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   Missoula County awards grants to fund park , recreation improvements in rural communities
   Thanks in part to $75 , 000 in matching grants funded through Missoula County Parks , Trails , and Open Lands , major improvements are on the horizon for parks and other recreation facilities in Clinton , East Missoula , Frenchtown , Lolo , Potomac - Greenough , Seeley Lake and the Swan Valley .
   The Potomac School District secured $5 , 000 through PTOL’s Parks and Trails Matching Grants Program , which they will put toward playground surfacing , picnic tables and benches , and indoor recreation improvements . These improvements will benefit students and the greater community . Recognized as valuable PTOL program partners , the school district and the Potomac - Greenough Community Center have collectively received four matching grants through the program over the last decade .
   “I appreciate the work that Parks , Trails and Open Lands is doing for Missoula County ' s greater backyard , ” said John Rouse , superintendent of the Potomac School District . “We are part of that backyard . The Potomac School is the center of the community , and everything out here is also used by anyone in the valley . ”
   Seven other projects received funding through the Parks and Trails Matching Grants Program , including:
   Garden City Harvest:
   $16 , 000 for establishing community gardens at East Missoula Lions Park in partnership with a neighborhood group , East Missoula United .  
   Frenchtown Little League:
   $15 , 775 for site renovation at the Little League Complex and rebuilding of a nature trail .  
   Clinton Community Park:
   $15 , 107 for site restoration and supporting amenities associated with the new skatepark facility .
   Swan Valley Community Center:
   $11 , 165 for interior and exterior improvements to the Community Center .
   Lolo Riverside Park:
   $5 , 600 for site improvements to a donated easement next to the public park .
   Seeley Lake Lions Club:
   $4 , 103 for replacement of park benches and installation of a weather - resistant bulletin board at Clearwater Park .
   East Missoula Lions Park:
   $2 , 250 for resurfacing of the playground fall zone with engineered wood fiber .
   The Parks and Trails Matching Grants Program leverages partnerships with local nonprofits and community groups to maintain county parks and other public recreation areas . In these partnerships , the Parks , Trails and Open Lands division provides planning assistance and funding ,  while the partner organization matches those funds through a combination of project expenses , in - kind donations and volunteer service hours .  
   “It’s exciting to see that , as community interest is growing , so is our capacity to support these projects through the Parks and Trails Matching Grant Program , ” said Missoula County Parks and Trails Project Specialist Jackson Lee . “Neighborhoods and communities should look to apply for our next grant cycle starting in fall 2024 . ” Learn more about these grants at
   missoula . co/ruralgrant .
   Property tax assistance programs available for fixed - income residents and disabled veterans
   The deadline for two property tax assistance programs administered by the Montana Department of Revenue is Monday , April 15 .
   The
   Property Tax Assistance Program ( PTAP ) helps Montana homeowners on a fixed or limited income reduce their property taxes on their primary residence . This benefit only applies to the first $350 , 000 of the market value of your residence . Income limits apply and are updated yearly to reflect inflation .
   Download the form
    . The
   Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program ( MDV ) helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse reduce their property taxes on their primary residence .
   Download the form .
   Voter confirmation cards mailed by the Elections Office
   Did you get one of these postcards in the mail? The Missoula County Elections Office recently sent out more than 70 , 000 voter confirmation cards to Missoula County residents . These cards are valid forms of identification for voting . So why are voters receiving these

   Following the 2020 Census , the Missoula County Elections Office was required by law to update precincts and polling place locations based on population . Most voters in Missoula County will not see a change to their polling place , and voters will still be able to vote by mail .
   Voters in Evaro , a section of Lolo and certain parts of the City of Missoula may see changes to where they can vote on Election Day . These new precincts and polling locations are in effect for the 2024 June primary and November general elections .
   The voter confirmation cards list your precinct , polling place , and whether you are registered to vote absentee .   
   Explore the details of the Missoula County budget online
   Did you know you can access the details of the Missoula County budget online? 
   Click here
    to see the FY 2024 Budget Book , which features department descriptions and staffing , capital projects like building renovations and more . You can even compare expenditures and revenues to previous years . No more flipping through massive documents – the Budget Book is fully interactive with graphs , tables and charts .
