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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 09, 2023
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R23-28
NEXT ORD. NO.
O23-03
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 April 25, 2023.
Correspondence
2. Police Monthly Report - April 2023.
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 Cons ent 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.
3. Claims Entered through May 5, 2023.
4. Approve Payroll Register for PPE 4/30/2023 totaling $232,672.19.
5. Council Workshop Minutes of November 15, 2022.
6. Closed Executive Session Minutes of November 15, 2022.
7. Council Workshop Minutes of December 6, 2022.
8. Council Workshop Minutes of December 20, 2022.
9. Council Workshop Minutes of January 3, 2023.
10. Council Workshop Minutes of January 17, 2023.
11. Council Workshop Minutes of February 7, 2023.
12. Council Workshop Minutes of February 21, 2023.
13. Special Council Workshop of February 28, 2023.
14. Council Workshop Minutes of March 7, 2023.
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15. Council Workshop Minutes of March 21, 2023.
16. Closed Executive Session Minutes of March 28, 2023.
17. Council Workshop Minutes of April 4, 2023.
18. Council Workshop Minutes of April 18, 2023.
19. Council Workshop Minutes of May 2, 2023.
Ceremonial Calendar
20. Poppy Day Proclamation
Reports of Boards and Commissions
21. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of April 25, 2023.
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
22. Resolution No. R23-28: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Amendments To
Appropriations And Revenues For The City Of Laurel’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
23. Resolution No. R23-29: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The City Of Laurel-
Yellowstone City-County Planning Board To Work With City Staff To Prepare Comprehensive
Updates To The City Of Laurel’s Growth Management Plan.
24. Resolution No. R23-30: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Independent Contractor Service Contract With True North Contracting.
25. Resolution No. R23-31: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving And Adopting The
Updated Water System Preliminary Engineering Report Prepared By KLJ Engineering, Inc. For
The City Of Laurel.
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
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1. Approval of Minutes of April 25, 2023.
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2. Police Monthly Report - April 2023.
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Total Calls Printed on April 30, 2023
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2023-03-27 00:00' and '2023-04-24 23:59' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
: Abandoned Vehicle 28 28
: Agency Assist 63 63
: Alarm - Burglary 11 11
: Alarm - Fire 3 3
AMB : Ambulance 72 72
: Animal Complaint 6 6
: Area Check 6 6
: Assault 3 3
: Bad Checks 0 0
: Barking Dog 3 3
: Bomb Threat 0 0
: Burglary 1 1
: Child Abuse/Neglect 0 0
: Civil Complaint 11 11
: Code Enforcment Violation 1 1
: Counterfeiting 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Criminal Mischief 9 9
: Criminal Trespass 3 3
: Cruelty to Animals 0 0
: Curfew Violation 3 3
: Discharge Firearm 0 0
: Disorderly Conduct 7 7
: Dog at Large 24 24
: Dog Bite 4 4
DUI : DUI Driver 5 5
: Duplicate Call 5 5
: Escape 0 0
: Family Disturbance 16 16
: Fight 3 3
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 20 20
: Fireworks 0 0
: Forgery 1 1
: Found Property 3 3
: Fraud 2 2
: Harassment 3 3
: Hit & Run 5 5
: Identity Theft 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Indecent Exposure 2 2
: Insecure Premises 1 1
: Intoxicated Pedestrian 3 3
: Kidnapping 0 0
: Littering 1 1
: Loitering 2 2
: Lost or Stray Animal 11 11
: Lost Property 3 3
: Mental Health 0 0
: Missing Person 2 2
: Noise Complaint 4 4
: Open Container 0 0
: Order of Protection Violation 0 0
: Parking Complaint 18 18
: Possession of Alcohol 1 1
: Possession of Drugs 0 0
: Possession of Tobacco 3 3
: Privacy in Communications 1 1
: Prowler 0 0
: Public Assist 52 52
: Public Safety Complaint 6 6
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Code : Description
Totals
: Public Works Call 9 9
: Report Not Needed 2 2
: Robbery 0 0
: Runaway Juvenile 2 2
: Sexual Assault 3 3
: Suicide 0 0
: Suicide - Attempt 1 1
: Suicide - Threat 5 5
: Suspicious Activity 96 96
: Suspicious Person 18 18
: Theft 25 25
: Threats 11 11
: Tow Call 1 1
: Traffic Accident 13 13
: Traffic Hazard 7 7
: Traffic Incident 19 19
: TRO Violation 1 1
: Truancy 1 1
T/S : Traffic Stop 246 246
: Unattended Death 0 0
: Unknown - Converted 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 0 0
: Vicious Dog 4 4
: Warrant 10 10
: Welfare Check 21 21
Totals 926 926
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5. Council Workshop Minutes of November 15, 2022.
