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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DETERMINING THE CITY'S PROPOSED
RIVERSIDE PARK PROJECT SUBMITTED TO MONTANA'S DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE IS APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED AS A CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
FROM THE MONTANA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT.
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2020, the City Council authorized and approved the
submission of an application for financial assistance from the Historic Preservation Grant Program
administered through the Montana Department of Commerce for a project constituting the
rehabilitation and improvement of historic structures within the City's Riverside Park;
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel submitted the application and supporting documentation to
the Historic Preservation Grant Program on February 28, 2020;
WHEREAS, as part of the application process, the City agreed to comply with all State
laws and regulations, and the requirements required by the Montana Historic Preservation Grant
Program Application Guidelines;
WHEREAS, a requirement of the Historic Preservation Grant Program is to supply either
an Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), or official determination
finding the Project eligible for a categorical exclusion from the requirements of the Montana
Environmental Policy Act;
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted public meetings, publicly reviewed and discussed
the possible environmental impacts of the project, and sought public comments regarding the
potential impacts of the project;
WHEREAS, there was no substantive public comment received during the council
meetings;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the rehabilitation of the historical buildings and
structures within the City's Riverside Park will not significantly affect the quality of the human
environment; a significant public controversy does not exist over the project's potential effect on
the quality of the human environment; and the project will not affect sensitive environmental or
cultural resource areas or endangered or threatened species and their critical habitats;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, based on the findings included herein, the City
Council hereby finds that an Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement are
not necessary for the City's Riverside Park Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Laurel, Montana, has
determined that it is appropriate for the City's Project to be Categorically Excluded from the
Montana Environmental Policy Act.
R20-24 Resolution Affirming Riverside Park Project as a Categorical Exclusion to MEPA
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on April 28, 2020, by Council Member
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 28th day of April
APPROVED by the Mayor this 28th day of April 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
:'T fiomas C. Nelson, Mayor
BetharPy L vc C_. Jk-Treasurer
Approved o f
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
R20-24 Resolution Affirming Riverside Park Project as a Categorical Exclusion to MEPA