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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020
6:30 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R20-03
NEXT ORD. NO.
O20-01
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 fro m 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 Coun cil. 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 presented to the Council by the Mayor and the public is asked to comment
by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk-Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of January 14, 2020.
Correspondence
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
2. Ordinance No. O20-01 An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City
Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana.
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council A ction 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 b y roll
call under one motion.
3. Claims for the month of January 2020.
4. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of December 2019.
5. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 1/12/2020 totaling $197,101.50.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
6. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 14, 2020.
Public Works Committee minute of December 16, 2020.
Tree Board minutes of December 19, 2020.
Emergency Services Committee minutes of October 28, 2019.
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Safety Committee minutes of November 26, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency minutes of December 16, 2019.
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. Appointment of Karl Dan Koch to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2021.
8. Mayor's Appointment Memo
9. Resolution No. R20-03: Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To Approve Certain Public
Infrastructure Improvements In The Laurel Urban Renewal District As An Urban Renewal
Project And To Finance The Project Through The Issuance Of Tax Increment Urban Renewal
Bonds; And Making A Reimbursement Declaration In The Event That Tax-Exempt Bond
Proceeds Reimburse Original Expenditures Of The City
10. Resolution No. R20-04: A Resolution Of The City Council Accepting An Easement From
George M. Fox For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Maintaining, Replacing And
Repairing A Sewer Line For Village Subdivision Within The Described Easement.
11. Ordinance No. O20-01: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City
Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana. (Second Reading)
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 individua l speaking under Community Announcements is limited to one minute. While
all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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1. Approval of Minutes of January 14, 2020.
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6. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 14, 2020.
Public Works Committee minute of December 16, 2020.
Tree Board minutes of December 19, 2020.
Emergency Services Committee minutes of October 28, 2019.
Safety Committee minutes of November 26, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency minutes of December 16, 2019.
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7. Appointment of Karl Dan Koch to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2021.
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8. Mayor's Appointment Memo
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DEPARTMENT
City of Laurel is an EEO Employer
Equal Housing Opportunity
CITY HALL
115 W. 1st. St.
PUB WORKS: 628-4796
PWD FAX: 628-2241
WATER OFFICE: 628-7431
WTR FAX: 628-2289
MAYOR: 628-8456
City of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
M E M O R A N D U M
To: City Council
From: Mayor Thomas Nelson
Date: January 17, 2020
Re: Mayoral Appointments
Please be advised that I am making the following council committee appointments via this
memorandum in order to enable the committees to begin meeting prior to the next regular city council
meeting. Please note the appointments will be on the next council agenda under Scheduled Matters. I
will ask the City Council to approve all the appointments contained in this memorandum retroactive to
today’s date. I contacted the City Attorney who advised this action can be legally taken under Montana
law and is the best option to enable the council committees to be created and begin work on city
business.
As the duly appointed and sworn Mayor, I am appointing the following Council Members to the
following Committees:
a. Budget/Finance Committee: Emelie Eaton, Bruce McGee, Scott Stokes and Richard Klose.
b. Emergency Services: Richard Klose, Irv Wilke, Bruce McGee and Heidi Sparks.
c. Public Works Committee: Irv Wilke, Don Nelson, Richard Herr and Heidi Sparks.
d. Cemetery Commission: Richard Klose and Richard Herr
e. Park Board: Scott Stokes, Irv Wilke and Richard Herr
f. Tree Board: Richard Herr
g. Health Insurance: Bruce McGee and Heidi Sparks
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at City Hall.
Dated this 17th day of January 2020.
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
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Item Attachment Documents:
9. Resolution No. R20-03: Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To Approve Certain Public
Infrastructure Improvements In The Laurel Urban Renewal District As An Urban Renewal
Project And To Finance The Project Through The Issuance Of Tax Increment Urban Renewal
Bonds; And Making A Reimbursement Declaration In The Event That Tax-Exempt Bond
Proceeds Reimburse Original Expenditures Of The City
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CERTIFICATE AS TO RESOLUTION AND ADOPTING VOTE
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the City of
Laurel, Montana (the “City”), hereby certify that the attached resolution is a true copy of
Resolution No. R20-03, entitled: “RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
APPROVE CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAUREL
URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND TO FINANCE
THE PROJECT THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT URBAN RENEWAL
BONDS; AND MAKING A REIMBURSEMENT DECLARATION IN THE EVENT THAT
TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS REIMBURSE ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES OF THE
CITY” (the “Resolution”), on file in the original records of the City in my legal custody; that the
Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City at a meeting on January 28, 2020,
and that the meeting was duly held by the City Council and was attended throughout by a
quorum, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law; and that the
Resolution has not as of the date hereof been amended or repealed.
