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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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
1. Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2025.
Correspondence
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
2. Fiscal Year 24-25 Budget Amendments.
3. Budget and Tax Resolutions Fiscal Year 25-26
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 individual ly 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. Approval of Claims entered through August 22, 2025.
5. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 8/17/2025 totaling $255,886.52.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
6. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of August 12, 2025.
7. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of June 23, 2025.
8. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of July 28, 2025.
9. Public Works Committee Minutes of July 21, 2025.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
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Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is n ot on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
10. Finance: Resolution No. R25-55: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Amendments
To Appropriations And Revenues For The City Of Laurel’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
11. Resolution No. R25-58: A Resolution Approving And Adopting The Final Budget For The City
Of Laurel For The Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
12. Resolution No. R25-59: A Resolution Levying Taxes For General And Specific Purposes For
The City Of Laurel, Montana, For The Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025.
13. Resolution No. R25-60: 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 2025-2026.
14. Resolution No. R25-61: 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 2025-2026.
15. Resolution No. R25-62: 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 2025-
2026.
16. Resolution No. R25-63: 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 2025-2026.
17. Resolution No. R25-64: 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 2025-2026.
18. Resolution No. R25-65: 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 2025-2026.
19. Resolution No. R25-66: 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 2025-2026.
20. Resolution No. R25-67: 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 2025-2026.
21. Resolution No. R25-68: 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 2025-2026.
22. Resolution No. R25-69: 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 2025-2026.
23. Resolution No. R25-70: A Resolution Levying And Assessing A Special Tax Against Certain
Property In The City Of Laurel For Delinquent Water Charges.
24. Resolution No. R25-71: A Resolution Levying And Assessing A Special Tax Against Certain
Property In The City Of Laurel For Delinquent Sewer Charges.
25. Resolution No. R25-72: 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.
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26. Resolution No. R25-73: A Resolution Of The City Council Establishing The Method Of
Levying Voted Mills As Required By Laws 2025, Chapters 674 And 767 Passed In The 69th
Montana Legislative Session
27. Resolution No. R25-74: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Agreement Regarding
School Resource Officer Program By And Between The City Of Laurel And Laurel Public
Schools, District 7 & 7-70.
28. Resolution No. R25-75: A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement With
Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants For Managed Network Services.
29. Resolution No. R25-76: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Conversion Of The
Laurel City Court To A Court Of Record.
30. Resolution No. R25-77: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving The Execution Of The
Authorization To Represent And Class Action Disclosure Agreement Related To The Fire
Truck Antitrust Litigation.
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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1. Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2025.
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6. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of August 12, 2025.
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7. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of June 23, 2025.
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8. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of July 28, 2025.
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9. Public Works Committee Minutes of July 21, 2025.
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10. Finance: Resolution No. R25-55: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving
Amendments To Appropriations And Revenues For The City Of Laurel’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Budget.
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R25-55 Approve Budget Amendments
RESOLUTION NO. R25-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL’S FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) adopted all funds revenues and
appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on August 27, 2024;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend certain budgets as required by Mont. Code Ann.
§ 7-6-4006(3) and (4); and
WHEREAS, the increase in appropriations and revenues are due to unbudgeted
amounts that will be offset by a decrease in reserves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council hereby directs the Clerk-Treasurer to amend the budget as
reflected on the attached Exhibit “A” in order to comply with Mont. Code Ann. § 7-6-4006(3)
and (4); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above amendments are retroactive to June 30,
2025.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 12th day of, August 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 12th day of
August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 12th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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R25-55 Approve Budget Amendments
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Budget Amendment
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Fund 2952 – Federal Equitable Sharing
Original Revenues $ 0.00
Amended Revenues 63,783.02
Increase in Revenue: $ 63,783.02
Original Appropriation 0.00
Amended Appropriation $ 52,445.08
Increase in Appropriation: $ 52,445.08
Per the Department of Justice Standard Operating Procedures, appropriations and
revenues for the Federal Equitable Sharing Fund may not be budgeted using the fiscal year
budgeting process. All appropriations and revenues must be budgeted after the end of the
fiscal year, using the budget amendment process.
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Fund 1000 – General Fund- Ambulance
Original Appropriation 1500.00
Amended Appropriation $ 1766.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 266.00
Increase Appropriations, due to Ambulance staff reimbursing the city for the purchase of
more uniform T-shirts.
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Fund 2928 – Transit Grant
Original Appropriation $ .00
Amended Appropriation $ 16,268.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 16,268.00
Unanticipated Expenditure for Local Share payment, for the purchase of the Transit Van
from 2020. The overage is funded by the cash reserve for the Transit Grand fund.
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Fund 1000 – General Fund- Fire Department
Original Appropriation $ 55,000.00
Amended Appropriation $ 67,500.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 12,500.00
Original Revenues $ 3,000.00
Amended Revenues $ 12,500.00
Increase in Revenue: $ 9,500.00
Increase Appropriations and Revenues, due to receiving a DNRC grant for the 2024
Volunteer Fire capacity for wildland clothing. This was a reimbursable grant.
