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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial City Council Packet 09.06.2022 AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2022 6:35 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS NEXT RES. NO. R22-47 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 Correspondence Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing: Budget and Tax Resolutions for Fiscal Year 22-23. 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. Ceremonial Calendar Reports of Boards and Commissions 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 individual 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 2. Resolution No. R22-47: A resolution approving and adopting the Final Budget for the City of Laurel for the fiscal year 2022-2023. 3. Resolution No. R22-48: A resolution levying taxes for general and specific purposes for the City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. 1 4. Resolution No. R22-49: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2022-2023. 5. Resolution No. R22-50: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Special Improvement Lighting District No. 3 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2022-2023. 6. Resolution No. R22-51: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Street Sweeping District No. 1 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of the sweeping of streets in the downtown or Business District for the fiscal year 2022-2023. 7. Resolution No. R22-52: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street maintenance and/or improvements for Street Maintenance District No. 1 that constitutes all streets and alleys embraced within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 8. Resolution No. R22-53: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street improvements for Special Improvement District No. 113 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022- 2023. 9. Resolution No. R22-54: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special Improvement District No. 115 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 10. Resolution No. R22-55: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special Improvement District No. 116 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 11. Resolution No. R22-56: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special Improvement District No. 117 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 12. Resolution No. R22-57: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special Improvement District No. 118 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 13. Resolution No. R22-58: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special Improvement District No. 119 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 14. Resolution No. R22-59: A resolution levying and assessing the annual cost of sidewalk improvements for residential properties pursuant to the City’s Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 15. Resolution No. R22-60: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent water charges. 16. Resolution No. R22-61: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent sewer charges. 17. Resolution No. R22-62: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property designated as garbage districts in the City of Laurel, Montana, for the removal of garbage and refuse. 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 2 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 3 File Attachments for Item: 2. Resolution No. R22-47: A resolution approving and adopting the Final Budget for the City of Laurel for the fiscal year 2022-2023. 4 R22-47 Adopt 2022-2023 Final Budget RESOLUTION NO. R22-47 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, has prepared a budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023, and has given notice permitting all taxpayers to appear and be heard for or against any part of said budget, as is provided under Title 7, Chapter 6, Part 40, Montana Code Annotated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, as follows: 1) That the final budget of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year 2022- 2023 is hereby approved and adopted effective July 1, 2022, as set forth in the final budget document attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof. 2) That a copy of said budget be inserted in the official minutes of the City Council for the Special City Council meeting on September 6, 2022. 3) That the City Clerk shall provide a copy of said budget to the Department of Commerce, Division of Local Government Services for the State of Montana. Introduced at a special meeting of the Laurel City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member ______. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 5 File Attachments for Item: 3. Resolution No. R22-48: A resolution levying taxes for general and specific purposes for the City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. 6 R22-48 Tax Levy 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-48 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides municipal services to its citizens in areas such as public safety, recreation, and other general governmental services and maintaining same; and WHEREAS, continued provision of municipal services depends upon the collection and payment of taxes levied upon all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Laurel; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to § 7-6-4401 MCA, shall levy and collect taxes for general and special purposes on all property within the City of Laurel subject to taxation under the laws of the State of Montana. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That there is hereby levied on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the general and specific purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, a tax of 182.31 mills according to the assessed valuation of the said property for the State and County taxes, to be apportioned among the different funds of the City of Laurel, Montana, as follows: Final General 74.21 Library 31.00 Comprehensive Insurance 13.43 PERS 10.00 Employee Health Insurance 19.61 Fire Disability Insurance 4.00 ______ Separate Levying Authority Airport Authority 3.06 ______ Permissive Levy for Health Ins. (HB409) 27.00 ______ TOTAL 186.44 Section 2. That there is hereby levied on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, a tax of 182.31 mills according to the assessed valuation of the said property for the year 2022 as shown by the assessment rolls for the State and County taxes, to be divided for the purposes of: 7 R22-48 Tax Levy 2022-2023 1. Providing services to its citizens in areas such as public safety, recreation, and other general governmental services and maintaining same; 2. Providing retirement benefits for employees; 3. Providing liability and property insurance protection; 4. Providing health insurance benefits for employees; 5. Providing Volunteer Fire Department pension; 6. Maintaining the Laurel Municipal Airport; Section 3. That upon passage and approval of this resolution, the Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed to certify a copy thereof and send the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana, who shall extend the within tax levy upon the assessment rolls of the State and County and collect said taxes in the same manner as other taxes are collected. Section 4. That when said revenue is collected, they shall be paid to the Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Laurel, Montana, and placed in their respective funds. