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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Malta will conduct a public hearing February 11, 2020 at 5:05pm in the council chambers of city hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning Resolution 1281, A Resolution authorizing the participation in the board of investments of the state of Montana annual adjustable rate tender option municipal finance consolidation act bonds (intercap revolving program), approving the form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto. Relating to $221,081.00 Garbage Fund Intercap Loan for a new garbage truck. Persons and/or their agent(s) may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor John Demarais, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon February 11, 2020.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/29, 02/05/2020)

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Fort Belknap Indian Community

Land Department

Request for Proposal (RFP)

For Appraisal Services

The Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) is soliciting proposals from certified general appraisers to conduct appraisals services on Indian Trust Lands to be used for Land Sales and Land Exchanges on the Fort Belnap Reservation.

Please submit your specialized skills, credentials and background information and express an interest in conducting appraisals for the FBIC. Please indicate your cost per appraisal.

Applicant must be a certified licensed appraiser in good standing with the State of Montana and must comply with (USPAP) Uniform Standards of Professional Practice. List pertinent qualifications to appraise land on Indian lands. Must know all of the requirements and regulations regarding the process of conducting and completing appraisals on Indian Land.

Under this proposal the contractor will produce written appraisal reports that conform to Bureau of Indian Affairs guidelines. The contractor will provide all appraisal related services to the Tribe.

Further information and questions regarding the RFP should be submitted to: Peggy Doney, Tribal land Director, [email protected] or [email protected]. Please submit the amount of your fee per appraisal. All proposals shall be mailed to: Fort Belknap Indian Community, Attn: Peggy Doney, Tribal Land Director, 656 Agency Main Street, Harlem, Montana 59526.

Applications must include a list of qualifications specialized skills, credentials and background information, including qualifications to and experience in appraisals of Indian trust land. Applications must include a cost schedule for appraisals.

Questions should be referred to Peggy Doney, FBIC Land Dept. Director, 406-353-8447 or [email protected]. The deadline for submission of proposals is FEBRUARY 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

The recipient must supply a statement that the consulting firm presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performane of the services contemplated by the agreement. No person having such interest shall be employed by or associated with consultant during the term of this agreement.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26/2020)

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE

This is to notify all interested parties that the PHILLIPS TRANSIT AUTHORITY is applying for $144,015.00 under the Montana Department of Transportation’s Operating Grant Program 5311. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public, elderly and persons with disabilities within Phillips County.

The application is on file at 311 S. 8th. Ave. E., Malta, MT. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, date and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact Betty Hasler, Transit Coordinator, at 311 S. 8th. Ave. E., Malta, MT. Phone 406-654-5301 or Department of Transportation, Helena at 406-444-4210 (Voice) or 406-444-7696 (TTY).

The PHILLIPS TRANSIT AUTHORITY will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/22, 01/29/2020)

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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

This is to notify all interested parties that PHILLIPS TRANSIT AUTHORITY is applying for $134,674.00 through the Capital Assistance Grant. The Capital Assistance Grant is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. FTA funds will be used to purchase 2 – 13 passenger regular floor buses.

The application is on file at 311 S. 8th. Ave. E., Malta, MT. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, date and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact Betty Hasler, Transit Coordinator, 311 S. 8th. Ave. E., Malta, MT. phone # 406-654-5301 or Department of Transportation, Helena at 406-444-4210 (voice) or 406-444-7696 (TTY).

The PHILLIPS TRANSIT AUTHORITY will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/22, 01/29/2020)

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Dan O’Brien

Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, PLLP

P.O. Box 1280

113 South 2nd Street West

Malta, Montana 59538

Phone: (406) 654-2541

Attorneys for Personal Representative

MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF

DONALD WATTS,

Deceased.

Probate No. DP-2019-35

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 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be mailed, return receipt requested, to: Christine Kinkelaar, Personal Representative, c/o Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, P.O. Box 1280, 113 South 2nd Street West, Malta, Montana 59538, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED this 20th day of December 2019.

/s/ Christine Kinkelaar,

Personal Representative

(Published by Phillips County News 01/15, 01/22, 01/29/2020)

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RESOLUTION #1920-02

RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPERTY ABANDONED, OBSOLETE,

UNDESIRABLE OR UNSUITABLE FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES OF THE

DISTRICT

The Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B have determined that the following real and personal property of the district, located at 321 Hwy 243, Saco, Montana, is obsolete, unsuitable or not needed any longer for school purposes of School District No. 12 A & B.

Town site, S08, T31 N, R34, Block 006, LOTS 14A, 15, 16, & 17 (All buildings on the property are included)

The subject property is obsolete, unsuitable or not needed any longer for school purposes.

As provided in § 20-6-604, MCA, the Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B hereby resolve to sell or dispose of the property identified above.

The Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B further resolve that notices of the resolution shall be published on January 22nd, 2020 and January 29th, 2020, in the Phillips County News newspaper.

This resolution shall become effective 14 days after publication of the second notice identified in the immediately preceding paragraph, unless appealed to the district court by a taxpayer in compliance with and as provided in § 20-6-604, MCA.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees of School District No. 12 A & B this 16th day of January, 2020.

s/ Donni Linn

Board Chair, School District No. 12 A & B

Attest: s/ Mandy Sunford

Business Manager/District Clerk

(Published by Phillips County News 01/22, 01/29/2020)

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on February 6, 2020 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Cree Crossing WMA Equipment Storage Facility – Rebid Project, FWP # 7155318 near Saco, MT.

Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at:

http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/designAndConstruction/upcomingBidOpenings.html

A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set.

A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 28, 2020 AT 12:00 P.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET ONSITE AT THE CREE CROSSING WMA PARKING AREA. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND.

If you would like any further information, please contact Joey Renenger at (406) 841-4007.

All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities.

The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS

STATE OF MONTANA

(Published by Phillips County News 01/22, 01/29, 02/05/2020)

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