The Weekly Update-March 15,2013
Attachments:
1. Memo from Lisa Kunz, City Clerk, regarding the 2013 Municipal Election. 2. Letter to Mayor Winters from the Montana Department of Commerce Board of Housing regarding proposed housing projects (Cascade Ridge Phase II and Voyager Apartments) and request for comments. 3. United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana- Case No. 11-62031-11. 4. Great Falls Emergency Services (GFES) Paramedic Awarded High Honor in the Nation's Capital. 5. Letter from Montana Department of Transportation regarding the 2013-2017 Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. 6. Letter to Mr. Ron Litostansky, President of the West Great Falls Flood Control and Drainage District reminding him of the upcoming May 13, deadline for the West Great Falls Flood Control and Drainage District to submit all data and documentation required to demonstrate that the Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project is in full compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program. 7. Journal ofCommission Work Session-March 5, 2013. 8. Press Release - City Golf Courses Open Friday. 9. Press Release- Registration Starts March 18 for Ice Breaker Road Race. 10. Press Release- City Launches Pay-by-Phone Downtown.
A Weekly Report to the Great Falls City Commission l
To: City Commission From: Lisa Kunz, City Clerk Date: 03/14/2013 Re: 2013 Municipal Election
Message: Notice has been given to the Cascade County Election Administrator that a City mail ballot election needs to be held in 2013 for the selection of two City Commissioners for four-year terms; one City Commissioner for a two year term; one Mayor for a two-year term; and, forty-five Neighborhood Council representatives consisting of five representatives in each of the nine districts, for two-year terms. The filing fees for each office are as follows:
Mayor- $56 Commissioner- $37 Neighborhood Council Representative - $0
The 2013 election dates are September 10, 2013- Primary Election (if election administrator determines that a primary election needs to be held), and November 5, 2013- General Election. The first date for candidates to file for office is April 29, 2013, and the last date is June 27, 2013.
Additional information is provided in the attached 2013 Election Brochure and is posted on the City Commission and Neighborhood Council pages on the City's website. Also attached is the Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy form. Campaign finance rules and reporting instructions and forms can be found at http:Usos.mt.gov/Eiections/index/asp. Declaration for Nomination and Oath of • Appropriations, exclusive of bond and loan Candidacy Forms indebtedness, shall not exceed anticipated revenue. Prior to running for office, a nomination form • Adopt as necessary an administrative and must be completed and returned to the personnel code and/or policies. Cascade County Election Office during the filing • Adopt procedures for contracting with Filing Deadlines period. The forms are available at the Cascade private and public agencies. County Election Office, and on the City of Great • Appoint citizens to boards, councils, Mayor, Commissioners and Neighborhood Falls' website at www.greatfallsmt.net. committees or any other body or group Councils pursuant to state law. Location of Election Administrator • Set the salary of the city commissioners and Cascade County Election Office First date April 29,2013 the mayor by ordinance. 325 2nd Avenue North Courthouse Annex, Room 100 The Mayor- Election of the Mayor Last date June 27, 2013 Great Falls, MT 59401 The mayor shall be elected for a term of two {406} 454-6803 years. The mayor shall meet all requirements Fees [email protected] and qualifications for election to the office of city commissioner. Mayor $56 Important Information from the Great Falls City Charter Powers and Duties of the Mayor Commissioner $37 • The mayor shall be recognized as the official City Commission -Composition head and representative of the City of Great Neighborhood The City Commission shall be composed of five Falls for the purpose of presiding at city $0 Council voting members: four city commissioners and commission meetings and the performance the mayor. The city commission shall be the of ceremonial functions. These functions Election Dates legislative and policy-making body of the City of shall not be construed as conferring upon Great Falls. the mayor executive, personnel, or Primary Election administrative powers or functions. Duties and Responsibilities • The mayor shall serve as a member of the (if election • Adopt policies and procedures and enact commission with all the rights and privileges administrator September 10, 2013 ordinances and resolutions as necessary for of city commissioners. The mayor shall determines that a the proper execution of governmental possess no veto over actions taken by the primary election functions and responsibilities. city commission. needs to be held) • Appoint and supervise, and may remove, the city manager. Elections • Adopt an annual budget, levy taxes and • City commissioners and the mayor shall be General Election November 5, 2013 special assessments, and may borrow residents and qualified electors of the City money and issue bonds subject to Montana of Great Falls. law. • Elections for city commissioners and for the Political Signs mayor shall be non-partisan. • Purpose: The councils shall act in an • City commissioners and the mayor shall be advisory capacity to the City Commission, • Sign Permit- Political signs are exempt nominated and elected at large. the City Manager and to other City advisory from the sign permit requirement. bodies, and may contribute information, However, signage must be in Vacancies opinions, advice, suggestions and compliance with City Codes in all other • (1) Mayor recommendations to the City Commission, respects. • (2) City Commissioners for four-year terms City Manager and other City advisory bodies • Size - Political signs may be no larger • (1) City Commissioner for a two-year term on all governmental affairs and services having an effect on the area the than 16 sq. feet in area and four feet in City commissioners and the Mayor shall take neighborhood council represents, including, height. office the first Tuesday after January 1st in the but not limited to, public finance, public • Time -Signs may be placed no earlier year following the election. works, public safety, planning and zoning, than 60 days prior to any election. and public health and sanitation. Signs must be removed within seven • Neighborhood Districts - Composition of consecutive days after an election. Citizen Involvement Councils, Election: There are nine (9) neighborhood council districts within the • Where/Setbacks - Signage may be The city commission may establish and appoint City of Great Falls. The residents of a district placed on private property with the persons to boards, councils, committees, shall comprise the electorate for that owner's permission. The sign must be commissions, and other bodies of an advisory district. Each district shall have a council placed at least 12 feet from the back of comprised of five (5) members, elected to a or substantive nature to assist the commission the curb. Vehicular and pedestrian two (2) year term at the election held in in the exercises of its duties. The City of Great sight distances must be unobstructed. Falls encourages citizens to participate in these conjunction with the City's general election. Signage is not allowed on public bodies by serving as members, attending Nominees for election to a neighborhood property in City boulevards, on meetings, or other similar methods. council must be residents of their designated neighborhood district, and must boulevard trees, utility poles, street Neighborhood Councils be qualified electors. lights or signs, traffic poles or other public property. In 1996, the citizens of Great Falls approved an Open Government amendment to the Great Falls City Charter Additional In/ormation reinstituting a neighborhood council program. Records of the City Commission, Neighborhood In 1997, the Great Falls City Commission Councils, and all boards, councils, committees, Additional election information can be found at: adopted Ordinance 2727 providing for the and commissions of the City, shall be open to establishment, organization and operation of the public as provided by Montana law. 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Updated May 27, 2011 2 l\JI9!·~TANA Department of Commerce MONTANA BOARD OF HOUSING P.O. Box 200528 * Helena, Montana 59620-0528 * www.housing.mt.gov Phone: 406-641·2840 * 1-800·761-6264 *Fax: 406-641-2841 *TOO: 406-841-2702
RECEIVED March 13, 2013 MAR 13 2013 CITY CLERK Mayor Michael Winters City of Great Falls PO Box 5021 Great Falls MT 59403
Re: Proposed housing project - Request for comments
Dear Mayor Winters:
The Montana Board of Housing {MBOH) is the administrative agency of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program in the State of Montana. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit was established by Congress in the Tax Reform Act of 1986. It is intended to provide for the retention, rehabilitation, and construction of rental housing for low income individuals and families.
