Legals for August, 24 2023

No. 29598 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Two Bridges Zoning District from SAG- 10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) for property located at 7240 Highway 2 East near Columbia Falls, Montana. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) are described as: Tract 2C: A Tract of Land Situated, Lying and Being in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, More Particularly Described as Follows: Beginning at the Point on the North Boundary of Highway #40, Which Point Is 115.99 Feet North and 200 Feet East of the Quarter Corner on the West Side of Section 15, Township 30 North, Range 20 West of the Principal Montana Meridian; Thence 491.1 Feet N89°12’E Along the North Boundary of Highway #40; Thence 214.1 Feet N87°34’E Along the North Boundary of Highway #40; Thence 980.0 Feet N26°40’E Along the West Side of Steele’s Addition to Columbia Heights; Thence 316.0 Feet N00°10’E to the NE Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15; Thence 1561.32 Feet S47°12’20”W; Thence 147.0 Feet South to the Point of Beginning. Excepting Therefrom That Portion Conveyed to the State of Montana in Warranty Deed Recorded February 3, 1970, as Instrument No. 963, and on March 30, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-000-06477, Records of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners’ Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Two Bridges Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 11th day of July, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29599 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from ‘BR-2 Business Resort’ to ‘R-1 Suburban Residential’ for property located at 150 Ranch Road in Bigfork, Montana. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from BR-2 (Business Resort) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) are described as: The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼NE¼) lying East of the Right of Way of Highway No. 35 and the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (N½SE¼NE¼) lying East of the Right of Way of Highway No. 35 all in Section One (1) Township Twenty-six (26) North, Range Twenty (20) West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana. Excepting therefrom the following described tracts: A tract of land in Section 1, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana being more particularly described as follows: Parcel ‘A’ of Certificate of Survey No. 11384, Beginning at the southeast corner of Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., thence South 00⁰19’15” East along the East boundary of Section 1, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 89⁰40’09” West a distance of 218.36 feet to the Easterly Right of Way of Montana Highway No. 35; thence North 02⁰30’10” East along said Right of Way a distance of 150.00 feet to the North boundary of said Section 1; thence North 89⁰37’09” East along said boundary a distance of 210.97 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.739 acres more or less. Also excepting therefrom, the following: That portion of the Ranch Road in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter in Section 1, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., as shown on the Plat of The Ranch. The regulations defining the BR-2 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office’s website at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department- directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners’ Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 11th day of July, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29650 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Angela Bednaruk: Angela Bednaruk, Petitioner Cause No.:DV-23-711 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Angela Vladimirovna Bednaruk to Angela Vladimirovna Morozov. The hearing will be on 08/30/2023 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:06/28/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ RACHAEL C. PARRA Deputy Clerk of Court August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29663 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY24 PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, has completed the Proposed Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Said budget is on file at the Flathead County Finance Office, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, and is open to public inspection. The Board will meet on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing, fixing the annual budget, and making appropriations. Said hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the Proposed FY24 Budget. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, via telephone: (406) 758- 5538 or email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 8th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29672 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY24 PERMISSIVE SHERIFF RETIREMENT LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy is used to pay for increased employer contributions for the Sheriff Retirement Program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year Permissive Sheriff Retirement Levy. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 10th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29673 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: FY24 PERMISSIVE MEDICAL LEVY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 2-9-212, M.C.A., that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will hold a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the Board’s intention to levy for the Permissive Medical Levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Permissive Medical Levy is used to pay for premium contributions for the group health insurance program for County employees and is not subject to the statutory limitations on increases in County mill levies. The public hearing will be held on the 31st day of August, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard concerning the Board’s intention to levy for the 2023-2024 fiscal year Permissive Medical Levy. For further information, contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, telephone: (406) 758-5538, email: adexter@flathead.mt.gov. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 10th day of August, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman August 17, 24, 2023 MNAXLP

