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2010 URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AGREEMENT
CITY OF BOZEMAN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT for Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program Development
Grant assistance between the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
(DNRC) and the City of Bozeman, Federal Tax ID 81- 60001238, hereinafter referred to as
"Grantee" is awarded and administered by DNRC, and is consistent with the policies,
procedures and objectives of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Public Law 95-
313; Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, as amended, Public Law 101 -624.
The grant contemplated under this Grant Agreement is awarded under the Federal grant and
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number as noted above.
The funds granted under this Grant Agreement represent a subaward under a Federal grant or
cooperative agreement. Award of these funds requires the Grantee to certify, and Grantee's
signature below represents its certification, that:
1. It will abide by all certifications and assurances set forth in Federal Forms AD -1048,
"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility Voluntary Exclusion and
SF -424B, "Assurances Non Construction Programs;" both forms to be signed and
returned as part of this Grant Agreement, are attached hereto as Appendix "A" and
Appendix "B" and incorporated herein by reference.
2. It is not delinquent on the repayment of any federal debt.
3. Its subgrantees and/or contractors are not ineligible for federal funds as outlined in 7
CFR Part 3017, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (NonProcurement) by
using Form AD -1048 and the on -line EPLS System (Excluded Parties List System) to
verify their status.
4. lt is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
5. it is in compliance with Public Law 101-121, Section 319, which covers restrictions
regarding lobbying.
6. It will comply with 7 CFR, Sec. 3016.42 (records retention and access).
7. It will comply with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and with OMB Circular A-
133, "Compliance Supplement," establishing audit requirements for states, local
governments, Indian Tribal governments, and non-profits that administer federal financial
assistance programs.
8. It will comply with OMB Circular A-122 for cost principles, relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230,
if it is a non-profit organization; with A-21, relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220, if it is an
educational institution; with A-87, relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225, if it is a local government
or a Native American Tribe, or with FAR 31.2 if it is a for-profit organization..
9. It will comply with OMB Circular A-110 for administrative requirements, relocated to 2
CFR, Part 215, if it is a non-profit organization or a for-profit organization; with A-110,
relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215, if it is an educational institution; or with A-102 if it is a local
government or a Native American Tribe.
10. It will comply with the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, section
106(g), as amended [22 U.S.C. 7104(g)] and will not engage in severe forms of
trafficking in persons during the period of time that the subaward is in effect; will not
procure a commercial sex act during the period of time that the subaward is in effect;
and/or will not use forced labor in the performance of the subaward.
11 It will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination and all applicable
requirements of all other Federal laws, Executive Orders, regulations, and policies.
12. The following nondiscrimination statement will be posted in primary and secondary
recipient/cooperator offices, at the public service delivery contact point and included, in
full, on all materials regarding such recipients/cooperators' programs that are produced
by the recipients/cooperators/ for public information, public education, or public
distribution (including electronic distribution):
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a
complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W,
Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
If the material is too small to use the entire statement include, in print size no smaller
than the text:
"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."
The parties to this Grant Agreement, in consideration of the mutual covenants and stipulations set out
herein, further agree as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to establish mutually agreeable terms,
conditions and specifications to implement a UCF Program Development project in or near, the City of
Bozeman, Montana.
Section 2. Term. This Grant Agreement is effective when signed by all parties to the Agreement,
or upon compliance with Section 8, Personnel, whichever is later, and shall terminate on
September 1, 2010, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 15, Termination. The DNRC
may, pursuant to Section 18, Grant Agreement Renewal, grant an extension for completion
upon request and showing of "Good Cause" by the Grantee. Good Cause is defined as external
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factors preventing the Grantee from completing the work, including but not limited to,
inadequate staff, construction, hazard trees or other barriers on project site(s), and extensive
and prolonged inoperable weather conditions. A request for extension must be submitted in
writing thirty (30) days prior to the termination date if an extension is to be considered by
DNRC. Refer to Section 5, Grant Disbursements, for information on disbursements and specific
expiration dates corresponding to individual funding sources.
Section 3. Liaison. For all purposes requiring communication with the DNRC under this Grant
Agreement, Grantee shall direct such communications to Jamie Kirby, 2705 Spurgin Rd, Missoula,
MT 59804, phone number 406-542-4284, and e-mail address jamiekirbymt.00v. Al!
communications by the DNRC to Grantee shall be addressed to Ryon Stover, 814 North Bozeman
Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715.
Section 4. Scope of Work. Grantee hereby agrees to carry out the project description as outlined
in the 2010 UCF Program Development Grant Application, Bozeman Tree Inventory Update,
attached hereto as Appendix "C" and Application Addendum attached as Appendix "D'', both
incorporated herein by reference, which describe the projects and activities to be performed upon
municipal lands by Grantee and their required dates of completion. Funding will not be provided if
the requirements outlined in Appendices "C" and "D" and "are not fulfilled.
Section 5. Grant Disbursements. The commitment by the DNRC to expend money, or to
perform any work, is contingent upon the DNRC receiving funds under the Cooperative Forestry
Assistance Act of 1978, Public Law 95-313; Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of
1990, as amended, Public Law 101-624. No liability shall accrue to the DNRC or its officials in
the event such funds are not appropriated or allotted as authorized under the Cooperative
Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Public Law 95-313; Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade
Act of 1990, as amended, Public Law 101-624. The DNRC shall reimburse Grantee for costs
actually incurred after the Grant Agreement has been fully executed in an amount not to exceed
Five thousand and no/100 dollars ($5,000,00). Basis of payment will be as reimbursement of
actual expenses with a one hundred percent (100%) matching requirement by Grantee of cash, in-
kind and/or donated contributions. In order to receive reimbursement, Grantee must provide the
DNRC with receipts establishing that Grantee has expended funds for approved project activities
totaling twice the grant amount. Documentation may include but is not limited to itemized receipts,
vendor invoices, inspection certificates, financial reports, payroll records, and documentation
supporting volunteer hours and activities. DNRC will determine whether documentation submitted
adequately supports the disbursement request and may require additional documentation before
approving payment. Grantee shall submit invoices to the DNRC for reimbursement of approved
services as outlined in Appendices "C" and "D". Payment will be made within thirty (30) days of
delivery of services/goods or receipt of a properly executed invoice, whichever is later.
Section 6. Compliance with Applicable Laws. All work must be done in accordance with all
federal, state and local law, statutes, rules and ordinances. It shall be Grantee's responsibility
to obtain all permits, licenses or authorizations that might be required from government
authorities for completion of the project. Procurement of labor, services, supplies, materials and
equipment shall be conducted according to applicable federal, state and local statutes. This
Grant Agreement shall not be taken to imply that any permits or authorizations applications for
which must be submitted to DNRC or other State agency for issuance will be approved.