The Montana Board of Housing has received applications for project(s) in your area. Please see attached "Summary of Project Application" schedule(s) for details on each project.
We are writing because we are extremely interested in any comments you may have regarding the project(s). We realize you may have expressed support for this project previously; however we are required to request comments independently each round.
The input from the local communities and elected officials is critical to our review process. Any comments you may have would be extremely helpful. We are also receiving comments from other sources in the community.
We would appreciate a response by April 5, 2013 as the funding decisions will be made in April.
If you have any questions, please contaCt Mary Bair at [email protected] or 406-841-2845 or Kellie Guariglia at [email protected] or 406-841-2838.
Sincerely, ,
MaryS. Bair Multifamily Program Manager 406-841-2845 [email protected]
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IOW.L HOUIIINQ OPPDRTUNCYY Project: Cascade Ridge Phase II Address: Great Falls Developer: Benefis Health System/Mountain Plains Equity Group, Inc. Consultant: NA As of March 18, 2013:
Bedroom sizes #of units Net rent Targeting 1 2 $315 40% 1 5 $415 SO% 1 1 $515 60% 2 5 $500 50% 2 3 $615 60%
Total units 16
Credits requested: $269,954 Project: Voyageur Apartments Address: Great Falls Developer: Accessible Space, Inc. Consultant: Erik Novak/Praxis Consulting As of March 18, 2013:
Bedroom sizes #of units Net rent Targeting 1 3 $399 40% 1 3 $448 50% 1 20 $510 50% 1 6 $562 60% 2 1 $481 40% 2 1 $581 50% 2 1 $614 50% 2 2 $668 60%
Total units 37
Credits requested: $647,500 8 ,ECEIVED MAR 13 2013 ~DSTATESBANKRUPTCYCOURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA CITY CLERK
In re
SOUTHERN MONTANA ELECTRIC GENERATION AND Case No. 11-62031-11 TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE, INC,
Debtor.
ORDER
At Butte in said District this 7th day of March, 2013.
In this Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a preliminary hearing was held March 6, 2013, on
Lee A. Freeman, the duly appointed Chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") for debtor
Southern Montana Electric Generation and Transmission Cooperative, Inc.'s Ex Parte
Motion for Protective Order in Connection with Trustee's Plan of Reorganization and
Disclosure Statement, and Related Proceedings, and on the Trustee's Ex Parte Motion for
Order Authorizing Trustee to File Certain Documents Under Seal. Counsel for the
Trustee gave a brief summary as to why the motions were filed and indicated he did not oppose the Court holding an evidentiary hearing on the above motions on March 26,
2013. However, if an evidentiary hearing is held March 26,2013, counsel requested that
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5670401322201 7 the Court continue the hearing on approval of the Trustee's disclosure statement to April
23, 2013. The Trustee also requested that the Court set a deadline of March 13, 2013, for
parties to file any and all objections to the two pending Ex Parte Motions. All parties
agreed to the foregoing.
The parties also agreed that the deadline to object to the Trustee's disclosure
statement should be extended to April16, 2013. Finally, the parties agreed that witness
and exhibit lists relating to the Trustee's Ex Parte Motions must be filed on or before
March 20,2013. In accordance with the foregoing,
IT IS ORDERED that an evidentiary hearing on the Trustee's Ex Parte Motion for
Protective Order in Connection with Trustee's Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure
Statement, and Related Proceedings and on the Trustee's Ex Parte Motion for Order
Authorizing Trustee to File Certain Documents Under Seal shall be held Tuesday,
March 26, 2013, at 01:30 p.m. in the BIGHORN COURTROOM, 5m FLOOR ROOM
5503, JAMES F. BATIINUNITBD STATES COURTHOUSE, 26012ND AVENUE
NORTH, BILLINGS, MONTANA; and on or pefore March 20, 2013, each party shall
file with the Court and serve upon opposing counsel or parties: (a) a list identifying by
name and address all prospective witnesses; and (b) a list of all proposed exhibits,
together with a copy of each exhibit duly marked and identified as the party's proposed
exhibit (by number for the Trustee and by letter for objecting parties. Any objections to
the Trustee's Ex Parte Motions shall be filed on or before March 13,2013.