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Fund 2370 – Employer Contribution P.E.R.S
Original Appropriation $ 138308.00
Amended Appropriation $ 143408.00
Increase in Appropriation : $ 5,100.00
Unanticipated OT for the Ambulance Department. The overage is funded by the cash
reserve for the Employer Contributions to P.E.R.S.
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Fund 7850 – Airport Authority
Original Appropriation $ 31,609.00
Amended Appropriation $ 32,021.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 412.00
Revenues for this fund were greater than anticipated so there were more transfers to the
Airport Authority than budgeted.
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Fund 7120 – Fire Disability
Original Appropriation $ 39,826.00
Amended Appropriation $ 69,616.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 29,790.00
Revenues for this fund were greater than anticipated so there were more transfers to the
Firemen’s Relief Association than budgeted.
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11. Resolution No. R25-58: A Resolution Approving And Adopting The Final Budget For The
City Of Laurel For The Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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R25-58 Adopt 2025-2026 Final Budget
RESOLUTION NO. R25-58
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, has prepared a budget for
the fiscal year 2025-2026, 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 2025-
2026 is hereby approved and adopted effective July 1, 2025, 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 26, 2025.
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 26, 2025, by
Council Member _____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of
August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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R25-58 Adopt 2025-2026 Final Budget
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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12. Resolution No. R25-59: A Resolution Levying Taxes For General And Specific Purposes For
The City Of Laurel, Montana, For The Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025.
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R25-59 Tax Levy 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. R25-59
A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR GENERAL AND
SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025.
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, 2025, a tax of 281.83 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,
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General-All Purpose 100.00
Library 25.00
Comprehensive Insurance 14.70
PERS 25.00
Employee Health Insurance 27.00
Fire Disability Insurance 4.00
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Separate Levying Authority
Airport Authority 3.37
General-Ambulance Mill Levy 57.34 ($459,585.00)
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Permissive Levy for Health Ins. (HB409) 25.42
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TOTAL 281.83
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, 2025, a tax of 281.83 mills
according to the assessed valuation of the said property for the year 2025 as shown by the
assessment rolls for the State and County taxes, to be divided for the purposes of:
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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 26, 2025, by Council Member
Mackay.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of
August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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13. Resolution No. R25-60: 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 2025-2026.
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R25-60 Lighting District No. 2 Assessment 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. R25-60
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 2025-2026.
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, 2025, has been ascertained to be $39,663.59; and
WHEREAS, the assessment for 2025-2026 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 2025-2026, 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 2025 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 2025, and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2026, 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.
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R25-60 Lighting District No. 2 Assessment 2025-2026
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 26th day of August 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the said City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council of the said City heard objections to the final
passage of this resolution and the City Clerk-Treasurer was thereby directed to publish notice
thereof in the form and manner required by law, and the cit y ordinance.
Section 7. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of
this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County,
Montana.
Section 8. That this resolution shall be in full force from and after its approval.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 26, 2025, by Council Member
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PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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14. Resolution No. R25-61: 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 2025-2026.
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R25-61 Lighting District No. 3 Assessment 2025-2026
RESOLUTION NO. R25-61
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 2025-2026.
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, 2025 has been ascertained to be $23,191.35; and
WHEREAS, the assessment for 2025-2026 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 2025-2026, 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 2025 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 2025, and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2026, 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.
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R25-61 Lighting District No. 3 Assessment 2025-2026
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 26th day of August 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the said City of Laurel, Montana, the City Council of the said City heard objections to the final
passage of this resolution and the City Clerk-Treasurer was thereby directed to publish notice
thereof in the form and manner required by law, and the cit y ordinance.
Section 7. The Clerk-Treasurer is hereby directed upon final passage and approval of
this resolution to certify a copy of the same to the County Treasurer of Yellowstone County,
Montana.
Section 8. That this resolution shall be in full force from and after its approval.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 26, 2025, by Council Member
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PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of
August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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15. Resolution No. R25-62: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-62
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 2025-2026.
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 $18,116.02.
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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2026, 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.
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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 26th day of August 2025 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 26, 2025, by Council Member ____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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16. Resolution No. R25-63: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-63
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 2025-2026.
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, 2025
to be $1,160,965.84; and
WHEREAS, the assessment for 2025-2026 has been determined to be $.0405 cents per square
foot, with a maximum of $2,000.00 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 2026, the sum of $1,160,965.84 which is $170.14 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 $2,000.00 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 2025 shall be placed on the tax roll for the 2026
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
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November 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m. on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26th day of August 2025, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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17. Resolution No. R25-64: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-64
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 2025-2026.
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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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18. Resolution No. R25-65: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-65
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 2025-2026.
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
$5,785.49 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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
_____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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19. Resolution No. R25-66: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-66
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 2025-2026.
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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
_____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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20. Resolution No. R25-67: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-67
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 2025-2026.
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
$10,895.55 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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
_____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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21. Resolution No. R25-68: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-68
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 2025-2026.
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
$13,129.68 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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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22. Resolution No. R25-69: 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 2025-2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-69
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 2025-2026.
