Legals for October, 10 2024

Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in the E1/2NE¼ of Section 2, Township 21 North, Range 20 West, P.P.M., Lake County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the Exhibit, consisting of 1 sheet attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 1 acre, more or less. Property Address: TBD US Highway 93, Pablo, MT 59855 The property is being sold “AS IS”. The auction will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. on October 23, 2024 in the Large Conference Room of the Lake County Courthouse, Polson, Montana. Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $95,850.00. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value ($86,265.00). The property is being sold AS IS. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Jenny Chamberlin, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-6387 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. MDT Property for Sale mt.gov PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 12TH, 19TH, 26TH, OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 126 The following is the complete text of Constitutional Initiatives No. 126, No. 127, and No. 128, which will be submitted to the voters of the state of Montana at the November 5, 2024, General Election. The text is being published per the requirement of 13-27-311, Montana Code Annotated. THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 126 (CI-126) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Article IV of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 9 that reads: Section 9. Top-four primary election for certain offices. (1) As used in this section, the term “covered office” means the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, state representative, state senator, United States representative, United States senator, and other offices as provided by law. (2) The election for a covered office must consist of a primary election followed by a general election in which each of the four candidates for a covered office who receive the most votes in the primary election, and only those candidates, shall appear on the general election ballot. (3) In an election for a covered office, the following conditions apply: (a) All candidates, regardless of political party preference, affiliation, nomination or lack of political party preference, affiliation, or nomination shall appear on the same primary election ballot separated by office. (b) Qualified electors, regardless of political party preference or affiliation or a lack thereof, may participate in the primary election for each covered office for which they are eligible to vote. (c) Each qualified elector may vote for no more than one candidate for each office in the primary election. (d) If it cannot be determined which four candidates received the most votes in the primary election because two or more candidates are tied, the tie shall be broken as provided by law. (e) If four or fewer candidates for a covered office qualify for the primary election ballot, a primary election is not required and all candidates shall appear on the general election ballot. (f) A space for write-in candidates may appear on the primary election ballot as provided by law. (g) A candidate may not be required to obtain the endorsement or nomination of any political party or organization in order to qualify for the primary election ballot. (h) If the legislature requires candidates to obtain signatures to qualify for the primary election ballot, the number of signatures required may not exceed 5% of the total votes cast for the candidate elected for the same office in the last general election for that office. (i) A candidate may choose to have displayed next to the candidate’s name on the ballot the candidate’s preference for a political party or that the candidate prefers no political party. The format options must be as follows: “Party Preference _______________________” or “No Party Preference.” (j) The ballot may not indicate that a candidate has been endorsed by or nominated by any political party. (k) Each ballot must include a clear and conspicuous statement informing voters that a candidate’s indicated political party preference does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by the political party or that the political party approves of or associates with the candidate. (4) This section may not be construed to amend, repeal, or modify Article VI, section 2 of the Montana constitution. (5) This section does not apply to special elections for covered offices. NEW SECTION. Section 2. Severability. If a part of[this act] is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of [this act] is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. NEW SECTION. Section 3. Effective date. [This act] is effective January 1, 2025. NEW SECTION. Section 4. Applicability. [This act] applies to elections for covered offices as defined in [section 1] held on or after January 1, 2025. THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 127 (CI-127) BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Section 1. Article IV, section 5 of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended to read: Section 5. Result of elections. (1) As used in this section, the term “covered office” means the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, state representative, state senator, United States representative, United States senator, and other offices as provided by law. (2) In all elections held by the people for an office other than a covered office, the person or persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected. (3) In all elections held by the people for a covered office, the person receiving a majority of votes as determined as provided by law shall be declared elected. If it cannot be determined which person received a majority of votes because two or more persons are tied, the elected person shall be determined as provided by law. NEW SECTION. Section 2. Severability. If part of [this act] is invalid, all valid parts that are severable from the invalid part remain in effect. If a part of [this act] is invalid in one or more of its applications, the part remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid applications. NEW SECTION. Section 3. Effective date. [This act] is effective January 1, 2025. NEW SECTION. Section 4. Applicability. [This act] applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2025.  THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 128 (CI-128) Article II of The Constitution of The State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 36 that reads: Section 36. Right to make decisions about pregnancy. (1) There is a right to make and carry out decisions about one’s own pregnancy, including the right to abortion. This right shall not be denied or burdened unless justified by a compelling government interest achieved by the least restrictive means. (2) The government may regulate the provision of abortion care after fetal viability provided that in no circumstance shall the government deny or burden access to an abortion that, in the good faith judgment of a treating health care professional, is medically indicated to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient. (3) The government shall not penalize, prosecute, or otherwise take adverse action against a person based on the person’s actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes. The government shall not penalize, prosecute, or otherwise take adverse action against a person for aiding or assisting another person in exercising their right to make and carry out decisions about their pregnancy with their voluntary consent. (4) For the purposes of this section: (a) A government interest is “compelling” only if it clearly and convincingly addresses a medically acknowledged, bona fide health risk to a pregnant patient and does not infringe on the patient’s autonomous decision making. (b) “Fetal viability” means the point in pregnancy when, in the good faith judgment of a treating health care professional and based on the particular facts of the case, there is a significant likelihood of the fetus’s sustained survival outside the uterus without the application of extraordinary medical measures. PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 19TH, 26TH, OCTOBER 10TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0259-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLOTTE HUNTER Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Michelle Matt has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 19 of September, 2024 PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 26TH, OCTOBER 3RD & 10TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF POLSON POLSON MONTANA HILLSIDE BOOSTER PUMP STATION UPGRADES General Notice CITY OF POLSON (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: HILLSIDE BOOSTER PUMP STATION WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – HILLSIDE BOOSTER PUMP STATION UPGRADES Project Number: 10331167 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Polson City Hall located at 106 First Street East, Polson, MT 59860, until October 24, 2024, at 2 pm for receipt of Bids local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Demolition of existing pumping equipment, fittings, valves and electrical equipment, provision of temporary bypass pumping facilities, provision and installation of a new packaged booster pump station skid, provision of new electrical and controls equipment, improvements to building including lighting, paint, siding, doors, and other related improvements for a complete upgrade to the booster pump station facilities. The Project has an expected contract duration of approximately 200 days. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the project can be obtained at the following designated website: http://montanabid.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are required to register with the designated website as a Bidding Documents holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a third-party plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with Addenda, lists of registered Bidding Documents holders, reports on the Site, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The issuing office for printed Bidding Documents is: HDR, Inc 700 SW Higgens Ave, Ste 200, Missoula, MT 59803-1489 To Obtain Bidding Documents either electronically or hard copy form, contact Devie Bessette at HDR at (406) 532-2200 or email Devie.Bessette@hdrinc.com The contact person for design or project questions is Garrett Pallo, PE, Project Manager with HDR, (406) 532-3978 or email at Garrett.Pallo@hdrinc.com Project Funding This City of Polson Water System improvement project is funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds via the MT DNRC. Bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Federal/State agencies as indicated in the Specification, Section 00 73 73 Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on October 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm at City Hall, at 106 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860. An optional visit to the project site will be offered as part of this conference. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Owner: City of Polson By: Ash Walker Title: Public Works Director PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 26TH & OCTOBER 10TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. HOCKER, Deceased. Dept. No. 2 Probate No. DP-24-42 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jon A. Hocker and Marilyn Hocker Jette, the Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, in care of Cassie R. Dellow, at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 22 day of July, 2024. \S\ Jon A. Hocker Personal Representative c/o Attorney FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 \S\ Marilyn Hocker Jette Personal Representative c/o Attorney FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 26TH, OCTOBER 3 & OCTOBER 10TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBIN FERDINAND, DECEASED. PROBATE NO: DP-22-61 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Elizabeth Gunderson has been appointed personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All Persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Elizabeth Gunderson, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested at 704 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 3rd day of October, 2024 Avery Field Bliven Law Firm, P.C 704 South Main Kalispell, MT 59901 Attorneys for the Personal Representative PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD. 