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013209 56704013222017 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the hearing
on approval of the Trustee's Disclosure Statement scheduled for March 26, 2013, is
continued to Tuesday, April23, 2013, at 01:30p.m., or as soon thereafter as the parties
can be heard, in the BIGHORN COURTROOM, 5rn FLOOR ROOM 5503, JAMES F.
BATTIN UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE, 2601 2ND AVENUE NORTH, BILLINGS,
MONTANA; and the deadline for filing objections to the Trustee's Disclosure Statement
is extended to April16, 2013.
BY THE COURT J~~.L4t~~tvv U.S. Bankruptcy Judge United States Bankruptcy Court District of Montana
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Great Falls Emergency Services {GFES) Paramedic Awarded High Honor in the Nation's Capital
For Immediate Release
Contact: Justin Grohs, Great Falls Emergency Services- (406) 453-5300
Great Falls Emergency Services (GFES) Paramedic Awarded High Honor in the Nation's Capital
Great Falls, MT 12 April 2013- The American Ambulance Association (AAA) will present Will Fleming, a Paramedic with Great Falls Emergency Services, with the Star of Life award- the highest honor an Emergency Medical Service worker can receive.
The AAA represents organizations serving more than 75% of the US population with emergency and non-emergency care and medical transportation services. Each year they hold a Stars of Life event, in Washington, DC to publicly recognize and celebrate the achievements of their members. Jimmy Johnson, President of the AAA, stated, "As a community, we understand that we are stronger when we take a moment to remember who we are and what we have done. That is why our organization strives to spotlight the best of the best in the emergency medical services field during the Stars of Life event" Past Stars of Life have included heroic individuals involved with the response to September 1 Jth and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "However," Johnson notes, "all of our Stars have performed a duty equally important to the communities they serve on a daily basis."
While in the nation's capital, Fleming will join his fellow Class of 2013 Stars for three days of education and recognition on Capitol Hill. In addition, Fleming is scheduled to meet with members of Congress and key congressional aides to discuss legislative issues critical to all Emergency Medical Services professionals. "We are very proud of Paramedic Fleming for accepting this high honor," says GFES Owner and President David Kuhn, "he has devoted his time, talent. and strength to improving the community he lives in and serves."
Paramedic Will Fleming is a Montana native and has been serving his community as an EMS responder since 2001.Will has been with Great Falls Emergency Services (GFES) since 2008. starting out as an EMT-Basic and progressing to EMT-Paramedic and Critical Care Paramedic. He currently serves as the GFES Training Coordinator and along with the GFES Medical Director, oversees training and quality of care for all levels of EMS within the company. Will is widely acknowledged as one of the most knowledgeable and competent medics in the region, and has a reputation for excellence, high standards, and integrity. His co-workers appreciate his humble, no-nonsense demeanor which makes him very approachable and has allowed him to excel as a Training Coordinator and influence the quality of care at GFES in a positive way. Will also has training as an Incident Medical Specialist and holds a BA from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. He is an avid outdoorsman and may be found white-water rafting, fishing the Missouri river, or elk hunting the backcountry of Montana when he is off duty.
Great Falls Emergency Services has been providing Paramedic Ambulance response to the City of Great Falls and Cascade County, Montana for 19 years. The GFES leadership and management team, having over 50 years of combined service, continues to serve the health care and transportation needs of the community with a commitment to providing the highest quality patient care possible. GFES strives to accomplish our mission with a service and business philosophy based on the principles of quality patient care, on time customer service and providing assistance to our customers through every aspect of the process. Paramedic Fleming is the first Montanan to receive this award in the history of the AAA. 5 Montana Deportment of Transportation Michael T. Tooley, Director 270 1 Prospect Steve Bullock. Govemor PO Box201001 Helena MT 59620-1001 RECEIVE[) March 8, 2013 MAR 11 2013 GREAT FALI5 CITY COMMISSION POBOX5021 CITY CLERK GREAT FALI5 MT 59403-5021
Subject: 2013-2017 Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Project Analysis Bureau of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will soon publish the draft 2013-2017 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), a list of transportation improvements planned for Montana during the next five years. Federal law requires MDT to present the draft STIP to the public and consider all comments.
In an effort to reduce costs, we are offering you the opportunity to review and comment on the draft STIP on-line. To view this.document on your computer, go to www.mdt.mt.gov /pubinvolve/ stip.shtml.
If you would like a hard copy, simply write your name and address on the enclosed postage paid card and mail it to us as soon as possible. We will be happy to send you the printed version. If you want us to remove your name from the notification list, check the "remove" box and fill in your address.
Please review the draft STIP and send us your comments, especially for projects in your area. If you send in your comments electronically, address them to [email protected]. The comment period runs through AprilS, 2013, so be sure to submit any comments prior to that date, so we can consider them for the final document.
Once the Montana Transportation Commission approves the final STIP, we will notify you that copies are available. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to call me at (800) 714-7296 or (406) 444-7259.
Thank you for your assistance,
Paul Johnson, Manager Project Analysis Rail, Transit and Planning Division
Enclos~e
Project Analysis Bureau Roil. Transit and Planning Division Phone: (406) 4-U-3423 An Equal Opportunity Employer TTY: (800) 335-7592 Fox: (406) #4- 767 I Web Page: www.mdt.mt.gov 6 U.S. Department of Homeland Se(urity Regionvm Denver Federal Center, Building 710 RECE~VED P.O. Box 25267 Denver, CO 80225-0267 MAR J. 1 2013 CITY CLERK
Mr. Ron Litostansky March 7, 2013 President West Great Falls Flood Control and Drainage District 429 19th Southwest Great Falls, MT 59404
Dear Mr. Litostansky:
This letter is to remind you ofthe upcoming May 13,2013 deadline for the West Great Falls Flood Control and Drainage District to submit all data and documentation required to demonstrate that the Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project is in full compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations cited at Title 44, Chapter 1, Section 65.10 of the Code ofFederal Regulations (44 CFR 65.10). On May 10, 2011 the West Great Falls Flood Control and Drainage District transmitted a signed Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) agreement (copy enclosed) for the Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The agreement indicated that this levee would be designated as a PAL on the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) for Cascade County, MT during a 24-month PAL period that started on May 13, 2011.