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 8 File Attachments for Item: 4. Resolution No. R22-49: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced  within Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2022-2023.   9 R22-49 Lighting District No. 2 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-49 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE ENTIRE COST OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides street lighting in Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 for its residents at an affordable cost in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, continued street lighting in Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 depends upon the collection and payment of electrical charges by the users within said district; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to § 7-12-4323 MCA (1)(a), shall levy as a tax the entire expense of maintenance and electrical current for each year within said district against each lot or parcel of land within said district to be assessed for that part of the whole cost which its area bears to the area of the entire district, exclusive of streets, alleys, and public places; and WHEREAS, pursuant to § 7-12-4338 MCA, said special assessment, together with costs and penalties, shall constitute a lien upon and against the property upon which assessment is made and levied. The lien can only be extinguished by payment of such assessment, with all penalties, costs, and interest, or otherwise as provided by law; and WHEREAS, the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current within the said district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, has been ascertained to be $39,418.04; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2022-2023 has been determined to be $.003047 cents per square foot. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of defraying the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current in said district for the fiscal year 2022-2023, there is hereby levied and assessed upon and against each lot or parcel of land within said district a tax or special assessment as hereinafter respectively indicated as follows: [See attached list.] Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installments shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022, and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessment becomes delinquent, the property shall be sold the same as other property is sold for taxes. 10 R22-49 Lighting District No. 2 Assessment 2022-2023 Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into “Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 Maintenance Fund” for the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. That on the 6th day of September 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the said City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council of the said City heard objections to the final passage of this resolution and the City Clerk-Treasurer was thereby directed to publish notice thereof in the form and manner required by law, and the cit y ordinance. Section 7. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Section 8. That this resolution shall be in full force from and after its approval. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member Wilke. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 File Attachments for Item: 5. Resolution No. R22-50: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced  within Special Improvement Lighting District No. 3 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2022-2023.   41 R22-50 Lighting District No. 3 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-50 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE ENTIRE COST OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides street lighting in Special Improvement Lighting District No. 3 for its residents at an affordable cost in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, continued street lighting in Special Improvement Lighting District No. 3 depends upon the collection and payment of electrical charges by the users within said district; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to § 7-12-4323 (1)(a) MCA, shall levy as a tax the entire expense of maintenance and electrical current for each year within said district against each lot or parcel of land within said district to be assessed for that part of the whole cost which its area bears to the area of the entire district, exclusive of streets, alleys, and public places; and WHEREAS, pursuant to § 7-12-4338 MCA, said special assessment, together with costs and penalties, shall constitute a lien upon and against the property upon which assessment is made and levied. The lien can only be extinguished by payment of such assessment, with all penalties, costs, and interest, or otherwise as provided by law; and WHEREAS, the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current within the said district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 has been ascertained to be $22,799.96; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2022-2023 has been determined to be $.013605 per square foot. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of defraying the entire cost of maintenance and electrical current in said district for the fiscal year 2022-2023, there is hereby levied and assessed upon and against each lot or parcel of land within said district a tax or special assessment as hereinafter respectively indicated as follows: [See attached list.] Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installments shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022, and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessment becomes delinquent, the property shall be sold the same as other property is sold for taxes. 42 R22-50 Lighting District No. 3 Assessment 2022-2023 Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into “Special Improvement Lighting District No. 3 Maintenance Fund” for the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. That on the 6th day of September 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the said City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council of the said City heard objections to the final passage of this resolution and the City Clerk-Treasurer was thereby directed to publish notice thereof in the form and manner required by law, and the city ordinance. Section 7. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Section 8. That this resolution shall be in full force from and after its approval. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 43 44 45 46 File Attachments for Item: 6. Resolution No. R22-51: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Street Sweeping District No. 1 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of the sweeping of streets in the downtown or Business District for the fiscal year 2022-2023. 