs are often used as outdoor terraces in both residential and commercial buildings. With step-backs, structures are allowed to rise straight-up to a certain height beyond which they are required to recede from the initial façade that follow a prescribed method to establish the step back. Extent of step backs in height and depth may vary by district. Stepbacks may occur in different configurations. 78 Page 4 of 17 A stairstep style places a series of horizontal levels, often used as open spaces, on upper floors. The north end of the building at 311 N. Willson Ave. has this style of stepback. The stairstep style provides a greater distance from property boundary at the upper levels but adds more complexity to design and construction due to different structural loads and design requirements. The stairstep style, with the open spaces created at each level creates opportunities for gathering and functional space on intensely developed lots. The use of the open space can result in light and noise at elevated levels which may impact adjacent properties. The current stepback requirement in 38.260.070 adopted in 2025 has a single stepback distance regardless of the number of stories to which it applies. See the following excerpted image from the code. The distances of the stepback is intended to work with standardized building material dimensions to minimize costs. The designer may choose to stepback the building further than the minimum required distance. The B-3C district includes a stepback in conjunction with a wall plate height informed by the documented constructed historic district that covers the same area. Not all B-3C buildings are consistent with the stepback requirements. Several landmark buildings like the Bozeman Hotel, Baxter Hotel, and US Bank building all predated the standard and are both taller than allowed today and do not include a stepback. 79 Page 5 of 17 Excerpt from 38.260.070 Although the names are similar, a setback is different than a stepback. A setback establishes a distance, usually from a property line or right-of-way, and no part of the building is allowed to be placed within a setback. The setback goes both up and down from the defined location. This expands the separation between uses constructed across a right-of-way or a property line. A different term than “stepback” could be considered to describe the standard and reduce the similarity of wording. Setbacks are established in each zoning district in Divisions 38.210 through 38.230. Setbacks often differ depending on what property line they apply to. Section 38.260.060 explains how these standards are applied. See the excerpted image below from 38.260.060. The purpose of setbacks is: “Purpose. To provide open areas on a lot and help reduce the impact of buildings or structures on abutting sidewalks and neighboring development.” Setbacks in Bozeman include both a minimum and maximum dimension. The maximum dimension is to place buildings in locations that meet community goals for framing the public realm with a consistent street wall while providing some latitude in placement depending on landowner intentions and needs. Section 38.260.060 also identifies certain allowed encroachments into setbacks. Unless specifically identified, an encroachment is not allowed. The maximum dimension is also shaped by the build-to requirement detailed in the Frontage requirement of 38.260.080. The minimum setback in the B-3 district is 1 foot and the maximum setback is 10 feet. A building may have varying placement within this 1 to 10 foot range. The percentage of building which must be located within the defined area is set in the Frontage standard as part of the Lot standards for each zoning district. The minimum and maximum options in the B-3 district allow for design solutions like the seating area in front of the Baxter Hotel, the planting beds at 110 W. Beall, or the inset seating area at 611 E. Peach St. These locations are outside of the public right-of-way but add to the experience of the 80 Page 6 of 17 pedestrian passing by or provide necessary space for various building functions. Historically, institutional buildings like the County Courthouse or the former Carnegie Library were placed back from the right of way to provide space for public gathering and those open areas were part of what made them recognizable and functional as community institutions. Baxter Hotel 110 W. Beall St. 611 E. Peach St. Setbacks are also applied in Article 6 to address protection of natural resources. Those setbacks are based on different considerations and are not part of this work session. Alternatives For any policy, the choice to make no change is always a possible alternative. Stepback and Setback Alternatives The City Commission requested further information on potential alternatives to revise stepbacks and setbacks in the B-3 district. Before adopting any of the alternatives the Commission would need to identify the governmental purpose for the revision and how the revision reasonably advanced 81 Page 7 of 17 that purpose. Planning best practice is that downtowns don’t have substantial ground floor setbacks. This assists in maximizing pedestrian activity, creates a more energetic atmosphere, optimizes use of very expensive land, supports local retail and services with easy “window shopping”, and can support vibrant public spaces. A more consistent building placement helps create a visual street wall and sense of enclosure and supports informal visual surveillance for safety. Older suburban style buildings often have large setbacks, poor pedestrian connectivity, lack of activation toward the street, unclear entrance features, and are otherwise dissimilar to common features of downtown buildings. The City has adopted a variety of standards including minimum and maximum building placement as discussed above. The City has also adopted streetscape, building activation, window placement, and open space standards to encourage an active and healthy downtown environment. The area within a setback can serve many purposes. In addition, outside of zoning standards, the City has adopted standards for regulation and management of the sidewalks and streets which also affects the pedestrian experience. 1) Similar to the B-3C district, the City Commission could establish a wall plate height in the B-3 district at which a stepback would occur. This is not a zone edge transition but a generally applicable standard for the district. Any building in the district would therefore need to comply regardless of proximity to another district. The City Commission discussed this alternative on June 24, 2025, as part of the UDC update process and declined to establish it. 82 Page 8 of 17 If the Commission chose this option, a selection of height of wall plate would be required. An example of what this might look like is provided above in the schematic image. 2) The Commission could remove the requirement for a zone edge transition if a building meets a defined setback distance. This simplifies building design parameters and allows the landowner to decide which alternative is most beneficial while still addressing public concerns on building massing. Staff would suggest that the defined setback not exceed the build-to requirement standards to lessen potential complexity. This approach would be worded as an exemption to transition standards. This is similar to the placement of the Baxter Hotel adjacent to Main Street. 3) The Commission could choose to return to an angled plane as was in the prior code. Staff does not recommend this option as it is more complex to design to and administer and is less space efficient. 4) The Commission could increase setbacks in the B-3 district. Staff does not recommend this option. There is already latitude in the code for building placement, as described above, there are best practices supporting current standards, and the difference of a few feet on a setback is unlikely to cause a material difference in the perception of a height of a multi-story building, nor in shade, sound transmission, or other impacts of development. 5) The Commission could choose to remove transitions entirely from the code. This is the simplest option, but Staff does not recommend this option as it does not address the public and Commission concerns about differences in building height between districts. Balconies and Decks The City has a long-standing requirement for onsite open space for all residential projects and many nonresidential ones. These standards were adopted to provide functional spaces to meet human needs to gather, recreate, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Access to outdoor spaces is a frequently cited characteristic of Bozeman, both for individual and community sized opportunities. The City has established standards for common spaces used to meet amenity space requirements, 38.260.040.B. This is different from required park mitigation. Balconies are one method of private outdoor open space for residential uses. Balconies are an option, not a requirement. Standards for balconies and decks are set in 38.260.040.B.3. They have minimum dimensions to qualify but no generally applicable maximum size or screening requirements. A commonly accessible outdoor space has greater requirements than a private outdoor space. Building code does require a safety railing to be provided in all cases for balconies and decks. A solid parapet wall may also be used for safety. For some projects subject to site plan review, section 38.510.030.B requires a 50% opaque railing system for balconies within 15 feet of side or rear property lines and adjacent to residentially zoned property. This standard was included in the code in 2018 and applies whether or not a zone edge transition applies to a project. 83 Page 9 of 17 Figure 38.510.030-1 The Commission inquired about possible revisions to standards. Three examples of balconies showing various railing options with different degrees of opacity follow. The upper left example is most similar to, but likely exceeds a 50% opacity standard. 84 Page 10 of 17 A more opaque railing creates a visually denser façade, depending on design can retain snow or other moisture on the walking surface, and provides concealment for chairs or other items on the balcony. A less opaque railing provides a more visually open building façade, may or may not be less costly, and provides potential for greater visual interest by allowing sight of flower pots, chairs, or other items on the balcony. The Commission could consider under what conditions the opacity standard may be applied to balconies on buildings subject to zone edge transitions. Either balconies or decks may be screened by parapet walls. Balconies tend to be smaller in size and available only to the residents of a single dwelling. Decks, whether roof top or otherwise, are more likely to be commonly available. As land costs have escalated, more projects have used elevated decks to meet open space requirements. Elevated decks often include seating and other functional areas. Landscaping in common open spaces, including on elevated decks, is explicitly allowed. There are no requirements specifying location or type of landscaping on an elevated deck. It has been suggested that requiring landscaping such as planter boxes could help address privacy and sound. Example images follow. There are benefits and drawbacks to elevated landscaping. Depending on the choice of plant materials, additional weight of containers and growing medium can require more structural analysis during design and building code review. Plant maintenance and survivability is more challenging with more exposure to temperature extremes and winds as the location moves away from ground level and equipment may be harder to get to the area. Proper watering requires more complex automated systems or manual water delivery. Careful coordination between design professionals during the design phases can mitigate these concerns. Bozeman’s climate limits available plant selection. However, one of the nations largest green roof material suppliers is based in Three Forks and makes materials more available than may be otherwise. Green roof material also can have benefits for stormwater control and insulation to reduce heating and cooling. The following image of the Co-op on W. Main is a local example of a well established green roof that has functioned for many years. This roof provides both stormwater and insulative benefits. 85 Page 11 of 17 908 W. Main St. Planters can be effective visual screens to create more secluded areas, provide backing to seating, or privacy from and to adjacent properties. Planters can integrate with a variety of different surfacing. If designed properly, rooftop vegetation can be an element of low impact design for stormwater control. Building codes do not have specific standards for landscaping. However, additional structural load analysis may be required for heavy objects as would any other load object such as HVAC systems. 86 Page 12 of 17 Example plan view of a elevated deck that was recently constructed locally as common open space that included planters Well done vegetation can create a more visually appealing area for the common space. This may be a detriment to issues of noise control as more pleasant spaces are more likely to attract gatherings of people who generate sound that may carry to adjacent properties. However, vegetation has limited effectiveness on controlling sound impacts. This is not limited to elevated locations; sounds also travel at ground level in less urban areas and may become disturbing to residents on other lots. The current regulations applicable for common open spaces includes this statement that addresses configuration: “(8) Must be separated from ground level windows, streets, service areas and parking lots via landscaping, fencing, and/or other acceptable treatments that enhance safety and privacy for both the shared open space and dwelling units. Landscaping planters, beds, or other structures used to meet this requirement cannot be included in the calculation of required amenity space area.” This is generally applicable for all common open spaces and could be seen as a disincentive to use of landscaping on elevated decks. 1) The Commission could direct a revision of the application of degree of opacity standards for balcony railings. 