The levee was provisionally accredited during the 24-month PAL period to convey to map users that verification of the Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project's accreditation status was underway. FEMA previously recommended that the levee system's owner and the impacted communities implement outreach efforts to inform affected property owners that an assessment of the levee system was underway. FEMA also encouraged the purchase of flood insurance in the areas impacted by a PAL, although property owners are not federally mandated to purchase flood insurance policies in these areas. ·
In accordance.with 44 CFR 65.10, it is the responsibility of the community or other party seeking recognition of a levee system, to provide the data and documentation defined and outlined in 44 CFR 65.10. Specifically, the design and construction data provided must be certified by a registered professional engineer or by a Federal agency with responsibility for levee design.
If you are able to submit the required data and documentation and it is acceptable, FEMA will continue to accredit the levee system. FEMA will map the areas impacted by the levee system as a moderate risk zone, designated Zone X (shaded). The mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements of the NFIP do not apply to structures in areas designated as Zone X (shaded); however the risk of flooding is dynamic and may not be completely eliminated by any levee system. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take advantage of lower cost flood insurance available in Zone X - as the best protection against the economic losses caused by flooding.
FEMA is currently updating its guidelines for mapping flood hazards behind levee systems that cannot be recognized as providing protection from the base flood. As a result, if you are unable to submit the required data and documentation before May 13, 2013 or if the submitted documentation is determined to be inadequate, FEMA will not issue a determination letter finalizing the flood elevations in the City of Great Falls and Cascade County until updated analyses that meet FEMA guidelines are available.
FEMA is not seeking changes to 44 CFR 65.10, which describes the information needed to recognize a levee system as providing protection from the base flood. Communities and levee owners continue to be required to provide structural certification of a levee system recognized on a FIRM. If the West Great Falls Flood Control and Drainage District is preparing levee certification documentation, please continue your progress on these activities and inform FEMA of any schedule updates and milestones reached.
FEMA floodplain management and engineering staff will continue to coordinate with City and County staff to discuss the mapping project, and ensure local officials understand the project tasks and timeline. Although mapping current flood hazards is an ongoing challenge, we continue to look forward to working closely with the communities in Cascade County to develop accurate flood hazard information, make residents aware of the risks they face, the availability of flood insurance, and steps to lower their flood risk.
Communities are encouraged to increase floodplain management efforts and promote the purchase of flood insurance for all homes and businesses in areas impacted by levee systems, including those areas with certified and accredited levee systems. Levee systems are designed and built to provide a certain level of flood protection and to reduce the risks associated with flooding events; however these systems can be overtopped or fail during flood events that exceed the design-level storm. Additionally, it is highly recommended that you consider this risk when updating your local emergency management and comrnunicy mitigation plans, including creating evacuation routes and sheltering strategies for a potential flood event in this area.
Please send all complete 44 CFR 65.10 data submissions to the attention of Mr. Sean McNabb of my staff before May 13, 2013. If you have questions or need additional information regarding the flood mapping for your community, please contact Mr. McNabb at 303.235.4303, or bye mail at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jeanine D. Petterson FEMA Region VIII Mitigation Division Director Enclosure: • Signed PAL Agreement cc: Joe Briggs, Cascade County Commissioner Chair Brian Clifton, Cascade County Public Works Director Susan Connell, Cascade County Floodplain Administrator Michael Winters, City of Great Falls Mayor Charlie Sheets, City ofGreat Falls Floodplain Adminjstrator Mary Gibson, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Traci Sears, Montana Department ofNatural Resources and Conservation Sean McNabb, FEMA Region VIII Bryan Flere - USACE-Omaha District Senator Baucus' Washington, DC, Office Senator Tester's Washington, DC, Office Representative Daines •, Washington, DC, Office ' .
REnlRNTO~' Letter of Agreement to Comply With the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Section 65.10 (44 CFR 65.10) and Request for Provisionally Accredited ~vee (PAL) Designation
We, the undersigned, have received the letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) datedAprll13, 2011 and the enclosed document entitled "Requirements of 44 CFR 65.10." We tm.~erstand that FEMA is in the process of providing an updated flood map, termed a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map·(DFIRM), for Cascade County, MT and that the area behind the levee known as Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection ProjeCt will be remapped to reflect that the levee has been designated as a PAL. • ·
We understand that all the necessary data and documentation to show that the levee known as Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project complies with 44 CFR 65.10 will be required before May 13, 2013. In addition, we understand that it is the responsibility ofthe levee owner to submit the data and documentation required by 44 CFR 65.10 before FEMA can accredit the levee as providing protection from the base (1-percent-annual-chance) flood. The data and·documentation will all~w FEMA to move forward with the DFIRM for Cascade County, MT. We fully acknowledge that if complete data and documentation to comply with 44 CFR 65.10 are not provided Within the designated timeframe of24 months, FEMA will initiate a revision to the DFIRM to redesignate certain ~as on the landviard side of the levee as Special Flood Hazard Area, the area ·.suojecno 1ii1!fidationby tM· base 'flood.;·-· · ·.-· · ··
In signing this Letter of Agreement.we understand that the lev~e owner will commit tci providing FEMA with the necessary data and documents demohstra.ting compliance with~ C.F .R. 65.10 within the timeframes specified in herein and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of performance, expressed or implied, as to how the levee will perform in a flood event.. ' <""' Non-Levee Owner Community CEO ~~(signature)
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Letter ofAgreement to Comply With the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Section 65.10 {44 CFR 65.10) and Request for Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) Designation
W~. the undersigned, have received the letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) . datedAprill3, 2011 and the enclosed document entitled ''Requirements of44 CFR 65.10." We · understand that FEMA is in the process of providing an updated flood map, termed a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM), for Cascade County, MT and thai the area behind the levee known as Stm River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project will be remapped to reflect that the levee has been designated as a PAL.