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20. Poppy Day Proclamation
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Poppy Proclamation
WHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and
freely by citizen soldiers;
WHEREAS, Millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the field of
battle;
WHEREAS, A nation at peace must be reminded of the price of war and the debt owed
to those who have died in war;
WHEREAS, The red poppy has been designated as a symbol of sacrifice of lives in all
wars; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion Auxiliary has pledged to remind America annually
of this debt through the distribution of the memorial flower;
THEREFORE, I, Dave Waggoner of the City of Laurel, County of Yellowstone,
Montana, do hereby proclaim this 26th day of May 2023, as POPPY DAY
and ask that all citizens pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate
sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the Memorial Poppy on this
day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the
official seal of City of Laurel, Montana this 9th day of May 2023.
CITY OF LAUREL
_______________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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21. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of April 25, 2023.
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22. Resolution No. R23-28: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Amendments To
Appropriations And Revenues For The City Of Laurel’s Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
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R23-28 Approve Budget Amendments
RESOLUTION NO. R23-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL’S FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) adopted all funds revenues and
appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on September 6, 2022;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend certain budgets as required by Mont. Code Ann.
§ 7-6-4006(3) and (4); and
WHEREAS, the increase in appropriations and revenues are due to unbudgeted
amounts that will be offset by a decrease in reserves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council hereby directs the Clerk-Treasurer to amend the budget as
reflected on the attached Exhibit “A” in order to comply with Mont. Code Ann. § 7-6-4006(3)
and (4); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above amendments are retroactive to June 30,
2022.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of May, 2023, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 9th day of May,
2023.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 9th day of May, 2023.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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R23-28 Approve Budget Amendments
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Budget Amendment
Federal Equitable Sharing
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Fund 2952 – Federal Equitable Sharing
Original Revenues $ 0.00
Amended Revenues $ 213,366.14
Increase in Appropriation: $ 213,366.14
Original Appropriation $ 0.00
Amended Appropriation $ 213,366.14
Increase in Appropriation: $ 213,366.14
Per the Department of Justice Standard Operating Procedures, appropriations and
revenues for the Federal Equitable Sharing Fund may not be budgeted using the fiscal year
budgeting process. All appropriations and revenues must be budgeted after the end of the
fiscal year, using the budget amendment process.
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Fund 2250- Police Department- Animal Control Services
Original Appropriation $ 4,850.00
Amended Appropriation $ 48,500.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 43,650.00
Typing error in budget. The money will be taken for the General Fund Reserves.
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23. Resolution No. R23-29: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The City Of Laurel-
Yellowstone City-County Planning Board To Work With City Staff To Prepare Comprehensive
Updates To The City Of Laurel’s Growth Management Plan.
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R23-29 Authorize City Staff to Work with CCPB to Update Growth Management Plan
RESOLUTION NO. R23-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD TO WORK WITH
CITY STAFF TO PREPARE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATES TO THE CITY OF
LAUREL’S GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel’s Growth Management Plan has not been updated for
several years, it is outdated, and recent developments have made it apparent that amendments
and revisions are necessary;
WHEREAS, City Staff is prepared to work with the City of Laurel-Yellowstone City-
County Planning Board to update the Growth Management Plan to guide future growth and
development within the City of Laurel and its outskirting areas; and
WHEREAS, Yellowstone County has also requested that the City of Laurel-
Yellowstone City-County Planning Board work with City Staff to update the Growth
Management Plan to guide further growth and development within the City of Laurel and its
outskirting areas; and
WHEREAS, City Staff is prepared to work with the City of Laurel-Yellowstone City-
County Planning Board to update the current Growth Management Plan in accordance with the
procedures and processes required by Montana law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Laurel
hereby authorizes and directs City Staff to work with the City of Laurel-Yellowstone City-
County Planning Board to update the Growth Management Plan to guide further growth and
development within the City of Laurel and its outskirting areas.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of May, 2023, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 9th day of May,
2023.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 9th day of May, 2023.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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R23-29 Authorize City Staff to Work with CCPB to Update Growth Management Plan
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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24. Resolution No. R23-30: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Independent Contractor Service Contract With True North Contracting.
