Douglas Fischer

Northwest Bozeman Area Plan

No direct cost to taxpayers yet, but future infrastructure like the sewer lift station and roads will carry major price tags as the area develops.

Bozeman Creek vision plan

The Commission has approved $150,000 this fiscal year for further study, with SeeBozemanCreek considering matching funds; full build-out will rely heavily on FEMA and other federal grants, and officials say no bonds, levies, or new property taxes are contemplated.

Amended city charter on November 3 ballot

The education campaign has a dedicated budget for print materials, ads, radio and TV placements, though specific figures weren't discussed at this meeting.

2026 Urban Forest Management Plan

The plan is funded as a CIP item in the FY26 Forestry Division budget with carryover into FY27.

Cash In Lieu of Water Rights Fee Increase

Doubles a key development fee — about $3,050 per new single-family home and $1,620 per multi-family unit.

Bozeman Sports Park Phase 2 Change Order

Adds $1,427,890.56 of outside funding toward Sports Park construction.

Green Power Program Lead Community Agreement with NorthWestern Energy

Signing doesn't lock in a price — the city only commits to the PSC filing and would owe RFP costs if it later backs out; subscription economics are unknown until bids come back.

Hanson Lane Annexation Zoning

About 5.5 acres of the parcel will become Fowler Avenue right-of-way acquired through a separate purchase agreement, with no direct tax figure stated.

Potential City acquisition of the Federal Building for public parking

Acquisition terms are unknown; a URD-funded parking project on the site is contemplated.

Earth Day Festival and Clean Up Week Recap

Supported by the annual operating budget; no new costs proposed.

Deputy Mayor position eliminated from Charter

There’s no specific dollar figure in the source, but charter rules can shape how city money is budgeted, spent, and overseen.

federal sale of Babcock Post Office

Unknown.

bulk waste removal service

For residents, it’s a free way to avoid landfill fees and the cost of renting a truck or trailer—though the service is ultimately paid for through city resources.

downtown federal building sale

Taxpayers and the city could feel it through property-tax changes and redevelopment costs—or gains—depending on the buyer and terms.

downtown accessibility

No direct cost or savings is cited, but the map could save accessible-parking users time and fuel by reducing the need to circle downtown.

municipal property acquisition

Buying and fixing up the building could mean real public money upfront, with possible long-term costs or payoffs for the city.

illegal dumping enforcement

The city may spend more on enforcement and cleanup, while violators could face fines or the cost of proper disposal.

bulky item pickup service

You save the cost and hassle of a dump trip, while the city and MSU likely cover the pickup program’s expenses.

legal settlement

The city could pay out $2 million in taxpayer money, which may affect local budgets or services.

federal building sale opposition

A sale could shift property-tax revenue, redevelopment costs, and downtown rents, but the exact hit or windfall depends on who buys it and what they build.

Request for Authorization to Write-Off Stale-Dated Accounts Payable Checks from the City's General Accounting Ledger(Clark)