I further certify that, upon vote being taken on the Resolution at said meeting, the
following Council Members voted in favor thereof:
; voted against the same: ;
abstained from voting thereon: ;
or were absent: .
WITNESS my hand officially this 28th day of January, 2020.
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Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
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RESOLUTION NO. R20-03
RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE
CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN
THE LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AS AN URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT AND TO FINANCE THE PROJECT
THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT URBAN
RENEWAL BONDS; AND MAKING A REIMBURSEMENT
DECLARATION IN THE EVENT THAT TAX-EXEMPT BOND
PROCEEDS REIMBURSE ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES OF
THE CITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Laurel, Montana
(the “City”), as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. Under the provisions of Montana Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 15, Parts 42
and 43, as amended (the “Act”), the City is authorized to create urban renewal areas, prepare and
adopt an urban renewal plan therefor and amendments thereto, undertake urban renewal projects
therein, provide for the segregation and collection of tax increment with respect to property taxes
collected in such areas, and apply tax increment revenues derived from projects undertaken
within the urban renewal area to pay eligible costs.
1.02. Pursuant to the Act and Ordinance No. 007-11, adopted by the Council on
November 20, 2007, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 008-09, 09-04 and 012-01, adopted by the
Council on October 21, 2008, April 21, 2009 and March 6, 2012 (collectively, the “Ordinance”),
the City has created the Laurel Urban Renewal District (the “District”) as an urban renewal
district and has approved the Laurel Urban Renewal Plan (the “Plan”) as an urban renewal plan
in accordance with the Act, which Plan provides for the segregation and collection of tax
increment revenues with respect to the District.
1.03. In addition, by the Ordinance the City created the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
(the “Agency”). The Agency exercises urban renewal powers assigned by resolution of the
Council from time to time, and acts in an advisory capacity.
1.04. As set forth in the Plan, tax increment financing is to be used to further the goals
and objectives in the Plan, which include improving the pedestrian environment by adding well-
designed streetscape and sidewalks and having state of the art, updated utilities and
infrastructure.
Section 2. The Project.
2.01. The Council is pursuing the design, engineering and construction of various public
infrastructure improvements within the District, generally consisting of reconstruction of
Washington, Idaho and Ohio Avenues, East First and East Fourth Streets, generally bound by
Wyoming and Alder Avenues, Main and East Fourth Streets, including sidewalks, curb and
gutter, pedestrian ramps, driveway approaches and new asphalt pavement; replacement of
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existing water mains, including valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other appurtenances;
replacement of existing sanitary sewer main; installation of a new storm drain system, including
inlets, manholes and appurtenances; and related improvements (such public infrastructure
improvements, collectively, the “Project”).
2.02. The engineering, design and construction of the Project is expected to cost
approximately $4,658,000. If, following the public hearing called for herein, the Project is
approved as an urban renewal project under the Act and the Plan, the Council intends to issue its
tax increment revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), payable from tax increment revenues of the District,
to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project and, if necessary or desirable, costs of
issuance of the Bonds and associated costs of the financing.
Section 3. Preliminary Findings. The Council hereby finds, as a preliminary matter, with
respect to the Project as follows:
a. no persons will be displaced from their housing by the Project;
b. the Plan and the Project conform to the Laurel Growth Plan or parts thereof for
the City as a whole;
c. the Plan and the Project will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the
needs of the City as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the District by private
enterprise;
d. there is expected to be a sound and adequate financial program for the financing
of the Project; and
e. the Project constitutes an urban renewal project within the meaning of the Act and
the Plan.