Section 7. Montana Law and Venue. The parties agree that any action at law or suit in
equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this Grant Agreement or any provision
thereof shall be instituted only in the courts of the State of Montana, and it is mutually
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agreed that this Grant Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Montana,
both as to interpretation and performance. In the event of litigation concerning the terms of
this Grant Agreement, venue shall be in the First Judicial District in and for the County of
Lewis and Clark.
Section 8. Personnel. Grantee is an independent agent and is not an employee, officer,
or agent of the State of Montana or of the DNRC. The DNRC is merely granting funds to
Grantee for use on a project to benefit Grantee. The Workers' Compensation laws
applicable to the DNRC as an employer do not cover Grantee, its employees, and
contractors. Any employees, as defined by Montana Code Annotated 39-71-118, providing
services or work paid under this Grant Agreement, including employees of any
contractors, must have worker's compensation coverage or be under an approved
exemption. Grantee's failure or the failure of its contractor to provide or continue workers'
compensation coverage or an approved exemption for employees providing services or
work under this Grant Agreement shall automatically void this Grant Agreement.
Section 9. Equal Employment Opportunity. Any hiring of employees under this Grant
Agreement shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications, and there shall be no
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age,
disability, marital status, or political belief. As used herein, "qualifications" mean
qualifications as are generally related to competent performance of the particular
occupational task.
Section 10. Public Information and Ownership of Products. All information resulting
from the project funded under this Grant Agreement shall be made available to the public.
Upon completion of this Grant Agreement, all information, reports, data, records,
documents, and materials pertaining to this Grant Agreement shall be available to the
public. Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the DNRC from liability for injury
caused by the release of any information, reports, data, records, documents, and materials
provided by Grantee. All copyrights, patents, or other royalty rights resulting from the
completion of this Grant Agreement or the information, reports, records, data documents,
materials, and end products of this Grant Agreement shall be the sole property of the
DNRC.
Section 11. Indemnity and Liability (Hold Harmless/Indemnification). Grantee agrees
to be financially responsible for any audit exception or other financial loss to the DNRC
and the State of Montana which occurs due to the negligence, intentional acts, or failure
by Grantee and/or its agents, employees, subcontractors, or representatives to comply
with the terms of this Grant Agreement.
Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the DNRC from and
against any and all claims, demands, or actions for damages to property or injury to
persons or other damage to persons or entities arising out of, or resulting from the
performance of this Grant Agreement or the results of this Grant Agreement, provided
such damage to property or injury to persons is due, in whole or in part, to the error,
omission, or negligent act of Grantee or any of its employees.
Section 12. Assignments, Transfers and Subcontracts. The parties mutually agree that
there will be no assignment, transfer or subcontracting of this Grant Agreement, nor any
interest in this Grant Agreement, unless agreed to by both parties in writing as provided in
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Section 14, Modifications. This Grant Agreement shall be binding on all successors and
assigns of Grantee, including successors in interest.
Section 13. Audit. Grantee shall maintain reasonable records of its performance under
this Grant Agreement. Grantee agrees that the DNRC, the Legislative Auditor, or where
required by law, the Montana Legislative Fiscal Analyst may audit all records, reports, and
other documents that Grantee maintains under or in the course of this Grant Agreement to
insure compliance with this Grant Agreement. Such records, reports, and other documents
may be audited at any reasonable time. The DNRC, upon Grantee's refusal to comply with
this section, may unilaterally terminate this Grant Agreement. In the event this Grant
Agreement is terminated for such failure to comply, Grantee, at the option of the DNRC,
shall return to the DNRC all funds previously awarded and all results of the project to date.
Section 14. Modifications. No letter, telegram, or other communication passing between
the parties to this Grant Agreement, concerning any matter during the term of this Grant
Agreement shall be deemed a part of this Grant Agreement unless it is distinctly stated in
such letter, telegram, or communication that it is to constitute part of this Grant Agreement,
and such letter, telegram, or communication is attached as an appendix to this Grant
Agreement and is signed by the authorized representative of each of the parties to this
Grant Agreement. If executed properly under this section, modifications of this Grant
Agreement do not need independent consideration to be legally enforceable.
Section 15. Termination. Upon breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement by Grantee, the DNRC may terminate this Grant Agreement and have any and
all remedies at law or equity. In the event of such breach and termination, the DNRC may
further, at its option, take over the work and services and prosecute the same to
completion by contract or otherwise and Grantee shall be liable to the DNRC for any
excess cost occasioned to the DNRC thereby. Grantee may cancel this Grant Agreement
upon the DNRC's mutual written agreement and the DNRC may postpone or cancel this
Grant Agreement if subsequent funding is not available.
Section 16. Waiver. A waiver of any particular provision of this Grant Agreement by the
DNRC shall not be construed as a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any such waiver
otherwise preclude the DNRC from insisting on strict compliance with this Grant
Agreement in other circumstances.
Section 17. Report(s). The Project Report Form(s), attached hereto as Appendix "E" and
incorporated herein by reference, shall account for all activities related to the project.
These include but are not limited to: a statement of expenditures, narratives of work
completed, lists of contacts, mailing lists, and copies of publications. The deadline for
submitting the Project Report Form(s) is thirty (30) days after the termination date
pursuant to Section 2, Term. Grantee understands that if the Project Report Form(s) are
not provided to DNRC within thirty (30) days, that DNRC may not make payment under
the terms of this Grant Agreement. Failure to provide the report to the DNRC liaison as
required may cause the DNRC to terminate this Grant Agreement or withhold payments to
Grantee.
Section 18. Grant Agreement Renewal. This Grant Agreement may, upon mutual written
Grant Agreement between the parties and according to the terms of this Grant Agreement,
be extended in six (6) month intervals for a period not to exceed two (2) additional years.
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This extension is dependent upon legislative appropriations and may not exceed a three
(3)-year period.
Section 19. Insurance Requirements.
General Requirements: The Grantee shall maintain for the duration of the Grant
Agreement, at its cost and expense, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property, including liability, which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work by the Grantee, agents, employees, representatives, assigns, or
contractors. This insurance shall cover such claims as may be caused by any negligent
act or omission.