47 R22-51 Street Sweeping District No. 1 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-51 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN STREET SWEEPING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SWEEPING OF STREETS IN THE DOWNTOWN OR BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides street sweeping services within Street Sweeping District No. 1 for its residents at an affordable cost in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, continued street sweeping services in Street Sweeping District No. 1 depends upon the collection and payment of sweeping charges by the users within said district; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to §§ 7-12-4422 and 7-12-4425 MCA, shall assess and levy as a tax the entire expense of street sweeping services for each year within said district against each lot or parcel of land within said district to be assessed for that part of the whole cost which its area bears to the area of the entire district, exclusive of streets, alleys, and public places; and WHEREAS, any street sweeping tax remaining unpaid shall either constitute a lien against the real property wherein the premises or business or commercial establishment exists and be placed on the annual property tax, or be collected by any other allowable means at equity or at law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, determined it necessary and in the best interest of the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the said City of Laurel, Montana, that Street Sweeping District No. 1 be set up in the congested downtown or business district for the purpose of sweeping and cleaning dirt, dust, paper and other debris from the streets. Section 2. That all residential property within Street Sweeping District No. 1 be assessed .25 cents per frontage foot and all commercial property in the district be assessed .78 cents per frontage foot, for a total of $18,006.90. Section 3. That to defray the cost of removal of such objectionable matter from the respective premises hereinafter indicated, there is hereby levied and assessed against said property a special tax in the amount hereinafter stated, that the same be collected in the same manner as other taxes and assessments as indicated by law as follows: [See attached list.] Section 4. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 5. That the said installments shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 6. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is either sold for taxes, or the City may collect the delinquent assessment by any other allowable means at equity or at law. 48 R22-51 Street Sweeping District No. 1 2022-2023 Section 7. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into “Sweeping District No. 1 Fund” of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 8. That on the 6th day of September 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the said City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council of the said City heard objections to the final passage of this resolution and the City Clerk-Treasurer was thereby directed to publish notice thereof in the form and manner required by law, and the city ordinance. Section 9. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Section 10. That this resolution shall be in full force from and after its approval. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member McGee. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 49 50 51 52 53 54 File Attachments for Item: 7. Resolution No. R22-52: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street maintenance and/or improvements for Street Maintenance District No. 1 that constitutes all streets and alleys embraced within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023. 55 R22-52 Street Maintenance District No. 1 – 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-52 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF STREET MAINTENANCE AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 THAT CONSTITUTES ALL STREETS AND ALLEYS EMBRACED WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council provides street maintenance and/or improvements under the authority of LMC § 12.04.060 and in accordance with MCA Sections 7-12-4401 through 7-12-4436; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council previously established that Street Maintenance District No. 1 constitutes all streets and alleys embraced within the entire City of Laurel; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council hereby finds, fixes and determines that each and every lot or parcel within Street Maintenance District No. 1 has benefited or will benefit by the provided street maintenance and/or improvements; and WHEREAS, LMC § 12.04.070 requires the City’s Public Works Director to estimate the annual cost for street maintenance and/or improvements by the second Monday in August of each and every year, that must be subsequently adopted by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works Director currently estimates the cost of maintenance and/or improvements for Street Maintenance District No. 1 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 to be $900,001.46; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2022-2023 has been determined to be $.0324 cents per square foot, with a maximum of $1600.00 per tax code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: 1. That the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, determined it necessary and in the best interest of the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the said City of Laurel, Montana that for the tax year 2023, the sum of $899,670.91 which is $136.08 per 4,200 square foot lot, be assessed against each and every property owner of record on the last completed assessment roll of the property of the City of Laurel, Montana, with a cap of $1600.00 per tax code; and that the same be collected in the same manner as other taxes and assessments provided by law. 2. That the City Clerk shall prepare and attach a list of assessed property as well as the respective assessments and shall maintain such list in her Office. 3. That the installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the 2022 tax year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. 4. That the installments shall become delinquent at five o-clock, p.m., on the 30th day of 56 R22-52 Street Maintenance District No. 1 – 2022-2023 November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. 5. That if an assessment becomes delinquent, the property shall be sold in the same process and procedure other property is sold for delinquent unpaid taxes. The monies collected under this resolution shall be paid into the Street Maintenance and/or Improvement Fund for the City of Laurel, Montana. 6. That on the 6th day of September 2022, at 6:30 o-clock, p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council heard objections to the final passage of this resolution. 7. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution, to publish notice as required by § MCA, Section 7-12-4426 and provide a certified copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. 8. That this resolution shall be in full force immediately upon its final approval. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ______________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 File Attachments for Item: 8. Resolution No. R22-53: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street improvements for Special Improvement District No. 113 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022- 2023.   119 R22-53 SID 113 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-53 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 113 WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.36 of the Laurel Municipal Code and § 7-12-4102 MCA, previously established Special Improvement District No. 113 for the purposes listed in the City Council’s previously adopted Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. R11-61 and Resolution of Creation, Resolution No. R11-72; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess a payment schedule for the purposes of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 113. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 113 of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses $21,292.35 on the attached described property in the City of Laurel, Montana, owned by the persons respectfully indicated in installments as shown, payable in the year indicated (Exhibit A). Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the SID No. 113 Bond Sinking Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 120 R22-53 SID 113 Assessment 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 121 122 File Attachments for Item: 9. Resolution No. R22-54: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special Improvement District No. 115 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023.   123 R22-54 SID 115 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-54 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 115 WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.36 of the Laurel Municipal Code and § 7-12-4102 MCA, previously established Special Improvement District No. 115 for the purposes listed in the City Council’s previously adopted Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. R13-27 and Resolution of Creation, Resolution No. R13-39; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess a payment schedule for the purposes of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 115. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 115 of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses $5,785.41 on the attached described property in the City of Laurel, Montana, owned by the persons respectfully indicated in installments as shown, payable in the year indicated (Exhibit A). Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the SID No. 115 Bond Sinking Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 124 R22-54 SID 115 Assessment 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 125 126 File Attachments for Item: 10. Resolution No. R22-55: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk  improvements for Special Improvement District No. 116 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023.   127 R22-55 SID 116 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-55 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 116 WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.36 of the Laurel Municipal Code and § 7-12-4102 MCA, previously established Special Improvement District No. 116 for the purposes listed in the City Council’s previously adopted Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. R13-28 and Resolution of Creation, Resolution No. R13-40; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess a payment schedule for the purposes of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 116. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 116 of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses $5,578.78 on the attached described property in the City of Laurel, Montana, owned by the persons respectfully indicated in installments as shown, payable in the year indicated (Exhibit A). Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023 when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the SID No. 116 Bond Sinking Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member Sparks. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 128 R22-55 SID 116 Assessment 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 129 130 File Attachments for Item: 11. Resolution No. R22-56: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk  improvements for Special Improvement District No. 117 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023.  131 R22-56 SID 117 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-56 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 117 WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.36 of the Laurel Municipal Code and § 7-12-4102 MCA, previously established Special Improvement District No. 117 for the purposes listed in the City Council’s previously adopted Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. R15-25 and Resolution of Creation, Resolution No. R15-35; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess a payment schedule for the purposes of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 117. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 117 of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses $10,895.50 on the attached described property in the City of Laurel, Montana, owned by the persons respectfully indicated in installments as shown, payable in the year indicated (Exhibit A). Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2022, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the SID No. 117 Bond Sinking Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 132 R22-56 SID 117 Assessment 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 133 134 File Attachments for Item: 12. Resolution No. R22-57: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk  improvements for Special Improvement District No. 118 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023.   135 R22-57 SID 118 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-57 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 118 WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.36 of the Laurel Municipal Code and § 7-12-4102 MCA, previously established Special Improvement District No. 118 for the purposes listed in the City Council’s previously adopted Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. R17-26 and Resolution of Creation, Resolution No. R17-36; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess a payment schedule for the purposes of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 118. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 118 of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses $13,132.77 on the attached described property in the City of Laurel, Montana, owned by the persons respectfully indicated in installments as shown, payable in the year indicated (Exhibit A). Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the SID No. 118 Bond Sinking Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member ______. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 136 R22-57 SID 118 Assessment 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 137 138 File Attachments for Item: 13. Resolution No. R22-58: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk  improvements for Special Improvement District No. 119 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023.   139 R22-58 SID 119 Assessment 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-58 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE COST OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 119 WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.36 of the Laurel Municipal Code and § 7-12-4102 MCA, previously established Special Improvement District No. 119 for the purposes listed in the City Council’s previously adopted Resolution of Intention, Resolution No. R19-14 and Resolution of Creation, Resolution No. R19-21; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess a payment schedule for the purposes of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 119. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in Special Improvement District No. 119 of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses $2,966.47 on the attached described property in the City of Laurel, Montana, owned by the persons respectfully indicated in installments as shown, payable in the year indicated (Exhibit A). Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the SID No. 119 Bond Sinking Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 140 R22-58 SID 119 Assessment 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 141 142 File Attachments for Item: 14. Resolution No. R22-59: A resolution levying and assessing the annual cost of sidewalk  improvements for residential properties pursuant to the City’s Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2022-2023.   