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Legals for September, 22 2024

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NO. 30682 CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS INVITATION TO BID   WWTP GRIT CLASSIFIER PROCUREMENT The City of Columbia Falls, Montana will receive sealed bids for the WWTP Grit Classifier Procurement. The bid consists of furnishing a new Grit Classifier with Cyclone for the headworks building at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bid documents and drawings may be obtained at City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or on the City’s website, www.cityofcolumbiafalls.org. Any bidder wishing further information should contact the City of Columbia Falls Treatment Plant Manager, Grady Jenkins, phone (406) 892-4357. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls MT. 59912 until 2:00 P.M. on October 2, 2024, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Chambers, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls. MT 59912. Proposals shall be addressed to the City Clerk, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 and entitled BID FOR 2024 WWTP GRIT CLASSIFIER PROCUREMENT. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 10% of the bid. The security must consist of cash, a cashier’s check, a certified check, a bank money order, a certificate of deposit, a money market certificate, or a bank draft. The security must be: (i) drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state-chartered bank or savings and loan association that is insured by or for which insurance is administered by the federal deposit insurance corporation;(ii) drawn and issued by a credit union insured by the national credit union share insurance fund; or (iii) a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Montana. The bid security must be signed by an individual authorized to submit the security by the corporation or other business entity on whose behalf the security is submitted. The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the City Council reserves 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 City. s/Barb Staaland Barb Staaland City Clerk September 8, 22, 2-24 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30702 FLATHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT  RECYCLING CONTAINER SITE SERVICES  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)  1. Services for Recycling Containers are contracted out by the County of Flathead Solid Waste District, hereinafter referred to as the District. 2. The District Invites Qualified Proposers to Submit a Sealed RFP To: Flathead County Solid Waste District Response to Recycling Container Sites RFP Attention: Mr. David R. Prunty, Director of Public Works Flathead County Solid Waste District 4098 Highway 93 North Kalispell, MT 59901 3. Proposals will be received until the hour of 11:00 A.M, Friday, October 11, 2024, the “Proposal Submission Date”, after which the RFPs will be opened. The work under this contract is generally described as follows: FLATHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT RECYCLING  CONTAINER SITE SERVICES The Work will generally consist of: i. Providing regular pick-up and replacement with empty containers; ii. Processing and marketing of the recyclables; iii. Providing records of the amount and types of materials recycled; and iv. Maintaining a staffed phone line for calls from the District. 4. A copy of the RFP can be obtained from the District office or the Flathead County web site under Solid Waste Documents. 5. The Contract will be for a period of three years and two one-year options after Notice to Proceed. The District will adjust the pricing on the anniversary date of the contract based on the annual average indices (December to December). Note: This may result is the contract price being adjusted up or down based on the CPI Index data. 6. The current Contract Document may be examined at the District office, located at 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT 59901. 7. Questions regarding the RFP will be accepted in writing until four calendar days before bids are due. The District will respond to all questions within two days of receipt of question. 8. Proposals shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of this Request for Proposals document. Proposals shall be prepared using forms furnished in Attachment A of this RFP. 9. The District reserves the right to waive irregularities in any Proposal, and to reject any and all Proposals. No Proposal received and read by the District may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of opening thereof. District: Flathead County Solid Waste District 4098 Highway 93 North Kalispell, MT 59901 Director of Public Works: David Prunty dprunty@ flathead.mt.gov Engineer:   SWT Engineering, Inc. 800-C South Rochester Avenue  Ontario, CA 91761  Telephone 909-390-1328  Attention: Michael A. Cullinane, P.E.  mac@swteng.com  September 22, 29, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30705 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 8, 2024 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.   The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3EuFl6xcSoeQovlgKoLprQ Public Comment can also be provided via email to planning@kalispell.com  The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda items listed below: 1. File #KA-24-08; KPUD-24-03; and KPP-24-04 – Frank Garner and MT Seven Properties have submitted applications for Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing, including requests for annexation, initial zoning of R-2 (Residential) with a Planned Unit Development overlay and preliminary plat approval for 355 residential lots on approximately 110.5 acres, including lots, roads, and common areas. The property is located on the north side of Tronstad Road between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage Road, opposite of Sirucek Lane and can be described as Parcel 2A of Certificate of Survey No. 21853, located in the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter, the west half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 2. File #KPUD-24-04 and KPP-24-05 – Bridgeland Development, LLP, has submitted applications for an amended Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) overlay modifying the existing Northland PUD and for preliminary plat approval of Northland Subdivision Phase 5C, a major subdivision with 28 residential lots, roads, and common area on 10.9 acres. The property is currently zoned R-3 (Residential) with the PUD overlay that was approved in 2004. This proposed subdivision would replace a currently approved preliminary plat on the property. The property is generally located on Northland Drive to the west of the intersection with Summit Ridge Drive and can be described as a tract of land being a portion of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 19654, on file and of record in Flathead County, Montana, situated in the northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., City of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. A specific metes and bounds description is available upon request. 