Primary Insurance: The Grantee's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with
respect to DNRC, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers and shall apply
separately to each project or location. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by
DNRC, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Grantee's
insurance and shall not contribute with it
Specific Requirements for Commercial General Liability: The Grantee shall purchase
and maintain occurrence coverage with combined single limits for bodily injury, personal
injury, and property damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate per
year to cover such claims as may be caused by any act, omission, or negligence of the
Grantee or its officers, agents, representatives, assigns or contractors.
Additional Insured Status: DNRC, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to
be covered and listed as additional insureds; for liability arising out of activities performed
by or on behalf of the Grantee, including the insured's general supervision of the Grantee;
products and completed operations; premises owned, leased, occupied, or used.
Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions: Any deductible or self-insured retention must
be declared to and approved by DNRC. At the request of DNRC either: (1) the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects DNRC, its
officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or (2) at the expense of the Grantee, the
Grantee shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations,
claims administration, and defense expenses.
Certificate of Insurance/Endorsements: Insurance must be placed with an insurer with
a Best's rating of no less than A-. The certificate must also include DNRC's solicitation
number. This insurance must be maintained for the duration of the Grant Agreement. The
DNRC Procurement Bureau, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620-1601, must receive all
required certificates and endorsements within 10 days from the date of the Request for
Documents notice before a Grant Agreement will be issued. Work may not commence
until a Grant Agreement is in place. The Grantee must notify DNRC immediately, of any
material change in insurance coverage, such as changes in limits, coverage, change in
status of policy, etc. DNRC reserves the right to require complete copies of insurance
policies at all times.
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Section 20. Contents. This Grant Agreement consists of pages 1-7, plus Appendices "A",
"C'' "D" and "E.
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STATE OF MONTANA
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County of LL47
Graritee or G
Residing at
My commission expires:
Title (and Rank)
Signature of notarial o ice
Seal, if Any
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ntee's Authorized Representative
On the dL day of 2010 before me personally a eared
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e said instrument to be
7110 s rMi t ome known to represent the City of
that executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged
the free and voluntary act and deed of the City of 1O7MA
and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath statO ,that he/she was authorized to execute said
instrument on behalf of the City of
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and year first
above written.
M I (',I+ELLE. p7.
Name typed, stamped, or printed
Date Montana Department of Natural Resources and
Conservation
for the uses
I AL
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Emil AD-1048
This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment
and Suspension, 7 C'ER Part 3017, Section 3017.510, Participants' responsibilities. The
regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989, Federal Register (pages 4722-4733).
Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency
with which this transaction originated.
(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it
nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal
department or agency.
(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in
this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
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(BEFORE COATPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ INSTRUCTIONS ON RE TERSE)
U S. DEPARTMEATT OF AGRICULTURE
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions
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Appendix A
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i By signiig and sublllIttLng this form, the prospective lower tier par icipmnt is providing the certification set
out on the reverse side in accordance with these instruclions,
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The certifica km in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which rdiuucc placed "'hen this
transaction was entered into. lfitiu later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the
department or agcncy with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
auspenoioouodfor debarment.
4, The terms covercd transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction,"
lmmicipmo.''^poovn.~ "primary covered transaction." principaL" proposal, and \oluntari]\ cxeluded.' as
used in tlus clausc, hae the meanings set out in the Detinitions and Coverage sections ofzulminplemoing
Executive Order l2549.You may contact the person to which this proposal iusubmitted for assistance in
obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this forrn that, should the proposed covered
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier co‘ered transaction with a person
who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily cxcluded from participation in this covered
transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which, this transaction originated.
6. The prospectie lower tier participant fiir6u agrees by submitting this form that it il1 inelude this clause
tided "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier
Covered Trmoauu6mms modification, in all lower rier covered transactions arid in all solicitations for
lower tier covercd transactions.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon o certification ufu prospective pxnjcipxu/ in a lower do
covered transaction that it is not debarred. suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered
transaction, unless it knows that thc certification is erroneous. Apurdcipaot may decide the method and
frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant niav, but is not rcquircd to.
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Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of system of records in order
to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course u[ business dealings.
Appendix A
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice lo the person to which this
proposal i^submitted ifuz any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was
erroneous when subniitted or has heconie erroneous by reason uf changed circumstances.
Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if participant in uco,crod
transaction knowingly enters into o lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspendcd. debarred,
ineligible, orvoluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition 10 other remedics
available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may
pursue available remedies, including suspension aodordebarment.
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2 VVill give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States ond, if appropriate, the Stama,
through any authorized napnanentative, access to and
the right to examine at n,onndm, bnoks, papem, or
documents related to the award; and will establish a
proper accounting system in accordance with generally
accepted a000unting standards or agency diroctives.
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding
agency.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Ac of
1978 (42 U.S.C. §§47284763) relating to prescribed
standards for merit systems for programs funded under
one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PI, 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color
or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 as amended (20 U.S.C. 881081'
1683. and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis ofsex; (c) Section 504 ofthe Rehabilitation
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Appendix B
ASSURANCES NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
awarding agency, Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such
is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of |nformaUon, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE 00 NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFHCE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
Has the lega authority to apply for Federal assistance
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share
of project cost) 10 ensure proper planning, management
and completion of the project described in this
application.
Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
OMB Approval woo34e
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d)
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42
U.G.C. §§0101'0107). which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (Pl. 92-255). as amondod,
relating to nondiscrimination on the hasis of drug
abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (Pl. 91'616). as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) 0D5 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act nf1S12(42 U.S.0 §0280 dd-3 and 290 ea'
3). as amendvd, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 D.S.C. 8§3801 et seq.), as
amanded, relating to nondiscrimination in the au|o,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and. (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the
application.
7. Will comply, or has already comphed, with the
requirements of Titles 0 and ||K of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for
fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply
to all interests in real property acquired for project
purposes regardless of Federal participation in
purchases.
8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the
Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501'1508 and 7324-7328)
which limit the political activities of employees whose
principal employment activities are funded whole or
in part with Fodoral funds.
Standard Form 4c*a(Rnvr
Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescribed by OMB Circular A
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9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-
Bacon Ac (40U.8.C.X§276ekm275m-7). the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. 8874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.G.C. §§327'
333). regarding labor standards for federally-assisted
conotmctionsubaUreements.
10. *4|| nnmply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (PI, 93-234) which requires
recipients in a specia flood hazard area to participate in the
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
insurabie construction and acquisition is $i0,000 or more.
Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and
Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands
pursuant to EO 11998; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management
Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. h81451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plana
under Section 176(o) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (Pl. 93-523);
and. (h) protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973. as amended (P.L 83'
Appendix B
12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1988(16U,S.C. §§1271etseqlrelated to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring conipliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
AGt of 1960. as amended (16 U.S.C. 8470). EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic pmpen"eo), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
14 Will comply with P.L, 93-348 regarding the protection of
human subjects involved in research, development, and
related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. WRIoomply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of
1906 (P.L. 88-544, as amended, 7 O.O.C. §§2131 et
seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of
warm blooded animals held for reeearch.teach^nU. or
other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 W.S.C. §R4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of Iead-based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit
18. m0|onmplly with alt applicable requirements of alt other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
TITLE
ii."1 k
DATE SUBMITTED
April 5, 2010
Standard Form 424B (Rev 7-97) Back
COMM
Bozeman
FEDERAL TAXZD MJMBER
81-600-1238
COMMUNITY ADDRESS GITY/TOWN STATE
ZIP
8l4 North Bozeman Avenue Bozeman MT.
59715
CONTACT (person to whom documents will be sent)
TITLE
Ryon Stover
CityForester
ADDRESS (f same as above, please leave b ank CITY/TOWN STATE
ZIP 1
PI (DA YTIME)
FAX
EMAIL
406-582-3204
406-582-3201
rstover@bozeman.net
TOTAL REQUEST AMOUNT (maximum request $20,000)
$10,500
TREE CITY USA in 2008?
yes
CONTACT (SIGNATURE):
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
Below are the Project Narrative questions. Please use this document as the cover sheet and include separate paper for the ans
You may use the Budget Calculation sheets as provided. This document must be signed and dated. Please answer clearly and
concisely. Please be sure to include all required attachments. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
PROJECT NARRATIVE (All of the following elements must be addressed in application)
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Describe your project and clearly outline its purpose and goals.
2. DEVELOPING AN URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM: How will this project help your community develop or improve a
sustainable urban forestry program?
3. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: How will this project provide a positive impact on the community? What community needs
will be met?
4. PROJECT PERSONNEL: Who will supervise and carry out the project? Please include name, title/qualification, project
role, and level of involvement.
5. DO YOU PLAN TO USE VOLUNTEERS? If so, how may will be involved? Please include the number of adults and youth.
What will they do?
6. PROJECT WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE: Describe your plan of work and, schedule for completing each activity
including the project activity and timetable for completion with start and finish dates. Projects must be completed by June
15, 2008.
7. DOES YOUR COMMUNITY CURRENTLY HAVE A TREE BOARD/COMMITTEE? If so, please provide information
including member names, title/qualification (i.e., community official, private citizen, natural resource professional). Please
note: the terms of the grant require that first time grant applicants form a tree board/committee during the grant cycle.
8. DOES YOUR COMMUNITY CURRENTLY HAVE A TREE OR VEGETATION ORDINANCE? If so, please provide a copy
with this document. Please note: the terms of the grant require that second time grant applicants must complete a
city/county approved tree/vegetation ordinance by the end of the grant cycle.
I certify that the c don listed above has the approval of the local government to conduct this project.
2010 Urban Forestry Grant A lication
CITY/TOWN/COUNTY OFFICIAL (NAME AND TITLE): •"\CAC.
r) N'
CITY/TOWN/COUNTY OFFICIAL (SIGNATURE):
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PROJECT EXPENSES
QUANITI"Y7HOURLY
RATE OR PIECE RATE
GRANT"
FUNDS
REQUESTED
(A)
.APPLICANT
CASH
MATCH
(B)
VALVE OF
DONATED
AND IN-
KIND
(C)
TOTAL
A B C
PERSONNEL EXPENSES (SALARIES/WAGES/BENEFITS)
*Requested, rant funds cannot be used for regular personnel costs
ofczty/town
-0-
employees. However,
fbrestrystudent
$2600
interns
$2600
or slimmer forestry apprentice costs
can be :included as arantfiands.
$32,50x80hrs
City Forester
C!tv Arborrst
$30x 173 x 4
$20,800
$20,800
(average
hrs. /month/4months
TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES
0 b /i'25 ;/F13
OPERATING EXPENDITURES (T.RA VEL, SUPPLIES, RENTALS, ETC.)
Tz'ee Wo rla -Basic
$5,000
$5,000
.L 4 License
$2,500
$2500
Arc Pad
$475
$475
Ar c 1lla
$1.225
$.1225
Data Collector
$500
$500
3rinin.
$800
$800
Arc Pad Ma, Maintenance
$400
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$11500
$4110
$10,
��Ur n,, ANN Pa
4 l ,.Er. 1
CONTRACTED PROFESSIONAL SERV'ICE`S (NEEDS PRIOR APPROVAL)
TOTAL CONTRACTED SERVICES
„g ,e�,;, •M e,4 Vi; .A;s 40i,w�w,�r,r „!a
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
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BUDGET CALCULATION FORM
IMPORTANT NOTE:
ALL EXPENDITURES (INCLUDING CASH, DONATIONS AND IN -KIND CONTRIBUTIONS) MUST BE
SUBSTANTIATED WITH RECEIPTS TO BE APPLIED TO 100% MATCH.
FEDERAL FUNDS MA YNOT BE USED FOR APPLICANT' CASH, DONATED AND /OR IN CONTRIBUTIONS.
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City of Bozeman
Inventory of Trees in Boulevards, Parks, Cemetery, and Open Spaces
Project Narrative
1. Project Description: Describe your project and clearly outline its purpose and goals.
The City of Bozeman will begin to update its existing tree inventory. The original inventory (hardcopy)
was conducted by an MSU professor and some of his students in 1990. In 1995 the City's Forestry
division purchased Canopy software, and the next and current inventory was begun. This was the first
electronic version and one that is still used today. In 2004 the parks, open spaces, and cemetery were
inventoried with GPS equipment. With the rapid growth that Bozeman has experienced during the past
decade we are far behind.
Based on the 1995 inventory there were approximately 9500 trees and 3400 planting spaces. Estimates
from Planning department records show that there may be as many as 25,000 trees now currently
growing on City property. We have planted, pruned, and removed hundreds of trees since 1995. There
have been numerous weather events during this time. The City has added many new parks and streets
over the last ten years. We have tried several times to purchase new inventory programs but for one
reason or another we have not been successful. Our records are outdated and incomplete. But we hope
this is about to change. We have been very impressed by Tree Works GIS Tree Management products.
If we are awarded this grant we would purchase Tree Works software, Arc Map, and Arc Pad, and a
hand held data collector. We would begin data collection as soon as possible after these items were
purchased. This project will not be finished by the June deadline. There will be a concerted effort to
finish this in a timely manner, but because we will be doing this in -house it will take longer. When
possible, MSU interns will be utilized for data collection.
