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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 06, 2019
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R18-XX
NEXT ORD. NO.
O18-XX
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 time s 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 agenda item, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is prese nted to the Council by the Mayor and the
public is asked to comment by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk -Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welco mes 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 July 16, 2019.
Correspondence
2. CHS Donation
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
3. Ordinance No. O19-02: An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.10.030 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code For The Purpose Of Changing The Regular Meeting Day Of The City Council.
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
4. Claims for the month of July 2019.
5. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 7/14/2019 totaling $185,882.02 and PPE 7/28/2019
totaling $186,599.10.
6. Receiving the Committee/Board Minutes into the Record.
Revised Budget/Finance Minutes of July 2, 2019.
Budget/Finance Minutes of July 16, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Large Grant Committee Minutes of June 26, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes of July 15, 2019.
City/County Planning Board Minutes of July 11, 2019.
Emergency Services Committee Minutes of May 20, 2019.
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Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
7. Appointments of Justin Romero, Jayson Nicholson, Brandi Seibel, Sara Romero, Andrea
Beechie, and Joe Stratton to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service.
8. Resolution No. R19-36: A Resolution Declaring Certain Assets Of The City Of Laurel As
Surplus And Authorizing Its Disposal.
9. Resolution No. R19-37: Resolution Awarding Firstmark Construction The Contract For The
City Of Laurel’s 2019 Pavement Repairs Project And To Authorize The Mayor To Sign All
Required Contract And Related Documents On The City’s Behalf.
10. Resolution No. R19-38: Resolution Of The City Council Adopting The Yellowstone County
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update On Behalf Of The City Of Laurel, Montana.
11. Resolution No. R19-39: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A
Contract With Millennium Construction & Consulting, Inc. For Concrete And Asphalt
Recycling For The City Of Laurel.
12. Resolution No. R19-40: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Award Of Grants
From The Tax Increment Financing District Funds Pursuant To The Lura Large Grant Request
Program For Eligible Applicants And Improvements.
13. Ordinance No. O19-02: An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.10.030 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code For The Purpose Of Changing The Regular Meeting Day Of The City Council.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunit y 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 th e agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10,
Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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1. Approval of Minutes of July 16, 2019.
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6. Receiving the Committee/Board Minutes into the Record.
Revised Budget/Finance Minutes of July 2, 2019.
Budget/Finance Minutes of July 16, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Large Grant Committee Minutes of June 26, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes of July 15, 2019.
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7. Appointments of Justin Romero, Jayson Nicholson, Brandi Seibel, Sara Romero, Andrea
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8. Resolution No. R19-36: A Resolution Declaring Certain Assets Of The City Of Laurel As
Surplus And Authorizing Its Disposal.
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R19-36 Declare City Surplus
RESOLUTION NO. R19-36
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN ASSETS OF THE CITY OF
LAUREL AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISPOSAL.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel has inventoried assets that are no longer of use
to the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with MCA §7-8-4201, the Council has the authority
to dispose of these items by declaring them surplus; and
WHEREAS, these surplus items shall be disposed of.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Laurel, Montana,
That the council authorizes the disposal of the surplus items listed in Attachment
A and that the disposal method will be determined by City staff, at a date and time to be
determined.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 6, 2019, by
Council Member ________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day
of August 2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of August 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
1999- - FORD E-350 AMBULANCE
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Item Attachment Documents:
9. Resolution No. R19-37: Resolution Awarding Firstmark Construction The Contract For The
City Of Laurel’s 2019 Pavement Repairs Project And To Authorize The Mayor To Sign All
Required Contract And Related Documents On The City’s Behalf.
