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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
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
Correspondence
1. Fire Monthly Report January 2025.
2. Police Monthly Report January 2025.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
3. To Approve Zone Change And Zoning Map Amendment. (Old Middle School)
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
4. Claims entered through February 7, 2025.
5. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 2/2/2025 totaling $274,683.20.
6. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for January 2025.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
7. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of January 28, 2025.
8. Public Works Committee Minutes of December 16, 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 regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
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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. Appointment of Richard Herr to the Public Works Committee.
10. Appointment of Craig Baumgartner to the Police Commission for the remainder of a three-year
term ending April 30, 2027.
11. Resolution No. R25-14: Resolution To Approve Zone Change And Zoning Map Amendment.
12. Resolution No. R25-15: Resolution Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute All Contract And Related Documents For The Purchase Of A Mini Excavator From
Bobcat Of Big Sky, Inc.
13. Resolution No. R25-16: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Independent Contractor Service Contract With True North Contracting.
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.
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File Attachments for Item:
1. Fire Monthly Report January 2025.
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For the Month of:
Number of Calls Number of Hours
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Laurel Fire Department
January
Announcements:
Firefighters have been attending DNRC trainings gearing up for wildland
season.
Other Calls
Other Activities
Total Hours for the Month
Public AssistMedical Assist.Severity Staffing
Total
Wildland Fire
AlarmExtricationOther Rescue
Structure FireCall Type
DEFINITIONS
Structure Firefighting
A structure fire is a fire involving the structural components of various types of residential, commercial or industrial
buildings. We carry out all levels of Structure Firefighting, including entry and attack, ventilation, salvage, overhaul,
and investigations.
Wildland Firefighting
Wildfire,brush fire, bush fire, desert fire, forest fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, vegetation fire, etc..
Extrications
Rescue victims entrapped in automobiles, machinery, farm equipment, buildings, and trenches, etc..
Other Rescues
Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Ice Rescue.
Alarms
Respond to any false alarms or malfunctions.
Other Calls
EMS assist, industrial or aircraft firefighting, vehicle fires, hazmat, spills, public safety, investigations, gas leaks,
carbon monoxide problems, etc..
Severity Staffing-Montana DNRC pays up to 8 firefighters to staff the station each day and respond as a Task Force
to wildland fires within Yellowstone, Stillwater and Carbon Counties, as and when needed. They can also be called up
to respond to fires anywhere in the Southern Zone areas. The 2 State-owned type 5 wildland engines assigned to
Laurel are the ones primarily used for these calls. This has proven to be beneficial to Laurel as a means for a quick
response to all incidents.
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2. Police Monthly Report January 2025.
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Total Calls Printed on February 3, 2025
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2025-01-01 00:00:00' and '2025-01-31 23:59:59' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
: Abandoned Vehicle 14 14
: Agency Assist 46 46
: Alarm - Burglary 13 13
: Alarm - Fire 5 5
AMB : Ambulance 103 103
: Animal Complaint 7 7
: Area Check 3 3
: Assault 1 1
: Bad Checks 0 0
: Barking Dog 1 1
: Bomb Threat 0 0
: Burglary 2 2
: Child Abuse/Neglect 3 3
: Civil Complaint 12 12
: Code Enforcment Violation 2 2
: Community Integrated Health 3 3
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Code : Description
Totals
: Counterfeiting 1 1
: Criminal Mischief 7 7
: Criminal Trespass 4 4
: Cruelty to Animals 3 3
: Curfew Violation 5 5
: Discharge Firearm 0 0
: Disorderly Conduct 4 4
: Dog at Large 17 17
: Dog Bite 0 0
DUI : DUI Driver 3 3
: Duplicate Call 0 0
: Escape 0 0
: Family Disturbance 11 11
: Fight 1 1
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 13 13
: Fireworks 0 0
: Forgery 0 0
: Found Property 6 6
: Fraud 1 1
: Harassment 0 0
: Hit & Run 5 5
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Code : Description
Totals
: ICAC 0 0
: Identity Theft 1 1
: Indecent Exposure 0 0
: Insecure Premises 2 2
: Intoxicated Pedestrian 2 2
: Kidnapping 0 0
: Littering 0 0
: Loitering 0 0
: Lost or Stray Animal 8 8
: Lost Property 2 2
: Mental Health 6 6
: Missing Person 3 3
: Noise Complaint 2 2
: Open Container 0 0
: Order of Protection Violation 2 2
: Parking Complaint 11 11
: Possession of Alcohol 1 1
: Possession of Drugs 0 0
: Possession of Tobacco 0 0
: Privacy in Communications 3 3
: Prowler 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Public Assist 59 59
: Public Safety Complaint 6 6
: Public Works Call 10 10
: Report Not Needed 4 4
: Robbery 0 0
: Runaway Juvenile 5 5
: Sexual Assault 3 3
: Suicide 0 0
: Suicide - Attempt 1 1
: Suicide - Threat 6 6
: Suspicious Activity 50 50
: Suspicious Person 7 7
: Theft 18 18
: Threats 5 5
: Tow Call 4 4
: Traffic Accident 14 14
: Traffic Hazard 2 2
: Traffic Incident 19 19
: TRO Violation 2 2
: Truancy 1 1
T/S : Traffic Stop 173 173
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Code : Description
Totals
: Unattended Death 1 1
: Unknown - Converted 0 0
: Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 0 0
: Vicious Dog 1 1
: Warrant 7 7
: Welfare Check 19 19
Totals 756 756
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File Attachments for Item:
7. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of January 28, 2025.
