I5. Reso 6249 - Morning Star Grant Support...0111111111 1
CITY OF
KALISPELL
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
Development Services Department
201 Is'Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/plannin2
FROM: Jarod Nygren, Development Services Director
SUBJECT: Morning Star Community, hic. Grant Request
DATE: April 7, 2025
BACKGROUND: NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Morning Star Community, hic., is
requesting that the City of Kalispell serve as a host for the submittal of DNRC Nonpoint Source
Grant in the amount of $100,000.00. Currently, Morning Star operates 21 septic and drain field
systems that were installed in 1973 and are at the end of their useful lifetime.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council consider and pass Resolution
6249, to authorize the submission of an application by NeighborWorks Montana to the Montana
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Nonpoint Source Grant for the
purpose of connecting to the city's waste -water system for the purpose of building the required
infrastructure to connect to City sewer for Morning Star Community, hic.
ALTERNATIVES: Upon consideration of the proposal the Council may reject the resolution.
ATTACHNIIENT: Resolution 6249
NeighborWorks Montana request letter
RESOLUTION NO. 6249
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF KALISPELL TO SERVE AS HOST FOR
AN APPLICATION TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND
CONSERVATION (DNRC) NONPOINT SOURCE GRANT AS REQUESTED BY
NEIGHBORWORKS MONTANA ON BEHALF OF MORNING STAR COMMUNITY, INC.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING THE REQUIRED INFRASTRUCTURE TO CONNECT
TO THE CITY OF KALISPELL SEWER UTILITY.
WHEREAS, the Morning Star Community, which was annexed by the City of Kalispell in 2022, is
now served by 21 private septic systems installed in 1973 and nearing the end of their
useful lifetimes; and
WHEREAS, NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Morning Star Community, hic., requested that
the City of Kalispell serve as host for an application to the DNRC Nonpoint Source
Grant for the purpose of building the required infrastructure to connect to City sewer for
Morning Star Community, Inc; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has the legal authority to provide this assistance to NeighborWorks
Montana on behalf of Morning Star Community, hic.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Kalispell, and NeighborWorks Montana, on behalf of Morning
Star Community, hic. shall execute agreements to conform to the regulations,
statutes, terms, and conditions as described in the Grant Application.
SECTION 2. That the City of Kalispell authorizes NeighborWorks Montana to submit
applications to the DNRC Nonpoint Source Grant on behalf of Morning Star
Community, Inc. for the purpose of building the required infrastructure to
connect to City sewer for Morning Star Community, Inc. and to provide such
additional information as may be required.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2025.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC
City Clerk
Neighb&W6rks@
MONTANA
March 17, 2025
Dear Mayor Johnson and Members of the City Council,
Neighbol-Works Montana (NWMT) respectfully requests the City's sponsorship of the application for
the DNRC Nonpoint Source Grant in the amount of $100,000 to support the Morning Star Water and
Sewer Project. This grant opportunity aligns directly with the scope of the existing project and will be
managed under the current engineering and grant administration contracts.
As you are aware, the Morning Star Water and Sewer Project is a critical infrastructure initiative
designed to improve water and sewer services for 41 households. If awarded, these funds will
significantly reduce the financial burden on residents by assisting with the replacement of aging water
and sewer systems. Importantly, this funding will help take 24 septic tanks offline, thereby improving
environmental and public health outcomes in our community.
As with other committed funding sources, NWMT will provide grant oversight, and WGM Group will
continue to handle grant administration services to ensure compliance and effective implementation
of the project.
We kindly request that the Mayor and City Council review and confirm sponsorship of this application
at the upcoming April 7th meeting. Your continued support is invaluable in making this project a reality
for Morning Star residents.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or to discuss this request further. Thank you for
your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Danielle Maiden
Cooperative Housing Director
406-407-6444
dmaiden(@nwmt.org
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