Legislation was enacted - W.S. 9-4-604(h) - that requires Cities to review State Land and Investment Board (SLIB) Grant Applications submitted by Special Districts that are located within five (5) miles of the City's corporate limits. They also require review from the Board of County Commissioners.

The Freedom Hills Improvement and Service District application is requesting funds from the SLIB to help complete their proposed Water Meter and Water System Upgrades Project. The proposed project will install water meter pits and meters for all service connections and replace existing leaking mains. The improvements were identified in the WWDC Gillette Regional Connections 2, Level II Study.

City staff has reviewed the application for the particular components required by State Statute and found the following:

1. The City has no opinion concerning the District's ability to fund its project through bonds.
2. The project is not adverse to the needs, plans, or general welfare of the City of Gillette with the exception that the District and the City may have the potential to compete for funds from the same limited funding source.
3. The City understands the District will utilize local funding sources, including funds from Campbell County and funds from the District's own accounts.
4. The City expects the project will meet County and State Standards.

The Request Letter, Grant Application, and Resolution are attached for reference.

I move for Approval of a Resolution to Acknowledge that the City of Gillette has Reviewed the State Land and Investment Board (SLIB) Grant Application Submitted by the Freedom Hills Improvement and Service District for Their Water Meter and Water System Upgrades Project, in Accordance with W.S. 9-4-604(h).