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R19-37 Award 2019 Pavement Repairs Project FirstMark Construction
RESOLUTION NO. R19-37
RESOLUTION AWARDING FIRSTMARK CONSTRUCTION THE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY
OF LAUREL’S 2019 PAVEMENT REPAIRS PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
SIGN ALL REQUIRED CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel planned and publicly advertised the project known as the 2019
Pavement Repairs Project, and the City received responsive bids from qualified contractors; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Engineers, KLJ, and City Staff considered the bids received and
recommends the City Council award the project and that the contract is in the City’s best interest; and
WHEREAS, FirstMark Construction submitted a bid of $259,750.00 and both KLJ and the City
Staff have determined the bid is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, finds
that the City has followed its procurement policies and state law requiring competitive bidding; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED the City Council hereby awards bid and project to FirstMark
Construction for the bid price of $259,750.00. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign all
necessary documents, agreements or contracts on the City’s behalf consistent with this resolution.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 6, 2019, by Council Member
________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of August 2019
APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of August 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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2611 Gabel Road
Billings, MT 59102-7329
406 245 5499
KUENG.COM
July 24, 2019
Kurt Markegard
City of Laurel
115 W. 1st Street
Laurel, MT 59044
Re: 2019 Pavement Repairs Project -Recommendation of Award
Dear Kurt:
((�LJ
Bids for the 2019 Pavement Repairs project were received July 18, 2019. Two bids were opened and
read aloud, totaling $259,750.00 and $425,493.50, respectively. The bids were checked for
mathematical accuracy and no discrepancies were found.
The low bidder is FirstMark Construction. The total bid amount is $259,750.00 for the overall project.
We recommend the contract be awarded to FirstMark Construction, accordingly. Enclosed is the Notice
of Award (NOA) for the City's approval and a Certified Bid Tabulation. Please sign, date and return four
(4)original NOA forms; upon receipt, we will work with FirstMark Construction to route final Contracts
for the City's approval.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (406) 245-5499.
Sincerely,
Ryan E. Welsh, PE
Project Engineer
Enclosure(s): Notice of Award
Tabulation of Bids
Project#: 1904-00962
cc: file
ENGINEERING, REIMAGINED
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10. Resolution No. R19-38: Resolution Of The City Council Adopting The Yellowstone County
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update On Behalf Of The City Of Laurel, Montana.
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R19-38 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
RESOLUTION NO. R19-38
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE YELLOWSTONE COUNTY
MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2019 UPDATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
LAUREL, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, in October of 2000 the President of the United States signed into law the
“Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000” (PL 106-390) to amend the “Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Act of 1988” which among other provisions requires local governments to adopt a Multi-
Hazard Mitigation Plan in order to be eligible for hazard mitigation funding;
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel, Montana has worked closely with Yellowstone County
Disaster and Emergency Services to update a county-wide Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan that will
serve the needs of Yellowstone County;
WHEREAS, the Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services (YCDES) Coordinator
is also the City of Laurel DES Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel supports the 2019 Update to the Yellowstone County Multi -
Hazard Mitigation Plan as a logical means toward protecting people and property from the potential
devastating effects of natural and man-made hazards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Laurel hereby
adopts the “Yellowstone County, Montana Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan – 2019 Update” as approved
by the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City of Laurel this 6th day of August 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Tom Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
___________________________
Sam Painter, Legal Counsel
Thompson Painter Law, PC
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Item Attachment Documents:
11. Resolution No. R19-39: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A
Contract With Millennium Construction & Consulting, Inc. For Concrete And Asphalt
Recycling For The City Of Laurel.
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R19-39 Approve Millennium Construction & Consulting Inc. Concrete and Asphalt Recycling
RESOLUTION NO. R19-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A CONTRACT WITH MILLENNIUM CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING,
INC. FOR CONCRETE AND ASPHALT RECYCLING FOR THE
CITY OF LAUREL.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The contract between the City of Laurel and Millennium
Construction & Consulting Inc. relating to concrete and asphalt recycling services for the City
of Laurel, copy attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Laurel are hereby
given authority to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 6, 2019, by Council
Member ______________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this
6th day of August 2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of August 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
___________________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this 6th day of August, 2019, between the City of
Laurel, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana whose
address is P.O. Box 10, Laurel, Montana 59044, hereinafter referred to as “City” and Millennium
Construction & Consulting Inc., a contractor licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana,
whose address is 724 1st Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”.
SECTION ONE
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A. Purpose. City shall hire Contractor as an independent contractor to perform for City the services
described in the Bid dated October 16, 2018, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference
made part of this contract.
