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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 08.27.2024 - Revised REVISED AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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. 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 13, 2024. Correspondence Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications Public Hearing 2. Public Hearing: Budget and Tax Resolutions for Fiscal Year 24-25. Consent Items NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with o ne 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. 3. Claims entered through August 23, 2024. 4. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 8/18/2024 totaling $245,579.12. 5. Council Workshop Minutes of August 20, 2024. Ceremonial Calendar Reports of Boards and Commissions 6. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of August 13, 2024. 7. Public Works Committee Minutes of July 15, 2024. 8. Emergency Service Committee Minutes of July 22, 2024. Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit) Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regardin g tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience 1 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 9. Resolution No. R24-62: A resolution approving and adopting the Final Budget for the City of Laurel for the fiscal year 2024-2025. 10. Resolution No. R24-63: A resolution levying taxes for general and specific purposes for the City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. 11. Resolution No. R24-64: 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 2024-2025. 12. Resolution No. R24-65: 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 2024-2025. 13. Resolution No. R24-66: 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 2024-2025. 14. Resolution No. R24-67: 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 2024-2025. 15. Resolution No. R24-68: 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 2024- 2025. 16. Resolution No. R24-69: 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 2024-2025. 17. Resolution No. R24-70: 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 2024-2025. 18. Resolution No. R24-71: 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 2024-2025. 19. Resolution No. R24-72: 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 2024-2025. 20. Resolution No. R24-73: 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 2024-2025. 21. Resolution No. R24-74: 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 2024-2025. 22. Resolution No. R24-75: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent water charges. 23. Resolution No. R24-76: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent sewer charges. 24. Resolution No. R24-77: 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. 25. Resolution No. R24-78: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving And Accepting Quote From Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants For Managed Network Services. 2 26. Resolution No. R24-79: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving And Accepting Possible Nomination Of Riverside Park To The National Register Of Historic Places. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit) This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to addre ss 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 27. Appointment of Matt Vanderpool, Orion Remington, and Zach Crone to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. 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. 3 File Attachments for Item: 1. Approval of Minutes of August 13, 2024. 4 5 6 7 8 File Attachments for Item: 5. Council Workshop Minutes of August 20, 2024. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 File Attachments for Item: 6. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of August 13, 2024. 20 21 22 File Attachments for Item: 7. Public Works Committee Minutes of July 15, 2024. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 File Attachments for Item: 8. Emergency Service Committee Minutes of July 22, 2024. 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 File Attachments for Item: 9. Resolution No. R24-62: A resolution approving and adopting the Final Budget for the City of Laurel for the fiscal year 2024-2025. 49 R24-62 Adopt 2024-2025 Final Budget RESOLUTION NO. R24-62 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, has prepared a budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 2024- 2025 is hereby approved and adopted effective July 1, 2024, 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 Regular City Council meeting on August 27, 2024. 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer 50 R24-62 Adopt 2024-2025 Final Budget Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 51 File Attachments for Item: 10. Resolution No. R24-63: A resolution levying taxes for general and specific purposes for the City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. 52 R24-63 Tax Levy 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-63 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024. 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, 2024, a tax of 220.91 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-All Purpose 70.53 Library 35.00 Comprehensive Insurance 11.00 PERS 9.00 Employee Health Insurance 22.13 Fire Disability Insurance 4.00 ______ Separate Levying Authority Airport Authority 2.61 General-Ambulance Mill Levy 46.14 ______ Permissive Levy for Health Ins. (HB409) 20.50 ______ TOTAL 220.91 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, 2024, a tax of 220.91 mills according to the assessed valuation of the said property for the year 2024 as shown by the assessment rolls for the State and County taxes, to be divided for the purposes of: 53 R24-63 Tax Levy 2024-2025 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member Banks. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 54 File Attachments for Item: 11. Resolution No. R24-64: 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 2024-2025.   55 R24-64 Lighting District No. 2 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-64 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 2024-2025. 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, 2024, has been ascertained to be $39,791.60; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2024-2025 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 2024-2025, 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 2024 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 2024, and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2025, 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. 56 R24-64 Lighting District No. 2 Assessment 2024-2025 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 27th day of August 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the said City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council of the said City heard o bjections 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 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 File Attachments for Item: 12. Resolution No. R24-65: 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 2024-2025.   85 R24-65 Lighting District No. 3 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-65 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 2024-2025. 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, 2024 has been ascertained to be $23,191.35; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2024-2025 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 2024-2025, 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 2024 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 2024, and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2025, 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. 86 R24-65 Lighting District No. 3 Assessment 2024-2025 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 27th day of August 2024, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 87 88 89 90 File Attachments for Item: 13. Resolution No. R24-66: 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 2024-2025. 91 R24-66 Street Sweeping District No. 1 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-66 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 2024-2025. 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2025, 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. 92 R24-66 Street Sweeping District No. 1 2024-2025 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 27th day of August 2024 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 93 94 95 96 97 File Attachments for Item: 14. Resolution No. R24-67: 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 2024-2025. 98 R24-67 Street Maintenance District No. 1 – 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-67 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 2024-2025. 