Section 4. Public Hearing; Notice. A public hearing is hereby called and shall be held on
February 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, at 115 West First Street, in Laurel,
Montana, on the approval of the Project and the City’s proposed issuance of the Bonds. Notice
of the public hearing shall be published in the Yellowstone County News on January 31, 2020 and
February 7, 2020, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto (which is incorporated
by reference and made a part hereof).
Section 5. Reimbursement Expenditures.
5.01. Regulations. The United States Department of Treasury has promulgated
regulations governing the use of proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, all or a portion of which are to
be used to reimburse the City for project expenditures paid by the City prior to the date of
issuance of such bonds. Those regulations (Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2) (the
“Regulations”) require that the City adopt a statement of official intent to reimburse an original
expenditure not later than 60 days after payment of the original expenditure. The Regulations
also generally require that the bonds be issued and the reimbursement allocation made from the
proceeds of the bonds within 18 months (or three years, if the reimbursement bond issue
qualifies for the “small issuer” exception from the arbitrage rebate requirement) after the later of
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(i) the date the expenditure is paid or (ii) the date the project is placed in service or abandoned,
but (unless the issue qualifies for the “small issuer” exception from the arbitrage rebate
requirement) in no event more than three years after the date the expenditure is paid. The
Regulations generally permit reimbursement of capital expenditures and costs of issuance of the
bonds.
5.02. Prior Expenditures. Other than (i) expenditures to be paid or reimbursed from
sources other than the Bonds, (ii) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures within the
meaning of Section 1.150-2(f)(2) of the Regulations, or (iii) expenditures in a “de minimus”
amount (as defined in Section 1.150-2(f)(1) of the Regulations), no expenditures for the Project
have been paid by the City before the date 60 days before the date of adoption of this Resolution.
5.03. Declaration of Intent. The City reasonably expects to reimburse the expenditures
made for costs of the Project out of the proceeds of Bonds in an estimated maximum aggregate
principal amount of $4,800,000 after the date of payment of all or a portion of the costs of the
Project. All reimbursed expenditures shall be capital expenditures, a cost of issuance of the
Bonds or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the
Regulations.
5.04. Budgetary Matters. As of the date hereof, there are no City funds reserved,
allocated on a long-term basis or otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be reserved,
allocated on a long-term basis or otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the
expenditures related to the Project, other than pursuant to the issuance of the Bonds. The
statement of intent contained in this Resolution, therefore, is determined to be consistent with the
City’s budgetary and financial circumstances as they exist or are reasonably foreseeable on the
date hereof.
5.05. Reimbursement Allocations. The City Clerk-Treasurer shall be responsible for
making the “reimbursement allocations” described in the Regulations, being generally the
transfer of the appropriate amount of proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse the source of temporary
financing used by the City to make prior payment of the costs of the Project. Each allocation
shall be evidenced by an entry on the official books and records of the City maintained for the
Bonds or the Project and shall specifically identify the actual original expenditure being
reimbursed.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 28th day of January,
2020.
Thomas C Nelson, Mayor
Attest:
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE CERTAIN PUBLIC
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL
DISTRICT AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND TO FINANCE THE PROJECT
THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of
Laurel, Montana (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in
Council Chambers, at 115 West First Street, in Laurel, Montana, on the approval of the following
project in the Laurel Urban Renewal District as an urban renewal project: the design, engineering
and construction of various public infrastructure improvements within the District, generally
consisting of reconstruction of Washington, Idaho and Ohio Avenues, East First and East Fourth
Streets, generally bound by Wyoming and Alder Avenues, Main and East Fourth Streets, including
sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, driveway approaches and new asphalt pavement;
replacement of existing water mains, including valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other
appurtenances; replacement of existing sanitary sewer main; installation of a new storm drain
system, including inlets, manholes and appurtenances; and related improvements (such public
infrastructure improvements, collectively, the “Project”). The Project is expected to cost
approximately $4,658,000. It is proposed that the City will issue and sell its urban renewal tax
increment revenue bonds to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project and, if necessary or
desirable, to pay costs of issuance of the bonds and associated costs of the financing.
Any interested persons may appear and will be heard or may file written comments with
the City Clerk-Treasurer prior to such hearing.
DATED this 28th day of January, 2020.