2. Developing an Urban Forestry Program: How will this project help your community develop
or improve a sustainable urban forestry program?
This project will improve and update our inventory. in addition to this it will also tell us where we have
been, and where we need to be. It will help us to identify problem or hazard trees, and areas that need
attention. We will be able to track service requests, develop and maintain a history for individual trees.
Having a record has been a valuable tool for our insurance company. Every business should know what
its assets are.
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3. P 'ect]ustificadon:HovvwiUthbprojectprovdeapositime)rnpactonthepzrnnnunkv7VVhat
community needs will be met?
A large issue i5 that of public safety. A current inventory will enable us to be more proactive in
recognizing and eliminating dangerous situations for pedestrians and automobile traffic. It will enable
personnel to work in a more orderly and structured erwironmerit 50 that maintenance needs can be
handled more efficiently.
4. Project Personnel: Who will su eandcanyoutthe Please include name
title/qualification, project role, and level of involvement.
Ryon Stover, the City Forester will oversee this project. The majority of data collection will be carried out
by Jennifer Robbins, an ISA Certified Arborist and 14 year member of the City's Forestry department.
OtherfuU-6meenmp|uyee4Vince GaILi and Amy Hansen, who are also ISA Certified Arborists, may be
used from time to time.
5. Do you plan to use volunteers? If so, how many will be involved? Please include the number
of adults and youth. What will they do?
At this time we do not anticipate using volunteers. We may try to use interns from IvISU.
6. Project work plan andschedu|e: Describe your plan of work and schedule for completing
each activity including the project activity and timetable for completion with start and finish
dates. P jects must be completed by June 15, 2010.
We wilI be purchasing software and inventory program this November and will begin training and data
collection soon after purchase. We anticipate data collection will be four to five months a year until the
inventory is comp!eted, but it will not be done by June 15 of 2010.
7. Does your community currently have a tree board/commhtee?If so, please provide
information including member names, title/qualification (i.e., community official, private citizen
natural resource professional). Please note: the terms of grant require that first time grant
applicants form a tree board/committee during the grant cycle.
The Bozeman Tree Advisory Board consists of: Chairperson Mary Keck, landscape designer, Shelly Engler.
landscape architect, Ada Montague, County planner, Rod Walter MSU arborist, Daniel Misner, private
arborist, Jeff Rupp commission liaison, City staff Michelle Dipzinski secretary, Ryon Stover, City Forester,
and John Van Delinder, Street Superintendent. The Board meets the third Wednesday of the month.
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8. Does your community currently have a tree or vegetation ordinance? tf so, please provide a
copy with this document. Please note: the terms of the grant require that second time grant
applicants must complete a city/county approved tree/vegetation ordinance by the end of the
grant cycle.
Bozeman City Ordinance 1365 attached.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1365
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL
CODE BE AMENDED BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO BE NUMBERED
CHAPTER 12.30 FOR THE PROTECTION, REGULATION, MAINTENANCE,
REMOVAL AND PLANTING OF TREES AND OTHER VEGETATIVE
MATTER IN THE PUBLIC STREETS, BOULEVARDS, ALLEYS, PARKS AND
OTHER PUBLIC PLACES; LICENSING TREE SERVICE BUSINESSES;
ESTABLISHING THE CITY FORESTER; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROVISIONS.
PREAMBLE
It is the policy of the City of Bozeman, Montana, to regulate and control
planting, removal, maintenance, and protection of trees and shrubs, in the
public areas of the City; to eliminate and guard against dangerous
conditions which may result in injury to persons using the public areas of
the City; to promote and enhance the beauty of the City; to minimize
adverse effects to any public sewer or water main, street, sidewalk or
other public property; to protect public areas from undesirable or unsafe
planting, removal, maintenance, and protection practices; and to guard all
trees and shrubs within the City against the spread of disease or pests.
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all trees and shrubs
presently or hereafter planted in or upon any public area and to all trees
and shrubs planted In or upon any private premises which shall endanger
the life, health, or safety of persons or property.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana:
Section 1
That Title 12 of the Bozeman Municipal Code be amended by adding a new Chapter
to be numbered Chapter 12.30, to read as follows:
"Chapter 12.30 TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION
Section 12.30.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following terms, phrases, words, and their
derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context,
words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural include the singular,
and words in the singular include the plural. The word "shall* is mandatory and not merely
directory.
A. Board: appropriate advisory board, such as Cemetery, Park or Tree Board,
appointed by the City Comma
particular public area.
B. City Forester: the
and charged with the overseeing of a
uperintendent in charge of forestry or
designee, assigned as part of the professional staff of the Forestry
Division to implement this Chapter and carry out its enforcement.
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C. Hazard: tree, or parts thereof, that by some natural cause or accident,
becomes an immediate threat to life or property.
P. Large Tree: trees attaining a mature height of twenty-five (25) feet.
E. Maintenance or maintaining: includes but not limited to pruning,
fertilization, insect and disease control, guying, cabling, bracing, and
repair of trees.
F. Person: any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
association, or any group of organized persons, including state and local
governmental agencies thereof.
G. Public Area: Sunset Hills Cemetery, public ways, city parks, and all other
lands owned, leased, managed or occupied by the City.
Public Nuisance: any tree or shrub or part thereof upon private or public
property which is: dead or dying; Interfering with the use of public
property by reason of its location or condition; by reason of location or
condition constitutes an Imminent danger to the health, safety, or welfare
of the general public or which obstructs the free safe passage of
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or obstructs a street light or sight triangle;
or harboring insects or diseases which reasonably may be expected to
Injure or harm other trees or shrubs.
1. Public Way: all City property deeded or recorded as public streets, roads,
boulevards, alleys, sidewalks, and parking strips.
J. Sight Triangle: area on the public way as described in the Bozeman Zone
Code.
K. Small Tree: trees attaining a mature height of less than twenty-five (25)
feet.
L. Street Level: the highest point of elevation of the finished surface of the
street.
M. Street Tree: trees planted in the public way.
N. Tree Service Business: any person engaged in one or more of the
following activities for profit:
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1. diagnoses the condition of trees or shrubs
2. recornmends or supervIse treatrnent of trees or shrubs;
3. treats trees or shrubs by feeding, fertilizing, pruning, topping
thmming, cutting or bracing; or
4. treats cavities in trees or shrubs.