143 R22-59 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program 2022-2023 RESOLUTION NO. R22-59 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE ANNUAL COST OF SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES PURSUANT TO THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council, pursuant to Chapter 12.04 of the Laurel Municipal Code, previously established the City’s Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program to assist property owners with sidewalk repairs and/or replacements; and WHEREAS, the Laurel City Council must levy and assess an annual payment for the purposes of paying for the improvements to participating properties listed on the attached Exhibit A. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That for the purpose of paying for the improvements constructed in the Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program of the City of Laurel, Montana, the City hereby levies and assesses the annual amount provided for the properties listed on the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. That the annual installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 144 R22-59 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program 2022-2023 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 145 146 File Attachments for Item: 15. Resolution No. R22-60: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent water charges. 147 R22-60 Delinquent Water Service Tax Assessment 2022 RESOLUTION NO. R22-60 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAUREL FOR DELINQUENT WATER CHARGES. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides water services for its residents at an affordable cost in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, continued water services depends heavily upon the collection and payment of wate r charges by the users; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to § 7-13-4309 MCA, may levy as a tax against the lot or parcel of real estate to which water service was furnished and for which payment is delinquent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That to defray the cost of such water charges on the respective premises hereinafter indicated, there is hereby levied and assessed against said property a special tax in the amounts hereinafter stated, that the same to be collected in the same manner as other taxes and assessments provided by law as follows: [See attached list.] Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is sold for taxes. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the Water Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution, to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor 148 R22-60 Delinquent Water Service Tax Assessment 2022 ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 149 150 File Attachments for Item: 16. Resolution No. R22-61: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent sewer charges. 151 R22-61 Delinquent Sewer Service Tax Assessment 2022 RESOLUTION NO. R22-61 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF LAUREL FOR DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides sewer services for its residents at an affordable cost in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, continued sewer services depends heavily upon the collection and payment of sewer charges by the users; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to § 7-13-4309 MCA, may levy as a tax against the lot or parcel of real estate to which sewer service was furnished and for which payment is delinquent. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That to defray the cost of such sewer charges on the respective premises hereinafter indicated, there is hereby levied and assessed against said property a special tax in the amounts hereinafter stated, that the same to be collected in the same manner as other taxes and assessments provided by law as follows: [See attached list.] Section 2. That the said installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the said year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the said installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That if the special tax becomes delinquent, the respective property will be sold to recover the special tax owed. Section 5. The revenue collected under this resolution shall be paid into the Sewer Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution, to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL 152 R22-61 Delinquent Sewer Service Tax Assessment 2022 ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 153 154 File Attachments for Item: 17. Resolution No. R22-62: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain  property designated as garbage districts in the City of Laurel, Montana, for the removal of garbage and refuse.  155 R22-62 Garbage Assessment 2022 RESOLUTION NO. R22-62 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING A SPECIAL TAX AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS GARBAGE DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE REMOVAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides garbage removal services for its residents at an affordable cost in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, continued garbage removal service depends heavily upon the collection and payment of garbage charges by the users; and WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, pursuant to § 8.04.040 through 8.04.080 of the Laurel Municipal Code, shall levy as an annual fee the cost of refuse collection and removal. Said fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council and may be changed or amended by subsequent resolution as the Council deems necessary; and WHEREAS, pursuant to § 8.04.110 of the Laurel Municipal Code, any refuse fee remaining unpaid shall either constitute a lien against the real property wherein the premises or business or commercial establishment exists and be placed on the annual property tax, or be collected by any other allowable means at equity or at law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana: Section 1. That to defray the cost of removal of such objectionable matter on the respective premises hereinafter indicated, there is hereby levied and assessed against the property a special tax in the amounts hereinafter stated, that the same to be collected in the same manner as other taxes and assessments provided by law as follows: [See attached list.] Section 2. That the installment payable in the year 2022 shall be placed on the tax roll for the year and collected in the same manner as other taxes. Section 3. That the installment shall become delinquent at five o’clock, p.m., on the 30th day of November 2022 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2023, when such payments are due and payable. Section 4. That when the assessments become delinquent, the property is either sold for taxes, or the City may collect the delinquent assessment by any other allowable means at equity or at law. Section 5. The monies collected under this resolution shall be paid to the Garbage Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana. Section 6. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of this resolution, to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County, Montana. 156 R22-62 Garbage Assessment 2022 Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 6, 2022, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of September 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of September 2022. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 157 158