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
$2,966.46 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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
_____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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23. Resolution No. R25-70: A Resolution Levying And Assessing A Special Tax Against Certain
Property In The City Of Laurel For Delinquent Water Charges.
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R25-70 Delinquent Water Service Tax Assessment 2025
RESOLUTION NO. R25-70
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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member ____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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24. Resolution No. R25-71: A Resolution Levying And Assessing A Special Tax Against Certain
Property In The City Of Laurel For Delinquent Sewer Charges.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-71
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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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 26, 2025, by Council Member
_____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 26th day of August
2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 2025.
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CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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25. Resolution No. R25-72: 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-72
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 2025 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 2025 and at five o-clock, p.m., on the 31st day of May 2026, 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.
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R25-72 Garbage Assessment 2025
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 27, 2025, by Council
Member Banks.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on this 27th day of
August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 27th day of August 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
____________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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26. Resolution No. R25-73: A Resolution Of The City Council Establishing The Method Of
Levying Voted Mills As Required By Laws 2025, Chapters 674 And 767 Passed In The 69th
Montana Legislative Session
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE METHOD OF
LEVYING VOTED MILLS AS REQUIRED BY LAWS 2025, CHAPTERS 674 AND
767 PASSED IN THE 69TH MONTANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, Laws 2025, Chapters 674 and 767 passed in the 69th Montana Legislative
Session requires that a taxing entity with a local mill levy limit of a specific number of mills
that may be imposed that was authorized by the voters before May 13, 2025, shall elect one of
two methods to recalculate those mill levies;
WHEREAS, a taxing entity may either elect to: (a) transition a voted mill levy to a
dollar-based mill levy equal to the amount of property taxes assessed in fiscal year 2025 and
thereafter subject to the provisions of 15-10-420(1)(a); or (b) levy the number of mills in fiscal
year 2026 that will generate the amount of property taxes assessed in fiscal year 2025;
WHEREAS, in fiscal years after 2026, the local government may levy an amount not
to exceed the number of mills levied in fiscal year 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel has the following mill levy authorized by the voters
before May 13, 2025, of 46.14 mills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Laurel
that:
1. The City of Laurel mill levy will be transitioned to a dollar-based mill levy equal
to the total authorized ad valorem tax revenue assessment in fiscal year 2025
and thereafter subject to the provisions of 15-10-420(1)(a);
2. The total authorized ad valorem tax revenue assessed in fiscal year 2025 for the
City of Laurel mill levy was $450,000.00 and
3. HEREAFTER, the Laurel City Council may levy up to $450,000.00 plus the
rate of inflation provided for in Section 15-10-420(1)(a), MCA; and
4. For fiscal year 2026, the Laurel City Council will levy $459585.00 for the City
of Laurel voted mill levy.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 26, 2025, by Council
Member _____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 26th day of
August 2025.
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APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of August 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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27. Resolution No. R25-74: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Agreement Regarding
School Resource Officer Program By And Between The City Of Laurel And Laurel Public
Schools, District 7 & 7-70.
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R25-____ Approve SRO Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. R25-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AGREEMENT
REGARDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LAUREL AND LAUREL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT 7 & 7-70.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and the Laurel Public Schools,
District 7 & 7-70 (hereinafter “the District”) desire to maintain a cooperative and coordinated
approach to deterring and addressing criminal activity on school property and at District
sponsored events and activities;
WHEREAS, Montana law authorizes the District to contract with the City to have
municipal law enforcement provide a School Resource Officer (hereinafter “SRO”) and SRO-
related law enforcement services;
WHEREAS, Montana law further authorizes the District to levy for an appropriate
portion of the costs the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing
transportation for law enforcement officers who are assigned to perform SRO duties in the
District; and
WHEREAS, the City and the District have agreed to an Agreement Regarding School
Resource Officer Program (hereinafter “SRO Agreement”), which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana:
Section 1: Approval. The SRO Agreement by and between the City of Laurel and the
District, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the SRO
Agreement on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of August 2025 by
Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the
26th day of August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 26th day of August 2025.
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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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28. Resolution No. R25-75: A Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Execute An Agreement
With Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants For Managed Network Services.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-75
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH 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 Managed Service Agreement (hereinafter “the Agreement”)
by and between the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and Morrison-Maierle Systems
Technology Consultants, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of August, 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 26th day of
August, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 26th day of August, 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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We have prepared a quote for you
OMNI Managed IT Services Renewal
Quote # 005919
Version 1
Prepared for:
City of Laurel
Kelly Strecker
kstrecker@laurel.mt.gov
Phone:406.237.1212
Email:tmcgrail@getsystems.net
Web:www.getsystems.net
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
City of Laurel
Kelly Strecker
PO Box 10
Billings, MT 59044
kstrecker@laurel.mt.gov
Dear Kelly,
Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants (Systems) is pleased to submit the following proposal for Managed Network
Services for City of Laurel.
