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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO, 4484
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, TO FUND THE BICYCLE & PEDESTRAIN PATHWAY TO THE "M"
AND DRINKING HORSE MOUNTAIN, SUBMITTED BY THE GAL.LATIN VALLEY
LAND TRUST, FROM MONIES WITHIN THE TRAILS, OPEN SPACE AND PARKS
BOND FUND..
WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 4386 the City Commission committed to the
designation of an advisory board or committee to review and make recommendations to the
Commission on proposals for use of Trails, Open Space, and Parks bond fund (TOP Bond Fund)
as said fund was approved by the voters of the City of Bozeman on November 6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on April 1.5, 2013 the Bozeman City Commission appointed the Trails,
Open Space and Parks Committee (TOP Committee) to assist the City Commission with the
duties stated within Resolution No. 4386; and
WHEREAS, the TOP Committee has reviewed and scored the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Pathway to the "M" and .Drinking Horse Mountain Project (the "Project") utilizing the City
Commission approved evaluation criteria established within Resolution No. 4471 and found that
the Project collectively scored more than five affirmative evaluations on the Rough Cut Matrix
and over 60% of the total points possible on each of the Community Benefit Matrix and the
Prevailing; Characteristics Trails Matrix; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has received a grant through the federal Lands
Access Program (FLAP) in the amount of$3,402,594 which is 86,58%, of the total project cost;
and
WHEREAS, The City of Bozeman is responsible for 1.3.42%n of the total cost, initially
estimated at$52.7;406 and not to exceed $600,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana:
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Section I
Approval of Funding/Authority to Enter Agreement. The Commission hereby authorizes
allocating funds from the TOP Bond Fund for acquisition of right-of-way, engineering,
construction and administrative and miscellaneous costs directly related to the development of a
Bicycle & Pedestrian Pathway to the "M" and Drinking Horse Mountain (the "Project") at arate
of 13.42% of the total Project costs initially estimated to be $527,406 and which allocation shall
not exceed $600,000. In addition, the Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter
into the Federal Lands Access Program Match Agreement and to take all steps necessary to
complete the Project.
Section 2
Findings. The Commission hereby concurs with the determinations of the TOP Committee for
the Project and finds the Project meets or exceeds the requirements for TOP Bond Fund as
established in Resolution No, 4471. The Commission also finds that the Project included in this
Resolution fulfills the intent, findings, policy, and purposes of the Open Space Land and
Voluntary Conservation Easement Act(Title 76, Chpt, 6,MCA).
Section 3
Project. The Project will create a 2.1 mile, separated bicycle-pedestrian pathway along Montana
Highway 86 (Bridger Road) from Story Mill Road to the "M" and Drinking Horse Mountain
trailheads, Which access the Bridger Mountain foothills.
The primary goals of the Project are to:
0' IM prove -public safety and provide a non-motorized transportation alternative by-
creating a continuous non-motorized path that is separated from high-speed motor vehicle traffic.
Although just four miles from Main Street, most people drive to the "M" and Drinking Horse
Mountain trailheads due to lack of a viable non-motorized route, as the road has no sidewalk and
very constricted shoulders. In addition, Bridger Road is a popular road biking route, and
removing bicycles from motorized traffic for this stretch of highway will greatly enhance
e s a
fety
in this transportation corridor,
, Link highly-used 2ublic trails and recreational destinations, filling a gap in the existing
Main Street to the Mountains trail system by connecting it with two of the most heavily-used
trailheads in the region, which provide access to thousands of acres of Gallatin National Forest
land in the Bridger Mountain foothills, The construction of the Project will contribute
significantly to the vision of Main Street to the Mountains for the north part of Bozeman and
fulfill explicit goals in several guiding documents, including Bozeman's Parks, Recreation, Open
Space and Trails plan (PRO T,2007) and the Bozeman Community Plan(2009).
