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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO,4373
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, CREATING AND DEFINING THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF A
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONVENING FOR THE CITY'S INTEGRATED
WATER RESOURCES PLAN.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Integrated Water Resources Plan is to explore, evaluate,
prioritize, and document the range of alternatives available to address anticipated water supply
challenges for the City of Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2012 the Bozeman City Commission authorized the City
Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the firm of Advanced
Engineering and Environmental Services Inc (AE2S) to complete an Integrated Water Resources
Plan (IWRP) for the City of Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, Task 9 of the IWRP PSA scope of services provides that three Technical
Advisory Committee(TAC)meetings will be completed, however, additional TAC meetings
may be held if directed or approved by the Bozeman City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2012 the Bozeman City Commission directed interested
individuals with a technical background or understanding of water supply planning and water
rights to apply for TAC positions; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission shall appoint members to the IWRP TAC
from applicants that have applied for the IWRP TAC.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOZEMAN,MONTANA:
Section I
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) will
assist in reviewing and preparing plan components described in Section 2 of this Commission
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Resolution. The professional experience and technical background of TAC members will
provide a means of broadening the basis of scrutiny and collective knowledge utilized in review
and preparation of the IWRP beyond City Staff and its professional contractors.
Section 2
The TAC will be asked to assist City Staff and its professional contractors in:
1. Water conservation planning.
2. Selecting and weighting alternatives ranking criteria.
3. Developing water supply alternatives.
4. Reviewing modeling efforts, cost estimates and plan results.
Section 3
The structure and oversight of the TAC shall be organized according to the following:
1. The Bozeman City Commission shall appoint members to the TAC from individuals
with a technical background or understanding of water supply planning and water
rights. TAC is considered temporary in nature. If the Committee is still constituted
two years after the date of this Resolution, members will need to be reappointed to the
Committee by the City Commission. Vacancies shall be filled in the same matter as
original appointments.
2. A Commission liaison is required for the TAC for consultation and information, but
the liaison is not required to attend each meeting. At least one Staff member shall
attend each TAC meeting.
3. The TAC, at its first scheduled meeting, will elect from amongst its appointed
membership a committee Chairperson.
4. Three TAC meetings will be held unless additional meetings are directed and/or
approved by the Bozeman City Commission.
5. TAC schedules and agendas shall be prepared by Staff and AE2S with input provided
by the committee Chairperson. Agendas will then be provided to the City Clerk for
public display at Ieast 72 hours prior to the meeting. Materials for TAC review and
deliberation shall be provided by AE2S.
6. TAC minutes will be recorded by AE2S and will be made available to the public.
7. The TAG may, at its discretion, forward an independent formal recommendation to
the Bozeman City Commission regarding its work and deliberations on the IWRP.
8. TAC meetings will be open to the public and conducted in accordance with all
applicable rules and regulations of the State and the City of Bozeman.
9. The actions of the board shall be advisory only and shall not constitute policy of the
City and shall not be binding upon the City Commission or upon the City.
10. Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order, Eleventh Edition
and the model Advisory Board Rules of Procedure.
11. Compliance with the City Code of Ethics. All members are required to follow State
ethics laws regarding appointed officials and the city of Bozeman Code of Ethics.
Members will receive the City of Bozeman ethics handbook and must sign a form
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acknowledging receipt of the handbook and take a written oath they will uphold the
state and city ethics codes. Members are also required to take an online or paper
ethics training shortly after appointment. Non-compliance with the City Code of
Ethics and training requirements may result in removal of a Committee member.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session held on the 9th day of April, 2012.
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• APPROVED A TO FORM:
G SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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