We promise to turn technology challenges into technology solutions through relationship driven support and our tailored solutions
for the management of your network. Our professional scope ranges from small 4-5 employee businesses to large 150
employees firms relying on Systems for implementation of local and wide area network solutions.
By managing all of your technical and third party software solutions, you will enjoy a more productive and business focused
environment resulting in greater retention of staff whom are satisfied by their network experience at
[QuotedToCustomer.AccountName].
Thank you for taking the time to discover the Morrison-Maierle Systems Technology Consultants difference, and we look forward
to working with you.
.
Thad McGrail
Sales and Marketing Manager
Billings - Systems
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Managed Services
This Managed Service Agreement is made this date, by and between City of Laurel (Client), and Morrison-Maierle Systems
Technology Consultants (Systems).
Systems Difference in IT Maintenance
Continuous Monitoring of your Network
Monitoring is "the difference" vs. set it and forget it IT management.
Systems will provide remote 24/7/365 monitoring for the health and performance of workstations and/or servers to detect and
then rectify IT issues before they become critical. City of Laurel can choose to be notified of significant events. Monitoring
includes but is not limited to:
Backup monitoring
RAID status
Anti-Spyware software and management
Server / Desktop performance monitoring
Anti-Malware software and management
Operating system updates
Third party software updates (Java, Adobe, etc.)
Scheduled preventative maintenance
License and asset management (server)
Availability monitoring
Internet security application
Hardware Prerequisites
Workstations and servers must be running Windows 10 Pro or better. Older workstations or operating systems will
not be covered under this agreement but can be supported on a time and material basis.
Further, Systems will not offer disaster recovery at no additional fee if workstations are not at the minimum
standard as this present a know vulnerability that is not manageable.
City of Laurel must have a high-speed internet connection.
Omni Fully Managed Monitored Items
Systems "OMNI" services to be included in ongoing support agreement for City of Laurel
Administration and Conditions
Ongoing:
Anti-Virus status
Backup status
Helpdesk ticketing open/close
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Network security summary
Patching status
Server performance status
Server warranty status
Services availability status
Status of devices under management
Third party license coordination
Unlimited helpdesk support
Unlimited remote support
vCIO functions
Vulnerable application status
Monthly:
Scheduled reports
As needed:
Document software and hardware changes
IT budget support / planning
Presence at board meetings
Project management for all technology related projects
Workstations
Ongoing:
Advanced performance monitoring
Alert client to dangerous conditions
Hard drive running out of disk space
Hard drive showing sign of failure
Memory running low
Network cards report unusual collision activity
Heat threats
Weekly:
Patching management of Microsoft critical and security updates
Managed Anti-Virus / definition updates / scheduled scans
Monthly:
Scheduled preventative maintenance
As needed:
Reboot PC
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Backup / Disaster Recovery
Ongoing:
Network Operation Center (NOC) monitor backup status
Data restore as needed with NO ADDITIONAL COST
Unlimited data
Weekly:
Manually verify backup status
Quarterly:
Random file test restore for backup integrity
As needed:
Remediation of failed backups
Servers
Ongoing:
30-day retention
Active directory management
Advanced performance monitoring
Alert client to dangerous conditions
Backup / Disaster recovery
Controllers losing interrupts
DNS / DHCP management and maintenance
Hard drive running out of disk space
Hard drive showing sign of failure
Key application maintenance
License & Asset management
Memory running low
Monitor backup status
Monitor hard drive free space on server
Network cards report unusual collision activity
Virtual host management and maintenance
Weekly:
Managed Anti-Virus / definition updates / scheduled scans
Manually verify backup status
Monthly:
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Scheduled preventative maintenance
Managed patch/Microsoft critical and security updates
Quarterly:
Test restores
As needed:
Data restore
Reboot servers
Remediation of failed backups
Network / Security
Ongoing:
Coordinate support for other enterprise software with third-party vendors
Firewall management and maintenance
General management
Installation and configuration of updates and maintenance/security releases
Manage e-mail security
Manage internet security
Phone specific - time outside of basic 2-hour troubleshooting will be billed at the the current discounted rate
Router management and maintenance
Security / access management
Switch monitoring
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Vendor third party support- time outside of basic 2-hour troubleshooting will be billed at the current discounted rate
Video camera system - time outside of basic 2-hour troubleshooting will be billed at the current discounted rate
Wi-Fi management
Quarterly:
Network health review
As needed:
Performance monitoring / capacity planning
Routine renewal and replacement of existing systems
OMNI Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Support Tiers
The following details and describes our Support Tier level:
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In the service desk, all tickets are recorded and assigned a priority level. Within the agreement, the service provider will specify
the response times and remediation times for each priority level.
The following table describes the steps of ticket progression as well as how the time is measured.
For example: when a new ticket is submitted, the clock starts running and continues to run while the work is in progress.
However, if an analyst is waiting for input or delivery from the customer or a third party, the clock will be paused. It is only when
the ticket is completed and closed that the clock is stopped.