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY RICHARD E. HOEFLE & KIMBERLY K. HOEFLE, Plaintiffs, vs. PATRICK R. CONNOLLY; MARY A. CONNOLLY; BARBARA C. JONES; COLLEEN T. DOCKERY; DANIEL J. CONNOLLY; MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY; and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN claiming, or who might claim, any right, title, estate or interest in or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiff’s ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiff’s title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim is present, future or contingent in nature, including any claim or possible claim of elective or inchoate share or any claim of right to use or possess said premises, Defendants. Cause No.: DV-24-126 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA sends greetings to the above-named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you in the County wherein you reside, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are listed above, within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action is brought to quiet title to land situated in Lake County, Montana, and is described as follows: Lot 12 in Block 7 of the Townsite of Dayton, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Witness my hand and Seal of said Court this 20th day of September, 2024. MARY RENSVOLD Deputy Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF JON MARCHI, Deceased. Dept. No.: 2 Cause No.: DP-24-60 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent 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 mailed to Dennis E. Lind, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Datsopoulos, MacDonald & Lind, P.C., 201 West Main Street, Suite 201, Missoula, Montana 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 27th day September, 2024. \S\ Dennis E. Lind Personal Representative READ AND APPROVED: DATSOPOULOS, MacDONALD & LIND, P.C. Attorneys for Personal Representative \S\ Dennis E. Lind PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday October 21, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located inside the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 Room 211. If you would like to comment on the abandonment and cannot attend the hearing, or have additional questions, please contact the Lake County Commissioners at 406-883-7204 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ABANDON UNNAMED, UNDEVELOPED ALLEYS IN BLOCK 11, ELMO, MONTANA RESOLUTION NO. 24-35 Whereas, the Lake County Commission received a petition styled “Petition to Abandon County Road,” signed by all adjacent owners and more than ten freeholders, seeking the abandonment of a certain street platted as part of Elmo, Montana, to wit: The western half of the alleyway of Block 11 adjacent to Lots 9 through 15 in the townsite of Elmo, together with the entirety of the 10 foot north/south alleyway of Block 11 adjacent to Lots 1 through 3, lot 9 and Lots 15 through 20 And, Whereas, Section 7-14-2616 of the Montana Codes provides the procedure in such circumstances, to wit, “The county commissioners may discontinue a street or alley or any part of a street or alley in an unincorporated town or townsite upon the petition in writing of all owners of lots on the street or alley if it can be done without detriment to the public interest,” and, Whereas, Section 7-14-2616 of the Montana Codes requires that “[b]efore acting upon the petition, a notice must be published as provided in 7-1-2121, stating when the petition will be acted on and what street or alley or part of a street or alley is asked to be vacated,” and the Commission finds that all necessary notice required by law was given pursuant to the notices in Resolution 24-22(a); and, Whereas Section 7-14-2617 of the Montana Codes provides further that “[t]he vacation authorized by 7-14-2616 shall not affect the right of any public utility to continue to maintain its plant and equipment in any such street or alley,” and, Whereas, the road to be abandoned as above-recited does not provide access to public lands, public recreational use lands, or to water; and, Whereas, that Lake County intends, pursuant to law, to treat the aforesaid Petition to Abandon County Road as a petition to discontinue the proposed alleyway in Elmo, Montana; and, Whereas, pursuant to Section 7-1-2121, notice of the within intent shall be published as required by law, and public hearing on this Resolution of Intent shall be held on the 21st day of October, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Lake County Courthouse Room 211 (106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860) NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Notice of the within Resolution of Intention shall be published as provided by law, and hearing on the final resolution hereto to be heard by the Commission on the date and time published for the purpose of taking public comment and taking action on the Petition. Dated this 24th day of September 2024. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/Gale Decker, Chairman /s/Steve Stanely, Member /s/William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD & 10TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Montana Twentieth Judicial District Court Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Gabriel Hindall, Gabriel Hindall, Petitioner Cause No. DV-24-201 Dept No: 2002 This is notice that the Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Gabriel Christine Hindall, to Gabriel Christine Cline. The hearing will be on 11/07/2024 at 10:00 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Dated September 16th, 2024 S Becky Jackson Deputy Clerk of Court. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Cause No. 24-0246-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TIRBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION PABLO, MONTANA IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES MORIGEAU Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Jackie Spidel has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855 DATED this 23 of September, 2024. \S\ Jackie Spidel, Personal Representative. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In RE The Estate of BRANDON ALAN TAYLOR, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-59 John A. Mercer, District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jacob Taylor and Naomi Taylor, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 23rd day of August, 2024. \S\ JACOB TAYLOR, Co-Personal Representative \S\ NAOMI TAYLOR, Co-Personal Representative PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH & 24TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 room 211 for the purpose of taking public comment on the Resolution listed below. If you would like to comment but are unable to attend or have further questions, please contact the Commissioners Office at 406-883-7204 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov Resolution 24-36 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CREATE THE BRIARWOOD CIRCLE ROAD PAVING SPECIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, The Lake County Commission has received a petition signed