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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4621 A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, TO FUND THE FRONT STREET CONNECTOR TRAIL PROJECT
SUBMITTED BY THE GALLATIN 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 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 Front Street Connector
Trail Project (the "Project") utilizing the City Commission approved evaluation criteria
established within Resolution No. 4471 and found that the Project collectively scored on average
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
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WHEREAS, this Project aligns and is consistent with goals set forth in the City of
Bozeman Parks, Recreation Open Space and Trails (PROST)plan; and
WHEREAS, this Project fulfills goals set forth in the Bozeman Community Plan by
connecting the commu�ity 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:
Section 1
Approval of Fundin Authority: The Commission hereby authorizes allocating funds from the
TOP Bond Fund for the Project in the total amount not to exceed $178,106 (one hundred
seventy-eight thousand one hundred six dollars) for design, construction, and project
management.
Section 2
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 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 10-foot wide, paved (asphalt) bicycle and pedestrian trail
within existing city right-of-way. The trail will begin at the southeast corner of Rouse Avenue at
the East Oak Street — East Birch Street intersection, continuing along East Birch Street right-of-
way to the Front Street right-of-way, crossing Bozeman Creek with a 10-foot wide pedestrian
bridge, then southeast along the Northern Pacific railroad corridor, terminating at North Wallace
Avenue.
The primary goals of the Project are:
• Create 1/4 mile+/-paved, multi-use trail segment that will:
o Provide a missing link between the Oak Street multi-use path and the Story Mill
spur trail; and
o Provide a pedestrian and bicycle crossing over Bozeman Creek.
• Improve safety by.
o Providing a paved, "all-weather" maintained trail that is securely separated
from the existing railroad corridor; and
o Providing appropriate signage and other improvements.
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.
Section 5
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Funding. The total cost of the Project is $211,706. The TOP Committee recommends up to
$178,106 in TOP Bond funding and this Resolution authorizes the expenditure of up to
$178,106. The Gallatin Valley Land Trust has committed $33,600 in cash and in-kind match r
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Section 6
TOP Committee Evaluation. A majority of the TOP Committee approves the use of TOP Bond
Funds for the Project. The TOP Committee scores are as follows:
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ROUGH CUT MATRIX
FRONT STREET CONNECTOR TRAIL
Criterion #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Average
Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Score
Ballot Language 1 absent 1 1 1
Identified in PROST 1 1 1 1
Aligns with Bozeman Community Plan 1 1 1 1
Balances types of Parks,Trails &Open 1 1 1 1
Space
Maintenance Requirements or Needs 1 1 1 1
Feasible
Long-Term Investment for City 1 1 1 1
Feasible Partnership Opportunity 1 1 1 1
Opportunity to Leverage Bond Funds 1 1 1 1
Total Yes 8 0 8 8 8 32/4=8*
One point for each yes vote
*Average score must be at least 5
COMMUNITY BENEFIT MATRIX
FRONT STREET CONNECTOR TRAIL
Criterion #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Total Percentage
Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Points Possible
Points
Variety 5 4 5 4 3 21 - 25 84.00%
Distribution 5 5 5 3 4 22 25 88.00%
Enhancement 5 5 5 5 5 25 25 100.00%
Balance 4 5 5 5 4 23 25 92.00%
Leverage 5 5 5 4 5 24 25 96.00%
Connections 5 5 5 5 5 25 25 100.00%
Total Points 29 29 30 26 26 140 150 *93.33%
*Must be at least 60%
PREVAILING CHARACTERISTICS MATRIX:
TRAILS FRONT STREET CONNECTOR
TRAIL
Criterion #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Total Percentage
Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Mmbr Points Possible
Points
PROST Plan or Judged Beneficial 25 25 25 25 25 100 125 100.00%
Link Destinations or Provide Access 25 25 25 20 25 120 125 96.00%
Recreational/Transportation 20 20 20 20 20 100 100 100.00%
Complement
Aesthetic Value 12 12 15 9 15 63 75 84.00%
Minimal Negative Impacts 15 15 15 15 15 75 75 100.00%
Total Points 97 97 100 89 100 458 500 *91.60%
*Must be at least 60%
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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 28th day of September, 2015.
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