Legals for June, 18 2025

BLACKTAIL TV DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY    The Lake County Commissioners are seeking a citizen volunteer to serve on the Blacktail TV District Board, which is composed of three members serving three-year terms. The current position opening is for a Lake County resident residing within the Blacktail TV District boundaries. This term will last until December 31, 2027.    If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest to the Lake County Commissioners Office at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860 by Wednesday, July 16, 2025  PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON MAY 29 AND JUNE 5, 12 & 19, 2025 AS WELL AS THE ADVERTISER ON JUNE 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL  The Lake County Commissioners are seeking proposals for funding an improvement district project in Lake County to install road surface improvements, and improvements to the Kings Point Causeway at the request of the citizens in the proposed district (Kings Point Maintenance District), approximately 110,000 square feet of road surface.   The proposal should include interest rate, any other fees, and a statement of availability of funds for an estimated start date of Summer of 2025.   The proposed sum needed for funding is approximately $154,710.00.   Please submit sealed proposals to the Board of Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, by June 23, 2025.   Lake County Reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12 & 19, 2025 AND THE ADVERTISER ON JUNE 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP  __________________________

LAKE COUNTY SURPLUS VEHICLE AUCTION When: Monday, June 9, 2025 Where: Commissioners Chamber 106 4th Avenue East Polson, MT 59860 The Lake County Commissioners will be selling the following vehicles by sealed bid: 2015 Ford F-350 6.7 L Diesel Extended Cab White VIN# 1FT8X3BT7FEA34665 125,750 Miles Good condition, no warranty Value $18,000-$21,000 Minimum bid $18,000.00 2015 Ford F-350 6.7 L Diesel Extended Cab White VIN# 1FT8X3BT1FEC41665 137,862 Miles Good condition, no warranty Value $18,000-$21,000 Minimum bid $18,000.00 Sealed bids must be delivered to the Lake County Commissioners Office by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Sealed bids will be opened in the Lake County Commissioners Office at 1:30 pm on Thursday June 26, 2025. All Vehicles sold “AS IS” with “NO WARRANTY”. All Sales are final. Cash or Money Order. Contact Lake County Commissioners office to arrange to view vehicle: 406-883-7204 or by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 12 & 19, 2025 AND JUNE 11 & 18, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

Public hearing notice: The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday July 21, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT Room 211, for the purpose of taking public comment on the resolution listed below. Any individual who wishes to submit comment or protest to the district may do so in writing to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov or by USPS to Lake County Commissioners 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, please reach out to the office at 406-883-7278 and request virtual participation. For more information, please contact the number above. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION # 25-25 A Resolution of Intention to Fund Kings Point Maintenance District Infrastructure Maintenance WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners received a petition from the Kings Point Maintenance District on May 19, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the said Petition prays for an amendment to the existing Maintenance District, for the purpose of refurbishing road infrastructure at a cost over and above the annual maintenance costs, all pursuant to 7-12-2102, MCA; and, WHEREAS, the petition was presented on the grounds and for the reasons that such road improvements and continued maintenance thereof are necessary for the proper maintenance and continued viability of the roadway, and the safety, convenience and welfare of the District residents and users, their successors, and the public as a whole; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the District remain the same, to wit: Boundaries All as reflected on Exhibits A and B hereto; and, WHEREAS, the refurbishment of infrastructure consists of two parts, namely, part one, a double-shot chip seal at a bid cost of $147,400.00, and part two, structural upkeep on the causeway foundations, at a bid cost of $9,940.00, less $10,000.00 to be contributed by the Kings Point Maintenance District, together with a 5% administrative fee in the amount of $7,370.00, and financing costs to be determined at the time of securing the loan, for a total prayer of $154,710.00, plus financing costs; and, WHEREAS, the assessment of costs shall be divided equally per tax ID # among the 88 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 per Tax ID# of approximately $ 1,758.00; 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 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 not to exceed 10 years beginning November of 2025, together with INTEREST PERCENTAGE (to be determined) % interest, financed by BANK(to be determined); and, WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners intends to grant the Petition to fund necessary infrastructure improvements in the Kings Point Road Maintenance District under the terms above-described; and WHEREAS, the Board of Lake County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on July 21, 2025 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106 4th Avenue East in Polson, MT 59860; 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 petitioned Rural Improvement District; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission will hold public hearing on the Petition above-described on the 21st day of July 2025, at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located at 106, 4th Avenue East, Polson MT 59860, no less than thirty days following notice thereof by publication in the newspaper as provided by law. Let notice be given as provided in law. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of June, 2025. 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 IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19, 26 AND JULY 3, 2025 AS WELL AS THE ADVERTISER ON JUNE 18, 25 AND JULY 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________

An application for the use of Flathead System Compact Water was submitted on December 18th, 2024, to the Office of the Water Engineer. The application received by the Office of the Engineer contained the necessary requirements to submit an application pursuant to Ordinance, § 2-2-118. The Office of the Engineer has fully reviewed and considered the evidence submitted and has issued a Recommended Decision to Grant as of June 13th, 2025. As of June 13th, 2025, there will be a 45-day objection period for this application. Any objections to this Recommended Decision to the Office of the Engineer must be submitted through Form 611F Objection to an Application found here on the website: https://www.frwmb.gov/forms-applications/. For further questions please contact the Office of the Engineer at (406) 201-2532 or contact@frwmb.gov. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JUNE 19 AND JULY 3, 2025 AND JUNE 18 AND JULY 2, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________