87 Page 13 of 17 2) The Commission could direct a revision to the code to ensure that landscaping providing privacy control on elevated decks would not be excluded from the calculation of open space area. Window Placement and Configuration Building code requires windows for emergency exiting, natural light, and ventilation. The building code allows for mechanical replacement for light and ventilation. Windows are required for emergency exiting. Sliding doors with full length glass are typical as entries to balconies or decks. Exit windows are required for any sleeping room. Many dwellings in new buildings are quite small and the sleeping room window may be the only window. This can affect the ability to restrict window size and location. Building code may affect window size due to energy efficiency requirements, but design options can address this in other ways as well. It is important to remember that in all residential districts, the separation between buildings on different lots can be 10 feet (5 feet setback on each side of the side property line) or 20 feet (10 feet setback on each side of rear property line). A two-story home easily overlooks most of the adjacent property open space. Distinguishing why this proximity is allowed as an unregulated norm in most of the city; requiring substantial design controls for other locations where a view from one user to another is a greater distance is difficult. The City has established minimum window area requirements as part of the building standards in each zoning district. In non-residential districts, there is a lower window area requirement on upper floors than at the ground level. Section 38.260.140 describes how these standards are applied. Standards are stricter at the ground level for transparency and area of windows. There are design techniques which can increase privacy where a taller building overlooks other property. Designing in architectural features such as privacy fins or clerestory windows can provide both privacy and shading benefits in the proper locations. Clerestory windows would not meet emergency exiting requirements. Window design itself has alternative materials approaches but come with additional costs. Applied films are less costly than built in characteristics. Costs are highly variable. • Orientation of windows into courtyards may limit visual exposure to off-site viewers but still provide close views to others within the same buildings. • Fluted or reeded glass – maintains light transmission while obscuring clear views, perfect for areas where you want privacy without darkness. • Gradient privacy glass – clear at top, increasingly obscured toward bottom, allowing light and sky views while blocking sightlines at typical eye level. 88 Page 14 of 17 • One-way mirror applications – in specific situations where daytime privacy is critical, reflective coatings can make glass appear opaque from outside while maintaining views from inside (though this reverses at night with interior lighting). • Textured glass panels – cast or acid-etched patterns that break up visibility while creating interesting light effects inside. It is not practical to attempt to regulate blinds or similar features which are both highly adjustable and not part of the structure. The zoning review process focuses on the initial construction of a building and interior finishes are not included or practical to enforce over time. Staff do not recommend revisions to standards for windows. 1) The Commission could direct a modification to the minimum window area requirements in specific districts. Building Materials There are a number of existing standards regarding building materials established in 38.520.060, Building Materials. Concrete block, metal siding, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), and cementitious wall board paneling/siding all have performance requirements in the current code. Of these, only EIFS has a specific maximum percentage of façade coverage. A more general standard to require durable materials at ground level where damage from snow removal or other activities may occur is required. Availability and choice of materials for construction is continually changing based on new products, supply chain, cost, functional needs, and personal design preferences. The brick used in many historic commercial structures was locally produced and was a comparatively low cost/high access material compared with the stone used in the newly restored US Bank building at Main Street and Black Avenue. Materials can be chosen to convey a variety of impressions, reduce maintenance, accomplish specific functions, or meet a regulatory requirement. Changes in building materials have substantial impacts on building design. For example, the development of long-lasting commercial caulks and other sealants substantially changed window designs that previously relied on layered materials, sills, and other features to direct water away from 89 Page 15 of 17 a structure to simpler, largely flat panels. Availability of large sheet glass changed commercial storefronts from groupings of small windows in the display windows we typically see today. The following image shows a mix of masonry and EIFS materials on a façade. The masonry is placed lower where it better resists damage from yard care equipment and water exposure. These standards are applicable to projects subject to a site plan review. Subject projects include all commercial and industrial buildings, multi-unit dwellings of more than 8 homes, institutional buildings, and mixed-use buildings. These standards for materials interact with the standards for building articulation in 38.520.040. Changing materials or orientation of materials is one of the authorized techniques to provide articulation on a larger building. More detailed materials with small unit sizes, such as concrete block or other masonry, helps to provide human scaled design and visual interest to pedestrians. Change of materials can also help call out entrances, helping with navigation and convenience to travelers. The following image illustrates change of materials as a means of emphasizing the entrance, adding to articulation features, differentiation of masonry unit size, durable materials at the ground level, and emphasizing the building details of cornices and windows. 90 Page 16 of 17 Materials also function on the horizontal plane with sidewalks being a visual direction cue as well as a functional path helping people get to their destinations. Permeable pavers can be a low impact design approach that lessens stormwater runoff as well as providing an attractive environment. Paving variations can provide a visual transition from the public to the private spaces and emphasize entrance features. Plan view paving design uses ground-level patterns, textures, colors, and material transitions in a master plan or site layout to guide human movement intuitively without relying solely on vertical signs. A simple and common example is the textured ramps at intersections. 91 Page 17 of 17 Building with articulation by materials and variation in façade and roofline Public comments on various buildings over the past few years has included objections to both light and dark siding, concerns over excessive similarity and lack of consistency in design, and too much and too little variation in materials. 1) Given the ongoing changes in availability, design trends, wide variety in personal preferences, and other factors involving materials Staff do not recommend changes to the existing building material standards. Should the Commission wish to make a revision it would be most effective to first define the problem, identify how that problem can be addressed by standards on materials, and how the potential correction will be durable over time as architectural styles change and materials alter. Public Comment Any written public comments received for this work session have been placed in Laserfiche. 92 Transitions in CodeSection 38.260.070 Excerpts93 38.260.07094 95 Page 1 of 11 Comparison to other MT cities and peers outside of MT re height and what setback and step backs are applied. Missoula Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required Urban Mixed-Use (U-MU1) 50’ • 5 foot side and/or rear setback when abutting residential zone Urban Mixed-Use (U-MU2) 75’ • above 55ft – upper story must step back 10 ft from property line • 5 foot side and/or rear setback when abutting residential zone Urban Mixed-Use (U-MU3) 85’ • above 55ft – upper story must step back 10 ft from property line • 5 foot side and/or rear setback when abutting residential zone Urban Mixed-Use (U-MU4) 100’ • above 85ft – upper story must step back 10 ft from property line • 5 foot side and/or rear setback when abutting residential zone Downtown (D-T and D-C) 125’ • above 85ft – upper story must step back 10 ft from property line • Previous code had a stepback requirement for buildings above 35 ft. that bordered residential such that for every 1 foot the building is above 35 ft, the building must step back 6 inches. (i.e. 55 ft building needs a 10 ft stepback, 85 ft needs a 15 ft stepback etc.) o Stockman Bank on Broadway and Orange in Missoula is an example of their stepback • Have an upper story setback exception for a max percentage of building width of 25% for U-MU2 through D-T/D-C 96 Page 2 of 11 Great Falls Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) 35’ n/a General Commercial (C-2) 65’ n/a Highway Commercial (C-3) 50’ n/a Mixed Use (M-1 & M-2) 65’ • No setback or stepback, but they cap building height based on proximity to residential zones. o 35 ft height max w/n 200 feet of residential zoning o 45 ft height max w/n 200-350 feet of residential zoning o 65 ft height max past 350 ft of residential zoning Central Business Periphery (C-5) 55’ n/a Central Business Core (C-4) 100’ w/ conditional use 55’ by right n/a 97 Page 3 of 11 Helena Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required Neighborhood Business (B-1) 36’ n/a General Commercial (B-2) 75’ • 15’ minimum rear setback when abutting residential zones • 10’ minimum side setbacks when abutting residential zones Central Business (B-3) 70’ n/a Transitional Residential (TR) 36’ • Minimum 10 ft setback when directly abutting residential zones • Require landscaping within setback when abutting residential zones Downtown District No Maximum • Height in excess of 36 ft. abutting residential zones requires upper-story stepbacks on rear property line at a minimum of 5’ per story. • Height in excess of 60 ft. requires upper story stepbacks along primary and secondary street frontages. o Note that the 60 ft requirement is for all buildings, not just those abutting residential. • Minimum 10 ft setback when directly abutting residential zones • Require landscaping within setback when abutting residential zones 98 Page 4 of 11 Billings Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required Corridor Mixed-Use (CMU) 4 stories (approx. 54’) • for commercial and mixed-use district buildings in excess of 30 ft in height adjacent to neighborhood/residential: Require 30 ft setback minimum from the adjoining property line and 10 ft minimum from property line that parallels a residential zone. Heavy Commercial (CX) 60’ • for commercial and mixed-use district buildings in excess of 30 ft in height adjacent to neighborhood/residential: Require 30 ft setback minimum from the adjoining property line and 10 ft minimum from property line that parallels a residential zone. Downtown Support (DX) 5 stories (approx. 85’) • Stepbacks required within 50 feet of N or NX districts (residential zoning). For DX parcels that are abutting an N/NX parcel, or across an alley, any story over the 2nd story or 35 ft above grade need to be stepped back 50 ft from rear property line. • for commercial and mixed-use district buildings in excess of 30 ft in height adjacent to neighborhood/residential. Require 30 ft setback minimum from the adjoining property line and 10 ft minimum from property line that parallels a residential zone. o Landscape buffer required when there is more than a 10-foot ground story rear setback. Central Business (CBD) No maximum • for commercial and mixed-use district buildings in excess of 30 ft in height adjacent to neighborhood/residential. Require 30 ft setback minimum from the adjoining property line and 10 ft minimum from property line that parallels a residential zone. 99 Page 5 of 11 Kalispell Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required All Business Districts (B) 60’ n/a No Maximum with Conditional Use Permit n/a Comparison to Peer Cities out of State Spokane, WA Measure height by stories. A story is defined as “That portion of a building below the eaves which exceeds fourteen feet in height is considered a story, each fourteen feet of height (or major part of fourteen feet) being an additional story” Downtown Districts Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required Downtown Core (DTC) No Limit* *states no limit in their code unless there are specific heights listed on their zoning map. The only area with listed max height is in the northern DTC along Spokane Falls Blvd. that is limited to 100 ft. per their zoning map (labeled as DTC- 100). • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots. • DTC-100 allows for one additional story for every 15 feet stepped back from Spokane Falls Blvd. • No stepbacks, setbacks, or any other massing treatments required for buildings in the DTC that are not within the DTC-100 district. • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide continuous screen and canopy. Downtown General (DTG) 12 stories* *limit for areas that do not have specific heights listed on their zoning map. There are areas west and east of DTC that are limited to 70 ft., • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide continuous screen and canopy. 