City Commissioners unanimously approved $18,000 in downtown increment financing funds during their May 16 meeting for a downtown storm water drainage improvement project. The Great Falls Public Works Department has received multiple requests from business owners on the 400 block of Central Avenue to address increased flooding into their businesses due to an increased number of flash flooding events, according
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City Commissioners voted unanimously during their May 16 meeting to waive about $30,000 of assessments on a vacant property at 209 2nd Ave. N. Trevor Cavanagh of Smoked made the request on the property, which is next to his restaurant, as he’s attempting to purchase the property to expand their business at their current site. No one spoke in opposition
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City Commissioners unanimously approved a request for HOME and HOME-ARPA funds for $2.15 million to NeighborWorks Great Falls for the renovation of the Baatz building for a supporting housing project during their May 16 meeting. NeighborWorks Great Falls, in partnership with Homeword, submitted the request to redevelop the historic Baatz building, which would consist of 24 permanent supportive housing units
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City Commissioners voted unanimously during their May 16 meeting to approve fee increases for water, sewer and storm drain utilities. The new rates go into effect June 1. No members of the public spoke in opposition to the rate increase. Staff annually reviews and analyzes the utility funds. City proposing utility increases The city adjusts utility rates to “provide adequate
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Trevor Cavanagh of Smoked is asking the city to waive about $30,000 of assessments on a vacant property at 209 2nd Ave. N., next to his restaurant. Cavanagh is attempting to purchase the property to expand their business at their current site. A structure on the property was condemned by the city building official in 2006. The city required the
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City Commissioners will consider a proposed zoning code amendment during their May 16 meeting. They’ll consider the proposal on first reading and be asked to set a public hearing for June 6. Commissioners adopted Title 17, the land development code in 2005 and it was been updated multiple times. Over the last few years, city planned staff has received numerous
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During their May 16 meeting, City Commissioners will consider a request to use up to $18,000 of downtown tax increment financing funds for a downtown storm water drainage improvement project. The Great Falls Public Works Department has received multiple requests from business owners on the 400 block of Central Avenue to address increased flooding into their businesses due to an
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On May 16, City Commissioners will consider a request for HOME and HOME-ARPA funds for $2.15 million to NeighborWorks Great Falls for the renovation of the Baatz building for a supporting housing project. NeighborWorks Great Falls, in partnership with Homeword, submitted a grant request to redevelop the historic Baatz building, which would consist of 24 permanent supportive housing units along
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The city has contracted with Ed Boland Construction for a stormwater pipe replacement project. Construction will require temporary street closures and the contractor will be working in the area from May 8 through Sept. 1. During construction, the streets will be closed to through traffic, but local access will be provided. The contractor will provide barricades and detour signs in
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Updated May 4 Filing for the Great Falls municipal election opened April 20. The election is scheduled for Nov. 7 and the city typically conducts a mail ballot election. The following seats are up for election this year: mayor two city commissioners two municipal court judges 45 neighborhood council representatives. The mayor and neighborhood council representatives serve two year terms.
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