Support Options
In the unlikely event City of Laurel has a problem with a workstation or a server, and Systems has not already attempted to notify
you, City of Laurel should contact Systems. Phone support using our Help Desk is the clients’ first and best contact option. If the
issue cannot be resolved with phone and remote support, an engineer will be dispatched to the site. Most Help Desk requests
can be answered and resolved remotely. All incidents, whether called in or reported via the ticket system, will be submitted as
tickets and available for tracking all the way from first report to final resolution.
Systems will respond to City of Laurel service tickets in accordance with this agreement as outlined above, and with best effort
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after hours or on holidays. Service tickets may be opened by any employee, contact person, or by email to our Help Desk
(helpdesk@getsystems.net), Help Desk Client Portal (helpdesk.getsystems.net) or by phone (866.401.4846). Each call made to
the Systems' Help Desk will be assigned a service ticket number for tracking. Our escalation process is detailed in this
agreement and specific to the client. NOTE: Calls or emails directly sent or made to technicians will NOT be held to the
standards of this agreement or any other response times expressed or implied.
Items excluded and billed outside of this agreement:
Costs of hardware and software purchased in the context of this proposal and ongoing updates and upgrades
Software licensing and support costs
Third-party service/maintenance costs
Projects outside standard maintenance and management of existing systems
Formal technical training
Assumptions
City of Laurel will maintain support agreements with all third-party vendors
City of Laurel will supply clean and safe office space and work space for Systems technicians
Systems will be consulted in all IT related discussions and decisions including planning, purchasing and budgeting
Systems staff will be added to all third-party vendor authorized support contact. Software, Hardware, ISP, Phone, Security
Systems, etc...
Firewall as a Service, (FWaaS)
Morrison-Maierle Systems' (Systems) Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) provides businesses with a layer of network security that
complements existing antivirus software while strengthening your network security.
This service will improve network security by establishing a barrier between your internal network and the internet.
Every FWaaS appliance comes with the SonicWall solution which combines the hardware, licensing and all the services
needed for comprehensive network protection from a wide range of network threats—including viruses, spyware, worms,
Trojans, and keyloggers. Each device includes Capture Advanced Threat Protection, which revolutionizes detection and
sandboxing with a multi-engine approach, to stopping unknown and zero-day attacks at the gateway with automated
remediation.
Systems' FWaaS helps protect against hardware obsolescence as well. This service allows for replacement of the
firewall appliance at end of life, or if necessary, to ensure our clients have up to date protection.
As part of this agreement, Systems will fully maintain and manage the appliance, keeping the firmware and virus
definitions up to date.
FWaaS requires a 24 month commitment outside of our Managed Services
Agreement (MSA). Should the client decide to cancel this MSA, the client will be
responsible for buying out the remainder of the 24 month commitment.
Cyberaware End User Security Testing and Training
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1.Monthly end user security testing and training provides employees with a monthly 2-minute IT
training video keeping security at the forefront.
2.Also included are monthly phishing simulations effectively testing employee security
awareness and susceptibility to social engineering tactics.
Key Features:
Template Library:
Predesigned Template
Customizable Templates
Benefits to your busienss:
Increased Cyber Security – Measurable results with easy to read reporting
Visibility – Monthly comprehensive reporting to understand and address security weaknesses
Demonstrated Responsibility – Visible proof of steps taken to address current threats such as social engineering
Improved Training Retention – Real experience simulations and training to help employees understand and become
more security conscious
Reduced Training Cost – Pinpointing susceptible employees (via Repeat Failures Report) for additional training without
the cost and burden to other employees
Managed Email Security
Quickly filters and sanitizes email-borne threats from every email before delivery to your mail server.
This technology utilizes virus scanning, spam scoring, real-time intent analysis, URL link protection, reputation checks, and
various other techniques.
We provide you with the best possible level of protection for your business. Our global 24/7 threat operations center continuously
monitors the internet for new threats across all attack vectors feeding this intelligence into Essential’s filtering technology.
Key Features:
Inbound Email Security:
Advanced Threat Protection - Combines behavioral, heuristic, and sandboxing technologies to protect against
instantaneous and targeted attacks. Email attachments are automatically scanned detonating suspicious attachments in
a sandbox environment to observe behavior
Anti-Phishing Protection - Integrates anti-fraud intelligence, domain name validation, along with behavioral and
heuristic detection to combat phishing attacks and sender spoofing (i.e., spammers spoofing valid email addresses)
Malware Protection - Leverages the cloud for dynamic, real-time threat analysis, attachment sandboxing, and URL
protection to prevent email users from being affected
Link Protection – Automatically rewrites URLs containing malicious code that can be invisibly downloaded to trigger a
widespread attack. The rewrite allows Email Essentials to sandbox the request at click time blocking the malicious links.
Email Impersonation Protection
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Email Impersonation Protection
Automatically detect and prevent impersonation, business email compromise, and other targeted attacks. AI
engine learns your organization's unique communication patterns and leverages these patterns to identify
anomalies and prevent social-engineering attacks in real time.
Stop phishing attacks used to harvest credentials for account takeover. Our AI detects anomalous email behavior
and alerts IT, then finds and removes all fraud emails sent from compromised accounts.