This deflnition shall include 'any person who is deemed by the City to be
on"arborist" or tree expert? The term tree" shall also include a stump.
Section 12.30.020 Citf Forester.
The City Forester with input from the Tree Advisory Board shali hive the following
respon&bIaies and duties:
A. Administer, direct, manage, supervise and control all the various City tree
programs; the Forestry Division; the establishment and maintenance of
professional standards, training, titles and certification for Forestry
Division Personnel; and the Forastry budget.
B. Within two (2) years of the passage of this ordinance, develop and
periodically reviev, and revise, as necessary, the Arboriculture!
Specifications Manual. This manual shall contain regulations and
standards supplementing this Chapter for establishing the v luptinnmmd
appraisal oytrees and shrubs, and the planting, maintenance, and rernoval
of trees and shrubs upon ali City-owned property.
C. Enforce o, cause the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter.
Section 12.30.030 KMawxw, Street Tree Plan.
The City Forester and the Tree Advisory Board, with a public hearing and approval
by the City Commission. shall develop a master street tree plan which shall include but not
be limited to a City-wide, street-by-street written evaluation of all space and site factors
which aid in the determination of the tree species best suited to a particular planting site in
regard to growing habits, shape, form, health, m|onaumwndpast resistance, conflicts with
wires, lights, pavement, traffic, pedestrians, sidewalks, environmental poflution, sewers, and
space availability. The Master Street Tree PIan shall also inelude a plan for a cost share tree
program. From and after the effective date of the Master Street Tree Plan, or any
aniendment thereof, all planting sh&I conforrn thereto.
Section 12.30.040 Arboriculture! Specifications and Standards.
The following specifications and standards are hereby nstob|imhedfortbormmovu|.
planting, trimming, maintenance and care of trees and shrubs in the public area:
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1, No person shall m ove a tree or shrub without first obtaining a permit
and paying
Commission.
2. Ail trees and shrubs which are marked for removal shall be completely
removed from the growing site and disposed of in an authorized manner,
as determined by the City Forester. The stump shell be ground out to a
depth suitable for future planting of turf.
3. Any person may make a request to the City Forester for a tree to be
removed. The City Forester's decision to approve removal of a tree shall
be based on its detriment to the community, due to disease, insect
damage or other damage which creates a hazard to the public health,
safety and welfare. Any person, aggrieved by the City Forester's decision
to remove or not remove the tree may then apply to the appropriate Board
having jurisdiction over the public area to overturn the City Forester's
decision, except when the City Forester determines the tree to be a
hazard. The person may appeal the Board's decision to rernove or not
remove the tree to the City Commission.
4. If said tree is to be removed, full compensation for the cost of removal
and the value of the tree will be paid by persons requesting removal.
B. Planting:
1. No tree shall be planted without first obtaining a permit from the City
Forester and paying
r it fee established by resolution of the City
any permit fee established by resolution of the
City Commission. No tree with a mature height in excess of twenty-five
(25) feet shall be planted under any utility line.
2. All street trees shall be planted in line with each other and at a spacing
of a minimum of thirty (30) feet on center for large trees and twenty-five
(25) feet on center for small trees.
3. Single-stem canopy trees may be permitted in sight vision triangles,
provided that mature trees do not significantly affect safe driving
conditions and are maintained such that no canopy foliage exists below
a height of fourteen (14) feet from street level.
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C. Trimming:
1. No person, except for City crews or licensed arborists with which the
City has contracted for tree trimming services, shall trim a tree without
first obtaining a permit and paying any permit fee established by
resolution of the City Commission.
2. All trees and shrubs, including trees and shrubs on private property,
which have branches overhanging a public street, shall have said branches
trimmed to a minimum clearance height of fourteen (14) feet above the
parking lane, unless the City Forester determines the clearance at this
location would be detrimental to public safety. All trees and shrubs,
including trees and shrubs on private property, which have branches
overhanging a public sidewalk, shall have said branches trimmed to
minimum clearance height of nine (9) feet, unless the City Forester
determines the clearance at this location would be detrimental to public
safety. The City Forester may waive the provisions of this section if the
City Forester determines that the tree or shrub does not interfere with
public travel, obstruct the light of any street light, or endanger public
safety.
3. All dead wood, stubs, broken branches, badly formed branches,
disease-Infected and insect-infested branches interfering with public
travel, lighting, existing buildings and traffic signs shall be removed with
consideration given to the symmetry and beauty of the tree or shrub.
4. Topping of trees is prohibited.
D. Maintenance and Duty to Avoid Damage to 'Trees and Shrubs:
1. No person or animal under person's control shall break, injure,
mutilate, kill or destroy any tree or shrub; permit any fire to injure any
portion of any tree or shrub; or permit any toxic chemical to seep, drain,
or be emptied on or about any tree or shrub.
2. During building operations the builder shall erect suitable protective
barriers around public trees and shrubs which may be injured. If any tree
is damaged or must be removed during construction, the person causing
the removal of a tree shall replace the tree with a tree of equal value or
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pay the value of the tree as established by the Bozeman Street Tree
Analysis and Recommendations, dated December 11, 1990, and
amendments thereto, until updated through adoption of the arboricultural
Specifications Manual.
3. It shall be the duty of the abutting property owner and tenant to
maintain all street trees and vegetative growth in front of and adjoining
their property and keep them free of becoming a public nuisance or
hazard.
E. Fastening Materials to Trees and Shrubs:
No person shall fasten any sign, rope, wire or other materials to or around
or through any public trees or shrubs without obtaining written permission
from the City Forester, except in emergencies such as storms or
accidents.
F. Public Utilities:
Public utility work affecting trees or shrubs shall be limited to the actual
necessities of the service of the company and such work shall be done in
a neat and professional manner and according to the Arboriculture!
Specifications Manual. The City Forester may supervise the work
performed and has the authority to stop work if not i accordance
with the Arboriculture' Specifications Manual. The public utility shall
replace any tree that dies or is removed with a tree of equal value or pay
the value of the tree as established by the Bozernan Street Tree and Park
Tree Analysis and Recommendations, dated December 11, 1990, and
amendments thereto, until updated through adoption of the arboricultural
Specifications Manual.
G. Planting, Removal, Maintenance and Protection of Trees and Shrubs:
All trees or shrubs shall be planted, removed, maintained and protected
according to the Master Street Plan and the Arboriculture' Specifications
Manual.
