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COMMISSION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4494
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CIT`d OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, TO FUND THE BOZEMAN POND PARK EXPANSION, SUBMITTED BY
THE GALLATIN VALLEY LAND TRUST, FROM MONIES WITHIN THE TRAILS,
OPEN SPACE AND PARIS BONA 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 15, 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 Bozeman Pond Park
Expansion 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 Parks Matrix; and
WHEREAS, this Project aligns and is consistent with goals set forth in the City of
Bozeman Parks, Recreation Open Space and Trails (FROST) plan; and
WHEREAS, this Project helps accomplish goals set forth in the Bozeman Community
Plan by connecting the community using trails; ensures that parkland size, location, and
suitability and development promote usability; and uses parks and open space to protect critical
and sensitive lands..
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. The Commission hereby authorizes allocating funds from the
TOP Bond Fund for the Bozeman Pond Expansion in the amount of up to $1,045,000. Phase
One of the Project is $607,100, which is the acquisition of approximately 9 acres of raw land
immediately north of the Bozeman Ponds Park. Phase Two of the project is $437,900, which
funds the improvement of the parkland (parking lot, midblock crossing, restrooms, irrigation,
landscaping, and stream restoration, asphalt path trail, and a picnic shelter).
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 Funding as
established in Resolution No. 4471. The Commission 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) (the Act). Any real property
acquired using TOP Bond proceeds pursuant to this Resolution is hereby designated as open
space land for purposes of compliance with the Act.
Section 3
Project. The Project will create a 9 acre extension to the Bozeman Pond Park and include an
estimated 5-acre natural park, an estimated 3.5 acre off-leash dog exercise area, trail connections,
restrooms, and parking lot off of Ravalli/Fowler.
The primary goals of the Project are:
• Create a 5 acre natural park between the existing Bozeman Pond Park and Ravalli Road,
by extending the existing Bozeman Pond parkland and including natural surface trails,
dog stations, and benches. A small area of the park would be more developed with picnic
facilities and a natural playground.
• Create a 3.5 acre off-leash dog exercise area, by fencing the area to provide a safe off-
leash recreation area for dogs. This part of the project would be spearheaded by Run Dog
Run. This facility would provide a contained area with features to help dog owners
exercise and train their dogs. The Bozeman Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails
plan (PROST, 2007) recommends creating off-leash dog areas when and where
opportunities arise.
• Trail connections, including a paved, shared-use path paralleling Fowler Avenue that
connects into the existing paved path on Huffine/College, and natural surface trails that
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offer recreational opportunities, provide access to park amenities, and create alternative
transportation routes to community facilities.
0 Restrooms and ,parking off of Ravalli/Fowler by including a separate V2 acre, 50 car
parking lot. The parking would provide access to the dog exercise area and the rest of the
park, as well as to those accessing Aasheim Fields. A restroom could be located near this
parking area to serve both the extended Bozeman Pond Park and Aasheirn Fields.
Section 4
Title and Administration. The City of Bozeman will own, manage and maintain the completed
Project and any and all site amenities associated with the Project. The completed Project will be
managed and maintained by the City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Section 5
Funding. The total cost of the Project is $1,178,400. The TOP Committee recommends up to
$1,045,000 in Top Bond funding, Gallatin Valley Land Trust has committed $106,500 towards
the project. Haven has committed $2,400 plus partial infrastructure costs. ERA Landmark Real
Estate has committed $2,000 and Run Dog Run has committed $22,500 to the Project.
Section 6
TOP Committee Evaluation. The TOP Committee unanimously approves the use of TOP Bond
Funds for the Project. The TOP Committee scores are as follows:
TOP-ROUGH CUT MATRIX: Bozeman Pond
Expansion
Criterion Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 Mbr 4 Mbr 5 Total
Yeses
Ballot Language 1 1 1 1 1 5
Identified in PROST 1 1 1 1 1 5
Aligns with Bozeman Community Plan 1 1 1 1 1 5
Balances types of Parks,Trails &Open Space 1 1 1 1 1 5
Maintenance Requirements or Needs Feasible 1 1 1 1 1 5
Long-Term Investment for City 1 1 1 1 1 5
Feasible Partnership Opportunity
Opportunity to Leverage Bond Funds
Total Yeses 7 =8 8 81 8
*One point for each yes vote
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TOP-COMMUNITY BENEFIT MATRIX-SCORING—
Bozeman Pond Expansion
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Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Total Total Possible Percentage
#1 #2 #3 #4 #S Points Points
Variety 5 5 5 4 5 24 25 96-00%
Distribution 5 5 5 5 5 25 25 100,00%
Enhancement 5 5 5 4 5 24 25 104,17%
Balance 5 5 3 4 5 22 25 88,00%
Leverage 2 4 4 4 3 17 25 68-00%
Connections 5 5 5 5 5 25 25 100,00%
Total Points 27 29 27 26 28 137 150 91.33%
Tot. Possible 30 30 30 30 30 150
Pts.
Percentage 90.00% 96.67% 90.00% 86.67% 93.33% 91.33%
TOP-PREVAILING CHARACTERISTICS MATRIX: PARKS- SCORING—
Bozeman Pond Expansion
Criterion Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Total Total Possible Percentage
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Points Points
PROST Plan 30 30 30 24 30 144 150 96.00%
Outdoor 25 25 25 15 25 115 125 92.00%
Recreation I
Easy Access 25 25 20 20 25 115 125 92.00%
Aesthetic Value 20 20 20 12 20 92 100 92.00%
Fair Price 20 16 16 20 20 92 100 92.00%
Total Points 120 116 ill 91 120 558 600 93.00%
Tot. Possible 120 12011 120 120 120 600
Points
Percentage 100.00% 96.67% 92.50% 75.83% 100,00%1 93-00%
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 2nd day of December, 2013,
SEAN A. BECKER
Mayor
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