100 Page 6 of 11 and areas just north of DTC limited to 100 ft. There are also bonus height provisions that allow for one to eight stories of bonus depending on what is provided in exchange. Some of these include providing additional ground floor activation/amenities (plazas, public art, water features, material enhancements etc), providing affordable housing, workforce housing, using additional building massing treatments (stepbacks etc). • One additional story is allowed for every 15 ft the story is setback from the lot line in areas where the height is limited, up to the story limit. Essentially a wedding cake style building. Ex. in areas where the height is limited to 70 ft, additional stories are allowed above 70 ft. as long as each story keeps stepping back 15 ft. • All stories above the seventh story in the DTG must be setback from property lines a minimum of 15 ft. o Not wedding cake like above requirement for areas with max height, just one 15’ stepback at eighth story, and then can continue tower up to twelfth story. • There are allowed encroachments into the stepped back area if exterior public space, such as courtyards or plazas, are provided on ground floor. The allowed area of the encroachment may not exceed an area equal to 5x the area of the exterior public space. Ex. if a 200 sq ft. courtyard is provided at street level, encroachment into the upper story stepback may not exceed 1000 sq ft. in total area. 101 Page 7 of 11 Downtown University (DTU) 12 stories* *limit for areas that do not have specific heights listed on their zoning map. There are no areas for DTU or DTS that list a different building height. There are also bonus height provisions that allow for one to eight stories of bonus depending on what is provided in exchange. Some of these include providing additional ground floor activation/amenities (plazas, public art, water features, material enhancements etc), providing affordable housing, workforce housing, using additional building massing treatments (stepbacks etc). • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide continuous screen and canopy. • All stories above the seventh story in the DTU must be setback from property lines a minimum of 15 ft. o Not wedding cake like DTG requirement for areas with max height, just one 15’ stepback at eighth story, and then can continue tower up to twelfth story. • There are allowed encroachments into the stepped back area if exterior public space, such as courtyards or plazas, are provided on ground floor. The allowed area of the encroachment may not exceed an area equal to 5x the area of the exterior public space. *see example and graphic up above in DTG * Downtown South (DTS) 12 stories* *limit for areas that do not have specific heights • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots 102 Page 8 of 11 listed on their zoning map. There are no areas for DTU or DTS that list a different building height. There are also bonus height provisions that allow for one to eight stories of bonus depending on what is provided in exchange. Some of these include providing additional ground floor activation/amenities (plazas, public art, water features, material enhancements etc), providing affordable housing, workforce housing, using additional building massing treatments (stepbacks etc). • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide continuous screen and canopy. • All stories above the seventh story in the DTU must be setback from property lines a minimum of 15 ft. o Not wedding cake like DTG requirement for areas with max height, just one 15’ stepback at eighth story, and then can continue tower up to twelfth story. • There are allowed encroachments into the stepped back area if exterior public space, such as courtyards or plazas, are provided on ground floor. The allowed area of the encroachment may not exceed an area equal to 5x the area of the exterior public space. • *see example and graphic up above in DTG Abbreviated Commercial Districts Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required General Commercial (GC) 70 ft* *Listed at 70 feet, but there are several areas designated on their zoning map that allow heights up to 150 ft in this zoning district. • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots. It appears to not apply when zone boundary is within the public right- of-way. • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide continuous screen and canopy. • For development within 150 ft of R1 or R2 zoned properties: o Starting at 40 ft in height, additional building height may be added at a 2 to 1 ratio – two feet 103 Page 9 of 11 of height for ever one foot horizontal on the side closest to the residential zoning. (i.e. for every 12 ft story, the story must be stepped back horizontally 6 ft.) Community Business (CB) 55ft* *Listed at 55 ft, but there are several areas designated on their zoning map that allow heights up to 150 ft in this zoning district. • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots. It appears to not apply when zone boundary is within the public right- of-way. • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide continuous screen and canopy. • For development within 150 ft of R1 or R2 zoned properties: o Starting at 40 ft in height, additional building height may be added at a 2 to 1 ratio – two feet of height for ever one foot horizontal on the side closest to the residential zoning. (i.e. for every 12 ft story, the story must be stepped back horizontally 6 ft.) Office Retail (OR) 35 ft* *Listed at 35 ft, but there are several areas designated on their zoning map that allow • 10 ft. minimum setback from residential zoned lots. Does not apply when zone boundary is within the public right-of-way. • Landscaping buffer required in setback to residential. Plantings need to include shrubs and trees that provide buffered 104 Page 10 of 11 heights up to 150 ft in this zoning district. sight lines into property, not completely screened like other zoning districts. • For development within 150 ft of R1 or R2 zoned properties: o Starting at 40 ft in height, additional building height may be added at a 2 to 1 ratio – two feet of height for ever one foot horizontal on the side closest to the residential zoning. (i.e. for every 12 ft story, the story must be stepped back horizontally 6 ft.) Bend, OR Zoning District Maximum Height Setback/Stepback Required Central Business District (CB) 35-70 ft* *Heights vary based on location in CB. Appears to move on a gradient of lowest height (35’) in the NW of downtown up to tallest height (70’) in SE of downtown. Allow for a bonus 10 ft in height if building provides residential uses above the ground floor. The top floor must also be residential. • Required 5-foot landscaped buffer next to residential zones. • No stepbacks required. Mixed Use Urban (MU) 65 ft. Allow for a bonus 10 ft in height if building provides residential uses above the ground floor. • Stepbacks are required when abutting residential district. Stepbacks are required above 35 ft. or the height limit in the abutting residential district, whichever is greater. Stepbacks are 105 Page 11 of 11 The top floor must also be residential. required from the abutting lot line at a 1:1 ratio for every foot above the height limit. (i.e. 10 ft. over the height limit requires a 10 ft. stepback) • Required 10-foot landscaped setback when abutting a residential zone. Mixed Employment (ME), Mixed-Use Riverfront District (MR), Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MN) 45 ft. • Stepbacks are required when abutting residential district. Stepbacks are required above 35 ft. or the height limit in the abutting residential district, whichever is greater. Stepbacks are required from the abutting lot line at a 1:1 ratio for every foot above the height limit. (i.e. 10 ft. over the height limit requires a 10 ft. stepback). • Required 10-foot landscaped setback when abutting a residential zone. 106 Memorandum REPORT TO:City Commission FROM:Chris Naumann - Sanbell SUBJECT:Northwest Bozeman Area Plan MEETING DATE:October 27, 2026 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Review work to date on the Plan and provide guidance to staff. STRATEGIC PLAN:4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices: Prioritize long-term investment and maintenance for existing and new infrastructure. BACKGROUND:The City of Bozeman is mid-way through the creation of the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan; a long-range planning effort focused on approximately 3,000 acres in the northwest corner of the City’s growth boundary. Anticipating the scheduled public review date with the Community Development Board on November 16, 2026, and the City Commission on December 15, 2026, this project update intends to briefly summarize the process to date and introduce the public draft you will be tasked to consider in December. This planning effort is connected to the proposed Gooch Hill Sanitary Sewer Lift Station, which will provide infrastructure necessary to support future development in this area. While the lift station is a separate engineering project, the Area Plan will guide how this area develops after the lift station is operational. The Area plan will address potential land uses, transportation connections, parks and open space, public infrastructure coordination, and protection of natural resources. The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan boundary was determined by the portions of the two drainage basins to be partially serviced by the Gooch Hill Sewer Lift Station; more specifically, the northern portion of the Aajker Creek basin and the western half of the Lower Baxter Creek basin. The planning area is generally bounded by East Valley Center Road to the north, the eastern and southern boundary align with Durston Road, Oak Street, Cottonwood Road, Cattail Street, and the potential future extension of Ferguson Avenue north back to East Valley Center. The western plan boundary runs north south approximately one-half mile east of Love Lane. A copy of the draft plan is attached for reference, which summarizes plan efforts to date. 107 UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the commission. FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: NBAP DRAFT Plan Document October.pdf Report compiled on: October 5, 2026 108 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan PUBLIC DRAFT109 2 32026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Table of Contents Plan Summary ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Introduction��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Area Plan Overview ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Existing Conditions �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Area Plan Location and Jurisdiction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Planning Context ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Community Engagement ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Community Engagement Activities �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 The Vision ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Vision Overview �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15Planning Objectives �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15Plan Themes �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16Existing Future Land Use Map �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20Framework Elements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20Framework Elements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 The Framework �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Framework Elements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������25 Natural Resources ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 Public Infrastructure �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Active Transportation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 Complete Framework ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32 Proposed Future Land Use������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34 Proposed Future Land Use - Natural Resources ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������36 The Plan ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������39 Recommendations, Themes, Goals, & Objectives ������������������������������������������������������������������������������39 Implementation �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������45 Challenges & Constraints �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������46 Opportunities ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47 Planning Process ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������48 APPENDIX A: Bozeman Planning Context ���������������������������������������������������������������������50 APPENDIX B: Future Land Use Suitability Analysis �����������������������������������������������������52 APPENDIX C: Community Engagement Materials �������������������������������������������������������54 APPENDIX D: Community Plan Supporting Data ���������������������������������������������������������56 APPENDIX E: Community Plan Amendment Compliance �������������������������������������������58 APPENDIX F: Montana Land Use Planning Act Compliance ��������������������������������������60 Acknowledgements City of Bozeman Project Team • Shawn Kohtz, Director of Utilities • Nick Ross, Director of Transportation & Engineering • Chris Saunders, Community Development Manager • Tom Rogers, Senior Planner • Takami Clark, Communications & Engagement Manager • Emily Kiely, Community Engagement Coordinator City of Bozeman • City Commission Joey Morrison Douglas Fischer Jennifer Madgic Emma Bode Alison Sweeney • Community Development Board • Transportation Board • Sustainability Board Gallatin County • Planning Board Sanbell Project Team • John Halverson • Tom Hansen • Chris Naumann • Kendra Piedalue 110 4 52026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Collaborate with partners to ensure alignment with adopted community plans� Engage the community to identify shared values to be reflected in the Area Plan Plan infrastructure to provide access for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians and sufficient capacity for public utilities Protect natural resources and sensitive lands within the regulatory framework Promote a mix of land uses to enhance economic health and community vitality Recommendations Prioritize natural resource protection for water courses, wetlands, and riparian areas by minimizing the impacts of public and private development consistent with other requirements and community priorities. Plan public infrastructure corridors for efficient delivery and long-term management of streets, water, sewer, stormwater, and active transportation facilities. Apply future land uses and zoning that provide a variety of housing near employment, commercial services, and open spaces. Implement an active transportation network that provides connectivity, efficiency, and safety for non-motorized commuting and recreation. Continue to engage in cooperative planning and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and governing agencies. The Vision The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan vision is to protect existing natural resources consistent with thoughtful planning for public infrastructure and private development to meet the needs of a growing community. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Planning Objectives Plan Summary 111 6 72026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Introduction Area Plan Overview The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan serves as a long- range vision that helps protect public health, safety, and wellness, stewards natural resources, guides infrastructure improvements for cost efficiency and effectiveness, and facilitates land use decisions as growth occurs over time. In short, the goal of the area plan is to proactively shape one of Bozeman’s key growth areas before development occurs. The area plan is the culmination of a long-range planning effort focused on approximately 3,000 acres in the northwest corner of the City’s growth boundary. The City of Bozeman initiated this planning effort in connection with municipal infrastructure to facilitate future development in this area. While the lift station is a separate engineering project, the Area Plan guides how this area develops after the lift station is operational. The Area Plan addresses potential land uses, transportation connections, parks and open space, public infrastructure coordination, and protection of natural resources. The purpose of the Area Plan is to thoughtfull envision the area’s transition over time as growth continues, not to maintain the status quo. The Area Plan aligns with the Bozeman Community Plan and other adopted City plans to ensure future development reflects community priorities and city wide goals. The planning area has long been designated for urban development in the City’s land use plan, Gallatin County’s Envision Gallatin Plan, and the Triangle Plan (a collaboration between Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County). The Area Plan provides general guidance and does not establish regulations. The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan is not a development plan but rather a long-range vision plan. The Area Plan does not require property owners to develop their land. It does not dictate when development will occur. Property owners retain the right to decide whether, when, and how they pursue development, subject to applicable regulations. Existing Conditions The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan boundary includes approximately 3,000 acres south of Interstate 90 between Bozeman and Belgrade. Most of the planning area is outside of the current Bozeman city limits consisting of private property primarily used for agriculture. The planning area also includes numerous residences along the eastern boundary including the Valley Center and Northwest Crossing subdivision. The planning area contains dozens of natural and man- made water courses. Most notably, Aajker and Baxter Creeks traverse this geography south to north with McDonald Creek crossing the southwest corner of the planning area. Numerous primary and secondary irrigation ditches crisscross this area. A significant amount of wetland and riparian habitat flank these water courses. The topography is relatively flat, gently sloping from south to north with elevations ranging between 4,500 and 4,750 feet above sea level. There are several small areas with slopes greater than 25% along parts of Harper Pucket Road, Baxter Creek, and a few abandoned railroad spurs. Very few paved roads bisect the planning area. The primary north-south roads include North Cottonwood Road, Harper Pucket Road and Hidden Valley Road. The primary east- west corridors include East Valley Center Road, Baxter Lane, West Oak Street, and Durston Road. Almost no City services for water and sewer exist within the planning area.1 Introduction 112 8 92026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Area Plan Location and Jurisdiction The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan boundary was determined by the portions of the two drainage basins to be partially serviced by the Gooch Hill Sewer Lift Station; more specifically, the northern portion of the Aajker Creek basin and the western half of the Lower Baxter Creek basin. The planning area is defined by the existing and future road network. East Valley Center Road establishes the entire length of the northern plan boundary. The eastern and southern plan boundary align with Durston Road, Oak Street, Cottonwood Road, Cattail Street, and the potential future extension of Ferguson Avenue north back to East Valley Center. The western plan boundary runs north- south approximately one-half mile east of Love Lane. Approximately 250 acres of the planning area is currently included in the Bozeman city limits located northwest of the Cottonwood and Oak intersection. The remaining 2,750 acres of planning area falls within the jurisdiction of Gallatin County. Areas within the Gallatin County jurisdiction are both zoned and unzoned. County zoning designations within the planning area include in order of prevalence: RR/A, AS, R-MH, and RS. There are several other overlapping jurisdictions. Most of the planning area is within the Central Valley and Hyalite Fire Districts. Bozeman Elementary and Highs School District #7 covers much of the planning area with a small portion of the Belgrade Elementary and High School District #44 overlapping the northwest corner. Legend Area Plan Boundary Bozeman City Limits Belgrade City Limits Aajker Creek Lower Baxter Creek (NOT TO SCALE) I-90 HUFFINE LNJACKRABBIT LN19TH AVEBOZEMAN FOUR CORNERS BELGRADE OAK STLOVE LNE VALLEY CENTER RD VICINITY MAP 113 10 112026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan The 2020 census was an important milestone for the Bozeman area. It marked our population exceeding the 50,000-person threshold, which meant that we were no longer categorized as micropolitan. This entrance into metropolitan status also meant that we are federally required to create a Metropolitan Planning Organization, commonly known by its acronym, MPO. A large group of partners has come together to form the MPO. These organizations include: City of Bozeman, City of Belgrade, Gallatin County, Montana Department of Transportation, and Streamline Transit. MPOs are federally mandated transportation planning organizations comprised of local government organizations that work together in transportation planning for the area. While MPO status may not provide additional transportation funding, they can provide more direct access to federal funds and improve planning coordination. - Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization The community plan is a policy document guiding further growth and community development in Bozeman. It sets forth Bozeman’s policy for land-use and development. It reflects the community’s shared values and priorities. The Plan helps guide residents, City staff, and elected officials’ decisions. It brings land use policy into larger community discussions on many issues addressed by the City. Its measure of success is continuation of the Bozeman tradition— a flourishing, safe, healthy, and a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family. - Bozeman 2025 Community Plan With population growth and fast-paced land development, the Triangle area of Gallatin County, which is loosely described as the area between Bozeman, Four Corners, and Belgrade, is experiencing change. The Planning Coordination Committee (PCC) has developed the Triangle Community Plan to coordinate land use development patterns, deliver community services and infrastructure, and protect important environmental resources, all in a manner that supports community values and vision while responding to rapid growth pressures. - 2020 Triangle Community Plan Planning Context The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan geography is included within numerous planning boundaries including the City of Bozeman Community Plan, the Triangle Community Plan, and the newly formed Gallatin Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization. The primary purpose of the Area Plan is to provide land use guidance when any of the private properties within the planning boundary are annexed into the City of Bozeman. Therefore, the Area Plan is primarily based upon the goals of the Bozeman Community Plan and is subordinate to the current edition of the Bozeman Community Plan. A complete list of related and referenced plans is provided in Appendix A. Community and land use planning in Montana is defined and governed by the 2023 Montana Land Use Planning Act. A land use plan, commonly called a community plan, establishes community goals related to land use, housing, natural resources, economic development, public facilities, and local services. State law allows for the adoption of area plans that are consistent with the overall land use plan. The Bozeman Community Plan 2025 establishes the fundamental vision for guiding the continued growth of the community and articulates the resident’s priority to maintain Bozeman as “a flourishing, safe, healthy, and a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family.” The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan directly supports and advances the seven themes established in the Bozeman Community Plan. 1. A Resilient City 2. A City of Unique Neighborhoods 3. A City Bolstered by Downtown and Complimentary Districts 4. A City Influenced by Our Natural Environment, Parks, and Open Lands 5. A City that Prioritizes Accessibility and Mobility Choices 6. A City Powered by its Creative, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial Economy 7. A City Engaged in Regional Coordination. The Area Plan incorporates by reference the content of the Community Plan for detailed information and projections relating to socio-cultural demographics, economic development, and infrastructure planning, in addition to the adoption and amendment processes. Additional comunity data is provided in Appendix D. The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan will become a supplement to the Bozeman Community Plan. As such, the process to formulate and adopt the Area Plan meets the land use plan requirements established by state law. 114 12 132026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Community Engagement A comprehensive community engagement effort was implemented throughout the planning process. The goals of this effort were to keep the public informed, generate new ideas, and gather feedback from the local community to ensure that the plan reflects the values of the area land owners, residents, and Bozeman community at large. The planning team employed a variety of engagement strategies to reach as many individuals as possible. A project website kept the public updated through the project’s entirety and provided opportunities for online feedback. Seven stakeholder meetings were held with representatives from city and county government departments, non-profit organizations, large and small property owners, and private utility companies in June 2026 with 62 total participants. Public open house events were held June 30 and July 8, 2026, with 120 total attendees. A pop-up event was held at the Bozeman Farmer’s Market on July 14, 2026, with 47 participants engaged. Much of the engagement feedback confirmed the priorities that the planning team had already identified for the Area Plan. One overarching sentiment was that proactively creating a vision is better than having no plan at all. More specifically, the following common issues emerged from the engagement process. 1. Wetlands & natural resource protection is widely supported 2. Transportation network opinions diverge between maximizing connectivity or protection of natural resources 3. Trail system includes strong east-west connections but lacks good north-south routes 4. Rural vs. urban character and density are sources of stark disagreement 5. Water & sewer capacity and infrastructure were identified as critical path issues A compilation of the community engagement efforts and outcomes are included in Appendix C. Community Engagement Activities FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS 6/5/26 Transportation Representatives 6/5/26 Government Representatives 6/5/26 Natural Resources Representatives 6/10/26 Large Property Owners 6/12/26 Large Property Owners 6/12/26 Private Utility Providers 8/25/26 Gallatin Water Collaborative PUBLIC EVENTS 6/30/26 Public Open House 7/8/26 Public Open House 7/14/26 Pop-Up at Farmer’s Market WORK SESSIONS 9/8/26 Planning Coordinating Committee 9/23 City Transportation Board 10/13 Gallatin County Planning Board 10/14 City Sustainability Board 10/19 City Community Development Board 10/20 City Commission PUBLIC DRAFT COMMENT PERIODS 10/06 FIRST DRAFT 30-day public comment period 11/04 FINAL DRAFT 30-day public comment FORMAL ADOPTION PUBLIC HEARINGS 11/16 Community Development Board 12/15 City Commission *future dates subject to change Website Statistics 3,300 TOTAL PAGE VISITS 2,900 UNIQUE VISITORS 450 DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS *as of 8/31/26 115 14 152026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan The Vision Vision Overview The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan vision is to protect existing natural resources consistent with thoughtful planning for the public infrastructure and private development to meet the needs of a growing community. The 2025 Bozeman Community Plan and the 2020 Triangle Community Plan provide the foundation upon which the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan was built. These guiding documents capture the diverse perspectives of Gallatin Valley residents and articulate the common values around community resilience, vibrancy, and sense of place. More specifically, the Area Plan vision is informed by identifying the planning objectives, reflecting on the Community Plan themes, determining applicable future land use designations, and applying the framework elements. These components are described below and considered in more detail throughout the plan. Planning Objectives The Northwest Bozeman Area plan is structured around five planning objectives. These objectives reflect community values and guide future growth in ways that create safe, resilient, and inclusive neighborhoods. The following objectives were informed by the initial community engagement. 1� Collaborate with partners to ensure alignment with adopted community plans • Considering the numerous overlapping jurisdictions and planning boundaries, it is imperative that the Area Plan build upon the preceding planning processes. The goal is to apply the lessons learned from other plans to this particular geography. 2� Engage the community to identify shared values to be reflected in the Area Plan • Community engagement helped guide and inform the Area Plan vision, planning objectives, and recommendations. The planning area has unique characteristics that resonate with the community and create a strong sense of place. 3� Protect natural resources and sensitive lands within the regulatory framework • The quantity and quality of water courses, wetlands, and riparian habitat add ecological, social, and cultural value to the Gallatin Valley. Impacts to these natural resources should be minimized to the greatest extent possible. 