B. Effective Date. This contract is effective upon the date of its execution by both Parties.
Contractor shall complete the services within 60 days of commencing work. The parties may extend
the term of this contract in writing prior to its termination for good cause.
C. Scope of Work. Contractor shall perform his/her work and provide services in accordance with
the specifications and requirements of this contract, any applicable Montana Public Work Standard(s)
and Exhibit “A”.
SECTION TWO
CONTRACT PRICE
Payment. City shall pay Contractor thirty two thousand six hundred twenty five dollars and no cents
($32,625.00) for the work described in Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation form the described work
that involves extra costs must be executed only upon written request by the City to Contractor and
will become an extra charge over and above the contract amount. The parties must agree to extra
payments or charges in writing. Prior to final payment, Contractor shall provide City with an invoice
for all charges.
SECTION THREE
CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon completion of the contract and acceptance of the work, City shall pay Contractor the contract
price, plus or minus any additions or deductions agreed upon between the parties in accordance with
Sections one and two, if any.
SECTION FOUR
CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Independent Contractor Status. The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor for
purposes of this contract and is not to be considered an employee of the City for any purpose
hereunder. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s personnel policies or
handbook and shall not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation or any other
purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any dealings,
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agreements or sub-contracts in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties. The City is
interested solely in the results of this contract. Contractor is solely responsible for all work and work
product under this contract, including techniques, sequences, procedures, and means. Contractor shall
supervise and direct the work to the best of his/her ability.
B. Wages and Employment. Contractor shall abide by all applicable State of Montana Rules,
Regulations and/or Statutes in regards to prevailing wages and employment requirements. Contractor
shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Contractor shall
maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of his/her business, except
for those members who are exempted as independent contractors under the provisions of §39-71-401,
MCA. Contractor understands that all contractors or subcontractors working on publicly funded
projects are required to have withheld from earnings a license fee of one percent (1%) of the gross
contract price if the gross contract price is Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more. This license fee
is paid to the Montana Department of Revenue pursuant to Montana law.
C. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of this Agreement, all m aterials and equipment used by
Contractor on the Construction Project shall be new and where not otherwise specified, of the most
suitable grade for their intended uses.
D. All workmanship and materials shall be of a kind and nature acceptable to the City.
E. All equipment, materials, and labor provided to, on, or for the Contract must be free of defects and
nonconformities in design, materials, and workmanship for a minimum period beginning with the
commencement of the work and ending one (1) year from completion and final acceptance by the
City. Upon receipt of City’s written notice of a defective or nonconforming condition during the
warranty period, Contractor shall take all actions, including redesign and replacement, to correct the
defective or nonconforming condition within a time frame acceptable to the City and at no additional
cost to the City. Contractor shall also, at its sole cost, perform any tests required by City to verify that
such defective or nonconforming condition has been corrected. Contractor warrants the corrective
action taken against defective and nonconforming conditions for a period of an additional one (1) year
from the date of City’s acceptance of the corrective action.
F. Contractor and its sureties are liable for the satisfaction and full performance of all warranties.
G. Contractor has examined the facilities and/or has made field examinations. Contractor has
knowledge of the services or project sought under this Contract and he/she further understands the site
conditions to be encountered during the performance of this Contract. Contractor has knowledge of
the types and character of equipment necessary for the work, the types of materials needed and the
sources of such materials, and the condition of the local labor market.
H. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the work and shall maintain all lights, guards, signs,
temporary passages, or other protections necessary for that purpose at all times.
I. All work is performed at Contractor’s risk, and Contractor shall promptly repair or replace all
damage and loss at its sole cost and expense regardless of the reason or cause of the damage or loss;
provided, however, should the damage or loss be caused by an intentional or negligent act of the City,
the risk of such loss shall be placed on the City.
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J. Contractor is responsible for any loss or damage to materials, tools, work product or other articles
used or held for use in the completion or performance of the Contract.
K. Title to all work, work product, materials and equipment covered by any payment of Contractor’s
compensation by City, whether directly incorporated into the Contract or not, passes to City at the
time of payment, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
SECTION FIVE
INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save City, its officers, agents and employees harmless from
any and all losses, damage and liability occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or
resulting from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Contractor or its agents or employees.
