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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 08.23.2022 AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS NEXT RES. NO. R22-43 NEXT ORD. NO. O22-03 WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified times for citizen comments on its agenda -- once following the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief community announcement not to exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed from the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. Citizens may also comment on any item removed from the consent agenda prior to council action, with each speaker limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. If a citizen would like to comment on an age nda item, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is presented to the Council by the Mayor and the public is asked to comment by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes. Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk -Treasurer's office to make an inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will attend the Laurel City Council meetings often . Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of the Council Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes of August 9, 2022. Correspondence 2. Police Department Monthly Report - July 2022. 3. Fire Monthly Report - June 2022 4. Fire Monthly Report - July 2022 Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications Public Hearing Consent Items NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll call under one motion. 5. Claims entered through August 19, 2022. 6. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 8/7/2022 totaling $215,632.52. . Ceremonial Calendar Reports of Boards and Commissions 7. Budget/Finace Committee Minutes of August 9, 2022. 8. Cemetery Commission Minutes of July 19, 2022. 9. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of June 27, 2022 10. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of July 25, 2022. 1 11. Park Board Minutes of August 4, 2022. 12. Public Works Committee Minutes of July 18, 2022. 13. Airport Authority Minutes of July 26, 2022 Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit) Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individ ual speaking under Audience Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. Scheduled Matters 14. Motion to allow Council Member Klose to be absent from the City of Laurel for more than ten days. (LMC 2.12.060) 15. Appointment of Casey Wheeler to the Board of Health for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024. 16. Appointment of Jodi MacKay to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for a four-year term ending December 31, 2025. 17. Resolution No. R22-43: Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding By And Between The City Of Laurel And Local Union Local 303, American Federation Of State, County, And Municipal Employees, AFSCME 18. Resolution No. R22-44: Resolution Approving The Encroachment Permit By And Between The Billings Bench Water Association And The City Of Laurel 19. Resolution No. R22-45: Resolution Approving Agreement Regarding School Resource Officer Program By And Between The City Of Laurel And Laurel Public Schools, District 7 & 7-70 20. Resolution No. R22-46: Resolution Amending Resolution No. R21-100 Related To Cherry Hill Subdivision 3rd Filing, An Addition To The City Of Laurel, Montana 21. Ordinance No. O22-03: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana Items Removed From the Consent Agenda Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit) This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Announcements is limited to one minute. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. Council Discussion Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved. Mayor Updates Unscheduled Matters Adjournment The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana. DATES TO REMEMBER 2 File Attachments for Item: 1. Approval of Minutes of August 9, 2022. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 File Attachments for Item: 2. Police Department Monthly Report - July 2022. 16 Page 1 of 5 Total Calls Printed on July 31, 2022 [CFS Date/Time] is between '2022-07-01 00:00:00' and '2022-07-31 23:59:59' and [Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All Code : Description Totals 10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0 : Abandoned Vehicle 20 20 : Agency Assist 94 94 : Alarm - Burglary 16 16 : Alarm - Fire 1 1 AMB : Ambulance 117 117 : Animal Complaint 10 10 : Area Check 8 8 : Assault 4 4 : Bad Checks 0 0 : Barking Dog 1 1 : Bomb Threat 0 0 : Burglary 0 0 : Child Abuse/Neglect 1 1 : Civil Complaint 11 11 : Counterfeiting 0 0 : Criminal Mischief 9 9 17 Page 2 of 5 Code : Description Totals : Criminal Trespass 5 5 : Cruelty to Animals 15 15 : Curfew Violation 6 6 : Discharge Firearm 1 1 : Disorderly Conduct 6 6 : Dog at Large 31 31 : Dog Bite 3 3 DUI : DUI Driver 9 9 : Duplicate Call 6 6 : Escape 0 0 : Family Disturbance 13 13 : Fight 3 3 FIRE : Fire or Smoke 24 24 : Fireworks 11 11 : Forgery 0 0 : Found Property 8 8 : Fraud 2 2 : Harassment 10 10 : Hit & Run 6 6 : Identity Theft 2 2 : Indecent Exposure 0 0 18 Page 3 of 5 Code : Description Totals : Insecure Premises 0 0 : Intoxicated Pedestrian 4 4 : Kidnapping 0 0 : Littering 1 1 : Loitering 6 6 : Lost or Stray Animal 17 17 : Lost Property 3 3 : Mental Health 2 2 : Missing Person 3 3 : Noise Complaint 4 4 : Open Container 0 0 : Order of Protection Violation 2 2 : Parking Complaint 28 28 : Possession of Alcohol 0 0 : Possession of Drugs 1 1 : Possession of Tobacco 1 1 : Privacy in Communications 0 0 : Prowler 0 0 : Public Assist 59 59 : Public Safety Complaint 6 6 : Public Works Call 11 11 19 Page 4 of 5 Code : Description Totals : Report Not Needed 11 11 : Robbery 0 0 : Runaway Juvenile 2 2 : Sexual Assault 7 7 : Suicide 0 0 : Suicide - Attempt 0 0 : Suicide - Threat 5 5 : Suspicious Activity 86 86 : Suspicious Person 29 29 : Theft 27 27 : Threats 6 6 : Tow Call 0 0 : Traffic Accident 12 12 : Traffic Hazard 2 2 : Traffic Incident 11 11 : TRO Violation 1 1 : Truancy 0 0 T/S : Traffic Stop 132 132 : Unattended Death 0 0 : Unknown - Converted 0 0 : Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0 20 Page 5 of 5 Code : Description Totals : Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 0 0 : Vicious Dog 2 2 : Warrant 4 4 : Welfare Check 20 20 Totals 958 958 21 File Attachments for Item: 3. Fire Monthly Report - June 2022 22 23 File Attachments for Item: 4. Fire Monthly Report - July 2022 24 25 File Attachments for Item: 7. Budget/Finace Committee Minutes of August 9, 2022. 26 27 28 File Attachments for Item: 8. Cemetery Commission Minutes of July 19, 2022. 29 MINUTES CITY OF LAUREL CEMETERY COMMISSION TUESDAY JULY 19,2022 COUNCIL CHAMBERS In Attendance; Richard Herr, Rick Musson, David Gauslow, Wallace Hall, Kenny Olson, and chairman Richard Klose ,Mayor Waggoner PUBLIC INPUT; There was none GENERAL ITEMS; 1. Approve Minutes of January 26, 2022 Motion by Hall 2nd by Olson to approve minutes, motion passed NEW BUSINESS; 1. Talked about doing some street repairs at the cemetery next year 2. 