We understand that all the necessary data and documentation to show that the levee known as Sun River Left Bank-Stage 2 Flood Protection Project complies with 44 CFR 65.10 will be required before May 13, 2013. In addition, we understand that it is the responsibility ofthe levee owner to submit the data and documentation required by 44 CFR 65.10 before FEMA can accredit the levee as providing protection from the base (1-percent-annual-chance) flood. The data and documentation will allow FEMA to move forward with the DFIRM for Cascade Cou...-ty, MT. We fully acknowledge th~t if complete data and documentation to comply with 44 CFR 65.10 arc not provided within the designated timeframe of 24 months, FEMA will initiate a revision to the DFIRM to redesignate certain areas on_the landward side of the levee as Special Flood Hazard Area, the area subject to inundation by the base flood.
In signing this Letter of Agreement we understand that the levee owner will commit to providing FEMA with the necessary data and documents demonstrating compliance with 44 C.F .R. 65.10 within the timeframes specified in herein and does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of performance, expressed or implied, as to how the levee will perform in a flood event. ~ ~ ll ~ Non-Levee Owner Community CEO ~ J ~. .: .. . ' Other (if'applicable) 'l JOURNAL OF COMMISSION WORK SESSION March 5, 2013 City Commission Work Session Mayor Winters presiding CALL TO ORDER: 5:30p.m. ROLL CALL: City Commissioners present: Michael J. Winters, Bill Bronson, Fred Burow, Bob Jones, and Bob Kelly. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager; Deputy City Manager; Directors of Fiscal Services, Park and Recreation, and Public Works; City Engineer; Water Plant Supervisor; Utilities System Supervisor; Special Projects Engineer; Interim City Attorney; Police Chief; and the Deputy City Clerk. 1. UTILITY RATE ANALYSIS Public Works Director Jim Rearden introduced Greg Dye, Black & Veatch, Helena; Wade DeBoo and Dustin Nett, Thomas, Dean, & Hoskins, Inc., Great Falls; Craig Caprara, HDR Engineering, Missoula; Travis Meyer, Morrison-Maierle Engineering, Helena; Craig Nowak, Morrison-Maierle Engineering, Great Falls; and Fiscal Services Director Melissa Kinzler. Mr. Rearden provided a PowerPoint presentation for water, wastewater, and storm drain utilities. Greg Dye of Black & Veatch, Helena, provided an update on possible improvements at the Water Treatment Plant, and Craig Caprara of HDR Engineering, Missoula, and Travis Meyer, Morrison-Maierle Engineering, Helena, discussed the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. CITY OF GREAT FALLS UTILITIES Proposed Rate Adoption Process 0 Provides water, sewer and storm drain services to: a Proposed Rates Brtl bel111 presented It tollilltt'S MardiS, 2DU Clly Cl Approximately 18,700 Commlsolon Work Session Residential Properties a Mar1:h S, 2013 ·City Commission sets the Public Hearln1 Date Cl Approximately 2,300 0 Public Notl 03/05/2013 LIFE CYCLE COSTS • What does the CIP need to replace? When? - Pipe - Sltuctu.... 50~·~ An Aggressive Capita/Improvements - Equipment (pump., etc.) ZS ~ Irs Program Results In: • How much would it cost 1 - to replace the entire system Lower Maintenance Costs - to replace the parts of the system, at the end of • Lower Future Capital Improvement Costs each part's useful life • Lower Future Rate Increases • in an ave raRe year • averaged over ten years • How much can we replace based on the proposed rates ? WATER MAIN BREAKS (1983-2012) Water Mains Installed by Decade ~ r------~ 1~ .------1 .. ~iQ,:~ - · ~--- -- ~~~-= :·.~--~~ : ~·_____..,ssi----;,------l ~ - 41 are~+ Ye~.. Did : 54 uo +------~----~------1 - ~6!.-ioyeaoa.old- -~·-·.- ~-t-tl-•------j .. ""' > , - l5Hta 31-fill 'fill" aid ; 40 100 - - -~ -- ...... :~- ~.- llhre-<31~- - · --~-~:..... ___.,___,,. ------! I 1.- : ------.--- - - · - ---· 31 .. 'II 24 fill +1- ...... - 1-1+ 11-t-1-!--1-1 i 20 -H-1-1--'1-'11-t--1-1 1 / l ,/ /1 1 // l!l// / WATER SYSTEM PIPE AGE COMPARISON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT OTY OlDEST AVERAGE UA8 lmi ~ M.!!!S. PIPE PIPE AGE ZOOII ~--517 11,611 2.21 BILLINGS 1889 27.0 2009 $2,117,471 17,672 us BOZEMAN 1888 30.0 ZOlO $2,335,1186 15,123 ,_oz KALISPELL 1924 31.4 ZG11 $1,556,0113 U,07Z ZA8 GREAT FALLS 1890 40.1 zou $1,531,162 1,245 1.75 zou C.ntnl Avenua Projott 1690 lfneol feet 03 / 05/ 2013 Water Treatment Plant Facility Low Service Pump Station Upgrades Upgrades • Purpose of Project: • Improve reliability by - Improve operator safety and relocatins motors out of accommodations potential flood zone - Brlng treatment plant Into • Add variable-speed-drives to regulatory compliance provide for matching of - Replace aging Infrastructure pumping rates - Improve reliability In • Overhaul two pumps to operations and treatment improve operation and - Improve site security and performance visitor access • Improve access to equipment Administration Building Machine Shop Upgrade • Training and conference room • Existing shop will be partially demolished to provide access for chemical delivery trucks • Women and men's locker rooms • New shop will have: - Dedicated ventilation for painting operations • Breakroom - Dual voltage electrical service • Receiving a rea for water - Overhead crane for equipment handling quality samples - Separate space for welding • Staff offices • Records storage • VIsitor entry and site security Switchgear Replacement Site Security Upgrades • Standby generators • Existing equipment to power facilities is 50+ years old. during a power • Spare part outage availability is an • Wall around existing issue. Substation • Replacing failed • Bury overhead parts requires electrical feeder to shutdown of Substation existing system. 