SECTION SIX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Contractor shall either possess a City business license or shall purchase one, if a City Code requires a
business license.
SECTION SEVEN
NONDISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees that any hiring of persons as a result of this contract must be on the basis of merit
and qualification and further that Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.
SECTION EIGHT
DEFAULT
If either party fails to comply with any term or condition of this Contract at the time or in the manner
provided for, the other party may, at its option, terminate this Contract and be released from all
obligations if the default is not cured within ten (10) days after written notice is provided to the
defaulting party. Said notice shall set forth the items to be cured. Additionally, the non-defaulting
party may bring suit for damages, specific performance, and any other remedy provided by law except
for punitive damages. The Parties hereby waive their respective claims for punitive damages. These
remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. Use of one remedy does not preclude use of the others.
Notices shall be provided in writing and hand-delivered or mailed to the parties at the addresses set
forth in the first paragraph of this Contract.
SECTION NINE
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the contract for their convenience upon thirty days written notice sent
postage prepaid, to the addresses provided herein.
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SECTION TEN
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Parties agree that the laws of the State of Montana govern this Contract. The Parties agree that
venue is proper within the Courts of Yellowstone County, Montana. If a dispute arises, the Parties,
through a representative(s) with full authority to settle a dispute, shall meet and attempt to negotiate a
resolution of the dispute in good faith no later than ten business days after the dispute arises. If
negotiations fail, the Parties may utilize a third party mediator and equally share the costs of the
mediator or file suit.
SECTION ELEVEN
ATTORNEY FEES
If any action is filed in relation to this agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the
successful party, in addition to all sums that either is ordered to pay, a reasonable sum for the
successful party’s attorney’s fees and all costs charges and expenses related to the action.
SECTION TWELVE
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract and its referenced attachment and Exhibit A contain the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties and supersede any and all prior negotiations or understandings relating to
this project. This contract shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any respect except through a
written document signed by each party’s authorized respective agents.
SECTION THIRTEENTH
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
The rights of each party under this Contract are personal to that party and ma y not be assigned or
transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and
written consent of the other party.
SECTION FOURTEEN
SEVERABILITY
Each provision, section, or subsection of this Contract shall stand separate and independent of every
other. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction shall find any provision, section, or
subsection of this contract to be invalid, the remaining provisions, sections, and subsections of this
contract shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION FIFTEEN
PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The titles to the paragraphs of this contract are solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not
be used to explain, simplify, or aid in the interpretation of the provisions of this agreement.
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SIGNED AND AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES ON THE 6TH DAY OF AUGUST 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor Millennium Construction & Consulting Inc.
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
___________________________________ __________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk/Treasurer
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12. Resolution No. R19-40: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Award Of Grants
From The Tax Increment Financing District Funds Pursuant To The Lura Large Grant Request
Program For Eligible Applicants And Improvements.
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R19-40 LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval
RESOLUTION NO. R19-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF GRANTS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE LURA LARGE GRANT REQUEST PROGRAM FOR
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel approved a Large Grant Request Program proposed by
the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) through Resolution No. R15-08; and
WHEREAS, a number of property owners prepared and submitted applications seeking
grant funding through the Large Grant Request Program for their respective projects; and
WHERAS, the LURA Board reviewed and considered all of the applications submitted
and recommends the City Council’s approval and award of large grants to the Applicants in the
following amounts:
1. Mountain Land Rehabilitation: $19,957.00;
2. The Fjelstad Family: $12,589.00;
3. Nardella Investments $15,594.00
4. Pelican Café $64,295.00
5. Sunshine Academy: $62,265.00
6. Darrell Dyer: $50,037.00
WHEREAS, all the applicants, applications and projects are eligible for grant assistance
and LURA recommends approval and funding of the same in the amounts provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the Applicants listed herein are hereby approved for large grants pursuant to the
Large Grant Request Program in the amounts provided herein to be paid from the City’s Large
Grant Request Program, Tax Increment Financing District Fund.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 6, 2019, by Council Member
________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6th day of August 2019
APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of August 2019.