2.gave the Mayor a copy of the proposed rate increases for the cemetery OLD BUSINESS; 1. Review new burial section; Fran to pin the new section 2. Kiosk should be here the end of august Other Items Next Cemetery Meeting November 15,2022 at 5pm 30 File Attachments for Item: 9. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of June 27, 2022 31 32 33 File Attachments for Item: 10. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of July 25, 2022. 34 35 File Attachments for Item: 11. Park Board Minutes of August 4, 2022. 36 37 38 39 40 File Attachments for Item: 12. Public Works Committee Minutes of July 18, 2022. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 File Attachments for Item: 13. Airport Authority Minutes of July 26, 2022 60 MINUTES LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, July 27, 2022 A Laurel Airport Authority Board meeting was held in the Airport Pilot’s Lounge and called to order by Chairman Randy Hand at 19:00. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ☐      Randy Hand, Chairman ☐      Brock Williams, Secretary ☐      Alan Kasemodel ☐      Shane Linse ☐      Will Metz OTHERS PRESENT: Nathan Schroht - KL J 1.General Items a.Previous minutes approved by unanimous consent b.Claims prepared by Steven Cosner were approved for payment by unanimous consent c.Other payment items: i.Gate: Solid Rock anticipated to be here next week to start work. They would like final payment on site after work is completed. Motion to approve cutting a check for the final payment amount in advance, to be delivered upon completion of the work. Motion approved without dissent. ii.YVEC Estimate for installation of power service for the gate is $3200. Materials estimate from Shane is approximately $4000. Motion to approve these payments approved without dissent. iii.Denning Downing and Associates. We received a bill for the remaining amount on their quotation, but the work is not yet complete. We will hold off on approving payment until they are complete. 61 iv.SR Landscaping. Will is going to discuss with them how to cut back the expenses while still maintaining the lawn at a basic level. 2.Reports a.KL J Project Status Report: i.Expects planning grants to be issued mid to late August. ii.MDT Aeronautics will be looking for a Capital Improvement Plan from us shortly 3.New Business a.Hangar Sales. Murl Williams to buy Don Lovelace’s hangar on East Greening. Jeff Doyle to buy Bobby Allard’s. Board has no concerns with either sale. b.Fuel Flowage Fee Form drafted by Will, to provide to anyone who brings their own fuel onto the airport. Motion to adopt the form passed without dissent. 4.Old Business a.Nemont - No further updates b.Will Metz Lease. Will is going to add additional space to his lease for parking and septic. 5.Public Input Citizens may address the board regarding any item of business not on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the board will not take action on any item not on the agenda. a.None received 6.Other Items none 7.Announcements a.none The meeting was adjourned at 20:45. 62 Respectfully submitted, Brock Williams Secretary NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of listed agenda items. 63 File Attachments for Item: 15. Appointment of Casey Wheeler to the Board of Health for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024.  64 65 File Attachments for Item: 16. Appointment of Jodi MacKay to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for a four-year term ending December 31, 2025.  66 67 File Attachments for Item: 17. Resolution No. R22-43: Resolution Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding By And Between The City Of Laurel And Local Union Local 303, American Federation Of State, County, And Municipal Employees, AFSCME 68 R22-43 Approve MOU Related to Code Enforcement Officer RESOLUTION NO. R22-43 RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND LOCAL UNION LOCAL 303, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFSCME WHEREAS, the City of Laurel and Local Union 303, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFSCME (hereinafter “the Union”) have an existing Collective Bargaining Agreement (hereinafter “CBA”) in place which provides for set wages and positions for Laurel Police Department Officers; WHEREAS, the City and the Union previously negotiated the expansion of an existing position known as the Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer Position into the CBA; WHEREAS, the City and the Union wish to further expand this position to include additional Code Enforcement rights and responsibilities, to assist the Planning Department in enforcement of Laurel Municipal Code violations; WHEREAS, the City and the Union selected a qualified applicant for the position who is currently a member of the Police Department and the Union, who is a long-term City employee, and who is already conducting Code Enforcement job duties; WHEREAS, the selected employee has worked for the City, successfully, for over twenty years and he is qualified for the expanded job duties in Code Enforcement; WHEREAS, the expanded job duties necessitate increased compensation to reflect the overall and increased job duties of the Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer Position; WHEREAS, the City and the Union have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “MOU”) between the City and the Union to address the expanded job duties and compensation for the Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer Position; and WHEREAS, the City and the Union specifically agree that the MOU is intended to apply to this employee and this unique situation only and does not constitute an amendment of any kind to the CBA or a past or current practice on either the City or the Union’s behalf. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1: Approval. The MOU by and between the City of Laurel and the Union, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. 69 R22-43 Approve MOU Related to Code Enforcement Officer Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the MOU on behalf of the City. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August 2022 by Council Member _____________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the 23rd day of August 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23rd day of August 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 70 1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING The City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and Local Union Local 303, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFSCME (hereinafter “the Union”) enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “MOU”) for the limited purpose of expanding the job description of an existing Laurel Police Department Officer, to include increased Code Enforcement duties, as well as increase the wages offered for this position. WHEREAS, the Parties, specifically the City and the Union, have negotiated an existing contract (hereinafter “the CBA”) that provides for set wages and positions for Laurel Police Department Officers; and WHEREAS, the Parties previously negotiated the expansion of an existing position known as the Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer Position into the CBA; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to further expand this position to include additional Code Enforcement rights and responsibilities, to assist the Planning Department in enforcement of Laurel Municipal Code violations; and WHEREAS, the City selected a qualified applicant for the position who is currently a member of the Police Department and the Union, who is a long-term City employee, and who is already conducting Code Enforcement job duties; and WHEREAS, the selected employee has worked for the City, successfully, for over twenty years and he is qualified for the expanded job duties in Code Enforcement; and WHEREAS, the expanded job duties necessitate increased compensation to reflect the overall and increased job duties of the Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer Position; and WHEREAS, both Parties have considered the issue and have determined it is in both of their best interests to enter into this MOU for the purpose of memorializing a one-time waiver of any potentially-conflicting provisions of the CBA as provided herein. BASED on the recitals, the City and the Union agree as follows: 1. The Parties intend this MOU as a one-time agreement and have no intention to permanently amend or modify the existing MOU. 2. The Parties agree that for the employee hired as the Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer Position, Section 5 of Addendum B of the CBA, as well as any potentially- conflicting additional sections of the CBA, are hereby waived, and the expanded job duties reflected in the attached Job Description (Exhibit A) will apply. The employee will be paid $19.00 per hour for his expanded job duties as Animal Control/Parking/Code Enforcement Officer. 71 2 3. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the waiver provided herein constitutes a one - time agreement and shall have no further force and effect on any other part of provision of the existing CBA and shall not constitute an intended or enforceable past practice on either Party’s behalf. 4. The Parties agree that they are not altering, changing or modifying the existing CBA in any manner, and that all provisions of the CBA shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the existence of this MOU. Dated this _____ day of August, 2022. __________________________________ City Mayor, Dave Waggoner Dated this _____ day of August, 2022. __________________________________ Union President 72 File Attachments for Item: 18. Resolution No. R22-44: Resolution Approving The Encroachment Permit By And Between The Billings Bench Water Association And The City Of Laurel 73 R22-44 Approve Encroachment Permit with the Billings Bench Water Association RESOLUTION NO. R22-44 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT BY AND BETWEEN THE BILLINGS BENCH WATER ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF LAUREL WHEREAS, the Billings Bench Water Association owns and operates the BBWA Main Canal, as reflected in the attached Encroachment Permit; WHEREAS, the City of Laurel maintains a Main Water Line paralleling the BBWA Main Canal for 300 feet, located in the BBWA right-of-way, described as “a strip of land 150 feet wide, 50 feet lying on the Northerly side, and 100 feet lying on the Southerly side of the land more particularly described on the Encroachment Permit; and WHEREAS, the Billings Bench Water Association has agreed to grant the City of Laurel an Encroachment Permit to run, construct, repair, and maintain the City’s Main Water Line, subject to the terms and conditions of the Encroachment Permit. THEREFORE, the City Council of Laurel hereby accepts and approves the Encroachment Permit by and between the Billings Bench Water Association and the City of Laurel and authorizes the City of Laurel Mayor to take all necessary steps to ensure the execution and proper recordation of the Encroachment Permit. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August 2022 by Council Member _____________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the 23rd day of August 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23rd day of August 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer 74 R22-44 Approve Encroachment Permit with the Billings Bench Water Association APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 75 1 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT THE BILLINGS BENCH WATER ASSOCIATION (BBWA) hereby quit Claims to City of Laurel, 115 West 1st Street, Laurel, MT 59044 as (Permittees or Grantee), revocable permission to: A Right-of-Way Permit granted for permission to run, construct, repair and maintain the Main Water Line paralleling the BBWA Main Canal for 300 feet, in which is owned by said applicant, located in the BBWA right-of-way. “A strip of land 150 feet wide, 50 feet lying on the Northerly side, and 100 feet lying on the Southerly side of the following described land: Beginning at a point on the mid-section line of said Section 15 - Tnp 2N 24E - bearing South zero(0)degrees and one(1) minute East a distance of twelve hundred and two and seven tenths (1202.7) feet from the mid-section corner of Section 15; thence South seventy three (73) degrees, seventeen (17) minutes West a distance of four hundred and seventeen and six tenths (417.6) feet, which point is four hundred (400) feet North, eighty nine(89) degrees fifty seven (57) minutes West and thirteen hundred twenty two and seven tenths (1322.7) feet South, zero(0) degrees one(1) minute East of the mid-section corner of Section 15.” Subject to the following terms and conditions. WHEREAS persons may not encroach upon or otherwise use or impair BBWA’s Canal, or its primary or secondary easement, without obtaining approval and an easement therefore: 1. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ANY “ENCROACHMENT” or DISTURBANCE” OR “PLACEMENT OF FACILITY”: An “encroachment” or “disturbance” or “placement of facility” means the construction or the placement, and any work associated therewith, of any facility, including utility lines, pipes, pipeline, culverts, bridges, trees, buildings, etc. over, across, on, under, through or near the BBWA’S canal, laterals, embankment, or right-of-way thereof. 