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R23-30 Approve Independent Contractor Service Contract by and between the City of Laurel and True North
Contracting
RESOLUTION NO. R23-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
TRUE NORTH CONTRACTING.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Independent Contractor Service Contract by and between
the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and True North Contracting, a copy attached hereto
and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Independent
Contractor Service Contract with True North Contracting on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of May, 2023, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 9th day of May,
2023.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 9th day of May, 2023.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this 9th day of May 2023, between the City of Laurel, a
municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana whose address is
P.O. Box 10, Laurel, Montana 59044, hereinafter referred to as “City” and True North Contracting, a
contractor licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana, whose address is 9431 Anglers Way
Billings, MT 59101, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”.
SECTION ONE
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A. Purpose. City shall hire Contractor as an independent contractor to perform for City the services
described in the Bid dated April 25, 2023, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference made
part of this contract.
B. Effective Date. This contract is effective upon the date of its execution by both Parties. Contractor
shall complete the services within 60 days of commencing work. The parties may extend the term of
this contract in writing prior to its termination for good cause.
C. Scope of Work. Contractor shall perform his/her work and provide services in accordance with the
specifications and requirements of this contract, any applicable Montana Public Work Standard(s) and
Exhibit “A”.
SECTION TWO
CONTRACT PRICE
Payment. City shall pay Contractor six thousand seven hundred and seventy-five dollars and no cents
($6,775.00) for the work described in Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation from the described work
that involves extra costs must be executed only upon written request by the City to Contractor and will
become an extra charge over and above the contract amount. The parties must agree to extra payments
or charges in writing. Prior to final payment, Contractor shall provide City with an invoice for all
charges.
SECTION THREE
CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon completion of the contract and acceptance of the work, City shall pay Contractor the contract
price, plus or minus any additions or deductions agreed upon between the parties in accordance with
Sections one and two, if any.
SECTION FOUR
CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Independent Contractor Status. The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor for
purposes of this contract and is not to be considered an employee of the City for any purpose hereunder.
Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s personnel policies or handbook and
shall not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation or any other purpose. Contractor
is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any dealings, agreements or su b-
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contracts in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties. The City is interested solely in the
results of this contract. Contractor is solely responsible for all work and work product under this
contract, including techniques, sequences, procedures, and means. Contractor shall supervise and direct
the work to the best of his/her ability.
B. Wages and Employment. Contractor shall abide by all applicable State of Montana Rules,
Regulations and/or Statutes in regards to prevailing wages and employment requirements. Contractor
shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Contractor shall
maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of his/her business, except
for those members who are exempted as independent contractors under the provisions of §39-71-401,
MCA. Contractor understands that all contractors or subcontractors working on publicly funded
projects are required to have withheld from earnings a license fee of one percent (1%) of the gross
contract price if the gross contract price is Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more. This license fee is
paid to the Montana Department of Revenue pursuant to Montana law.
C. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of this Agreement, all m aterials and equipment used by
Contractor on the Construction Project shall be new and where not otherwise specified, of the most
suitable grade for their intended uses.
D. All workmanship and materials shall be of a kind and nature acceptable to the City.
E. All equipment, materials, and labor provided to, on, or for the Contract must be free of defects and
nonconformities in design, materials, and workmanship for a minimum period beginning with the
commencement of the work and ending one (1) year from completion and final acceptance by the City.
Upon receipt of City’s written notice of a defective or nonconforming condition during the warranty
period, Contractor shall take all actions, including redesign and replacement, to correct the defective or
nonconforming condition within a time frame acceptable to the City and at no additional cost to the
City. Contractor shall also, at its sole cost, perform any tests required by City to verify that such
defective or nonconforming condition has been corrected. Contractor warrants the corrective action
taken against defective and nonconforming conditions for a period of an additional one (1) year from
the date of City’s acceptance of the corrective action.
F. Contractor and its sureties are liable for the satisfaction and full performance of all warranties.
G. Contractor has examined the facilities and/or has made field examinations. Contractor has
knowledge of the services or project sought under this Contract and he/she further understands the site
conditions to be encountered during the performance of this Contract. Contractor has knowledge of the
types and character of equipment necessary for the work, the types of materials needed and the sources
of such materials, and the condition of the local labor market.
H. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the work and shall maintain all lights, guards, signs,
temporary passages, or other protections necessary for that purpose at all times.
