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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequest for Projects community needsCity of Bozeman, Montana Request for Input Seeking input regarding community needs, especially the needs of low and moderate income households, from non-profit, non-governmental and similar organizations serving the community. Notice is hereby given that The City of Bozeman is soliciting input regarding community needs, especially the needs of low and moderate income households, from non-profit, non-governmental and similar organizations serving the community. Summaries of need, not to exceed one, single-spaced page, must be received by the City Clerk by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 15th located at 121 North Rouse Avenue. Summaries may be mailed to: City Clerk City of Bozeman PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 ATT: Community Projects Or attached in PDF format and e-mailed to: sulmen@bozeman.net Organizations are also invited to make brief presentations during the City Commission meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on February 25th, 2013, in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (121 N. Rouse Ave, Bozeman). The purpose of this ‘Request for Projects’ is to identify needs within the community and begin discussions among City Commissioners and community organizations for determining best approaches for meeting these needs. In addition, one project determined of greatest potential benefit to low and moderate income residents may be selected for city sponsorship of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC). Guidelines and criteria regarding this grant are available from the MDOC website. In the event the City selects a project for sponsorship, the organization and project will be announced during a public meeting (TBD). The City does not anticipate obligating City funds in support of any proposal. However, City staff may be designated to assist organizations seeking funding for projects, whether or not these projects are selected for CDBG sponsorship. Each entity submitting under this notice shall include a provision requiring the submitting entity to affirm in writing it will not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and recognizing the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the Contract’s employees and to all subcontracts. Failure to comply with the above shall be cause for the City to deem the submittal non-responsive. For more information please contact: Ken Stocks, Grants Specialist Finance Department City of Bozeman PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 Telephone: (406) 582-2940 E-mail: kstocks@bozeman.net Dated this 7th day of January City of Bozeman, Montana By: Stacy Ulmen, CMC Bozeman City Clerk Publish Dates: Sunday, January 13, 2013 Sunday, February 10, 2013