76 2 2. Any “encroachment”, “disturbance” or “placement of facility” by “PERMITTEE”, over, across, under, on or near BBWA’s canal, laterals, And embankment thereof, MUST BE DONE BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, AND APRIL 1, of each year, unless a specific written exception is granted by BBWA. “PERMITTEE”, shall contact BBWA, at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of any actual “encroachment” “disturbance”, or “placement of facility.” On lateral crossings, BBWA requires using riprap and necessary measures to insure that the soil integrity of the canal will not give away or leak. All cuts in the laterals shall be lined with high swelling sodium type bentonite such as is produced by Wyo-Ben Inc. or other impervious material as agreed to by BBWA. Final details of reclamation shall include: Soil compaction per attached exhibits, surface restoration per attached exhibits, and grass areas will be sodded. Final reclamation shall be approved by BBWA prior to and after “PERMITTEE’S” “encroachment” “disturbance” or “placement of facility”. 3. The installation of any culvert, bridge, fence, or any other “facility” will be such as to allow BBWA access to cleaning and allow safe and efficient operation, maintenance of its canals and laterals. 4. BBWA shall be entitled to use the road easement in the operation and maintenance of its canal. The “Permittee” shall have right of access and enjoyment of its easement under this agreement so long as such use and enjoyment by “Permittee” does not interfere with the normal operation and maintenance of BBWA’S canals and only so long as the encroachment otherwise complied with the bylaws of BBWA as they may exist from time to time. 5. The “Permittee”, will take necessary actions to insure that the easement does not create a nuisance or hazard to the public, or that the easement will not interfere with other utility easements. 6. The “Permittee” shall take necessary precautions to warn or prevent the public from using BBWA’S easement, in a manner which might result in harm or damage to BBWA’S canal, the “Permittee”, or the public including the construction of a safety curb along the canal, and posting “No Trespassing” signs along the canal. 77 3 7. The “Permittee” shall be responsible for the cleaning, and maintaining; of any facility it constructs or places in BBWA’S canal or laterals. “Permittee” shall be responsible for any damage associated with and “encroachment”, disturbance”, or “placement of facility”, by “PERMITTEE”. BBWA may, but has no duty to repair, replace or clean any structure of “Permittee” and assess against the “PERMITTEE” the cost thereof. 8. The “PERMITTEE”, and/or its contractors, shall provide BBWA with Proof of insurance, prior to any “encroachment”, “disturbance”, or placement of facility.” 9. The “PERMITTEE” shall pay to BBWA, Five Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars and NO/100 Dollars ($5560.00). (Receipt of which is hereby acknowledged for this permit and easement) BBWA’S general costs and expenses associated with this permit include a review of “Permittee’s” plans, site inspection, development and operation of this permit system, record keeping, on site inspection prior to, during and after construction, and possible inconvenience and expense related to said “encroachment”, “disturbance”, or “facility”, during future years of operation, maintenance, and cleaning BBWA’S canals and laterals. If BBWA has to clean, repair, or maintain any “encroachment”, “disturbance”, or facility, of “PERMITTEE”, BBWA shall do so, and send the “Permittee” a bill for such services. 10. “PERMITTEE” is liable for any consequential damages related to or caused by “Permittee’s” “encroachment”, “disturbance”, or “facility”. “Permittee” agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the BBWA from any damages arising out of “PERMITTEES” “Encroachment”, “Disturbance” or “Facility”. In accepting this PERMIT, The “permittee”, its/his successors or assigns, agree to protect BBWA and save it harmless from all claims, actions or damage of every kind and description which may accrue, to or be suffered by, any person or persons, corporations or property by reason of the performance of any such work, character of materials used or manner of installations, maintenance and operation or by the improper occupancy of said encroachment, and in case any suit and/or action is brought against BBWA and arising out of, or by reason of, any of the causes, the “PERMITTEE” its/ his successor assigns, will upon notice to it/him of the commencement of such action defend the same at its/his sole cost and expense and satisfy any judgment which may be rendered against BBWA in any such suit or action. 78 4 11. In the event BBWA shall at any time in the future change the location or elevation of its canal or lateral at the point above referred to, necessitating any change in the location of the head gate, the cost of the modifications shall be borne by the permittee. 12. Change or location of such buried line to meet the needs of the BBWA, shall be borne by the “Permittee”. 13. In the event the BBWA in the enjoyment and operation of the irrigation system, damages the buried line of the “Permittee”, that the “Permittee” will not claim any damage from the BBWA except in such instances as the damage is caused by the willful or gross negligence of the BBWA, its representatives, contractors, agents or servants. 14. If BBWA owns less than the entire and undivided fee simple title in said lands, then this easement applies only to the interest they have. 15. This Permit shall also be binding on any other successor or assignee of the “Permittee”. THIS PERMIT SHALL RUN WITH THE LAND. Any successor in interest of “Permittee” shall immediately be bound by the terms of this agreement by any use of its benefits of the encroachment permit. 16. If “Permittee” is a contractor, agent, or other representative for another principal, city or county government, or any other person or entity, this permit shall be binding on such principal, government, and such other person or entity. This permit shall also be binding on any other successor or assignee of the “Permittee” and such entity waives all defenses of sovereign immunity, statutory, or constitutional rights of home rule. 17. In the event of a dispute over the terms and conditions of the Agreement, The BBWA shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the “Permittee”, whether or not the same are incurred in connection with any lawsuit. 18. The Permittee warrants that it is authorized to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of all persons claiming an interest in this permit. 19. Each and every person using such permit shall by their use covenant and agree to be bound by the terms hereof to the same extent as the “Permittee”. 