3. File #KA-24-09 – Greater Valley Health Center has requested annexation and initial zoning of B-2 (General Business) for property located at 1995 3rd Avenue East. The annexation request is based on the need for a new connection to city water service. The property can be described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 12162, located and being in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, excepting therefrom Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 18701, located in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Development Services Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on our website at Planning Commission | Kalispell, MT (civicplus.com) under Planning Commission “upcoming agenda.”  Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns to the Planning Commission. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Development Services Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940 or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information. The City of Kalispell does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Accessible parking is available in the city lot north of City Hall, and accessible restrooms are available.  If you need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or other reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Development Services front desk at (406)758-7940 as soon as possible, preferably at least two working days before the meeting date. /s/Jarod Nygren/KR Jarod Nygren Development Services Director September 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30710 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION Kalispell Public Works Kalispell, Montana PFAS Treatment Project September 3, 2024 - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has reviewed the above-named project. The project consists of installation of a temporary PFAS treatment system and pilot testing activities at Kalispell’ s Grandview Well facility. Pursuant to ARM 17.40.318, the Department has concluded that the proposed project meets the Categorical Exclusion criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The Categorical Exclusion may be revoked if the project is not initiated within the time period specified in the planning documents, a new or modified application is submitted, or new evidence demonstrates serious local or environmental issues exist, or state, local, tribal, or federal laws are violated. The documentation for the Categorical Exclusion is available for public review at http://deq.mt.gov/public/publicnotice and at the following locations: Department of Environmental Quality, State Revolving Fund Loan Program, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, MT 59601, and Kalispell Public Works, 201 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT 59901 Sincerely, Jake Goettle, PE, DWSRF Supervisor, Engineering Bureau, Water Quality Division, Montana Department of Environmental Quality September 22, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30712 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of: Eileen Powell, a/k/a Eileen Therese Powell, Deceased. Cause No. DP-24-235(D) NOTICE TO CREDITORS     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal  Repre-sentative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said  deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Gregory R. Powell, Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.     DATED: September 18, 2023.  Gregory R. Powell Personal Representative Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP  By C Mark Hash Attorneys for Personal Representative Sept. 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30714 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED FY24 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Office of the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php.  The Board will meet on the 1st day of Oct, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, 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 budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 19th day of September, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman September 22, 29, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30713 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH CALL FOR QUOTES FOR SNOW PLOWING SERVICES FLATHEAD COUNTY – PHASE 1 EVERGREEN SIDEWALKS Notice is hereby given that sealed quotes for sidewalk snow plowing services for Flathead County will be received by 4 p.m. local time on October 9, 2024 by the Flathead County Commissioners Department, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, MT. Sidewalks to be plowed are located along U.S. Hwy 2, in Evergreen, MT.  The routes to be plowed include:  * East side of U.S. Hwy 2 from the intersection of U.S. Hwy 2 and U.S. Hwy 35 north to East Evergreen Drive (approximately 0.75 miles) * West side of U.S. Hwy 2 from the intersection of U.S. Hwy 2 and U.S. Hwy 35 north to Meadowlark Drive (approximately 0.95 miles) Copies of the detailed Call for Quotes, including a description of services to be provided can be found on the Flathead County website at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/public-notices or by contacting Whitney Aschenwald, Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-2467 / waschenwald@flathead.mt.gov. All quotes must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 by 4 p.m. local time on October 9, 2024. No late, emailed, or faxed proposals will be accepted.  Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 19th day of September, 2024.             BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana      By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman September 22, 29, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________