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RESOLUTION NO. 5151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION TO BIG SKY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF
MONTANA,DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ON BEHALF OF MEATEATER INC.
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission is committed to facilitating economic
diversification in the City and the region; and
WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission is committed to facilitating mid- and high-
wage job creation and expansion,thus positively impacting the economy of the entire region; and
WHEREAS, in September, 2019 MeatEater Inc, was awarded BSTF funds to create 20
net new eligible jobs under the Big Sky Trust Fund program and continues to fill these positions;
and
WHEREAS, MeatEater Inc, desires to, once again, expand their business and create
additional technology and media-related jobs in Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the technology sector has high
growth potential, supports mid to high wage jobs and supports economic diversity; and
WHEREAS,the Montana Department of Commerce administers the Big Sky Economic
Development Trust Fund Category I job creation program, a state-funded program,to create good
paying jobs for Montana residents,promote long-term,stable economic growth in Montana,create
partnerships, expand existing businesses and provide a better life for future generations through
greater economic growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission hereby authorizes and appoints The Prospera Business
Network to administer, on behalf of the City of Bozeman, all aspects of the Big Sky Trust Fund
Economic Development Category I grant and provide administrative support and other
responsibility for the management and appropriate reporting to the Montana Department of
Commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, the City agrees to submit an application, through The Prospera Business
Network,to the Montana Department of Commerce,Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund
Program to assist MeatEater Inc in their expansion project and that The Prospera Business
Network will manage all aspects of the grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 2nd day of March, 2020.
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GREd&LLIVAN
City Attorney