03/05/2013 Chemical Feed & Disinfection System Site Upgrades Upgrades • Access for sludge removal trucks • Disinfection - Inactivation of Cl'yptosporldlum • Parking for visitors - Ultravlolet(UV)modors and staff - Hydraulic su11e control • Chemical feed and Storage Systems • Piping to connect new -Ammonia facilities to existing -Lime system - Future Co11'05lon Inhibitor - Sulfuric Acid • Electrical duct bank to power new facilities Phase 1 Facilities and Cost Opinions Project Implementation • Upgrades designed and constructed in multiple ...... ,_ _ phases to accomplish financial objectives J ....._ • First priority is to address safety and regulatory ~rwttaw~.,., $ 1.>.00.00.0 .w.;.-~ $ requirements ...... · ·,_·::··: - --~·· """'·"!10 ~...... ·~ ~"!"' ...... _,.,..}1011 Second priority is to replace aging infrastructure lii_~~CMMsi,O,. •. ·---'- :' - -.·_: · ' " -- .... ~ - ~ .. .- .. ·.. ·.. - ~ .... I tog Q0q _! ,._...... ,.... ,. . . • •. -~ • i' • : f • i_-~ • • ._.,...... -.... --- ~-. and improve accommodations for workers .. ... __ ___._._ .$ ...... • Third priority is to address security and CIM"~cu:o" ~I""'CV (~"~ eun..tr~ ~ ~....,~~n 4190'l!"' _ _9!P~blo...... ,.,._c.ot ...... ' . ~'!r ...P.GD . anticipated treatment needs !n,.,..,.,.a. ""•'""' Adm~n~r"trM:Ion (25" of Opinion Of ProMb' CcnlttuebOII tort) s?Qpoop Two phases are planned, Phase 1 and 2 .111!!"!-"' ...... ~"""'· i . . a•.~ Phase 2 Facilities and Cost Opinions Project Schedule J.~.oao ...... • $ .... _ J ,_.,• . """""'"'~-P~tlllllftety EnlfiHI,... Report -'!1111 "··· ... ' ~2au ... , !"'~ 1 c-ar..;.;... Bodo.,.;..;;...... Phue 1 Constnlctlon Complete O.cembw2015 ton..Vflld:10" Collt.w11ency (U1S of tofts11.._bop CDst SMbtatat) · .' 1 •.. -·. • • • . • • ,,.,. : p~z£,.._n.,.a.~- DO ~, ___C»sl _,.., l.ooaland-otZSIInf-ofPio .--..-....,...~ _.. -... -- ._~-----''"'""""""""'l"'i lf.JJ10P!O. 03/05/2013 Sewer Mains Installed by Decade SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION REHAB AND REPLACEMENT ,,_- .,...... - 21._1141,...w-•-,...... ,... - n _ ... ,._.., nAB wn fQQJAlif ~ EMER, I!EPAI!!S 2001 $3!14,849 5,528 0.71 $ 0 i ~ lOOt $133,494 4,000 1.05 $149,7!5 1• • Z010 $536,736 6,420 1.22 $ 26,n& " Z011 $J,2U,161 11.475 2.17 $ 55,745 . zou $1,223,120 14,750 Z.IIO $ 56,846 1/ll /111 111 1/ lnc,.ase sewer rwaln re:habaltBtlon from 20 blocb per ye• to 40 blodcs per ye:1r. AVEIIAGE AGE - 51.1 yMII MPDES Discharge Permitting MPDES Discharge Permit Requirements • Permit expired in 12/31/2004 • 6-year permit negotiation process - Multiple permit applications - Numerous meetings with MDEQ -Appeal of Permit • Permit renewed on 12/1/2010 UlldMO..I!Mr1,2ttt Lwh glll"lfllll lhl'.,III•IINeffltl'trdt ...... ·~ -Ar•niD .... ,., ._, ...... , ...... -- ...... MPDES Discharge Permit Requirements Wastewater Permit Required Upgrades Permit Special Conditions: • City Contracted with HDR/MMI in August of • Plan for compliance with E. coli and 2011 to provide: total residual chlorine. Disinfection Alternatives Evaluation • Plan for compliance with total Ammonia and Metals Compliance ammonia and metals (arsenic, copper, Evaluation selenium, and thallium). • Mixing Zone Study • Flow monitoring evaluation and plan Flow Monitoring Evaluation for compliance. Final Design and Construction Services for Recommended Alternatives 03/05/2013 Ammonia/Metals Removal Evaluation Recommended Improvements Mixing Zone Study • Ultraviolet Light Disinfection • Study determined that mixing with the - UV equipment pre-selection river will meet the permit discharge • Biological Treatment Expansion for limits for metals. Ammonia Removal • Cannot meet the discharge permit - Conversion to turbo blowers with limits for Ammonia. fine bubble diffusion • MDEQ requires 10-12 months of river - Turbo blower equipment pre- sampling prior to applying for mixing selection zone - Nitrification/Denitrification • Application for a mixing zone requires capability a umajor modification" to the - Expandable to BNR discharge permit • Influent Pumping Improvements • Flow Metering Improvements Disinfection and Ammonia Removal Improvements Project Ammonia/Metals Removal Evaluation • Major modification to the permit was MPDES Discharge Permit Requirements submitted on 10/26/12 ...... I .....N .. w..llyUIJI .nf-~ L-1 - Modification requested mixing ··- ...... U.llfllc iHt.....l ...... JII ...... ,IW-2114 TtiCihtdlftlll"""' zone for metals and extension ciM11tn1 ...... Ef'ftcOttDMnaiMr1. 1W-2D14 t..ldll ,_UIIIIItltTtmoflltP-.11 of E. coli and TRC limits to IE.tol."'"""' ...... l'p-.1-0d.JII '" ... - coincide with Ammonia m.IIOO od...... E ....1 ...- t.31) ...... - • Additional information requested by TIC:II1111dUII ...... - .... MDEQ on 11/23/12 and submitted on -·· Elldtna.c.tar\ lii4Litllht~ ..,...., ...... ,_,. 12/20/12 ANII•• ...... - ...... • Major modification advertised for "'"'* ..... - u-137 - ...... public comment on Z/19/13 ...... G..DUD.OU1 - ...... ,,. • Comments due by 3/19/13 -·· ...... - ""'"'" .... - - -... Ammonia/Metals Removal Evaluation Disinfection and Ammonia Removal • Draft Permit Response Improvements Request postponement of - Overall Project Cost Summary metals limits until new process Final D•lgn is operational (Bozeman Project Element & tlmotad Coat 31512013 [tlvlloillfeo1jon $2,754,154 MPDES Permit precedence) ""'-t ..d21-onb $3,580,59e - Modify arsenic limits based on ~O EPA "Technical Support Cllrl•No.