4� Plan infrastructure to provide access for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians and sufficient capacity for public utilities • Future growth and annexation will require constructing a cohesive multimodal transportation network that accommodates vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Public and private utilities will align with the trans portation network. 5� Promote a mix of land uses to enhance economic health and community vitality • The vision is to facilitate a diversity of services and amenities within or near new residential areas. Having convenient and proximate access to everyday needs reduces traffic and environmental impacts.2 The Vision Community Desires People who have participated in this Plan have consistently stated a desire for safe and accessible streets that support and encourage a variety of transportation preferences including walking, bicycling, transit, and driving. They want to live in walkable neighborhoods where they have easy access to everyday services, employment opportunities, healthy and affordable food, recreation, and social gathering places. Housing affordability is a concern; residents of all ages, abilities, and income levels require a diversity of housing types to meet their specific needs. Open space, parks, trails, and the preservation of local agricultural lands and view sheds were also priorities. - 2025 Bozeman Community Plan 116 16 172026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan A Resilient City “Our City desires to be forward thinking, collab- orative, and deliberate in planning and execu- tion of plans and policies to enable our commu- nity to successfully ride the waves of change.” - Bozeman Community Plan The Area Plan is a continuation of the long history of proactive planning by Bozeman, Belgrade, and Gallatin County. As growth expands to the northwest, it is incumbent that the community prioritize natural resource protection, wildfire preparedness, water conservation, and socio- cultural well-being. This is a chance to improve upon the community’s already high quality built environment in a way that celebrates the area’s exceptional natural environment. A City of Unique Neighborhoods “Our City desires to be diverse, healthy, and inclusive, defined by our vibrant neighborhoods, quality housing, walkability, excellent schools, numerous parks and trails, and thriving areas of commerce.” - Bozeman Community Plan As Bozeman continues to grow to the northwest, there is an opportunity to learn from how the community has changed in the past and apply best practices and precedents to this new geography. The Area Plan envisions multiple development areas with a variety of housing sizes, styles, and price points to create interesting and diverse residential fabric. Equally important will be to strategically incorporate a host of commercial and civic services along primary transportation corridors. A City Bolstered by Downtown and Complimentary Districts “Our City is bolstered by our Downtown, Mid- town, University and other commercial districts and neighborhood centers that are characterized by higher densities and intensities of use.” - Bozeman Community Plan The Area Plan does not envision a new district that would resemble or rival Downtown, Midtown or other existing commercial destinations like North 7th or North 19th. But with the densities and mix of uses outlined in the Community Plan, this area will complement other parts of town as it expands northwest. Plan Themes The themes of the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan directly reflect and support the seven major components of the Bozeman Community Plan which “describe community- derived desired outcomes.” The Community Plan explains that the themes “contain objectives and actions to guide the City towards its vision and evolve as the City grows.” Each Community Plan theme has been adapted to apply specifically the attributes of the Area Plan geography. Regional coordination creates and maintains a coherent land use pattern that supports the needs of existing and future citizens and the desire to protect community character and amenities. Belgrade, Bozeman and Gallatin County will coordinate land use in the Triangle to achieve: • Compact, contiguous development and infill to achieve an efficient use of land and infrastructure, reducing sprawl and preserving open space, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and water resources; • Well-planned transportation systems, consistent with the overall growth management vision, support the development of multi-modal and public transportation networks; • Community core that have adequate transportation, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. Residential areas that provide healthy surroundings; and • Opportunities for agriculture, industry and business, while minimizing conflict between adjacent land uses. -2020 Triangle Community Plan 117 18 192026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan A City Influenced by our Natural Environment, Parks, and Open Lands “Our City is home to an outdoor-conscious population that honors and protects our natural environment and our well-managed open space and parks system.” - Bozeman Community Plan With the anticipated expansion of the city limits and urban development, public and private development should carefully evaluate this area’s natural resources and compliment them with protected open spaces. Intentionally planning for a series of interconnected corridors of water courses, wetlands, and riparian habitat will not only preserve these critical natural resources but also significantly enhance the quality of life and sense of place for nearby residences and mixed-use centers. A City that Prioritizes Accessibility and Mobility “Our City fosters the close proximity of housing, services, and jobs, and desires to provide safe, efficient mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers.” - Bozeman Community Plan This area presents an opportunity to connect every aspect of the community with dedicated active transportation facilities in conjunction with the traditional street network. A system of shared use paths, natural trails, and sidewalks will provide options to travel for work, services, and recreation. The Area Plan geography is central to building out the active transportation network envisioned by the 2021 Triangle Trails Plan and 2024 Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan. A City Powered by its Creative, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial Economy “Our City benefits from and desires to further an expanding economy that is powered by the talents of its residents, a dedicated and engaged business community, and strong regional part- nerships.” - Bozeman Community Plan While most of the future growth will be residential development, expansion of the community to the northwest is conducive to a mix of uses that will bolster the local economy. Commercial uses could include restaurants and retail stores, professional services and offices, and health care services. Civic and institutional uses could include K-12 schools, recreation and fitness centers, and social services. Not only do these types of uses provide essential services to nearby residents, but they would also bring a significant number of jobs to this part of the community. A City Engaged in Regional Coordination “Our City, in partnership with Gallatin County, Montana State University, and other regional authorities, desires to address the needs of a rapidly growing and changing regional popula- tion through strategic infrastructure choices and coordinated decision-making.” - Bozeman Community Plan This area is unique as it represents a transition between the traditional city limits of Bozeman and Belgrade. It is no coincidence that so many collaborative planning efforts have focused on this geography including the Triangle Community Plan, Triangle Trails Plan, and Greater Triangle Transportation Plan. The Area Plan aims to build upon the legacy of coordination between adjacent and overlapping jurisdictions and strategic infrastructure improvement for the benefit of the entire Gallatin Valley community. 118 20 212026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Existing Future Land Use Map The 2025 Bozeman Community Plan includes a Future Land Use Map that prescribes general categories of desired development types and densities for every area of the city. Each future land use is compatible with numerous zoning designations that implement the intended land uses. Future Land Use designations are important because they aim to further the vision and goals of the City through promoting sustainability, citizen and visitor safety, and a high quality of life that will shape Bozeman’s future development. The Community Plan utilizes nine future land use categories to illustrate and guide the intent, type of use, density, and intensity of future development. The Bozeman Community Plan 2025 proposes ways to meet the communities’ needs for housing, economic activity, recreational needs, transportation, utilization of natural resources and efficient use of limited resources. The current Future Land Use Map has established that the land within the Area Plan boundary is a mix of three different land use designations: Urban Neighborhood, Residential Mixed Use, and Community Commercial Mixed Use. The majority of the Area Plan land is currently designated as Urban Neighborhood, which allows residential development of various densities and some low-density commercial uses. The small nodes of Residential Mixed Use allow integrated development that is residential focused with some complementary commercial uses. Community Commercial Mixed Use emphasizes commercial uses supplemented with some residential development. The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan recommends retaining Urban Neighborhood as the predominant future land use while moving the Residential Mixed Use and Community Commercial Mixed Use areas to more appropriate locations coordinated with other elements of the Area Plan. The Area Plan also considers the appropriateness of additional future land use designations. Urban Neighborhood Allowed zoning districts: R-A, R-B, R-C, R-D, REMU, B-1, PLI Legend Bozeman City Limits Area Plan Boundary Future Land Use Urban Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use Community Commercial Mixed Use Regional Commercial Services Traditional Core Industrial Maker Space Mixed Use Public Institution Parks and Open Space Present Rural (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RDFERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNResidential Mixed Use Allowed zoning districts: R-B, R-C, R-D, REMU, B-1, PLI Community Commercial Mixed Use Allowed zoning districts: REMU, B-1, B-2, B-2M, PLI EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE MAP Acreage Scale160 acres 80 40 20 10 10 119 22 232026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Collaborate with partners to ensure alignment with adopted community plans Protect natural resources and sensitive lands within the regulatory framework Engage the community to identify shared values to be reflected in the Area Plan Plan infrastructure to provide access for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians and sufficient capacity for public utilities Promote a mix of land uses to enhance economic health and community vitality Planning Objectives Future Land Uses Urban Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use Community Commercial Mixed Use Parks & Open Land/ Space Framework Elements Natural Resources Active Transportation Public Infrastructure Future Land Uses Plan Themes A Resilient City A City of Unique Neighborhoods A City that Prioritizes Accessibility and Mobility A City Bolstered by Downtown and Complimentary Districts A City Powered by its Creative, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial Economy A City Influenced by our Natural Environment, Parks, and Open Lands A City Engaged in Regional Coordination Framework Elements The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan is structured around four framework elements that inform the alignment of natural resources, public infrastructure, active transportation, and future land uses. The purpose of the framework is to ensure that any future development on this land will create desirable neighborhoods that will thrive through a mix of uses, active transportation, unique identity, and natural resource protection. The Natural Resources framework element identifies streams, ditches, wetlands, associated setback areas, and slopes exceeding 25 percent. These natural resources and environmental features represent important community assets within the planning area. Mapping these resources helps inform where future infrastructure and development should be directed to minimize impacts and preserve sensitive landscapes. The Active Transportation framework element incorporates a network of shared use paths and natural trails to provide opportunities for non-motorized recreation and commuting. Paved shared use paths will typically follow the collector and arterial street network. Natural surface trails will align with watercourses and natural areas when possible. The Public Infrastructure framework element proposes a system of primary streets, water mains, sewer mains, and stormwater facilities. These infrastructure corridors are aligned to provide connectivity and distribution of services while minimizing natural resource impacts. The Future Land Uses framework element revises the Future Land Use Map to appropriately locate the various land uses. The locations were determined using a suitability analysis in ArcGIS to collocate the more intense and commercial oriented land uses along primary transportation corridors and at major street intersections. All four element layers are combined and create a comprehensive framework to guide future development. Natural resources establish important context. Public infrastructure creates corridors for travel and utilities while minimizing impacts. The active transportation system provides dedicated space and efficient connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians. And, finally, future land uses are designated in the most suitable areas to meet the goals and objectives of the Bozeman Community Plan 2025. 