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, 2024 to be $930,250.33; and WHEREAS, the assessment for 2024-2025 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 2025, the sum of $930,250.33 which is $221.49 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 2024 shall be placed on the tax roll for the 2025 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 99 R24-67 Street Maintenance District No. 1 – 2024-2025 November 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 27th day of August 2024, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ______________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 File Attachments for Item: 15. Resolution No. R24-68: 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 2024-2025.   159 R24-68 SID 113 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-68 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 2024-2025. 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 $21,292.33 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member ____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 160 R24-68 SID 113 Assessment 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 161 162 File Attachments for Item: 16. Resolution No. R24-69: 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 2024-2025.   163 R24-69 SID 115 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-69 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 2024-2025. 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 $5,785.48 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 164 R24-69 SID 115 Assessment 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 165 166 File Attachments for Item: 17. Resolution No. R24-70: 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 2024-2025.   167 R24-70 SID 116 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-70 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 2024-2025. 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 $5,578.84 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 168 R24-70 SID 116 Assessment 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 169 170 File Attachments for Item: 18. Resolution No. R24-71: 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 2024-2025.  171 R24-71 SID 117 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-71 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 2024-2025. 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 $10,895.53 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 172 R24-71 SID 117 Assessment 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 173 174 File Attachments for Item: 19. Resolution No. R24-72: 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 2024-2025.   175 R24-72 SID 118 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-72 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 2024-2025. 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 $13,131.14 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 176 R24-72 SID 118 Assessment 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 177 178 File Attachments for Item: 20. Resolution No. R24-73: 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 2024-2025.   179 R24-73 SID 119 Assessment 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-73 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 2024-2025. 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 $2,966.45 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 180 R24-73 SID 119 Assessment 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 181 182 File Attachments for Item: 21. Resolution No. R24-74: 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 2024-2025.   183 R24-74 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program 2024-2025 RESOLUTION NO. R24-74 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 2024-2025. 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 184 R24-74 Residential Sidewalk Replacement Program 2024-2025 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 185 186 File Attachments for Item: 22. Resolution No. R24-75: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent water charges. 187 R24-75 Delinquent Water Service Tax Assessment 2024 RESOLUTION NO. R24-75 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 188 R24-75 Delinquent Water Service Tax Assessment 2024 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 189 190 File Attachments for Item: 23. Resolution No. R24-76: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of Laurel for delinquent sewer charges. 191 R24-76 Delinquent Sewer Service Tax Assessment 2024 RESOLUTION NO. R24-76 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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 August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. 192 R24-76 Delinquent Sewer Service Tax Assessment 2024 CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 193 194 File Attachments for Item: 24. Resolution No. R24-77: 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.  195 R24-77 Garbage Assessment 2024 RESOLUTION NO. R24-77 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 2024 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 2024 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2025, 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. 196 R24-77 Garbage Assessment 2024 Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 27, 2024, by Council Member _____. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of August 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ____________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: __________________________________ Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 197 R24-77 Garbage Assessment 2024 198 199 File Attachments for Item: 25. Resolution No. R24-78: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving And Accepting Quote From Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants For Managed Network Services. 200 R24-78 Approve and Accept MM Quote for Managed Network Services RESOLUTION NO. R24-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ACCEPTING QUOTE FROM MORRISON-MAIERLE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS FOR MANAGED NETWORK SERVICES. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, Section 1: Approval. The Contract with Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants, for Managed Network Services (hereinafter “Managed Network Services Quote”), a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to approve and accept the Managed Network Services Quote on behalf of the City. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th day of August, 2024, by Council Member ________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 27th day of August, 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor the 27th day of August, 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 File Attachments for Item: 26. Resolution No. R24-79: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving And Accepting Possible Nomination Of Riverside Park To The National Register Of Historic Places. 216 R24-79 Approve and Accept Possible Nomination of Riverside Park to National Register of Historic Places RESOLUTION NO. R24-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND ACCEPTING POSSIBLE NOMINATION OF RIVERSIDE PARK TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, Section 1: Approval. The possible nomination of Riverside Park to the National Register of Historic Places by the State Historic Preservation Review Board (hereinafter “National Register of Historic Places Nomination”), a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved. Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to approve and accept the National Register of Historic Places Nomination of Riverside Park, if approved by the State Historic Preservation Review Board, on behalf of the City. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 27th day of August, 2024, by Council Member ________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 27th day of August, 2024. APPROVED by the Mayor the 27th day of August, 2024. CITY OF LAUREL ___________________________ Dave Waggoner, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney 217 218 219 220 221 File Attachments for Item: 27. Appointment of Matt Vanderpool, Orion Remington, and Zach Crone to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department.  222 LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT 215 West 1st Street • Laurel, Mt •59044•Office 406.628.4911 • Fax 406.628.2185 August 24, 2024 Brittney, Please move forward with putting the following elected fire fighters in front of the Mayor and City Council.  Matt Vanderpool  Orion Remington  Zach Crone JW Hopper Fire Chief Laurel Volunteer Fire Department (O) 406-628-4911 (C) 406-860-0782 jwhopper@laurel.mt.gov 223