Key Features
AI for Real-Time Protection Deployment and Availability Domain Fraud Protection
• Stops spear phishing attacks in real time
• Uses artificial intelligence to learn each of your unique communications patterns
– Maps social networks inside the organization to understand typical communications patterns
– Identifies anomalies in metadata and content
• Real-time notification
– Quarantines messages automatically– Alerts MSPs and users
– Visability into historical and internal communications
• Comprehensive protection against personalized attacks, commonly known as spear phishing, business email
compromise (BEC), whaling, impersonation attempts, and/ or CEO fraud
Service Descriptions
Support and Escalation
After Hours Support: 406-237-1281
Systems will respond to Client’s Trouble Tickets in accordance with client SLA, and with best effort after hours or on
holidays. Trouble Tickets must be opened by Client’s designated I.T. Contact Person, by email to our Help Desk
(helpdesk@getsystems.net), Help Desk Client portal (helpdesk.getsystems.net) or by phone (866.401.4846) to our Help
Desk. Each call made to the Systems' help desk will be assigned a Trouble Ticket number for tracking. Our escalation
process is detailed in the client SLA. NOTE: Calls or emails directly sent or made to technicians will NOT be held to the
standards of the client SLA or any other response times expressed or implied.
Service outside Normal Working Hours
Emergency services performed outside of the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays,
and previously scheduled services shall be addressed as best effort and will not be subject to SLA response times.
Client shall be provided with contact information for after-hours support and will typically require leaving a message and
waiting for a call back.
Holiday Emergency support
Support requests on holidays, defined as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve will be charged at 1 1/2 times the current discounted rate and
shall be addressed as best effort and will not be subject to SLA response times. Client shall be provided with contact
information for Holiday support and will typically require leaving a message and waiting for a call back.
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Service outside 50 mile radius
Travel to out-of-town locations, defined as more than 50 miles one way from the closest Systems office, will be billed for
travel at the rate of $1.00 per mile each way. Distance will be calculated from the closest Systems office.
Assumptions
3rd party database software to be managed by others. If Systems works with 3rd party support on
behalf of the Client, the current discounted hourly rate will be billed.
3rd party support will be included under OMNI Managed Service Agreements if an updated service
agreement is in place for the 3rd party vendor. ( Support for 3rd party inclusion is subject to
Systems discretion and exclusions will be added as amendment(s) as needed).
Termination of the Agreement
This agreement may be terminated by either party with a 30 day written notice.
Disclaimer of Data Storage Location
Any and all client information stored by Systems and maintained with data centers inside the
United States of America.
Quote Expiration
This proposal may be withdrawn if not accepted within 90 days from the Systems signature date
Monthly Services
Description Recurring Qty Ext. Recurring
Fully Managed Workstation
This is up from 50 on the last renewal, added 11 from last agreement.
Reviewed with John Roberts on 8-1-25
See accompanying hardware inventory report
No Sentinel One AV as that is provided by the State under a grant at this
time
62
Fully Managed Server VM
Same as last renewal, no change, again no Sentinel One AV
2
Fully Managed Server Physical Host
Removed on host LPDServer, down one server from last agreement
2
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Monthly Services
Description Recurring Qty Ext. Recurring
Managed Backup
All 4 Servers, down one host server from last agreement
One PC on PD side
1
Virtual Private Network Licenses
Same as last agreement, no change
11
Fire Wall as a Service (24 month commitment outside of this
agreement)
Listed below are the NEW or EXISTING devices:
Existing
Sewer, Water, 911, Fire, City office, Shop
Same as last renewal, no changes
6
Barracuda Premium Plus Complete Protection
Reviewed 8-1-25 with John Roberts, confirmed 85 active seats
85
Social Engineering End User Testing
Reviewed with John Roberts 8-1-25 for active user seats only 76 on this
agreement vs 71 from last agreement
76
Email Impersonation Protection
Recommended new Security service, see report for what would have
been blocked
85
Risk Management Vulnerability Scan with Remediation of Events
Continued service, no change
1
Duo Multi-factor Service
Continued service for PD, no change
25
Monthly Subtotal:$5,765.00
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Onboarding
Description Price Qty Ext. Price
On boarding for impersonation protection.
Impersonation protection
$135.00 2 $270.00
Subtotal:$270.00
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OMNI Managed IT Services Renewal
Prepared by:Prepared for:Quote Information:
Billings - Systems City of Laurel Quote #: 005919
Thad McGrail
406.237.1211
tmcgrail@getsystems.net
PO Box 10
Billings, MT 59044
Kelly Strecker
(406) 628-7431
kstrecker@laurel.mt.gov
Version: 1
Delivery Date: 08/13/2025
Expiration Date: 09/28/2025
Quote Summary
Description Amount
Onboarding $270.00
Total:$270.00
Monthly Expenses Summary
Description Amount
Monthly Services $5,765.00
Monthly Total:$5,765.00
Payment Options
Description Payments Interval Amount
Term Options
12 Monthly $5,765.00
1 One-Time $270.00
Labor hours spent on the network, PCs or servers other than covered maintenance tasks (updates for Microsoft, Adobe, Java,
Antivirus, etc.) are considered billable. Maintenance that would be classified as a project and any parts required (i.e. software or
hardware) to keep the network working or upgraded is not covered under this agreement and will be billable. Unless otherwise
noted, adding devices not present and covered at the signing of this agreement or replacing existing devices will be billed at the
current managed services rate.