20. The Permit may not be assigned without written consent of BBWA. 79 5 Dated this _ ___day of ____, 20____. BILLINGS BENCH WATER ASSOCIATION By _____________________________ Jim Stott, President STATE OF MONTANA COUNTY OF YELLOWSTONE On this _______day of _________________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared Jim Stott, known to me to be the President of Billings Bench Water Association, whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. ___________________________ Notary Public for the State of Montana (Printed name)___________________ Residing at ______________________ My commission expires ___________ 80 6 I AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS PERMIT: By ______________________________ _______________________________ Title STATE OF MONTANA COUNTY OF YELLOWSTONE On this _______day of _____________, 2022, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public for the State of Montana, personally appeared ___________________ _________________, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed on this instrument and acknowledged to me that ______executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written. _________________________________ Notary Public for the State of Montana (Printed name) ___________________ Residing at _______________________ My commission expires _____________ 81 7 82 INVOICE Date 7/15/2022 Invoice # 47236 Bill To City of Laurel 115 West 1st Strret Laurel, MT 59044 BILLINGS BENCH WATER ASSN. P.O. BOX 50150 BILLINGS, MT 59105 406-259-6241 Due Date 8/14/2022 Account # Phone # 406-259-6241 E-mail bbwa@bresnan.net Web Site http://billingsbenchwater.vistaprintdigital.com Total Description Rate Amount Right-of-Way Permit to run, construct, repair & maintain water line paralleling BBW Main Canal for 300 feet 5,500.00 5,500.00 Recording Fees 60.00 60.00 Credit Cards Accepted - 3.29% of amount processed + $.10 transaction fee will be applied - Please call for amount. LATE FEES APPLIED AS FOLLOWS: 5% Penalty plus 50 cents adv charge and interest charges at highest rate provided for under Montana Law. Follow us on FACEBOOK @BillingsBenchWater $5,560.00 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 File Attachments for Item: 19. Resolution No. R22-45: Resolution Approving Agreement Regarding School Resource Officer Program By And Between The City Of Laurel And Laurel Public Schools, District 7 & 7-70 103 R22-45 Approve SRO Agreement RESOLUTION NO. R22-45 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT REGARDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND LAUREL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT 7 & 7-70 WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and the Laurel Public Schools, District 7 & 7-70 (hereinafter “the District”) desire to maintain a cooperative and coordinated approach to deterring and addressing criminal activity on school property and at District sponsored events and activities; WHEREAS, Montana law authorizes the District to contract with the City to have municipal law enforcement provide a School Resource Officer (hereinafter “SRO”) and SRO- related law enforcement services; WHEREAS, Montana law further authorizes the District to levy for an appropriate portion of the costs the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing transportation for law enforcement officers who are assigned to perform SRO duties in the District; and WHEREAS, the City and the District have agreed to an Agreement Regarding School Resource Officer Program (hereinafter “SRO Agreement”), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1: Approval. The SRO Agreement by and between the City of Laurel and the District, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the SRO Agreement on behalf of the City. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August 2022 by Council Member _____________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the 23rd day of August 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23rd day of August 2022. 104 R22-45 Approve SRO Agreement CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 105 AGREEMENT REGARDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM This Agreement is entered into this _____ day of __________________________, 2022, by and between the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City” or “the City of Laurel”) and the Laurel Public Schools, District 7 & 7-70 (hereinafter “the District” or “the School District”) as follows: RECITALS WHEREAS, the District and the City desire to maintain a cooperative and coordinated approach to deterring and addressing criminal activity on school property and at District sponsored events and activities; WHEREAS, Montana law authorizes the District to contract with the City to have municipal law enforcement provide a School Resource Officer (hereinafter “SRO”) and SRO- related law enforcement services; and WHEREAS, Montana law further authorizes the District to levy for an appropriate portion of the costs the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing transportation for law enforcement officers who are assigned to perform SRO duties in the District. WITNESSETH NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, terms, covenants, and conditions set forth herein and other valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Purpose of Agreement: The purpose of this Agreement is for the City to assign 1) one law enforcement officer and reasonably necessary equipment to the District for the School Resource Officer program for the City of Laurel Middle School and 2) one law enforcement officer and reasonably necessary equipment to the District for the School Resource Officer program for the City of Laurel High School. 2. Definitions: The following definitions apply to this Agreement: a. “Additional services” mean services that a law enforcement officer provides, at the District’s request, outside the regular hours of SRO service that are described in this Agreement. By way of example, but without limitation, the SRO performs additional services if, at the request of a school administrator or District administrator, the SRO attends a school board meeting, an extracurricular activity, or a community function that is held in the evening. b. “Exigent circumstances” mean circumstances under which the courts permit law enforcement officers to execute a warrantless search or seizure; circumstances under which a reasonable law enforcement officer would believe that a person presents an immediate and substantial risk of harm to self or others; circumstances under which 106 urgent action is reasonably necessary in order to prevent the destruction of evidence of a serious crime; and circumstances in which a law enforcement officer is in hot pursuit of a suspect who is believed to have committed, or to have attempted to commit, a serious crime and is in the process of fleeing. c. “School resource officer” or “SRO” means a licensed law enforcement officer who is employed by the City and is assigned to provide SRO duties or additional services pursuant to this Agreement. d. “SRO duties” include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: • protecting persons who are present on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity; • protecting real and personal property; • serving as a role model for students, parents, and community members; • conferring with students, parents, and community members for the purpose of deterring or addressing