120 24 252026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 3 The Framework The Framework Framework Elements The foundation of the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan is a framework map made up of various existing and future layers or elements. The framework elements identify current conditions including existing development, natural resources, and existing public infrastructure like roads, shared use paths, natural trails, water facilities, and sewer facilities. Additional framework elements map potential locations for future public infrastructure. These elements are then combined to ‘net out’ protected natural resources and the land needed for essential public infrastructure. The remaining land was then studied using a GIS-based suitability analysis to define the location, type, and intensity of potential future development. Layering the Framework Active Transportation Public Infrastructure Natural Resources Project Boundary 121 26 272026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Natural Resources The adjacent map illustrates the significant number of natural resources found within the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan boundary. Wetlands, creeks, irrigation ditches, and a few large stands of mature trees are prominent across the area. The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Study was the primary source of this data. The Area Plan incorporates the required natural resource supporting data by reference to the 2025 Bozeman Community Plan Appendix B. Despite considerable impacts from agricultural activities over the last century, these natural resources are important for a myriad of reasons. Riparian buffers, including wetlands and stands of trees, stabilize the banks of adjacent water courses. Dense vegetation also filters surface water of pollutants and sediment in addition to retaining important nutrients. These areas serve as important habitats for a diverse array of aquatic species, wildlife, and birds. The water courses, both natural and artificial, convey legal water rights for irrigation within the planning area and beyond. To protect natural resources, the other framework elements have been planned to minimize the impacts of the proposed public infrastructure corridors, active transportation network, and future land uses. Impacts cannot be entirely avoided but with thoughtful planning, intentional design, and responsible construction most of the natural resources can be preserved. There is the opportunity to go beyond protection and potentially enhance, and even expand, the natural resources within the planning area. The prominent watercourses, such as Aajker and Baxter Creeks, could be candidates for restoration projects. The Gallatin Valley needs additional wetland mitigation banking capacity to help offset wetland impacts elsewhere in the Gallatin watershed. A regional stormwater facility could treat runoff water from the built environment across several hundred acres and incorporate natural areas, open space, and parks. Further analysis is needed to determine whether these restoration or enhancement projects would be viable in the northwest Bozeman planning area. These projects would require establishing strong public private partnerships to engage in planning, funding, construction, and maintenance. Mandeville Creek Restoration Project “The Mandeville Creek restoration project used low-tech, process-based structures, to increase stream function, water quality, and water quantity. The project has reconnected the stream to its floodplain, developed healthier riparian and wetland habitats and increased groundwater retention.” Sacajawea Wetland Mitigation Bank “The Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) is moving forward to establish a Wetland Mitigation Bank at the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve. Our intent is to provide a local wetland mitigation option to help offset wetland impacts.” Shiloh Conservation Area Regional Stormwater Facility “Stormwater runoff is a significant source of water pollution on Billings west end as it transitions from agriculture to residential and commercial development. The 66-acre facility provides stormwater treatment and flood control for approximately 35 square miles.” Legend Waterways Irrigation Ditches Wetlands & Stream Setbacks (50') >25% Slope Area Plan Boundary (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RDFERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNNatural Resources 122 28 292026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Public Infrastructure The adjacent map proposes public infrastructure corridors consisting of the City of Bozeman rights-of-way that would include future streets, water mains, sewer mains, and stormwater facilities. The following adopted plans informed the proposed alignments: the 2017 Bozeman Transportation Master Plan, the 2015 Bozeman Water Facility Plan, the 2025 Wastewater Facility Plan, and the 2008 Stormwater Facilities Plan. These recommended corridors are consistent with the recommendations of the 2022 Greater Triangle Area Transportation Plan. The Area Plan and the public infrastructure framework element focus on the three major street classifications: principal arterials, minor arterials, and collectors. These streets require between 90 and 120 feet of dedicated right- of-way. Water, sewer, and stormwater facilities are typically collocated within the same right-of-way as the streets. This approach reduces the amount of land required for providing these essential public services. Local streets are typically planned during the annexation or subdivision processes. Street and utility networks are typically aligned in a grid providing regularly spaced east-west and north-south streets perpendicularly intersecting one another. Due to the prevalence of high-value natural resources, a uniform street grid may not be possible or preferable. The City’s policy of a fully connected street grid will be influenced by the existence of natural resources and constraints. Harper Pucket Road bisects the planning area but does not have the typical east-west or north-due south alignment. Instead, it was built with an irregular alignment to minimize impacts where it parallels and crosses Baxter Creek. The goal of the proposed public infrastructure network is to minimize natural resource impacts. For instance, certain routes deviate from the typical perpendicular grid alignment to cross a watercourse or wetland at the narrowest point. In other cases, street and utility corridors are interrupted and do not connect across significant wetland areas. These proposed alignments will help guide additional analysis as part of the update to the Bozeman Transportation Master Plan in 2027. The street layout shown is conceptual and may change based on unforeseen conditions, economic considerations, and community needs. (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RDFERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNLegend Existing Street Classification Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Future Street Classification Principle Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Area Plan Boundary Wetland and Stream Setbacks (50ft) Public Infrastructure 2017 Bozeman Transportation Master Plan GOAL 6: Protect and Enhance Environmental Sustainability, Provide Opportunities for Active Lifestyles, and Conserve Natural and Cultural Resources. Not only are impacts to the environment taken more seriously, but increasingly citizens are demanding a more holistic approach to transportation. The preservation of natural, historic and cultural resources, as well as promoting a healthy, active lifestyle, are priorities of this TMP and current Federal transportation planning guidance. Objective 6�2� Coordinate transportation planning activities with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation. Layout is conceptual and subject to change. 123 30 312026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Active Transportation The adjacent map proposes an active transportation system of shared use paths and natural trails for the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan as previously proposed in the Bozeman Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan adopted in 2023. This network is also consistent with the recommendations of the 2021 Triangle Trails Plan. Since shared use paths are intended to provide a variety of transportation alternatives to single-occupancy motor vehicles. As such, shared use paths are paved, ranging between 10 to 16 feet wide, and typically parallel collector and arterial streets within the dedicated right-of-way. Natural surfaced trails ideally are located within greenways adjacent to watercourses to provide a better user experience focused more on recreational activities. Where a street alignment is interrupted by a natural area there may be an opportunity to connect a share use path or trail especially in conjunction with other underground utilities. With the advent of micromobility devices and e-assist technology best practices are rapid evolving and City policies will adapt to meet the mobility needs of its residents. Natural surfaced trails ideally are located within greenways adjacent to watercourses to provide a better user experience focused more on recreational activities. Consideration should be given to the relationship between natural trails, watercourses, wetlands, and the corresponding regulatory setbacks. Natural surface trails are currently allowed by the City’s Unified Development Code within the outer portion of a water course or wetland setback. When feasible, trails should be located adjacent but just outside such setbacks which would further reduce impacts and create wider greenway corridors. As properties within the Area Plan boundary are annexed and developed, the expectation is that developments will incorporate shared use paths and natural trails as proposed by adopted plans. But careful design consideration should be given not only to the location and alignment of new active transportation routes, but also to incorporating safe path and trial crossings of major streets. The 2023 PRAT Plan notes that “demand for new facilities to expand the current network of pathways, trails and bicycle facilities is strong and the network will need to keep up with the growing community”. Most of the recent plans adopted by the City of Bozeman, City of Belgrade, and Gallatin County have prioritized building a more complete, better connected active transportation network. A more extensive system of shared use paths and natural trails will provide residents with the opportunity of walk and bicycle more thus reducing vehicle use. Legend Proposed Shared Use Paths PRAT Plan Proposed Natural Trails Existing Paths & Trails Existing Roadways Wetland and Stream Setbacks (50ft) Area Plan Boundary (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RDFERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNActive Transportation “Communities that prioritize active transportation tend to be healthier [because they enable] residents to be more physically active in their daily routines and [because they have] cleaner air to breathe. Active transportation systems also foster economic health by creating dynamic, connected communities with a high quality of life that catalyzes small business development, increases property values, sparks tourism, and encourages corporate investment that attracts a talented, highly educated workforce.” -2023 Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan 124 32 332026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Complete Framework The framework elements are layered upon one another to create an intentional, well-planned context guiding growth. The complete framework essentially establishes the ‘good bones’ of the future community. The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan envisions places where people can live, work, recreate, and socialize. Places where not only the ecological functions of natural resources are conserved but also celebrated as community assets adding value as park lands and open spaces for people to enjoy. Future residents will benefit from a thoughtful system of public infrastructure that provides efficient delivery of transportation, water, and sewer services while minimizing impacts to wetlands and watercourses. Residents and employees will have mobility choices thanks to a well-connected and safe active transportation network of shared use paths and natural surface trails for commuting and recreation. The proposed future land uses will complement this framework of natural resources and public infrastructure. A variety of housing types and densities will provide options for residents based on their needs. Mixed use and commercial areas will be placed at the intersections of major streets to concentrate traffic and density appropriately. Other land uses will be incorporated within these areas including parks, open space, schools, and civic services. Legend Existing Street Classification Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Future Street Classification Principle Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Existing Trails PRAT Plan Trails Streams Wetland and Stream Setbacks Area Plan Boundary (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RDFERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNComplete Framework 125 34 352026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Legend Urban Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use Community Commercial Mixed Use Future Principle Arterial Future Minor Arterial Future Collector Existing Road Area Plan Boundary (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RD FERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNProposed Future Land Use The adjacent map shows the proposed future land uses as Urban Neighborhood, Residential Mixed Use, and Community Commercial Mixed Use relocated to more appropriate locations. The Area Plan also proposes that Parks & Open Space is an appropriate future land use designation but does not include any specific locations. With the natural resources and public infrastructure framework established, residential, mixed use, and commercial land use scenarios were mapped using a GIS analysis model to determine the most suitable locations and intensities for future development. More information about the suitability analysis is presented in Appendix B. The predominant future land uses of Urban Neighborhood provide opportunities to create residential communities with a diversity of housing types and price points. The development encouraged by the Residential Mixed Use future land use will create vibrant live-work-play neighborhoods. The more intense commercial development allowed by the Community Commercial Mixed Use designation will concentrate services and amenities like restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and professional services near the intersections of major streets. One potential land use particularly suited for the Area Plan geography would be community agriculture. The proposed future land uses and corresponding enabling zoning designations allow for community gardens and urban farms to be integrated