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Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Publication Dates: January 31, 2020
February 7, 2020
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Item Attachment Documents:
10. Resolution No. R20-04: A Resolution Of The City Council Accepting An Easement From
George M. Fox For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Maintaining, Replacing And
Repairing A Sewer Line For Village Subdivision Within The Described Easement.
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RESOLUTION NO. R20-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM
GEORGE M. FOX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING,
MAINTAINING, REPLACING AND REPAIRING A SEWER LINE FOR VILLAGE
SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE DESCRIBED EASEMENT.
WHEREAS, a “Grant of Easement” was issued in favor of the City of Laurel by Property Owner
George M. Fox; and
WHEREAS, said easement will allow the City to construct, install, maintain and repair a sewer line to
serve Village Subdivision which was annexed into and part of the City of Laurel; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the easement, which is attached hereto, is in the best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts the attached Grant of
Easement and authorizes the Mayor to execute and record the same.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 28, 2020, by Council Member
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PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
this 28th day of January 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 28th day of January 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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11. Ordinance No. O20-01: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City
Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana.
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Ordinance No. O20-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
ORDINANCE NO O20-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 14 OF THE LAUREL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING
CODES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by modifying
and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems within the City and to
remain in accordance with Montana law; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works Department Staff worked with Building Officials from the
State of Montana to prepare the amendments to the Laurel Municipal Code to remain consistent and in
accordance with the rules adopted by the State of Montana, Building Codes Bureau.
WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendments to the
existing Title 14 as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City Council for their full
approval.
Title 14
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
14.03 City Fees for Building, Remodel, Plumbing and Construction Projects
14.04 Construction Board of Appeals
14.12 International Building Code, 2003 2018 Edition
14.16 International Residential Building Code, 2003 2018 Edition
14.18 International Existing Building Code, 2003 2018 Edition
14.20 Uniform Plumbing Code
14.22 International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition
14.23 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 20158 Edition
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Ordinance No. O20-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments
14.03.010 - City fees for building, remodel, plumbing and construction projects.
The city council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel, plumbing and/or
construction permits for projects within the city by annual resolution after a public hearing.
(Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007)
14.12.010 - Adoption.
The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building code of the
city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use,
height, area, remodeling and maintenance of all buildings and other structures within the municipality or
within the city building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the
state of Montana and adopted by the city.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference, pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), the
International Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
24.301.131 (1) through (3) with Appendix Chapter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified
through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as required by to be adopted by the Department of Labor and
Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Building
Code, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as
though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Building Code" of
the city.
NEW SECTION: 14.12.020 - Updated References
The International Building Code cited in this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative
order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b).
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO-15-01 § 1, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION
14.16.010 - Adoption.
The International Residential Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the
International Residential Building Code of the city for the purpose of regulating the fabrication, erection,
construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location, use and remodeling of detached one- and two-
family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures within the municipality or within the city
building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of
Montana and adopted by the city.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the
International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM)
24.301.154 (1) through (24) with Appendix Q Tiny Houses as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as
required by to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial
Measurements Bureau.
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One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Residential
Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all
intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as
"International Residential Building Code" of the city.
NEW SECTION: 14.16.020 - Updated References
The International Residential Building Code described in Section 14.16.010 of this Chapter may be
amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)
(b).
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION
14.18.010 - Adoption.
A. The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building
conservation code of the city. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section
50-60-301 (1)(a), the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.171 (1) through (4), as required by to be adopted by the
Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Existing
Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all
intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the
"International Existing Building Code" of the city.
NEW SECTION: 14.18.020 - Updated References
The International Existing Building Code described in Section 14.18.010 of this Chapter may be amended
by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b)
MCA.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 3, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.20 - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
14.20.010 - Adoption.
A.The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the plumbing code of the
city for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems,
and the inspection thereof.B.One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as
fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and
designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code" of the city.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 4, 2-24-2015)
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Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
NEW SECTION: 14.22.020 - Updated References
The International Energy Conservation Code described in Section 14.22.010 of this Chapter may be
amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)
(b).
NEW SECTION: Chapter 14.23 – International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition
14.23.010 – Adoption.
A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA and
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (2) the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition
as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (1) through (6), as required to be
adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
14.23.020 – Updated References.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code described in Section 14.23.010 of this Chapter may be
amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)
(b).