criminal behavior on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity; • identifying and advising on security vulnerabilities in the District’s schools; • being present and visible on school property and surrounding areas; • serving as a resource for school officials regarding the prevention and deterring of criminal activity on school property and at school sponsored events and activities; • serving as a mentor and resource for students; • conducting regular meetings with various student groups that represent a diverse population in efforts to promote positive relationships; • giving presentations to students and staff that are designed to promote safety or to deter, decrease, or otherwise address drug use or other potential criminal activity by students; • investigating and otherwise addressing criminal activity that has occurred, is alleged to have occurred, may have occurred, or is expected to occur on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity; • as required for exigent circumstances or immediate safety threats (as determined in collaboration with the District), conducting searches of students, student lockers, student backpacks, school property, and student vehicles; • recovering lost or stolen property; 107 • enforcing all criminal laws on school property and at school sponsored events and activities; • responding to emergencies including, but not limited to, medical emergencies and situations involving a threat of violence or harm to property or to any person who is on school property or is at a school sponsored event or activity; • attending trainings provided by the District related to equity, childhood trauma, cultural responsiveness and others as requested by the Superintendent; • meeting and collaborating with school administrators and District administrators to develop and work toward mutually agreed upon goals; and • other tasks as assigned by the Laurel Police Department. e. “School day” means a day on which school is in session and general student attendance is required, including any make-up days that are scheduled because school was canceled for any reason. School days are identified on the District calendar, which is published on the District’s website. Days on which students attend summer school are not school days. f. “School property” means: any property, within the City of Laurel, owned, leased, or controlled by the District where an elementary school, middle school, secondary school, secondary vocational center, alternative learning program, or other school providing educational services is located or used for educational purposes, or where extracurricular or co-curricular activities are regularly provided. 3. Term: This Agreement is for a term of one-year beginning on September 1, 2022 and ending on August 31, 2023. This Agreement will automatically renew for a period of twelve calendar months (September 1 to August 31) unless either party provides written notice of termination to the other party on or July 1st. 4. Termination: This Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by either party upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice. 5. Employment of SRO: a. The SRO shall be an employee of the City of Laurel and shall be subject to the administration, supervision, and control of the City of Laurel. b. The SRO shall be subject to all personnel policies and practices of the City of Laurel, except as such policies or practices may be modified by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. c. The City of Laurel, in its sole discretion, shall have the power and authority to hire, discharge, and discipline the SRO. 108 6. Assignment of SRO: a. Duty Hours: i. SRO duty hours shall be determined by the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Laurel and Local Union 303, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFSCME. Whenever possible, it is the intent of the parties that the SRO’s duty hours shall conform to the school day. ii. It is understood and agreed that time spent by the SRO attending municipal court, juvenile court, and/or criminal cases arising from and/or out of their employment as an SRO, as well as SRO duties involved in school zone enforcement, home visits, and procedural matters involving the Police Department, shall be considered as hours worked under this Agreement. b. Absences: i. In the event the SRO is absent from work, the SRO shall notify his or her supervisor in the Police Department and the Principal of the school to which the SRO is assigned. ii. If an SRO is absent for more than ten (10) consecutive school days, related to a leave of absence, the City will undertake reasonable efforts to assign another licensed law enforcement officer to serve as a temporary replacement and perform the regular SRO’s duties during any additional absences. c. Vehicle/Equipment/Training: The City is responsible for providing the SRO with a vehicle and all necessary law enforcement equipment, including any necessary electronic devices. The City is also responsible for providing training and education to all law enforcement officers who are assigned to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. 7. Time and Place of Performance: The City will endeavor to assure that the SRO will be available for duty at the assigned campus each day that school is in session duri ng the regular school year. The District understands that there may be times when the SRO is needed off-campus due to emergency law enforcement activities or court appearances. 8. Relationship of Parties: a. The City shall have the status of an Independent Contractor for purposes of this Agreement. The SRO assigned to the District shall be considered the employee of the City and shall be subject to the City’s sole and exclusive control and supervision. 109 b. The Chief of Police and the Superintendent will evaluate the program throughout the year in order to ensure that the program is meeting expectations. Following the close of the school year, the Chief of Police and the Superintendent will each individually prepare a summary report on the year’s operations and provide any recommendations for changes. This report will be reviewed by both the City Council and the School Board, in considering any changes to be made for the upcoming school year. c. The SRO will be subject to current policies and procedures in effect for City of Laurel Law Enforcement Officers, including attendance at all mandated training and testing to maintain Officer certification. d. This Agreement is not intended to and will not constitute, create, give rise to, or otherwise cause a joint venture, partnership, or formal business association or organization of any kind between the parties, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be only those expressly set forth in this Agreement. 