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RESOLUTION 5417
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 AUTOPILOT, INC
[AUTOPILOT].
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, Autopilot, desires to expand their business and create additional
manufacturing jobs in Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that manufacturing 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.
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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 Autopilot 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 7th day of June, 2022.
CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mike Maas
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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