into future neighborhoods. The Area Plan’s proposed City of Bozeman future land uses align with the 2024 update to Gallatin County’s growth policy, Envision Gallatin. Acknowledging that there is a concentration of natural resources and significant infrastructure deficiencies, the County plan identifies the land within the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan as likely to be developed. The corresponding County future land use map categorizes the Area Plan geography as either Annexation Holding Areas “having a high potential to be annexed into a municipality” or as Managed Growth Areas “suitable for moderate intensities of development”. Proposed Future Land Use Community Garden—An area of land managed and maintained by a group of community members used to grow and harvest food crops and/or nonfood, ornamental crops such as flowers, for personal or group use, consumption, donation or sale, or for educational purposes. Urban Farm—A facility where food crops or nonfood, ornamental crops such as flowers are cultivated, processed, and distributed. Urban farming is generally practiced for profit or food producing activities. - Bozeman Municipal Code Acreage Scale 160 acres 80 40 20 10 10 126 36 372026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan (NOT TO SCALE) E VALLEY CENTER RD BAXTER LN W OAK ST DURSTON RD DAVIS LNCOTTONWOOD RDHARPER PUCKETT RD FERGUSON AVEGOOCH HILL RDLOVE LNLegend Urban Neighborhood Residential Mixed Use Community Commercial Mixed Use Stream and Wetland Setbacks Future Principle Arterial Future Minor Arterial Future Collector Existing Road Streams Area Plan Boundary Proposed Future Land Use with Natural Resources The adjacent map shows the proposed future land uses overlaid with the existing creeks, wetlands, and associated setbacks. The purpose is to show the geographical relationship between the proposed future land uses and the natural resources. If the Bozeman Community Plan Future Land Use Map is formally revised it will not show the natural resources but rather look like the map found on the previous page. Proposed Future Land Use Acreage Scale160 acres 80 40 20 10 10 127 38 392026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 4 The Plan The Plan Recommendations, Themes, Goals, & Objectives The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan recommendations represent the vision and planning objectives established in Chapter 2. These recommendations are intended to guide more specific planning efforts in the future. Implementing these recommendations will require further consideration as properties are annexed into the City, public infrastructure is designed, and private developments are reviewed for compliance with adopted regulations. Future development requires a series of design, review, and entitlement process to ensure federal, state, and local regulations are met. These development steps can include annexation, subdivision, master site planning, and site planning. Each recommendation aligns with one or more themes, goals and objectives of the 2025 Bozeman Community Plan as noted, which demonstrates compliance with the Montana Land Use and Planning Act. Bozeman’s high rate of growth and changing economics, the rapid development in surrounding Gallatin County, and state law mandating that community plans be kept up to date, all make it necessary for Bozeman to update its community plan. Without guided growth and development, the community’s identity and overall quality of life could be diminished by lack of housing and jobs, congestion, reduced services, and pollution. The City has had seven community plans dating back to 1958, the most recent being its 2020 plan. Each plan builds upon the others, reflecting the community’s characteristics, vision and needs over time. -Bozeman 2025 Community Plan 128 40 412026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Recommendation No. 1 Prioritize natural resource protection for water courses, wetlands, and riparian areas by minimizing the impacts of public and private development consistent with other requirements and community priorities. Recommendation No. 2 Plan public infrastructure corridors for efficient delivery and long-term management of streets, water, sewer, stormwater, and active transportation facilities. Recommendation No. 3 Implement an active transportation network that provides connectivity, efficiency, and safety for non-motorized commuting and recreation. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 4 | A CITY INFLUENCED BY OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PARKS, AND OPEN LANDS o Goal EPO-1: Prioritize strategic acquisition of parks to provide a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the City. ⊲EPO-1.5 Work with partner organizations to identify and reduce impacts on at-risk, environmentally sensitive areas that contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, or wildlife habitat, specifically wildlife habitat as we continue outward growth. o Goal EPO-2: Work to ensure that development is responsive to natural features. ⊲EPO-2.1 Where appropriate, activate connections to waterways by creating locations, adjacent trails, and amenities encouraging people to access them. ⊲EPO-2.3 Identify, prioritize, and preserve key wildlife habitat and corridors. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 7 | A CITY ENGAGED IN REGIONAL COORDINATION o Goal RC-3: Collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development patterns adjacent to the City to provide certainty for landowners and taxpayers. ⊲RC-3.1 Work with Gallatin County to create compact, contiguous development and infill to achieve an efficient use of land and infrastructure, reducing sprawl and preserving open space, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and water resources. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 3 | A CITY BOLSTERED BY DOWNTOWN AND COMPLEMENTARY DISTRICTS o Goal DCD-2: Encourage growth throughout the City, while enhancing the pattern of community development oriented on centers of employment and activity. Support an increase in development intensity within developed areas. ⊲DCD-2.1 Coordinate infrastructure development, land use development, and other City actions and priorities through community planning. ⊲DCD-2.6 Evaluate and pursue joint mitigation of development impacts across multiple developments. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 5 | A CITY THAT PRIORITIZES ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY CHOICES o Goal M-1: Ensure multimodal accessibility. ⊲M-1.1 Prioritize mixed-use land use patterns. Encourage and enable the development of housing, jobs, and services in close proximity to one another. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 7 | A CITY ENGAGED IN REGIONAL COORDINATION o Goal RC-3: Collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development patterns adjacent to the City to provide certainty for landowners and taxpayers. ⊲RC-3.1 Work with Gallatin County to create compact, contiguous development and infill to achieve an efficient use of land and infrastructure, reducing sprawl and preserving open space, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and water resources. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 3 | A CITY BOLSTERED BY DOWNTOWN AND COMPLEMENTARY DISTRICTS o Goal DCD-3: Ensure multimodal connectivity within the City. ⊲DCD-3.1 Expand multimodal accessibility between districts and throughout the City as a means of promoting personal and environmental health, as well as reducing automobile dependency. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 5 | A CITY THAT PRIORITIZES ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY CHOICES o Goal M-1: Ensure multimodal accessibility. ⊲M-1.1 Prioritize mixed-use land use patterns. Encourage and enable the development of housing, jobs, and services in close proximity to one another. ⊲M-1.2 Make transportation investment decisions that recognize active transportation modes and transit as a priority. ⊲M-1.4 Develop safe, connected, and complementary transportation networks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and users of other personal mobility devices (e-bikes, electric scooters, powered wheelchairs, etc.). ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 7 | A CITY ENGAGED IN REGIONAL COORDINATION o Goal RC-3: Collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development patterns adjacent to the City to provide certainty for landowners and taxpayers. ⊲RC-3.1 Work with Gallatin County to create compact, contiguous development and infill to achieve an efficient use of land and infrastructure, reducing sprawl and preserving open space, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and water resources. 129 42 432026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Recommendation No. 4 Apply future land uses and zoning that provide a variety of housing near employment, commercial services, and open spaces. Recommendation No. 5 Continue to engage in cooperative planning and coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and governing agencies. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 3 | A CITY BOLSTERED BY DOWNTOWN AND COMPLEMENTARY DISTRICTS o Goal DCD-1: Support urban development within the City. ⊲DCD-1.9 Promote mixed-use developments with access to parks, open space, and transit options. ⊲DCD-1.11 Pursue annexations consistent with the future land use map and adopted facility plans for development at urban intensity. o Goal DCD-2: Encourage growth throughout the City, while enhancing the pattern of community development oriented on centers of employment and activity. ⊲DCD-2.5 Identify and zone appropriate locations for neighborhood-scale commercial development. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 5 | A CITY THAT PRIORITIZES ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITY CHOICES o Goal M-1: Ensure multimodal accessibility. ⊲M-1.1 Prioritize mixed-use land use patterns. Encourage and enable the development of housing, jobs, and services in close proximity to one another. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 6 | A CITY POWERED BY ITS CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY o Goal EE-1: Promote the continued development of Bozeman as an innovative and thriving economic center. ⊲EE-1.3 Continue to facilitate live/work opportunities as a way to support small, local businesses in all zoning districts. o Goal EE-2: Survey and revise land use planning and regulations to promote and support economic diversification efforts. ⊲EE-2.1 Ensure the future land use map contains adequate areas of land for anticipated diverse users. ●COMMUNITY PLAN THEME 7 | A CITY ENGAGED IN REGIONAL COORDINATION o Goal RC-1: Improve communication and coordination with Gallatin County, the City of Belgrade, public schools, and other regional public entities regarding community planning and associated matters. ⊲RC-1.2 Coordinate planning activities to promote consistency throughout the region for parks, transportation, bus service, and other community infrastructure. o Goal RC-3: Collaborate with Gallatin County regarding annexation and development patterns adjacent to the City to provide certainty for landowners and taxpayers. ⊲RC-3.1 Work with Gallatin County to create compact, contiguous development and infill to achieve an efficient use of land and infrastructure, reducing sprawl and preserving open space, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, and water resources. 130 44 452026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 5 Implementation Implementation Numerous factors will guide and impact when and how the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan vision may be realized. Formal adoption of the Area Plan does not obligate the City of Bozeman to implement the public improvements referenced or recommended in the plan. Likewise, the Area Plan does not stipulate when or if private property owners develop their land. Every property owner within the Area Plan boundary (and beyond) retains the right to decide whether, when, and how they pursue annexation into the City and subsequent development. Beyond recognizing the intended future land uses, the Area Plan does not project more detailed development patterns, specific development types, or estimated potential densities. Specific development scenarios will be determined in the future and as allowed by the City’s land planning processes and development regulations. The applicable regulations and standards are primarily established in the Bozeman Unified Development Code (UDC). The UDC prescribes minimum dwelling units per acre for each residential zoning designation. Both the residential and commercial zoning designations regulate building scale and mass with specific standards for property line setbacks, lot area coverage, and maximum building heights. The UDC also mandates minimum amounts of open space and parkland for residential developments in addition to required amounts of pedestrian-oriented open space for commercial developments. The City has invested considerable time and resources updating these land use and development policies to accomplish the vision and goals of the Community Plan, and thus the UDC is a regulatory reflection of the community’s shared values. Regulations can do many things to ensure adequate physical facilities and a visually appealing and functional development of sites. They provide a framework within which people may pursue dreams of their own homes and businesses. For all they can accomplish, there are some things they cannot do. They do not prevent change or guarantee that change will happen in the way any particular person prefers. -Bozeman Community Plan 131 46 472026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan Implementation of the Area Plan will take years if not decades to materialize. The evolution of the area northwest of Bozeman will be dependent on continued community participation, building upon existing partnerships, and establishing new collaborative relationships to address the challenges and realize the opportunities outlined below. Challenges & Constraints City planning documents, land use policies, and development regulations govern how growth can occur, but other challenges and constraints also influence property development. As Gallatin County’s growth policy, Envision Gallatin, notes that the area northwest of Bozeman has development constraints including natural resource value, some steep slopes, and a lack of public services. The ability to accommodate growth with public and community services will play a pivotal role in the future of the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan geography. Natural