City Commissioners approved $50,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds to NeighborWorks Great Falls for the purchase and demolition of 816 3rd Ave. S. City Commissioners declared the property a nuisance in January. NWGF has been in contact with the property owner and offered to purchase it for about $20,000 upon approval of the CDBG funds and use the
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City Commissioners voted unanimously during their April 21 meeting to declare 1915 6th Ave. N. a nuisance. The city has been receiving complaints about the property since 2020 and the house was deemed a total loss after a January 2021 fire. City Commissioners declared the property a nuisance in September 2021 and the city planning department used $22,850 of hazard
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City Commissioners voted unanimously during their April 21 meeting to set a public hearing for May 12 on a tax abatement request from Janicki Industries for a site in AgriTech Park, on the east side of Great Falls, with about 185.5 acres within the city limits. Janicki is considering Great Falls and Twin Falls, Idaho as finalists as it selects the
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The city is seeking applicants for multiple advisory boards. All applicants must be city residents and qualified electors to apply. Applications are available here, in the City Manager’s office, Civic Center, Room 201, or by calling 406-455-8450. The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission consists of nine members serving three-year terms: four are appointed by the City Commission, four are appointed by
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City Commissioners voted unanimously during their April 21 meeting to approve a $4,734,600 contract to COP Construction for upgrades to the sedimentation basins at the water treatment plant. The project will replace two of the oldest mechanical settling basin components within two existing sedimentation basins of the plant. Last year, the city hired Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., or
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Great Falls Public Works’ environmental division is partnering again with Veolia North America to host a household hazardous waste collection event on April 25. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can bring in antifreeze, gasoline, lighter fluid, paint thinner, road flares, shellac, fertilizer, pesticides, furniture polish, insect spray, cleaners, disinfectants, hair remover, nail polish and more for disposal to
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Janicki Industries is considering Great Falls and Twin Falls, Idaho as finalists as it selects the site for an estimated $830 million expansion. The company has said tax incentives and infrastructure support will be key factors in the final decision. During their Tuesday meeting, City Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for May 12 on a tax abatement request
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Two Great Falls neighborhood councils meet this week. Neighborhood Council 5 meets April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center conference room, 3000 15th Ave. S. Agenda items include an update from Great Falls Fire Rescue; information on Russell Park clean-up at 9 a.m. May 9, weather permitting; Facebook discussion, Montana Department of Transportation study request
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Paving will disrupt traffic on River Drive North and close the Pacific Steel and Recycling Trailside Dog Park parking lot over the next week. The paving is related to the city’s improvement projects at Lift Station No. 1. Disruptions are expected April 16-17 as crews prepare traffic control and set up for parking lot paving. The entire dog park parking
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Fees for the city’s two municipal golf courses are increasing this season. City Commissioners unanimously approved the increases during their March 17 meeting. The city annually reviews the fees, in coordination with CourseCo, to maintain operations, anticipate future demands, and promote the golfing community. The city has contracted with CourseCo since December 2018 for golf course management, with a second
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