Section 12.30.050 Hazards and Public Nuisances.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person having supervision or control of any lot,
tract, parcel of land or portion of it, occupied or unoccupied, improved or
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unimproved, within the City limits to permit or maintain on any such lot,
tract, or parcel or part any tree, shrub, or part thereof which is a public
nuisance or hazard and it shall be the duty of such person to promptly
remove, eradicate or otherwise control such condition in accordance with
this Chapter and the Arboriculture! Specifications Manual.
8. Trees and Shrubs in Public Areas:
If the City Forester determines, with reasonable certainty upon inspection
tagt Lff examination, any tree or shrub exists in or upon any public area in
a hazardous condition or as a public nuisance, the City Forester shall
immediately cause it to be treated, trimmed, removed or otherwise abated
in such manner as to prevent the spread of the hazard. The manner in
which the hazard shall be abated, shall be determined by the City
Forester.
C. Trees and Shrubs on Private Premises:
If the City Forester determines, with reasonable certainty, upon inspection
or examination, that any tree or shrub exists in or upon any private
premise in a hazardous condition or as a public nuisance, the City Forester
shall immediately, in writing, notify the owner or tenant having charge of
such premises of the existence of the public nuisance or hazard and issue
said owner or tenant an order detailing the requirements of and the
reasons for the abatement to be completed within a reasonable time to be
specified in the order, but not less than 15 days. If the owner cannot be
found, a copy of said notice shall be placed upon said infected tree or
shrub. The owner may appeal the order of the City Forester to the City
Commission within the time specified for abatement in the order. The
appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk and the appeal shall be placed
upon the Commission agenda as soon as practicable. Until a final
determination by the City Commission, work required to be done by the
City Forester shall not be required, and if the City Commission sustains all
or any part of the order, It shall set the time within which the work
required to be done shall be completed.
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D. Abatement at Owner's Expense:
In the event that the public nuisance or hazard is not abated by the date
specified in the notice or specified by the City Commission, the City
Forester is authorized to cause the abatement of said nuisance. The
reasonable cost of such abatement shall be filed as a lien against the
property on which the public nuisance or hazard was located.
Section 12.30.060 Cost of Planting, Removing, Maintaining and Protecting Trees and
Shrubs.
The entire cost of planting, removing, maintaining and protecting trees and shrubs
on all public areas and public ways of the City, when done by City employees or their
contractors at the direction of the City Forester, shall be borne by the City out of the Tree
Maintenance District Fund and from funds donated specifically for this purpose. When a
private party other than the City, with aoproori, te oe.rot. plants, removes, maintains or
protects trees and shrubs, the private party shall incur all expenses.
Section 12.30.070 Tree Service Businesses and Licensing.
A. License Required:
Any person who engages In the tree service business within the corporate
limits of the City shall first obtain International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA) certification, or an equivalent, and obtain and maintain a City license
in accordance with Title 5 of the Bozeman Municipal Code. If a license
or permit to engage in the tree service business is required by the State
of Montana, the issuance of a State license shall be a prerequisite to the
issuance of a City license. The licensee shall display the license to any of
its customers or City officials upon demand. The City may suspend or
revoke a license when the tree service business violates any provision of
Chapter 5.04; this Chapter; any ordinances provisions relating to the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Bozeman; or secures any
license by fraud or misrepresentation to include false or Incorrect
information on the license application. The procedure for license
suspension or revocation is set forth in Sections 5.04.180 and 5.04.190
of the Bozeman Municipal Code,
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B. Insurance and Bond:
Any applicant for a tree service business license shall provide at the time
of application a certificate of insurance showing insurance coverage for
general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation, and other
coverages required by law in minimum amounts set by the City
Commission resolution. The certificate of insurance shall name the City
and its officials and employees as additional insured for work on public
lands. The applicant shall also provide a street obstruction bond in an
amount set by the City Commission resolution for work to be performed
within any public street, alley, or right-of-way in the City.
C. License exemptions:
Any person acting within the scope of his or her employment with any
public utility, with the City, or with any governmental entity shall be
exempt from the licensing provisions of this Chapter. However, the public
utility or the governmental entity, except for the City of Bozeman, desiring
to do work an trees or shrubs located in public areas shall be required to
obtain a permit to do such work as required by Section 12.30.040.
D. Protection of Utilities:
A licensee shall, before commencing work on any tree or shrub, determine
the location of utility facilities, including water and sewer lines, and shall
be responsible for contacting any joint utility locator entity ln operation for
subsurface work or, if such entity is not in operation or does not provide
service for above-ground work, each utility or entity owning such
facilities. This section applies to overhead and underground facilities.
E, Permit for Removal of Trees on Public Right-of-Way:
At least 48 hours prior to engaging in any work (eXCept in the case of a
hazard), a licensee shall apply for a permit to do any work on any tree or
shrub which is located in any public area. The permit application shall be
filed with the City Manager or the City Manager's designee on a form
provided by the City. The application shall contain any information
required by the City for processing the application, including the scope
and nature of the work to be performed on the specified tree or shrub,
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The City shall Issue the requested permit only if the proposed work
complies with ail applicable laws and ordinances, any master street tree
plan, eny urban forestry plan, and any Aboricultural Specification Manuals
adopted by the City and upon payment of permit fee as established by
City Commission resolution.
F. Debris Removal:
A licensee shall clean the work site and remove any debris after
completing any work on public or private property, including the removal
of branches, twigs, and chips.
G. Stump Removal:
All stumps on public right-of-way shall be removed to a depth of at least
eight (8) inches, and all holes remaining from the stump removal shall be
filled with dirt and covered with 4 appropriate ground cover.
ft Power Equipment:
All power equipment used by a licensee shall include reasonable safety
devices to protect employees and other persons.
Section 12.30.080 Enforcement.
A. Authority of City Forester to Enter Private Premises:
The City Forester is charged with enforcement of this Chapter and to that
end may enter upon private premises at any reasonable times for the
purposes of examining and inspecting any suspected public nuisance or
hazardous tree or shrub in order to carry out duties assigned under this
Chapter; provided that the City Forester first makes a reasonable effort to
locate and notify the owner or other persons who have charge or control
of premise and demand entry.
B. Interference with the City Forester or Staff;
No person shall prevent, delay or interfere with the City Forester, or the
City Forester's assistants or agents, while engaged In or carrying out the
execution or enforcement of this Chapter.
C. Penalty:
Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter or who fails to
comply with any notice or order issued pursuant to the provisions of this
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Appendix C.