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File Attachments for Item:
8. Public Works Committee Minutes of December 16, 2024.
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File Attachments for Item:
9. Appointment of Richard Herr to the Public Works Committee.
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File Attachments for Item:
10. Appointment of Craig Baumgartner to the Police Commission for the remainder of a three-
year term ending April 30, 2027.
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File Attachments for Item:
11. Resolution No. R25-14: Resolution To Approve Zone Change And Zoning Map
Amendment.
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R25-14 Approve Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change and Set Public Hearing
RESOLUTION NO. R25-14
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ZONE CHANGE AND ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, Paul Nelson and School District No. 7 (hereinafter “the Applicants”) have
applied to the City of Laurel for a Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change for the property
generally described as the “Old Laurel Middle School,” located in Laurel, Montana, and more
particularly described as:
Lots 1-20 Block 19 Laurel Realty 2nd Subdivision, located in
Section 9 Township 2 South Range 24 East P.M.M. City of
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana, commonly known as the
“Old Laurel Middle School,” 410 Colorado Avenue.
WHEREAS, the application for a Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change was
submitted on November 8, 2024, and a public hearing was conducted on December 18, 2024
by the Laurel Zoning Commission;
WHEREAS, the Laurel Zoning Commission has conducted a factual and legal analysis
of the Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change, which is contained within the Zoning
Commission Recommendation, ZC-24-01, Laurel Schools – Paul Nelson Zone Change
Request, a copy of which is attached hereto and fully incorporated herein , and which
contemplates a Zone Change from R-6000 to RMF;
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Resolution of Intent to approve the Zoning Map
Amendment and Zone Change and set a public hearing for February 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., in
City Council Chambers, regarding the Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change; and
WHEREAS, following public hearing, the City Council may either approve or deny the
Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, as follows:
1. The City conducted a public hearing on February 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., in City
Council Chambers, regarding the Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change;
2. The City Council heard public comment on the Zoning Map Amendment and
Change; and
3. The City Council hereby finds, based upon the recommendation of the Zoning
Commission, Staff recommendation, and public comment gathered at the public
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R25-14 Approve Zoning Map Amendment and Zone Change and Set Public Hearing
hearing, that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Laurel to
approve the Zoning Map Amendment and Change.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 11th day of February 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 11th day of
February 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 11th day of February 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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12. Resolution No. R25-15: Resolution Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute All Contract And Related Documents For The Purchase Of A Mini Excavator From
Bobcat Of Big Sky, Inc.
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R25-15 Accepting Bid and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract Documents for Purchase of Mini Excavator
RESOLUTION NO. R25-15
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A MINI EXCAVATOR FROM BOBCAT OF BIG SKY, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) is in need of a Diesel-Powered
Mini Excavator (hereinafter “the Mini Excavator”) for the Public Works Department;
WHEREAS, the City has complied with its procurement policy and Montana law by
utilizing a competitive bid process to ensure the Mini Excavator cost and company selected is
in the best interests of the City in both quality and price;
WHEREAS, the City sought bids from qualified companies from whom to purchase the
Mini Excavator by publicly advertising the bid pursuant to Montana law;
WHEREAS, the City received a responsive bid from Bobcat of Big Sky, Inc.
(hereinafter “Bobcat of Big Sky, Inc.”) for the Mini Excavator;
WHEREAS, Bobcat of Big Sky, Inc.’s bid to complete the Mini Excavator is for the
total cost of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Eight Hundred Dollars and
Forty Six Cents ($108,378.46);
WHEREAS, Bobcat of Big Sky, Inc. was the lowest qualified bidder, and such bid is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, the City currently possesses adequate funds to purchase the Mini
Excavator and/or can make appropriate and reasonable lending arrangements, and it is in the
City’s best interests to proceed with the purchase of the Mini Excavator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council accepts the bid with Bobcat of Big Sky, Inc., and the Mayor is
authorized to execute all contract and related documents with Bobcat of Big Sky, Inc. for the
purchase of the Mini Excavator, pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the attached
bid for the total cost of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Eight Hundred
Dollars and Forty Six Cents ($108,378.46).
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 11th day of February, 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 11th day of
February, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 11th day of February, 2025.
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R25-15 Accepting Bid and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Contract Documents for Purchase of Mini Excavator
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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13. Resolution No. R25-16: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Independent Contractor Service Contract With True North Contracting.
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R25-16 Approve Independent Contractor Service Contract by and between the City of Laurel and True North
Contracting
RESOLUTION NO. R25-16
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 11th day of February, 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 11th day of
February, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 11th day of February, 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this 11th day of Feburary, 2025, 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, a
contractor licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana, whose address is 9431 Anglers Way,
Billings, Montana 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 December 6, 2024, 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 seven thousand five hundred ninety-two dollars and no cents
($7,592.00) for the work described in Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation form 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 the 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 21st DAY OF OCTOBER 2024.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor True North
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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PROPOSAL
Date
12/6/2024
Estimate #
11-167
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, MT
59044
Total
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL___________________________
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE_________________________
1.Bid does not include price for bond or traffic control.
2.The signing of this proposal will serve as a binding contract between
True North Contracting LLC and signing party.
3.Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business
9431 Anglers Way
Billings Mt 59101
jb.tnc@outlook.com
406-850-8745
Description Total
1304 Beartooth
Prep and pave 540 sq ft of 3" thick asphalt
2,636.00
1328 Beartooth
Prep and Pave 20 sq ft of bell hole in street with 3" thick asphalt
500.00
City Hall
Prep and patch 300 sq ft of 3" thick asphalt
1,676.00
Maryland Between Fir and Bristol
Prep and Patch 576 sq ft of 3" thick asphalt over culvert
2,780.00
$7,592.00
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