Upon receiving this commitment, Systems agrees to schedule staff and negotiate a suitable start date to implement our services.
This agreement assumes the successful cooperation of the current network affiliated companies such as but not limited to,
managed services provider, internet service provider, web service provider, third party practice, or software provider(s).
Should Systems encounter uncooperative affiliate engagement that hinders or delays a timely onboarding of services, Systems
will notify the client to contact the affiliate to encourage engagement. Following the client contact should the affiliate continue to
hinder or delay onboarding the client may incur additional billable time for onboarding.
This agreement assumes that the network endpoints have been maintained to an “up-to-date” standard regarding patching and
updates for all operating systems and standard and critical security updates. Should Systems need to perform more than a basic
update to the endpoint operations systems this will be billable time towards the onboarding project.
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This Agreement is effective for 12 months following onboarding. Prior to the expiration of the initial term or any Renewal Term, a
Systems account manager will reach out to discuss renewal options. If no response is received from the client after 30 days, this
agreement will be automatically adjusted to reflect new user counts, device counts, and pricing followed by an automatic annual
increase of 6%.
Following the 12 months, or in instances of significant change, either party can seek to negotiate a potential rate adjustment.
Either party can terminate this agreement with 30 days' written notice.
In agreeing to partner with Systems, the Client acknowledges that project scope, deliverables, continuous management and the
methodology outlined in this proposal are satisfactory; and agrees to accept ongoing support costs as specified herein. The terms
and conditions of this Agreement are confidential between the parties and shall not be disclosed to anyone else unless necessary
to effectuate its terms.
By entering my initials below, I am confirming I am in fact the signor and authorizing party. I have read and agree to the services,
equipment, and supplies provided in this Quote. My initials are to serve as my signature in accordance with the Date, Time, and
IP Address stamps digitally documented below.
Billings - Systems City of Laurel
Signature:
Name:Thad McGrail
Title:Sales and Marketing Manager
Date:08/13/2025
Signature:
Name:Kelly Strecker
Initials:ks
Date:8/13/2025 8:10:59 AM
IP Address:174.45.215.226
Email Address:kstrecker@laurel.mt.gov
PO Number:Kelly
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File Attachments for Item:
29. Resolution No. R25-76: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Conversion Of The
Laurel City Court To A Court Of Record.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING CONVERSION OF THE
LAUREL CITY COURT TO A COURT OF RECORD.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, Montana, operates a City Court pursuant to the
authority granted under Title 3, Chapter 11, Montana Code Annotated (MCA);
WHEREAS, § 3-11-101(2), MCA, authorizes City Council to designate a city court as
a court of record;
WHEREAS, conversion to a court of record allows for 1) an accurate record to be kept
of all proceedings and 2) appeals to be based on the record rather than through a trial de novo,
thus promoting judicial efficiency and ensuring consistency and fairness in the underlying
proceedings and in appellate review;
WHEREAS, the Laurel City Court currently possesses the facilities, personnel,
procedures, and technology necessary to meet the obligations and responsibilities of a court of
record, including the ability to maintain verbatim records of proceedings;
WHEREAS, the presiding judge of the Laurel City Court is in support of conversion to
a court of record and is duly qualified under Montana law to preside over a court of record; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that designating the Laurel City Court as a court of
record is in the best interest of the citizens of Laurel and will enhance the quality and
administration of justice within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, as follows:
1. The Laurel City Court is hereby established as a court of record.
2. The Laurel City Court shall hereafter be known as “Laurel City Court of
Record.”
3. The Court’s proceedings shall hereafter be recorded by electronic recording, and
all papers filed in any proceedings shall be included in the record.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of August 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 26th day of
August 2025.
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APPROVED by the Mayor on the 26th day of August 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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File Attachments for Item:
30. Resolution No. R25-77: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving The Execution Of The
Authorization To Represent And Class Action Disclosure Agreement Related To The Fire Truck
Antitrust Litigation.