Chapter, upon a conviction or plea of guilty shall be fined in an amount
not to exceed 4500.00 or be imprisoned for any term not to exceed six
months or both. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to
continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as
such hereunder. The court, also, shall order restiti.jtion to the City for
each tree or part thereof, unlawfully damaged, destroyed or removed."
ectinrL2
REPEALER
All rosotutions, ordinances and sections af the Bozernan Munioipa Code, or parts
thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3
SAVINGS PROVISION
This ordinance does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that
were incurred or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 4
SEvEmAEHmTY
If any portion of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or the applicability
thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of this ordinance which may be given effect without he invalid
provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
oovonab|o.
§wctio»5
EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after second reading and final
adoption as provided by law.
PROVISIONALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Cfty Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof helcl on the 12th day uf April 1g93.
ATTEST:
ROBIN L, SULL
Clerk of the Conimission
TIMOTHY SWANSON
Mayor
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ATTEST:
ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
PAUL J. LUWE
City Attorney
Appendix C
FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 26th day of April 1993.
TIMOT Y S SON
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Dan,
Enclosed please find the revised Budget sheet, and a more detailed explanation of how the project will
be conducted. Let me know if you need more information.
Ryon Stover
R
City of Bozeman
Appendix D
THE CITY OF BOZEMA
614 N. BOZEMAN AVE. P.O. Box 1230 BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59771-1230
PHONE (406) 582-3200 FAX (406) 582-3201
CITY SHOP COMPLEX
HO E OF ONTANA STATE U 1VERSITY
GATEWAY TO YELLOWSTONE PARK
1
IR 1 4 2009
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PROJECT EXPENSES
City Fo rester
Certified City Arborist
TOTAL PERSONNEL EXPENSES
OPERATING EXPENDITURES .END (T
Tree Wor ks Basic
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
QUANT7T Y/HOURLY
RATE OR PIECE RATE
2
692
(173
TOTAL CONTRACTED SERVICES
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
1 x 4man
VEL, SUPP•
Appendix D
BUDGE CALCULATION
PE RSONNEL EXPENSES (SALARIES/WAGES /BENEFITS)
*Requested grant funds cannot be used for regular personnel costs of city/to
ors nmer forestry apprentice costs can be included as grant funds.
GRANT
FUNDS
REQUESTED
(A)
ES, RENTA
rS
S, ETC.)
CONTRACTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES N.14`.EDS PRIOR APPROVA
RM
APPLICANT
CASH
MA7 Ff
employees. However, forestry student interns
IMPORTANT NOTE:
ALL EXPENDITURES (INCLUDING CASH DONATIONS AND IN -KIND COIVTRIBUT7O.
SUBSTANTIATED WITH RECEIPTS TO BEAPPT TAD TO 10096 MATCH
VALUE OF
DONATED
AND IN-
KIND
(C7
$2g800
FEDERAL FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR APPLICANT CASH, DONATED AND /OR IN-IUND CONTRIBUTIONS.
2 of 3
TOTAL
A +B*-C
6
.$5,00!0
Appendix D
The current inventory is nearly fifteen years old, and o outdated. There was aG|S/GPS
ccrnducted in 2004 for the Cemetery, parks, and open spaces, but that data is unavaiabIe to us at this
time, and not compatible with Canopy software. This new inventory program will allow us to complete
the entire municipality in one time frame, not as before as two separate Inventories conducted nine
years apart.
Data collection will begin as soon as the software is purchased, installed, and personnel are trained.
Ryon Stover, City Forester, will oversee this project. The majority of the data collection will be handled
by Jennifer Robbins, an ISA Certified Arborist and fourteen year member of the City's Forestry
department. Jennifer collected data for the first inventory and has experience with the operation of
inventory software and data collection devices. Other full- time employees Amy Hansen and Vince Galli,
both ISA Certified Arborists will also assist with data collection as time allows. Jennifer Robbins will also
be responsible for maintaining data and keeping records current and up to date. This will be done on a
daily basis.
We are currently working with aur GIS department to purchase the best data coflection device for our
project. There are several models that we hope to test before making the actual purchase. We will also
be installing software on our Panasonic Toughbook so that two people can be collecting data when time
permits.
The original Canopy inventory data will be kept for the purpose of maintenance history, and used str[ctiy
for reference.
Type of
Project Expenses*
Hourly Rate
or Piece Rate
(per each)
Quantity
(a)
Grant
Funds
Requested
(b)
Applicant
Cash
Match
(c)
Value of
Donated
In-Kind
Total
(a) (b) (c)
Column Totals
N/A
N/A
Grant Program:
Appendix E
MONTANA URBAN COMMUNITY FO STRY GRANT
PROJECT REPORT FORM
Grant Agreement
Community Federal Tax Identification Number,
Grantee Requesting Paymentfor Program Development Grant:
Payment Maiing Address:
Total Reimbursement Amount Requested, all receipts must be included:
Total Matching Amoun Claimed (b) +(c) alL rece must be included.
Total number of volunleers involved in a! aspects of the project:
Eslimated total volunteer hours
R8PDRIINGINFOBMA%IVN[U
Program Development Grants require a 100qo match in addition to the grant amount..
(Example: $l000 grant award lV0vu match requirement -$l000nuamh),
Receipts are required for all reimbursable and matching expenses claimed.
As per the Grant Agreement. cornmunitie,s will be reirnbursed for actual costs not to exceed tI-ie grant aniount. If
receipts total more than the specified grant amount, the community will be responsible for all add.itional costs.
2010 UCF Project Report Form
row e o er rojec expense category ypes as nee e on the fo lowing page
Please mail this report, receipts, and all additional documentation to:
Montana DNRC, Urban and Community Forestry Program,
2705Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana 598O4'31QA
Over
Revised 10/09
Grant Program:
Community: Federal Tax Identification Number:
Type of
Project Expenses*
Column Totals
Hourly Rate
or Piece Rate
(per each)
N/A
Appendix E
MONTANA URBAN COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
PROJECT REPORT FORM
Quantity
N/A
Grant Agreement
(a) (b) (c)
Grant Applicant Value of
Funds Cash Donated
Requested Match In-Kind
Total
(a) (b) (c)
PROJECT REPORT FORM CHECKLIST:
Include ALL receipts for any amount (matching or ciaimed for reimbursement)
Ensure any purchases and activities occur BEFORE grant expiration date
Attach any additional requirements mentioned in grant agreement (i.e. maintenance plan,
purchase/bidding documents, etc.)
Attach narrative summary of work completed (describing project, positive outcomes, challenges,
etc.)
Include any pictures or articles related to the project, if applicable
Provide sample of finished product, if applicable (i.e. copy of inventory, management plan, etc.)
2010 UCF Project Report Form Revised 10/09