9. Payment/Costs: a. Monthly Base Payment: The District will pay the City the following fees per year, in two equal payments in December 2022 and June 2023, for all SRO services, excluding additional services, which are provided pursuant to this Agreement: Fifty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($56,467.49) for SRO No. 1; and Fifty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Six Dollars and Two Cents ($56,636.02) for SRO No. 2. This payment is intended to cover a reasonable amount of the cost the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing transportation for the SRO assigned to perform SRO duties under this Agreement. The City will invoice the District in December 2022 and June 2023, with each invoice to reflect half of the total two- balances combined, as reflected above. b. Costs: The City agrees to pay all overtime costs, non-school related expenses related to or resulting from law enforcement related activities, such as criminal investigations and court appearances, and costs relating to vehicle and insurance. c. Additional Services: District administrators and school administrators may request that the City assign one or more law enforcement officers to provide “additional services” as defined in this Agreement. The City will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests. When the City assigns an officer to provide additional services, the District will be responsible for paying the officer’s wages for the hours worked while providing additional services, any resulting overtime costs, a prorated portion of the officer’s benefits for the hours worked while providing additional services, and the officer’s transportation costs directly associated with providing 110 additional services. The City will submit an itemized invoice to the District describing the additional services that were provided, the location where the additional services were provided, and the costs the City incurred in providing the additional services. 10. District Responsibilities: In addition to making the payments described in this Agreement, the District will provide office space for the SRO. At a minimum, the office space will be furnished with a desk, chair, filing space capable of being secured, a computer, and a landline telephone. The SRO may print materials and make photocopies at the school where the SRO is assigned if the materials and photocopies relate to SRO duties. 11. Prohibited Actions: In the absence of exigent circumstances, a law enforcement officer who is employed by the City may not interview a student on school property about criminal activity or potential criminal activity unless: (a) the officer is conducting a maltreatment of minor investigation; (b) the crime has occurred, is alleged to have occurred, may have occurred, is occurring, or is reasonably expected to occur in the near future on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity; or (c) the officer has obtained prior written permission from the building principal and from the student’s parent or guardian or the student, if the student is eighteen (18) years of age or older. In addition, a law enforcement officer may not participate in recommending or determining student discipline or in investigating incidents of student discipline which do not involve potential criminal activity. 12. Execution of Arrest Warrants: When executing an arrest warrant for a student on school property, a law enforcement officer must make reasonable efforts to protect other students and staff members who are present and to avoid undue embarrassment to the student who is being arrested. This paragraph is not intended to prevent an officer from taking immediate action to arrest a student who is fleeing or who presents an imminent and substantial risk of harm to self, others, or property. 13. Access to Records. School officials shall allow the SRO to inspect and copy any public records maintained by the school to the extent allowed by law. If some information in a student’s record is needed in an emergency to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals, school officials shall disclose to the SRO that information which is needed to respond to the emergency situation based on the seriousness of the threat to someone’s health or safety, the need of the information to meet the emergency situation, and the extent to which time is of the essence. If confidential student record information is needed by the SRO, but no emergency situation exists, the information may be released only as allowed by law. 14. Liability and Indemnification: Each party is solely responsible for the act(s) and omission(s) of its own officers, employees, officials, agents, and representatives. To the extent permitted by law, each party agrees to indemnify the other party from any and all damages, liability, judgments, claims, expenses, attorney fees, and costs resulting from any act or omission of any of its officers, employees, officials, agents, or representatives. Each 111 party’s liability, if any, is limited by applicable Montana law, and nothing in this Agreement may be deemed to constitute a waiver of those limits. 15. Notices: The District must provide all official notices under this Agreement by electronic mail or U.S. Mail addressed to the City’s Chief of Police, Stan Langve, at slangve@laurel.mt.gov or 215 West First Street, Laurel MT 59044. The City must provide all official notices under this Agreement by electronic mail or U.S. Mail addressed to the District’s Superintendent at _________________________ or __________________________________, Laurel MT 59044. Either party may designate a different addressee or address at any time by giving written notice to the other party. Notice that is delivered by mail is effective upon mailing. Notice that is delivered by email is effective upon transmission. 16. No Unlawful Discrimination: The District and the City each agree to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. No person may be excluded from full employment rights in, participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any program, service, or activity based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual preference, HIV status, public assistance status, creed, or national origin. In addition, the District and the City each specifically agree not to discriminate unlawfully against any student in any program, service, activity, or decision based on race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual preference, HIV status, public assistance status, creed, or national origin. 17. Waiver and Enforcement: The failure to insist on compliance with any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement must not be deemed to be a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor will any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power contained in this Agreement at any time be deemed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any other time. Each party is responsible for its own costs, expenses, and any attorneys’ fees associated with this Agreement and any related matters, including enforcement of this Agreement. 