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R25-77 Approve Legal Services Agreement Re Fire Truck Antitrust Litigation
RESOLUTION NO. R25-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF
THE AUTHORIZATION TO REPRESENT AND CLASS ACTION DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE FIRE TRUCK ANTITRUST LITIGATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (the “City”) is committed to ensuring fair and equitable
pricing for municipal resources, including the purchase of fire trucks and equipment for the
City’s Fire Department;
WHEREAS, the City is also committed to identifying parties responsible for
unnecessarily increasing the costs of municipal equipment and taking reasonable steps to avoid
passing on these costs to its constituents;
WHEREAS, law firm Heenan and Cook and associated Legal Counsel (hereinafter “the
Law Firms”) have put together a team of uniquely qualified and experienced attorneys who
have joined together to assist public entities in Montana facing the challenges posed by
increased costs for the purchase of fire trucks and equipment;
WHEREAS, the Law Firms are comprised of experienced attorneys in antitrust
litigation and in the representation of public entities in cases involving cost recovery related to
the purchase of fire trucks and equipment;
WHEREAS, the City Attorney and City Staff has determined it to be in the City’s best
interest to enter into the Authorization to Represent and Class Action Disclosure Agreement
with the Law Firms and pursue any settlement and other legal damage claims it m ay have
related to the Fire Truck Antitrust Litigation; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the execution of the Agreement attached as
Exhibit “A.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel that
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Authorization to Represent and Class Action
Disclosure Agreement with the Law Firms based upon the terms and conditions set forth herein
and consistent with the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of August 2025, by
Council Member ______.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 26th day of
August 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 26th day of August 2025.
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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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AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
(General Class Action)
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Client, City of Laurel (“Client”), authorizes Heenan & Cook and any associated counsel
(collectively "Law Firm"), to represent Client in the following matter against the parties being
sued (collectively the “Defendant”), and no other: Firetruck antitrust claim
Class Action Representation
Law Firm has informed Client that Law Firm intends to prosecute the claims and
causes of action of Client described in this Agreement not only on behalf of Client, but also
on behalf of a class of similarly situated persons injured by the same or similar conduct of
the Defendant, i.e., in a "class action". Law Firm also has informed Client that by
prosecuting the claims and causes of action as a class action: Client may not recover all of
its actual loss; that the right or ability of Client to settle or compromise its claims or causes
of action is limited so that the claims or causes of action of Client cannot be settled or
compromised apart from those of the Class; and that Client undertakes responsibilities to
act as a representative of the Class. Law Firm also has informed Client that Law Firm is
willing to represent Client only together with the Class and that Law Firm would not
undertake to represent Client apart from representation of the Class. Client understands
all of the foregoing and, nevertheless, wishes for Law Firm to represent Client together
with the Class, and Client authorizes Law Firm to commence a lawsuit against Defendant
on behalf of Client and the Class.
Other Counsel
Many if not most class action cases require more than one firm to prosecute them.
Therefore, Law Firm may associate other lawyers to represent Client and the class in this matter.
In that event, such other counsel will be compensated for services in the same manner as stated
below. Client consents to the association of other counsel.
Cooperation
Client will fully cooperate with Law Firm in pursuing Client's claims and causes of
action described above, and will always keep Law Firm informed of the telephone numbers and
street addresses where Client can receive telephone calls, mail, and deliveries from Law Firm.
Client will not meet or otherwise communicate with the Defendant(s) or any of its
representative(s) or insurer(s) to attempt to settle or receive payment on any of Client's claims or
causes of action described above without the consent of Law Firm; and will not settle or receive
any payment on any of the claims or causes of action described above without the consent of
Law Firm.
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How Attorney’s Fees and Expenses are Paid in Class Action Cases
Client will not have to pay Law Firm any fees or expenses, except if the case does not get
certified but still settles. If the case does get certified and settles or a judgment is collected for
the Class, then the attorneys’ fees and expenses will be paid by the Defendant and awarded by
the Court only after notice to Client and to the Class of a hearing at which they have a right to
object to the requested fees and expenses.
Each of the law firms associated in the case, if any, will assume joint responsibility for
representation of Client and will share any attorneys’ fees awarded by the court as awarded by
the Court, unless otherwise agreed in writing among the law firms.
Client understands that attorneys’ fees awarded in class action cases, if any, may
greatly exceed the amount of any recovery for Client or individual class members, that
such attorneys’ fees are typically property of the attorneys’ and not property of Client or
the class members, and that attorneys’ fee cannot be shared with Client or class members.
Client acknowledges that Law Firm has made no promise or prediction to Client about
the outcome of Client's claims or causes of action, except that Law Firm will request that the
Court award to Client an “incentive award” in the event of a settlement or successful
prosecution of the case.
Termination of Services
Prior to class certification, Client may terminate Law Firm's representation of Client at
any time if Client wishes to do so by giving Law Firm notice in writing of that wish. After
certification, if Client is appointed a Class Representative, Law Firm represents the certified
class and Client may not unilaterally terminate Law Firm’s representation of the class. At that
point, Client may resign as a Class Representative and either remain in the class or opt-out of the
class.
Prior to class certification, Law Firm also will be able to terminate our representation if
we ever wish to do so by written notice of our intent to withdraw so that Client will have an
opportunity to retain other counsel. Before or after certification, Law Firm may withdraw from
the case only after notice and hearing, with right to object to Client.
Acceptance
Client has read this Agreement and Disclosure carefully and understands it. Law Firm
has suggested to Client that if Client has any questions about this Agreement, Client should
consult with another lawyer or law firm before signing this Agreement. By the signature
below, Client accepts this Agreement.
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Dated this __________________________.
______________________________________
City of Laurel
______________________________________
Heenan & Cook
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