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• Create variety and balance in the City's and community's trail system with the addition
of a new shared-use path. Bozeman currently has very few shared-use asphalt paths
(approximately 12 miles out of the more than 67 miles of trail within the Main Street to the
Mountains system). The Project will be unique because it will connect the core of Bozeman to
the vast public lands in the Bridger Mountains. It will also provide new recreation and
transportation opportunities for the north side of Bozeman,which is generally underserved by the
City's existing network. of trails and parks.
Section 4
Title and Administration, The City of Bozeman will own, manage and maintain the completed
Project and any and all site amenities associated the Project. Portions of the Project may be
constructed within existing right-of-way owned by the Montana Department of Transportation.
Other portions may be constructed in existing City right-of-way, Any new right-of-way acquired
for the Project will be granted to the City of Bozeman. The completed Project will be managed
and maintained by the City's Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Funding. The total cost of the Project is currently estimated to be $3,930,000. The Federal
Lands Access Program (FLAP) has approved $3,402,594 in federal funds for the Project. Also,
the Collin's Coalition and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust have commitments of $20,000 and
$15,000, respectively. The TOP Bond Fund will therefore provide the remaining funds up to
$600,000 as a match to the FLAP to complete the Project. On a project of this scope, it is
possible that final Project costs will vary from original estimates. if Project costs are higher than
budgeted here, FLAP will request additional local match, at a rate of 13.42%. If that should
occur, Section One of this Resolution authorizes the City to contribute up to but not to exceed a
total contribution of$600,000 from the TOP Bond Fund.
Section i6
TOP Committee Evaluation. The TOP Committee unanimously authorizes the use of TOP Bond
Funds for the Project, The TOP Committee scores are as follows:
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TOP-ROUGH CUT MATRIX: SCORING -"M"Trail
Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway to the I'M,
and Drinking Horse Mountain
Total Yeses
Mmbr Mmbr Mm
Criterion #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Mmbr Mmbr br
Ballot Language I absent 1 1 1 4
Identified in PROST 1 1 1 1 4
Aligns with Bozeman Community Plan 1 1 1 4
Balances types of Parks,Trails& Open I 1 1 1 4
Space
Maintenance Requirements or Needs 1 1 1 4
Feasible
Long-Term Investment for City 1 1 1 1 4
Feasible Partnership Opportunity 1 1 1 1 4
Opportunity to Leverage Bond Funds 1 1 1 1 4
Total Yeses 8- 01 81 81 --8T-32
*One point for each yes vote
TOP-COMMUNITY BENEFIT MATRIX-SCORING
Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway to the "M"
and Drinking Horse Mountain
ttl #2 H3 #4 #5 Total Total Percentage
Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Points Possible
Points
Variety 4 5 absent 3 5 17 20 85.00%
Distribution 4 5 4 5 181 2-0—gam
Enhancement 5 5 5 5 20 20 100.00%
Balance 5 5 A 5 19 20 100,00%
Leverage 5 5 5 5 20 20 100.00%
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Connections 5 5 4 5 19 20 95M1a
Total Points 28 30 01 25 30 113 120 9417%-
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TOP-PREVAILING CHARACTERISTICS MATRIX:
TRAILS- SCORING- Bicycle and Pedestrian
Pathway to the "M" and Drinking Horse
Mountain
Criterion #1 #2 i3 #4 #5 Total Total Possible —Percentage
Mrnbr Mmbr or Mm
MmT
br Mrnbr Points Points
PROST Plan or Judged 25 25 Absent 25 25 100 100 100.00%
Beneficial
Link Destinations or Provide 25 25 25 25 101 100 100.00%
Access
Recreational/Transportation 20 20 20 20 80� —80 100.00%
Complement
Aesthetic Value 15 is 12 15 571 60 95.00%
Minimal Negative Impacts 12 15 12 15 541 90.00°{x,Total Points 97 100 0 94 100 397 4001 97.751
PASSED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 28"' day of October, 2013.
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SEAN A. BECKER
Mayor
ATTEST: ,
4STACU�YEN,
City C erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GRA�SULILIVAN "
City Attorney
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