HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4112 Stating its Intent to develop a Growth Policy which includes those elements in 76-1-601(4)(C), MCACOMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, STATING ITS INTENT TO DEVELOP A
GROWTH POLICY WHICH INCLUDES THOSE ELEMENTS IN 76-1-
601(4)(C), MCA.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman utilizes its statutory and charter authority to develop a
growth policy to address community vision for the future and corresponding physical
development; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature has recently expanded the options within the content of a
growth policy to include specific means to coordinate between municipalities and counties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman is part of the larger community of Gallatin County
and there are many issues which span multiple jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has indicated its desire to coordinate with Gallatin
County in the interests of efficiency and effectiveness in public service; and
WHEREAS, Sections 76-1-410, MCA allows a local government to collect a fee through
subdivision or zoning review to fund development of a growth policy which includes certain
inter jurisdictional coordination; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to develop a quality growth policy and
recognizes the need for resources to do so;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that it is the intent of the City Commission that the City's growth policy be
developed to contain in addition to the mandatory elements, those elements of 76-1-601(4)(c),
MCA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana,
at a regular session thereof held on the 21st day of July 2008.
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KAAREN JACO ON
Mayor
ATTEST:
SAY LME
City Clerk