18. Equal Drafting: In the event that either party asserts that a provision of this Agreement is ambiguous, this Agreement must be construed to have been drafted equally by the Parties. 19. Choice of Law, Forum, and Severability: This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Montana. The parties agree that the Montana state and federal courts will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this Agreement. If a court determines that any part of this Agreement is unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining portions of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. 20. Entire Agreement, Changes, and Effect: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the District and the City regarding SRO duties and additional services. This Agreement supersedes any inconsistent statements or promises made by either party. This Agreement also supersedes and terminates any prior or existing agreements or 112 contracts regarding the same or any similar subject matter. Neither party has relied upon any statements, promises, agreements, or representations that are not stated in this Agreement. No changes to this Agreement are valid unless they are in writing and signed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement on the dates recorded by their signature. By signing below, each party specifically acknowledges that it has read this Agreement and that it understands and voluntarily agrees to be legally bound by all terms of the Agreement. CITY OF LAUREL LAUREL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ___________________________ ___________________________ City of Laurel Mayor District Board Chairperson Date: ______________________ Date: ______________________ 113 File Attachments for Item: 20. Resolution No. R22-46: Resolution Amending Resolution No. R21-100 Related To Cherry Hill Subdivision 3rd Filing, An Addition To The City Of Laurel, Montana 114 R22-46 Approve Resolution Amending Prior Resolutions Related to Cherry Hill Subdivision RESOLUTION NO. R22-46 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. R21-100 AND R21-101 AND R22- 38 RELATED TO CHERRY HILL SUBDIVISION 3RD FILING, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA WHEREAS, the Developer (hereinafter “the Petitioner”) of Cherry Hill Subdivision 3rd Filing (known in previous Filings and Resolutions both as “Cherry Hills Subdivision” and “Cherry Hill Subdivision”) (hereinafter referred to as “Cherry Hill Subdivision”) previously submitted a Petition seeking annexation to the City of Laurel with concurrent zone change from Residential Tracts to R-7500 zoning, as provided by the Laurel Municipal Code; WHEREAS, the Developer also previously requested approval of the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill Subdivision 3rd Filing, an Addition to the City of Laurel; WHEREAS, the Developer also previously requested approval of the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Subdivision 3rd Filing, an Addition to the City of Laurel; WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021, the City Council of the City of Laurel approved the annexation of Cherry Hill Subdivision, with the requested zone change, pursuant to Resolution No. R21-100, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein; WHEREAS, Resolution No. R21-100 improperly referred to Cherry Hill Subdivision as Cherry Hills Subdivision; WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021, the City Council of the City of Laurel approved the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill Subdivision, subject to certain conditions, pursuant to Resolution No. R21-101, attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference herein; WHEREAS, Resolution No. R21-101 improperly referred to Cherry Hill Subdivision as Cherry Hills Subdivision; WHEREAS, on June 26, 2022, the City Council of the City of Laurel approved the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Subdivision, pursuant to Resolution No. R22-38, attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference herein; WHEREAS, Resolution No. R22-38 improperly referred to Cherry Hill Subdivision as Cherry Hills Subdivision; WHEREAS, Resolution Nos. R21-100, R21-101, and R22-38 need to be amended to reflect the correct name of the Subdivision as Cherry Hill Subdivision. THEREFORE, the City Council of Laurel hereby amends previously-approved and filed Resolution Nos. R21-100, R21-101, and R22-38 to reflect that the proper name of the 115 R22-46 Approve Resolution Amending Prior Resolutions Related to Cherry Hill Subdivision Subdivision is “Cherry Hill Subdivision,” not “Cherry Hills Subdivision.” All other terms and conditions of Resolution Nos. R21-100, R21-101, and R22-38 remain in full force and effect. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August 2022 by Council Member _____________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the 23rd day of August 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor on the 23rd day of August 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 116 File Attachments for Item: 21. Ordinance No. O22-03: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana 117 Ordinance No. 022-03 Title 14, Building Code Amendments ORDINANCE NO. 022-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 14 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by modifying and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems within the City and to remain in accordance with Montana law; and WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendments to the existing Title 14 as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City Council for their full approval. Chapter 14.16 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 202118 EDITION 14.16.010 Adoption. A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Residential Code, 202118 Edition, as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.154 (1) through (24) with Appendix Q Tiny Houses, as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), and as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. B. One full printed copy of the Code shall be available in the offices of the City Planning Department. C. The International Residential Building Code 202118 Edition is made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Residential Building Code" of the City. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015; Ord. No. O20-01, 1-28-2020) This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council and approved by the Mayor. Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 23rd day of August 2022, upon Motion by Council Member _____________________. 118 Ordinance No. 022-03 Title 14, Building Code Amendments PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading on the _____ day of ______________, 2022, upon Motion by Council Member _____________________. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on the _____ day of ______________, 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 119