~(lld-A) 11116,615 Document for Water Quality- low ll.oolloltlg '"""-* $3;1114 ~a.idof'llao p lii.IIOOI'IM'\9- $1,1)94,463 Based Toxics Control", 1991 i>tGo:loly $720,6153 - Set arsenic MDL equal to WLA lconnt s~.. Mooltlcol.., $6411,883 Plpo Gtlll)'{~dAI""•IIe B) $67,541 (Deer Lodge MPDES Permit Tolll Conotuclon COo $1~ 105,793 precedence) Dooi"' En~no..-ng $1,700,000 c.n.t•'*'• - $1,570,000 - Request copper limits be based ToiiiPro;ecteo. f!1,375,793 on acute mixing zone factor of 0.8% meeting 15 minute criteria in the EPA guidance 03/05/2013 Disinfection and Ammonia Removal Improvements CITY OF GREAT FALLS 1" meter, 1250 ccf water, 650ccf sewer • Next Steps 7, 500 sq foot residential lot -Submit comments to MDEQ in response to the draft permit 3/19/13 -Submit response to MDEQ comments on plans and specs 3/8/13 21112 :1011 I P,....cli INCIIEASE $27.25 $U.u $1.11 - Finalize design 3/22/13 Wo111"EI ~· -Advertise for bids 3/24/13 Sf.WEit $Z0.8Z SEWEll $2UO $2.08 - Open bids 4/23/13 SI'ORMDRAIN $4.Z7 STORM DRAIN $4.17 $11.00 - Award Contract S/7/13 .. $SUa 'IOTA&. $55.71 $SM -Start Construction- 6/1/13 'IOTA&. 2013 CITY COMPARISON (rtolldontloQ Montt.tywlter end Nwer CDSts Nsec:l on: 1• metar, 1150 al wetet. 650 ctf ..wer (WhhS% lner.ase Waltr & 10.0% lnerease Sewer) WATER SEWER TOTAL BOZEMAN 54.73 34.36 89.09 MISSOULA 67.44 19.32 86.76 KALISPELL 40.55 38.24 78.79 BUTTE 42.97 20.04 63.01 HELENA 36.28 22.56 58.84 BIWNGS 31.57 22.76 54.33 GREAT FALLS 28.59 22.90 51.49 Mr. Rearden provided handouts of a map of City sanitary sewer trenchless sewer linings since 1994 and a map of storm drainage improvements including 2010-2012 projects, future projects, and storm study areas. Mr. Rearden discussed a five-year water system capital improvement plan and projected cash flow analysis, with 5% rate increases. Mr. Rearden discussed a five-year storm drain system capital improvement plan and projected cash flows analysis. No increases are projected. Mr. Rearden discussed a five-year sanitary sewer system capital improvement plan and projected cash flow analysis, with a 10% increase this year. ADJOURN There being no further discussion, Mayor Winters adjourned the informal work session of March 5, 2013, at 6:44p.m. 03/05/2013 8 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 12, 2013 CONTACT: Patty Rearden, 406-771-1265 Home to the Deputy Director Lewis & Clark National Connie Caouette, 406-761-1078 Historic Trail Golf Manager Interpretive Center CITY GOLF COURSES OPEN FRIDAY Proud Home of Malmstrom Air GREAT FALLS, Montana- Eagle Falls Golf Club and Force Base Anaconda Hills Golf Course will open for the season at 10:00 a.m. on & Montana Air Friday, March 15 and we couldn't ask for better weather to kick off the National Guard season! The driving ranges will also open at 10:00 a.m. Gates open at 9:30a.m.; both pro shops will also open at 9:30a.m. to schedule tee times. For tee times call Eagle Falls, 761-1078 or Anaconda Hills, 761-8459. Over 60 parks & 40 miles of trail along the The course will be open daily, weather permitting. Use of carts Missouri River will be determined based on current conditions and will be evaluated on a daily basis. Golfers have the opportunity to buy or renew season passes on-line Home of the C.M. Russell Museum and make tee times on-line. Tee times can be scheduled beginning at noon daily, up to 2 days in advance. To create an account, Google "Eagle Falls Golf Club", or "Anaconda Hills Golf Course", and select the "Buy Ranked as one of the Passes/Make Tee Times" option. To create an account, follow the most affordable places to live in the country instructions. If you already have an account setup, just sign in. It's convenient and fast! Golf passes, including season passes, cyber cards and annual trail fees, are available for purchase at the Park and Recreation Office, Monday City of Great Falls -Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., and at Eagle Falls' and Anaconda Hills' #2 Park Drive South pro shops during the hours they are open. P.O. Box 5021 Great Falls, MT 59403 For more information, call the Park and Recreation Office at 771-1265 or (406)-455-8450 Eagle Falls Golf Club at 761-1078. www.greatfallsmtnet .f.l]"] N 9 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2013 CONTACT: Patty Rearden, 406-771-1265 Deputy Director The Park & Recreation Cindy Stein, 406-771-1265 Department provides fun Administrative Assistant lcet-rnkergf.corn family activities for the entire community Registration Starts March 18 ICE BREAKER ROAD RACE 60 parks are maintained The 34th Annual Ice Breaker Road Race will be held Sunday, April throughout the community 28, 2013. Join over 3,500 runners, joggers and fitness walkers who enter the race each year. Participants range from recreational walkers, families enjoying an outing, to serious competitive runners. The five-mile road race Over 40 miles of trail has offers a competitive format; and the three-mile run offers both a competitive been completed along the and recreational format. Pacer the Penguin will be entered in the one-mile Missouri River race and will be challenging kids of all ages. Register the entire family in the one-mile jog and fitness walk and take advantage of our special family rate. Proud home of Mansfield