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council and
approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 14,
2020, by Council Member ___________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 28th day of January
2020, upon motion of Council Member __________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of January 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Title 14 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
Chapter 14.03 - CITY FEES FOR BUILDING, REMODEL, PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Sections:
14.03.010 - City fees for building, remodel, plumbing and construction projects.
The city council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel, plumbing and/or
construction permits for projects within the city by annual resolution after a public hearing.
(Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007)
Chapter 14.04 - CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections:
14.04.010 - Board created.
A. There is created a board of appeals consisting of five qualified persons appointed by the mayor, who shall hold
office for a two-year term.
B. All board of appeals provided in any uniform code adopted by the city under this title or referenced elsewhere
in this code, are replaced by the board described in subsection A of this section.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.020 - Duties.
The board of appeals shall:
A. Hear, make findings and decide all appeals arising out of the enforcement of the codes;
B. Adopt rules and regulations for conducting its investigations;
C. Render all decisions and findings in writing to the enforcing officer of the particular code with a duplicate
copy to the appellant;
D. Recommend to the mayor such new legislation as is consistent with its findings and decisions;
E. Notify the appellant that failure to comply with the board's decision within ten days or within a reasonable
time set by the board, will result in the filing of a complaint in the city court to compel compliance;
F. Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the
administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this
code.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.030 - Ex officio members.
The official designated in the uniform code as an ex officio member of the board provided in said uniform code
shall be an ex officio member of the board established under this title.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.040 - Failure to comply.
Once the board of appeals has made its decision, the appellant shall comply with such decision. Upon failure
to comply, a complaint may be filed with the enforcing official in the city court.
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(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
Chapter 14.12 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION
Sections:
14.12.010 - Adoption.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Building
Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.131 (1) through (3) with
Appendix Chapter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as
required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building code of the city for the
purpose of regulating the erection, construction, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, remodeling
and maintenance of all buildings and other structures within the municipality or within the city building inspector's
jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of Montana and adopted by the city.
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Building Code, is
adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth
herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Building Code" of the city.
14.12.020 - Updated References
The International Building Code described in Section 14.12.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or
administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO-15-01 § 1, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION
Sections:
14.16.010 - Adoption.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Residential
Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.154 (1) through (24) with
Appendix Q Tiny Houses as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as required to be adopted by the Department of
Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. The International Residential Building Code,
2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the International Residential Building Code of the city for the purpose
of regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location, use and remodeling
of detached one- and two-family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures within the municipality or
within the city building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of
Montana and adopted by the city.
One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Residential
Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and
purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as "International Residential Building
Code" of the city.
14.16.020 - Updated References
The International Residential Building Code described in Section 14.16.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
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(Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION
Sections:
14.18.010 -– Adoption.
A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Existing
Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.171 (1) through
(4), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial
Measurements Bureau.The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to
be the building conservation code of the city.
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Existing Building
Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and
purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Existing
Building Code" of the city.
14.18.020 - Updated References
The International Existing Building Code described in Section 14.18.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 3, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.20 - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
14.20.010 - Adoption.
A. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the plumbing code of the city for
the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems, and the
inspection thereof.
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012
Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as
though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code" of the city.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Admin. Order AO15-01, § 4, 2-24-2015)
Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sections:
14.22.010 - Adoption.
A. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the energy
conservation code of the city for the purpose of providing minimum requirements for the design of new
buildings and structures and additions to existing buildings, regulating their exterior envelopes and selection
of their heating, ventilating, air conditioning, service water heating, electrical distribution and illuminating
systems, and equipment for effective use of energy.
B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Energy
Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all
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intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "Energy
Conservation Code" of the city.
(Ord. 07-04, 2007)
(Admin. Order, § 5, 2-24-2015)
14.22.020 - Updated References
The International Energy Conservation Code described in Section 14.22.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA.
Chapter 14.23 – International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition
Sections:
14.23.010 – Adoption.
A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA and
Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (2) the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition as modified
by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (1) through (6), as required to be adopted by the
Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.
14.23.020 – Updated References.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code described in Section 14.23.010 of this Chapter may be amended by
resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b).
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