No. 29683 Hideaway Court Wastewater Improvements Project Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services Issue Date: August 25, 2023 Reply Due Date: September 8, 2023 at 4:00pm Introduction: The Hideaway Community County Water and Sewer District (HCCWSD) is requesting qualifications for engineering services for the Hideaway Court wastewater improvement project near Columbia Falls, Montana. HCCWSD has been awarded a state Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) grant by the Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) and a state Renewable Resource Grant and Loan (RRGL) grant by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conversation (DNRC). In addition, HCCWSD will obtain loan funding through the Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (WPCSRF). The project is intended to create a single public wastewater system for the community. The new system would consist of dual septic tanks, a Level 2 treatment system and drainfield, and gravity sewer mains. Location & Site Status: The project is located at 3825 MT Hwy 40 West, approximately 4.5 miles east of the town of Columbia Falls and 2.60 miles east of the intersection of MT Hwy 40 and US Highway 93, on the north side of MT Hwy 40. The 8.49-acre property is recorded with Flathead County as Certificate of Survey 22055. Hideaway Court is a Resident Owned Community (ROC) on a single land parcel owned by Hideaway Court LLC, a small, affordable-housing mobile home community consisting of 30 leasable lots for mobile homes. The individual mobile home units are tenant owned. There are no municipal wastewater and water services in the vicinity of the property. Water and wastewater services have historically been provided by an on-site public water system and five septic systems. According to Flathead County records, the property’s septic systems range in age from 35 to at least 43 years old, all beyond their expected useful life. In 2018, the residents of the Hideaway Court community, with the assistance of NeighborWorks Montana, formed a nonprofit cooperative and collectively purchased the property. With the purchase, the cooperative acquired the private water and wastewater systems that serve the community. In March 2022, the residents formed the HCCWSD to facilitate ongoing operations and maintenance of the water and sewer systems. A Preliminary Engineering Report was prepared identifying a preferred alternative and project budget for wastewater system improvements. The project will pump and remove or abandon the five old and/or failing multi-user septic systems and replace them with new collection mains and one new Level 2 wastewater treatment system and drainfield. This will be subject to public system regulations with discharge less than 5,000 gallons per day. To support the costs of these improvements, HCCWSD received MCEP and RRGL grant funding and will receive WPCSRF loan funding. The selected consultant must be familiar with these agencies and their requirements. Full funding through these programs has been awarded. Copies of the property conditions report and the MCEP and RRGL applications are available upon request. Scope of Services: The selected consultant’s scope of services will include: • Complete final designs and specifications for the project including a bid package, draft contract, addenda (if necessary), and bid forms. • Conduct construction procurement per funding regulations and requirements, including but not limited to bid advertisement, pre-bid meeting and site walkthrough (if necessary), bid opening, review and summary of bids, assistance with contractor selection, conducting a pre-construction conference, and issuance of the final contract. • Ensure compliance with procurement requirements related to Minority Business Enterprise, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Davis-Bacon Labor Standards per funding requirements. • Provide construction administration services, including but not limited to site visits and correspondence required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), along with processing of RFIs, review of submittals, review and recommendation of change orders, review and approval of contractor’s pay applications, site field reports, etc. • Complete on-site observation of construction work and prepare reports. • Coordinate permitting with AHJ and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), as necessary. • Monitor construction activities to ensure work is being completed in accordance with project specifications. • Ensure compliance with MCEP, RRGL, and WPCSRF regulations and requirements. • Act as liaison throughout the project with MDEQ and other regulatory agencies. • Conduct final inspection and testing. • Prepare a final completion report for MDEQ and funding agencies. • Provide reproducible plan drawings to the HCCWSD and appropriate agencies upon project completion. • Prepare an operation and maintenance manual. Schedule: • September 2023: HCCWSD to provide response to funding agencies with engineer selection and proposed timeline • August 2025: Completion of construction • December 2025: Project final inspection, grant and loan closeout Deliverables Schedule: Please provide a proposed schedule for the following deliverables: • Final design and specifications • Bid package, including construction contract (draft for review) • Bid advertisement • Construction contractor selection • Completion of construction • Completion of project closeout, including all necessary MDEQ communication Statements of Qualifications should Include: 1. The firm’s legal name, address, and telephone number 2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications 3. The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to project 4. A description of the firm’s prior experience, including any similar projects (particularly those funded by MCEP, RRGL, and/or WPCSRF), size of community, location, total construction cost, and name of a local official knowledgeable regarding the firm’s performance 5. Discussion of the firm’s ability to meet time and budget requirements as well as present and projected workloads 6. Ability to meet milestone dates and timeline of deliverables 7. Contact information for at least three professional references 8. A proposed work plan and schedule for activities 9. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors: A. Overall quality of the response (5%) B. Qualifications of the professional personnel to be assigned to the project, including reference checks (30%) C. The consultant’s capability to meet time and project budget requirements, including present and projected workloads (20%) D. Location (5%) E. Related experience on similar projects, including but not limited to knowledge and experience with planning, oversight, and projects funded by federal or state grant funds, preference for experience with MCEP and RRGL (30%) F. Recent and current work for the entity issuing the RFP (10%) Contact Information: PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO: Danielle Maiden, Cooperative Housing Director NeighborWorks Montana PO Box 1025 Great Falls, MT 59403 Ph: 406.406.6444 dmaiden@nwmt.org PLEASE SEND WRITTEN RESPONSES BY EMAIL OR MAIL TO: Attn: Hideaway Court Wastewater Improvement Project Danielle Maiden, dmaiden@nwmt.org Or PO Box 1025, Great Falls, MT 59403 RESPONSE DUE DATE: September 8, 2023 at 4:00pm Respondents should clearly label as “CONFIDENTIAL” any materials which they deem to contain proprietary information. NeighborWorks Montana agrees to treat these materials as confidential but will not return them at the completion of the selection process. A selection committee comprised of Hideaway Court Community residents and NeighborWorks Montana will review all responses, check references, and select the most qualified respondent. Review of submitted qualifications will be completed by September 8, 2023. A contract will be negotiated based on demonstrated qualifications and fair and reasonable prices. This solicitation is being offered in accordance with federal and state statutes governing procurement of professional services. Accordingly, the HCCWSD reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory, or inappropriate. August 24, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________