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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2551 Establishing policy time limits for continuation of public hearings: 4-01-85 RESOLUTION NO. 2551 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITS WITHIN WHICH CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS MAY BE HELD. WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission holds public hearings from time to time in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances as well as on its own motion; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has decided to establish a maximum time limit for those public hearings that are open and continued for hearing at a later time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Section 1 Continued Hearings To Be Held Within One Year. Any public hearing that is opened by the Bozeman City Commission at the advertised time and continued until a later time for a full hearing or additional testimony shall be completed within one year of the date of continuance. Section 2 Request for Extension. Any member of the Commission, petitioner for or principal involved in the subject matter of the hearing may request an additional extension for a period of time not to exceed six months. Unless requested by a member of the Commission, such requests shall be in writing. All requests shall be received by the Clerk of the City Commission at least fifteen days prior to the expiration of the initial one year period. In addition, all requests shall be accompanied by an explanation of the project's status and the reason for the request. ~:;~ .. Section 3 Granting of Extension. If, after consideration, the City Commission finds that granting the request is in the best interest of the City, the Commission may extend the time within which the public hearing shall be held for an additional maximum period of six months from the expiration of the initial one year period. ADOPTED by the Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular and stated session of said Commission held on the 1st day of April, 1985. ~ ATTEST: ~ c/jUff. Clerk of the City Commission . tllilWi411~'}'i.tS'!I), 1 Ii:' 't'!' ~lJ~'t/;j 1not, hI.,}' ; i, Y;t. t~L} -3, City Mt 1 -2- ..:..:!WI.......