Theatre an intimate 1, 782 Registration is Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Park and state-of-the-art events Recreation office at 1700 River Drive North. Special registration will be held venue at Scheets in Holiday Village Mall on April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration moves to the Civic Center Convention Center on Saturday, April Generously supported by 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday (Race Day) at the Convention Center, 8 the community & the Park & Recreation a.m. to 1 p.m. A late fee of $2 per registrant will apply beginning Foundation Monday, April 22. Register by April 20 to be included in the drawing for early registration. All participants who register during early registration will be City of Great Falls Park & Recreation Dept. entered into a drawing for three great prizes: a Sunkist Motorized Scooter 1700 River Drive North donated by Pepsi, $200 value, Spa Package from PEAK Health and Wellness Great Falls, Montana Center, $180 value and a Sunkist Basketball Backboard, $100 value. The 406-771-1265 greatfallsmt.net/parkrec last opportunity to get in on early registration in person will be at Scheels on Follow us on Facebook Saturday, April20 or on-line Sunday, April21. That is also the last date to register without paying the $2 per entry late fee. On-line registration is available at www.icebreakergf .com. Registration forms will also be available at Universal Athletic Stores and Scheels Stores throughout the State. Entry fees are $12 for 10 and under, $18 for 11 and older, $50 for a family of four (family of four includes parent(s) and dependents, ages 1-18 from the same household); each additional youth in the same household is $10. Each participant will receive a 2013 Ice Breaker long sleeved t-shirt, a unique finisher medal, and lunch after the race. The awards ceremony will begin in the Convention Center at approximately 4 p.m. for the 5-mile and 3-mile races. A special thanks to the major sponsors including Pepsi, Benefis Health System/Orthopedic Center of Montana, Great Falls Tribune, and Walker Design Group. Without these sponsors, the race would not be possible. Additional sponsors including KFBB, BioLife Plasma Services, Scheets, NorthWestern Energy, Peak Health and Wellness Center, Universal Athletics, Highway Specialties, City of Great Falls Public Works, Montana ExpoPark, and MAFB are also contributors to the success ofthe race. Troy Mellinger will be announcing on race day. On race day, the schedule will include the following: 12:40 p.m. Stretch/aerobics to music, front steps of Civic Center 1:00 p.m. 5-mile run 1: 40 p.m. Stretch/aerobics to music, front steps of Civic Center 2:00 p.m. 3-mile race 2:40p.m. Stretch/aerobics, front steps of Civic Center 3:00p.m. 1-mile race 4:00p.m. Awards Ceremony Lunch starts at 1: 30 p.m. Awards for the 5-Mile Race: Male Female First Place $1,500/Plaque $1,500/Plaque Second Place $ 750/Plaque $ 750/Plaque Third Place $ 500 $ 500 4th- 1Oth Place Gift Certificates Gift Certificates Masters 151 $ 200 $ 200 Masters 2nd $ 100 $ 100 Awards for the 3-Mile Race Overall male and female winners receive a plaque and $1 00 cash. Overall male and female places 2 through 10 will receive gift certificates. Male and female age group division winners will receive a special Ice Breaker Medal in the five and three mile races; 1st and 2nd places. For more information contact the Park & Recreation office at 406-771-1265 or at www.icebreakergf.com. lo PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 8, 2013 Home to the CONTACT: Wendy Thomas, 406-455-8432 Deputy Planning & Community Development Director Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center GREAT FALLS LAUNCHES PAY-BY-PHONE PARKING DOWNTOWN GREAT FALLS, Montana - An exciting new parking program is coming to Proud Home of Downtown Great Falls this month. With the launch of PassportParking Mobile Pay, Malmstrom Air Force Base residents and visitors will be able to conduct parking transactions with their mobile & Montana Air phones. Passport Parking, LLC is implementing a three-month pilot program starting National Guard March 14 in Downtown Great Falls. Customers will now be able to pay for parking using their mobile phones on parking meters located on Central Avenue, between Park Over 60 parks & 40 miles of trail along the Drive and 71h Street. Missouri River The Mobile Pay system eliminates the need for coins and cash to pay for parking and allows users to sign up to receive text message alerts 15 minutes before parking Home of the C.M. Russell Museum sessions expire. Users can also extend or stop a parking session through a simple text or call through the PassportParking Mobile Pay app from anywhere, without rushing back Ranked as one of the to the meter (2-hour parking limits are still in effect). Users also can view their parking most affordable places to live in the country history and print parking receipts online. Another cool new feature includes the ability for users to quickly park and pay with their mobile phone at any location that offers PassportParking. City of Great Falls Passport Parking, LLC is pleased to be working with the City of Great Falls on #2 Park Drive South P.O. Box 5021 this high-tech venture. As Khristian Gutierrez, Managing Partner with Passport Parking Great Falls, MT 59403 ( 406)-45 5-8450 explains, "We are excited to be bringing our mobile payment solution to the City of www.gre:tt[allsmt.net (more)