Resources As clearly documented, the Area Plan geography contains a significant number and acreage of natural resources. Watercourses, wetlands, and riparian areas present numerous challenges to the alignment of public infrastructure corridors and private development. Climate change is impacting historic patterns of precipitation and warming seasonal temperatures that are impacting hydrology. Another set of challenges are regulatory as local, state, and federal rules govern if, how, and to what extent wetlands and creeks can be impacted by development. Considering the shared common values that communities place on natural resources, they also present numerous opportunities. Transportation Network The biggest mobility challenge associated with the Area Plan is the lack of a connected transportation network across this part of Gallatin Valley. Growth northwest of Bozeman will require a tremendous investment in designing and constructing a multi-modal system of streets, shared use paths, and natural trails. These improvements and costs will be shared between the City’s Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) process and private development. The CIP identifies high-priority public infrastructure projects to be funded with municipal dollars over a rolling five-year period. Private development projects are required to design and construct public infrastructure immediately adjacent to the associated property which accounts for the majority of new public improvements. Public Utilities Currently most of the plan area is not served by municipal water, sewer, or stormwater facilities which typically are collocated under or adjacent to City streets. Like streets, public utility improvements are constructed either as part of City CIP projects or private development projects. An example of a City public utility CIP project is the proposed Gooch Hill sanitary sewer lift station which was a key factor in initiating the Area Plan. The lift station was identified as an essential public infrastructure improvement and was included in the City CIP which allocated funding for design and construction over several years. Community Services Another important element that does not currently exist within the plan area is essential public and private community services. Public services typically include those provided by fire and police departments. Currently Gallatin Sherrif’s Department provides law enforcement for the plan area outside the City limits. Likewise, fire protection services are provided by Hyalite and Central Valley Fire Districts. But as property is annexed into Bozeman the City Police and Fire Departments will need to extend their services to the northwest. Bozeman School District engages in long-term planning for future schools that may be needed as the community grows to the northwest. Typically parks and open spaces area required to be provided as part of private development projects, but the City Parks and Recreation Department services will subsequently need to be provided. A host of private community assets like health care and social services usually are introduced after a significant amount of development occurs in a new area. Opportunities The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan poses important opportunities that, if acted upon, would benefit the entire Gallatin Valley. The fact that the plan area is mostly undeveloped creates the opportunity to proactively craft a thoughtful plan and intentionally implement a purposeful vision. The very purpose of planning is to learn from and build upon the past to enable a better future. As suggested above, the plan area’s inherent challenges pose exciting opportunities. Natural Resources The Area Plan focuses on the importance, and therefore the opportunity, to preserve and enhance the diversity of natural resources. Perhaps most significant are opportunities to enhance the intrinsic ecological function of the creeks, wetlands, and riparian areas within the planning boundary. There are few places that have the concentration and volume of these natural resources to utilize them on a scale to benefit the environment and the adjacent communities. As highlighted in Chapter 3, the unique opportunities include stream restoration projects, establishing a wetland mitigation bank, and creating a regional stormwater management park. These visionary projects will require leveraging partnerships at every level from ideation to design to implementation. Fortunately, there are amazing potential community partners including Gallatin County, City of Belgrade, City of Bozeman, Montana State University, Gallatin Watershed Collaborative, Sacagawea Audubon Society, property owners, private developers, and philanthropists. Transportation Network The Area Plan provides an opportunity to align future street corridors, and corresponding utilities, in a way that not only provides efficient delivery of public services but also minimized negative impacts to wetlands, riparian areas, and watercourses. This approach has become more prevalent over the last decade, and the plan area offers a chance to further prioritize low-impact public infrastructure design and construction. It is important to recognize that minimizing natural resource impacts necessitates some tradeoffs in terms of efficiency and convenience. For instance, not fully connecting Oak Street, Gooch Hill Road, or Cattail Streets will disrupt the traditional transportation grid, but the protection of the corresponding natural resources justifies the compromise. There may be an opportunity to span these street grid gaps with shared use paths or trails, especially if it is necessary to connect public utilities across sensitive areas. Active transportation facilities could be co- located with utility corridors which would provide bike and pedestrian connectivity with considerably less impact than a street. There is a tremendous opportunity to implement a safe and well-connected active transportation network across the plan area. Dedicated bike and pedestrian facilities have become an integral part of the multimodal transportation system over the last fifteen years. Now more than ever shared use paths and natural trails are highly valued by the community and required essential infrastructure as the Gallatin Valley continues to grow. The Area Plan reinforces the active transportation network envisioned in the adopted 2023 Bozeman PRAT Plan. With the continued partnerships between the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana Department of Transportation, and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust this vision can become a reality. Future Land Use Building upon the future land uses established in the Bozeman Community Plan, the Area Plan has taken the opportunity to refine the locations of the mixed-use designations northwest of the city limits. The intent is to thoughtfully identify places suitable for gentle increases in density and mixed commercial and residential uses. The Area Plan proposes higher densities of mixed use and commercial development to be concentrated along major roadways and intersections. This allows higher intensities of use to be facilitated by higher-capacity public infrastructure. Correspondingly, the Area Plan recommends a variety of housing to be thoughtfully developed adjacent to and within walking distance of natural resource areas. 132 48 492026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan There are multiple benefits of this future land use approach including proximity between residential areas and everyday commercial services; diverse and vibrant mixed-use districts that offer live-work-play opportunities; safe multimodal connectivity between various areas and services; and reasonable concentration of development to reduce natural resource impacts. Planning Process The City of Bozeman has a variety of planning documents that work in conjunction to guide the growth of the community. The 2018 Bozeman Strategic Plan envisioned a “well planned city” that engages in “high-quality planning, ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill, density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods”. Several local and regional plans influence and relate to one another while guidelines, policies, and regulations govern future growth. Land Use Planning Private land development involves a series of sequential planning processes. Each step described below has a finer scope and more detailed design requirements than the previous one. Several of the development entitlement processes provide additional opportunities for public engagement. 1. Area Plans apply the goals and objectives of the Community Plan to a more specific geography. 2. Annexation formally incorporates private property into the City limits subjecting it to Bozeman’s regulations and providing access to municipal services. 3. Master Site Plans are often required for large developments. A Master Site Plan outlines the phased development of a particular property. 4. Subdivision allows for private property to be divided into smaller parcels which can be individually sold or developed. 5. Site Plans are required for each development project and for each phase of an approved Master Site Plan. 6. Public Infrastructure Plan is required to design, improve, and construct new public streets, water mains, sewer mains, and stormwater management systems. 7. Building Permit is required to construct each building or component of an approved Site Plan. Related Plans A wide variety of local and regional planning documents are germane to the Northwest Bozeman Area Plan. They most notably include the 2025 Bozeman Community Plan, 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan, and 2017 Bozeman Transportation Master Plan. Likewise, some Gallatin County and regional plans have influenced this Area Plan including the 2020 Triangle Community Plan, 2021 Triangle Trails Plan, and 2023 Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan. A complete list of related and referenced plans is in Appendix A Next Steps The Northwest Bozeman Area Plan was created to conform with the Montana Land Use and Planning Act per Montana Code Annotated Title 76 Chapter 25 Part 2 which stipulates that it may be adopted as an amendment to the Bozeman Community Plan. If adopted, the Area Plan will conform to the implementation requirements stipulated by the Montana Land Use and Planning Act as set forth in Chapter 4 of the Bozeman Community Plan. Subsequently the Community Plan and any area plans must be reviewed every five years to determine whether an update should be completed. Future updates can modify any aspect of the Area Plan including but not limited to the plan boundary, planning objectives, framework elements, and recommendations. Appendix E outlines the Community Plan amendment process. Compliance with the Montana Land Use Planning Act is documented in Appendix F. Page Intentionally Left Blank 133 50 512026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan APPENDIX A: Bozeman Planning Context A Bozeman Planning Context TO BE ADDED TO NEXT PUBLIC DRAFT 134 52 532026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan APPENDIX B: Future Land Use Suitability Analysis B Future Land Use Suitability Analysis TO BE ADDED TO NEXT PUBLIC DRAFT 135 54 552026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan APPENDIX C: Community Engagement Materials C Community Engagement Materials TO BE ADDED TO NEXT PUBLIC DRAFT 136 56 572026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan APPENDIX D: Community Plan Supporting Data D Community Plan Supporting Data TO BE ADDED TO NEXT PUBLIC DRAFT 137 58 592026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan APPENDIX E: Community Plan Amendment Compliance E Community Plan Amendment Compliance TO BE ADDED TO NEXT PUBLIC DRAFT 138 60 612026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan 2026 Northwest Bozeman Area Plan APPENDIX F: Montana Land Use Planning Act Compliance F Montana Land Use Planning Act Compliance TO BE ADDED TO NEXT PUBLIC DRAFT 139 CHANGE ORDER NO.: 2 Owner: City of Bozeman Owner’s Project No.: Engineer: Stahly Engineering & Assoc. Engineer’s Project No.: Contractor: Williams Civil Construction Contractor’s Project No.: Project: Bozeman Sports Park Ph2 Contract Name: Bozeman Sports Park Ph2 Date Issued: 9.1.26 Effective Date of Change Order: The Contract is modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order: Description: • Center Spine 6" Concrete added cost due to quantity discrepancy. (Additional $0.40) • ADD ALT #6: Bike Racks with a $1000 Mobilization cost for bike rack installation. (Additional $1,000) • (2) 10’ wide gates to be installed on the perimeter fence of fields. (Additional cost of $950/ea= $1,900 total) • Mobilization and General Contractors (additional $10,750). • Irrigation along the West side of Field 7 (additional $8,900). • Additional Fence/Gate Work (additional $5,800). o Widening existing Northwest gate on Field 7 to 12’ o Additional 5’ gate on the Southwest corner of Field 7 o Widening existing 10’ gate on Field 13 to 12’ • 12’ wide concrete sidewalk from center spine to new 12’ gate on Field 13 (additional $4,800). Attachments: • BSP Seeding and Irrigation Plan for West of Field 7 Change in Contract Times [State Contract Times as either a specific date or a Change in Contract Price number of days] Original Contract Price: $1,723,664.50 Original Contract Times: Substantial Completion: 120 Ready for Final Payment: 6/24/26 [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. 1 to No. N/A $197,872.85 [Increase] [Decrease] from previously approved Change Orders No. 1 to No. N/A Substantial Completion: 38 Ready for Final Payment: 8/1/26 Contract Price prior to this Change Order: $1,921,537.35 Contract Times prior to this Change Order: Substantial Completion: 158 Ready for Final Payment: 8/1/26 [Increase] [Decrease] this Change Order: $33,150.40 [Increase] [Decrease] this Change Order: Substantial Completion: 121 Ready for Final Payment: 11/30/26 Contract Price incorporating this Change Order: $1,954,687.75 Contract Times with all approved Change Orders: Substantial Completion: 279 Ready for Final Payment: 11/30/26 Docusign Envelope ID: 306BEBF5-BA80-8FB8-817F-626BD3CA37A4 67140 Recommended by Engineer (if required) Accepted by Contractor By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: Authorized by Owner Approved by Funding Agency (if applicable) By: By: Title: Title: Date: Date: EJCDC® C-941, Change Order EJCDC® C-941, Change Order, Rev.1. Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 306BEBF5-BA80-8FB8-817F-626BD3CA37A4 Williams Civil Construction 10/19/2026 Project Manager Stahly Engineering 10/19/2026 Bozeman Regional Manager 68141