I. All work is performed at Contractor’s risk, and Contractor shall promptly repair or replace all damage
and loss at its sole cost and expense regardless of the reason or cause of the damage or loss; provided,
however, should the damage or loss be caused by an intentional or negligent act of the City, the risk of
such loss shall be placed on the City.
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J. Contractor is responsible for any loss or damage to materials, tools, work product or other articles
used or held for use in the completion or performance of the Contract.
K. Title to all work, work product, materials and equipment covered by any payment of Contractor’s
compensation by City, whether directly incorporated into the Contract or not, passes to City at the time
of payment, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
SECTION FIVE
INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save City, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any
and all losses, damage and liability occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or resulting
from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Contractor or its agents or employees.
SECTION SIX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Contractor
shall either possess a City business license or shall purchase one, if a City Code requires a business
license.
SECTION SEVEN
NONDISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees that any hiring of persons as a result of this contract must be on the basis of merit and
qualification and further that Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.
SECTION EIGHT
DEFAULT
If either party fails to comply with any term or condition of this Contract at th e time or in the manner
provided for, the other party may, at its option, terminate this Contract and be released from all
obligations if the default is not cured within ten (10) days after written notice is provided to the
defaulting party. Said notice shall set forth the items to be cured. Additionally, the non-defaulting party
may bring suit for damages, specific performance, and any other remedy provided by law except for
punitive damages. The Parties hereby waive their respective claims for punitive damages. These
remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. Use of one remedy does not preclude use of the others.
Notices shall be provided in writing and hand-delivered or mailed to the parties at the addresses set
forth in the first paragraph of this Contract.
SECTION NINE
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the contract for their convenience upon thirty days written notice sent
postage prepaid, to the addresses provided herein.
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SECTION TEN
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Parties agree that the laws of the State of Montana govern this Contract. The Parties agree that
venue is proper within the Courts of Yellowstone County, Montana. If a dispute arises, the Parties,
through a representative(s) with full authority to settle a dispute, shall meet and attempt to negotiate a
resolution of the dispute in good faith no later than ten business days after the dispute arises. If
negotiations fail, the Parties may utilize a third party mediator and equally share the costs of the
mediator or file suit.
SECTION ELEVEN
ATTORNEY FEES
If any action is filed in relation to this agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the
successful party, in addition to all sums that either is ordered to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful
party’s attorney’s fees and all costs charges and expenses related to the action.
SECTION TWELVE
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract and its referenced attachment and Exhibit A contain the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties and supersede any and all prior negotiations or understandings relating to
this project. This contract shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any respect except through a
written document signed by each party’s authorized respective agents.
SECTION THIRTEENTH
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
The rights of each party under this Contract are personal to that party and may not be assigned or
transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written
consent of the other party.
SECTION FOURTEEN
SEVERABILITY
Each provision, section, or subsection of this Contract shall stand separate and independent of every
other. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction shall find any provision, section, or subsection
of this contract to be invalid, the remaining provisions, sections, and subsections of this contract shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION FIFTEEN
PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The titles to the paragraphs of this contract are solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be
used to explain, simplify, or aid in the interpretation of the provisions of this agreement.
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SIGNED AND AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES ON THE 9th DAY OF MAY 2023.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
___________________________________ __________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor True North Contracting
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
___________________________________ __________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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25. Resolution No. R23-31: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving And Adopting The
Updated Water System Preliminary Engineering Report Prepared By KLJ Engineering, Inc. For
The City Of Laurel.
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R23-31 Approve and Adopt Water System PER
RESOLUTION NO. R23-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
UPDATED WATER SYSTEM PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT
PREPARED BY KLJ ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) was in need of an updated Water
System Preliminary Engineering Report (hereinafter “Water System PER”);
WHEREAS, the City retained KLJ Engineering, Inc. (hereinafter “KLJ”) to complete
the updated Water System PER; and
WHEREAS, KLJ has completed the updated Water System PER and presented the
findings in a public manner, open to public comment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, as follows:
1. Approval. The updated Water System PER, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, is hereby accepted and approved by the City Council.
2. Execution. The Mayor and the Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Laurel are hereby given
authority to accept and execute the attached Water System PER on behalf of the City
of Laurel.
3. Effective Date. The effective date for the approval is upon adoption of this Resolution.
4. Basis. The Water System PER shall hereinafter serve as the basis for the City’s water
system improvements planning.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 9th day of May, 2023, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 9th day of May,
2023.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 9th day of May, 2023.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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R23-31 Approve and Adopt Water System PER
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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