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R19-40 LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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LURA Applicants
Small Grants Printed: 7/24/2019
Total: $ 6,668.42 $ 12,606.72 $ 3,005.25
Applicant Project
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Date Completion Date Technical ($4,000.00)Façade ($2,400.00) Sign ($3,000.00) Small Grant Large Grant Qualified Extras Application Date LURA Approval Date City Council Approval Date
King Koin Laundromat Replaced old stone front with new
glass and doors, installed new lights
on interior and exterior.
10/31/2018 12/31/2018 $ 7,500.00 $ 500.00 Yes 10/31/2018 12/17/2018 2/5/2019
Fraternal Order of Eagles $ 1,275.00 $ 900.00 $ 4,957.00 4/24/2019 5/20/2019
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) $ 1,605.25 4/24/2019 5/20/2019
Fjelstad Duplex $ 6,668.42 $ 3,831.72 $ 2,187.87 4/5/2019 5/20/2019
Coburn Tax Services
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LURA Applicants
Small Grants Printed: 7/24/2019
FY:
Total: $ 26,000.00 $ -
Eligibility Date Disbursed Date Awarded Amount
2/4/2021
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
12/30/1901
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LURA Applicants
Large Grants Printed: 7/24/2019
FY:19-20
LURA City Council Total: $ 225,000.00 $ -
Applicant Project Application Date Start
Date
Completion Date Initial Requested
Amount
LURA Approved Amount Arrproval Date1 Arrproval Date2 Eligibility Date Disbursed Date Awarded Amount
Mountain Land Rehab Structural repair and energy efficiency
upgrades to newly purchased building
downtown for business expansion.
5/10/2019 6/7/2019 9/1/2019 $ 47,800.00 $ 19,957.00 7/22/2019 12/30/1901
Fjelstad Family Demolition, upgrades to sidewalk,
curbs, and gutter, and energy
efficiency improvements supporting
duplex rehab.
4/5/2019 12/1/2018 7/10/2019 $ 30,154.27 $ 12,589.00 7/22/2019 12/30/1901
Nardella Investments Property purchase, grading,
installation of drainage, notified in
2018 to reapply in 2019
5/23/2019 5/15/2018 7/15/2018 $ 18,675.00 $ 15,594.00 7/22/2019 12/30/1901
Pelican Café Demolition, Utility upgrades, Strctural
repair and expansion for Restaurant
expansion
5/8/2019 9/1/2019 1/30/2019 $ 129,068.00 $ 64,295.00 7/22/2019 12/30/1901
Sunshine Academy Property Acquisition for new childcare
facility in CBD for business expansion
5/30/2019 7/1/2019 9/1/2019 $ 75,000.00 $ 62,265.00 7/22/2019 12/30/1901
Darrell Dyer Demolition, sewer, concrete and
excavation work to support
constuction of mixed use commecial
and fourplex in CBD.
3/22/2019 8/1/2019 6/30/2020 $ 88,000.00 $ 50,037.00 7/22/2019 12/30/1901
$ 388,697.27 $ 224,737.00 12/30/1901
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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
Assistance Grants Summary Printed: 7/24/2019
Fiscal Year:0
REVENUES RECEIVED
Beginning Balance -$
Tax Revenue -$
HB Entitlement -$
Application Fees -$
Investment Earnings -$
Total -$
EXPENDITURES
Small Grants
Technical Assistance Grants 6,668.42$
Façade Grants 12,606.72$
Sign Grants 3,005.25$
Large Grants -$
Improvements
-$
Transfers
-$
LURA Staff -$
Meals & Incidental Expenses -$
Advertising -$
Loans -$
-$
Total 22,280.39$
SUBTOTALS
REVENUES RECEIVED -$
EXPENDITURES 22,280.39$
Total (22,280.39)$
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Item Attachment Documents:
13. Ordinance No. O19-02: An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.10.030 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code For The Purpose Of Changing The Regular Meeting Day Of The City Council.
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