by at least 40% of the owners of the real property within the boundary of the proposed special district in and around, Mission View Tracts, a subdivision in the NW4NW4 S32,T23N, R20W, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lake County; Consisting of eighteen (20) individual parcels, the descriptions thereof available for examination at the office of the Lake County Commission; and, WHEREAS, the said Petition requests creation of a special rural improvement district for road paving, for the purpose of improving the dedicated county road within said area, including Briarwood Circle, for the purpose of reconstruction and asphalt paving of the existing Briarwood Circle Road, pleading the necessity of safety, convenience, and welfare of the Petitioners; and, WHEREAS, the said petition contemplates that each of the parcels to be benefitted by the said re-pavement should also bear the burden thereof; and, WHEREAS, the said Petition proposes that the project contemplated within to include the following work, to wit, remove existing asphalt from the entire road; excavate eight inches of base; stake sub grade; grade and compact new 5-inch aggregate, blue top stake base, place, grade and compact 3 inches of new base course; surface all with a compacted three-inch lift of asphalt; to include raising the approach to Highway 93 from the edge of the highway inward approximately 20 lineal feet to an additional 1.5 feet, including removal of unsuitable materials; place geotextile fabric; place, grade and compact at 15-inch lift subbase gravel; blue to stake; place 3-inch lift of base aggregate and surface with a compacted 3-inch lift of asphalt; and, WHEREAS, the cost is anticipated to be one hundred ninety three thousand eight hundred dollars ($193,800.00), an administrative cost of five hundred dollars ($ 500.00), and an additional five percent (5%) reserve, amounting to ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), for a total cost of two hundred four thousand three hundred dollars ($204,300.00) at an interest rate to be determined at the time of securing the loan therefor; and, WHEREAS, Smith Paving and Contracting, or Polson, MT, or any qualified replacement contractor, shall perform all work; and WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (date) at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East in Polson, MT 59860; and WHEREAS, due to the limited lifespan of the road paving special district proposed herein, the board of County Commissioners shall oversee and administer the District during it’s existence; and, WHEREAS, if an increase occurs in the number of benefited lots, tracts, or parcels within the boundaries of the district during the term of the bonded indebtedness, the assessment per lot, tract, or parcel then in the district will be recalculated as provided in 7-12-2151(4)(a); and, WHEREAS, the commission contemplates that, if enacted, taxpayers shall be afforded a prepay period until June 2, 2025 (date) for those wishing to prepay their portion, and, if such prepayment is not received, the amounts will be assessed on the annual tax bill for a period of ten (10) years, beginning November, 2025, together with 4.5% interest, on the terms as financed by Trailwest Bank; and, WHEREAS, prior to and at that public hearing the Board will take oral or written public comment and protest, if any, prior to making a final decision as to the road paving project herein; and, WHEREAS, because there are equal benefits to all the parcels to be levied, if enacted the assessment of costs shall be divided equally per tax ID # among the 20 properties within the proposed district, to either be prepaid as provided herein, or placed on their annual tax bill for the next ten years (plus interest), for a total estimated cost per Tax ID# of $2,622, plus the pro rata share of any interest on the necessary financing note; and, WHEREAS, if enacted, it shall be known as “Briarwood Circle Special District.” NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission will hold public hearing on the petition to establish the Briarwood Circle Special District on the Tuesday November 12, 2024, no less than thirty days following notice thereof by publication in the newspaper as provided by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of September , 2024. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman /s/ Steve Stanley, Member /s/ William D. Barron, Member Attest: /s/ Kendra Steele, Clerk & Recorder PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH & 17TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF WATER RATE INCREASE FOR THE WOODS BAY/LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Woods Bay/Lake County Water and Sewer District, Lake County, Montana, met on the 16th day of September 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the District office at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd in Bigfork, Montana, for a scheduled meeting. The District Board intends to increase rates by 5% to cover increased operating expenses for the water system, effective December 1, 2024. Al persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. For further information regarding the meeting, contact Julie Spencer, District Manager, at the District office or by phone at 406-837-4566. 1. Increasethewaterbaseratefor3⁄4”metersforWoodsBaycustomersfrom$49.60to$52.05 and for Sheaver’s Creek customers from $53.70 to $56.35. The larger size meter users will see an increase in base rate based on capacity units of meter being used. 2. Increase the water gallonage rate per thousand gallons used over the minimum allowed per meter size from $2.70 to $2.80 for 5,001 to 12,500 gallons; from $3.80 to $3.95 for over 12,501. 3. Hydrant meter rental rate will be the same as for a 1” meter rate. 4. Mailing of Notice. The District Secretary shall post the above Notice to the District’s website bigforkwater.com and include the message regarding the notice when mailing the bills to al water and wastewater customers of the District at least 7 days prior to the effective date of the rate increase in accordance with Section 7-13-2275 (5), MCA. MCA 7-13-2275 (5) A public hearing is not required for a cumulative rate increase of less than or equal to 5% within a 12-month period fi the board provides notification of the increase to persons within the district on whom the rate will be imposed at least 10 days prior to the passage or enactment of the ordinance or resolution implementing the increase. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH, 24TH AND 31ST, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________