Legals for August, 20 2023

No. 29622 On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held via a webinar only (No in-person hearing) for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2024/2025 Community Services Block Grant State Plan”. The link to the webinar and draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling 1-833-317-1080 starting Friday, August 11, 2023. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 22, 2023. August 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29634 Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: Property #1 A tract of land in Section 17, Township 30 North, Range 16 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the plat, consisting of 1 sheet attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing in all 2.7 acres, more or less. Deed Ref. Book 512 of Deeds, Page 531. The appraised value of Property #1 is $105,250.00. Property # 2 A tract of land in Section 17, Township 30 North, Range 16 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the plat, consisting of 1 sheet attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing in all 8.7 acres, more or less. Deed Ref. Book 553 of Deeds, Page 611. The appraised value of Property # 2 is $159,450.00. Both properties are subject to any and all easements apparent and/or of record. It is expressly intended and agreed that these reservations, burdens, and restrictions shall run with the land and shall forever bind the Grantee, their successors, and assigns. The properties are being sold individually “AS IS.” The auction will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Conference Rooms A & B on the 2nd floor of the Earl Bennett Building (Flathead City-County Health Department), 1035 1st Ave W, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Terms: 10% down payment is due at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold AS IS. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Jenna Bousman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9272 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired or MDT’s website at https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/real_estate.shtml July 30, and Aug. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, and Sept. 3, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29666 If you have/had a bicycle lost or stolen between the period of January 2016 and July 2023, the Kalispell Police Department may have it in their possession. KPD intends to donate all found and/or abandoned bicycles on August 31st, 2023, in accordance with City Resolution No. 4841. Please call 406-758-7772 with a description of your lost or stolen bike. August 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29671 The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2023 Flathead County Pavement Striping Project. The project consists of placing epoxy pavement striping throughout the Flathead County Roadway System. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request at the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 758-5790. Contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department for a digital copy of the bidding documents. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, www.flathead.mt.gov/department- directory/roads-and-bridges, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at the address stipulated above to obtain an “Official” Bid Packet, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of project documents may also be obtained, in the form of printed plans, contract documents, specifications, and an “Official” Bid Packet for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted with the “Official” Bid Packet and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. The Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at the time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any bidder wanting more information may contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at (406) 758-5790. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department commencing at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received at the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 4:00 PM, local time, on Monday, September 4, 2023. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:15 AM, local time, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to Flathead County. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the County, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within ten (10) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the County Commissioners, enter into a contract, and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the County the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the County legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from the County Commissioners. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Article 15, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commissioners for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. The County will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the County. The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material, and subcontractor claims. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the County, name Flathead County and Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc. as additional insured on said policy while performing work under County contract. The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). Authorized by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, in a regular meeting dated this 10th day of August 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 20, 27, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29676 PUBLIC NOTICE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $9,538,916.59 for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending July 31, 2023. The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Claims for the month of July 2023 are approved this 7 th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder August 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29677 PUBLIC NOTICE The minutes of the proceedings for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending July 31, 2023 are available for public review and are published online at https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/current- minutes. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk of the Board, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana. Minutes for the month of July 2023 are approved this 7 th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder August 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29680 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the items listed below on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. 1. A request from The Glieden Lodge Trust, for the establishment of ‘Short-term Rental Housing’ on property located within the Bigfork Zoning District. The property is located at 425 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT and is zoned B-3 (Community Business). Per Section 2.06.045(5) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR), if written opposition from adjacent property owners was received prior to the end of the comment period and the expressed concerns of opposition cannot be resolved by the applicant or by conditions of approval, the Flathead County Board of Adjustment is required to review the request. The property contains approximately 0.225 acres that can legally be described as Tracts 3GS & 3GD in Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item was tabled at the August 1, 2023 Board of Adjustment meeting. The public hearing has been closed for this agenda item. All decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are considered final actions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting to make their views or concerns known to the Board. Written comments are strongly encouraged and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, no later than 5:00 pm, September 5, 2023. Information and documents pertaining to the above requests are on file in the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901, and may be reviewed during regular office hours, or you may call (406) 751-8200 for more information. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Planning & Zoning Office at 751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Erik K Mack, AICP ® Planning Director August 20, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________