   Due to the size and complexity , we recommend viewing the Budget Book on a desktop browser in its own window instead of on your phone .  
   Podcast episode: What’s going on with all these bridges?
   The Agenda ' s foray into transportation issues continues this week with Shane Stack , director of Missoula County Public Works , and Erik Dickson , county engineer .
   With the recent closure of Maclay Bridge in Target Range , residents have a lot of questions about how we got here . Shane Stack , director of Missoula County Public Works , and Erik Dickson , county engineer , join the commissioners , to tackle those questions and more in the latest episode of The Agenda .
   Be sure to follow this project on missoulacountyvoice . comfor more updates and information .
   This episode has a lot of acronyms and engineering terms , so be sure to follow along with the glossary , which is linked in the show notes .
   Click here to listen
    , or find it wherever you download your podcasts under the title "The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners . "
   Mythbuster: ‘You can use your marriage license from Missoula County to get married anywhere in Montana . ’
   This is TRUE! If there are wedding bells are in your future , you’ll need to get your marriage license from the Clerk of District Court . You can get your marriage license in Missoula County and marry anywhere in Montana , and it is valid for 180 days . For the application , you will need to fill out some basic information and pay the  $53 fee ( plus some if you pay with a debit or credit card ) .
   Find more information at
   http://missoula . co/marriagelicense
    . Want to get married at the Missoula County courthouse?  Justices of the Peace hold weddings Monday through Friday at noon . Walk - ins are not accepted; please reserve your special day in advance by calling 406 - 258 - 3470 or emailing
   [email protected]
    . Courthouse marriages cost $40 .
   Department spotlight: Facilities Management
   Missoula County’s Facilities Management Department is hard at work year - round making sure our public facilities are kept up to standard . This includes everything from managing large projectsand  maintaining HVAC and electrical systems to mowing lawns and placing ice melt on sidewalks . They also have the important duty of maintaining seven mountaintop radio sites that provide 9 - 1 - 1 communications .
   The Facilities crew is also available at a moment ' s notice to help departments with the many other needs that crop up the workplace . County staff are lucky to have them!
   ‘What’slocal government doing about… economic development?’
   Check out “What is Missoula County doing about…?”to see what county government is doing to address the most pressing issues facing residents . This week we’re highlighting what County government is doing about
   economic development
    , including updates on targeted economic development districts , federal grants , revolving loan funds and more .
   Missoula County seeks applicants for advisory boards , community councils
   Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? Are you passionate about open lands and parks , or want to be involved in administering elections?
   The Missoula County commissioners are seeking engaged community members to
   apply for open positionson Missoula County advisory boards and committees . These boards and committees provide information and guidance to the Missoula Board of County Commissioners regarding important decisions like elections , zoning , and more . The commissioners appoint board members following review of applications .
   The following boards have vacancies*:
   Aquatic Invasive Species District
   Big Flat Irrigation District
   East Missoula Rural Fire District
   Elections Advisory Committee
   Florence - Carlton Cemetery Board
   Impact Fee Advisory Committee
   Lolo Mosquito Control Board
   Missoula Consolidated Planning Board
   Open Lands Citizen Advisory Committee
   Planning and Zoning Commission
   Seeley Lake Community Council
   Weed Control Board
   West Valley Community Council
   Zoning Board of Adjustment
   *Please note: Several of these openings are to fill the remainder of vacant terms or for terms that have been vacant for a while , so the term length and expiration dates may not match .
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   Don’t miss these opportunities to get involved with county government:
   Follow the
   Maclay/South Ave Bridge projectfor updates and to submit your questions .
   Share your thoughts or questions regarding the use variance requestfor Western Materials to expand their gravel operations in Lolo by Feb . 22
   Review the 2023 Community Health Assessmentand submit your comments to Missoula Public Health by Feb . 27 .
   Let us know your thoughts or questions on updates to the Missoula County Floodplain Regulationsbefore Feb . 22
   Follow the Wye Infrastructure Plan projectand stay up to date on how Missoula County could address infrastructure deficiencies in the Wye area , such as roads , water , wastewater , broadband and more
   Receive a $500 rebate toward a new water heater
    
   Looking for a job with great benefits? Missoula County is hiring!
      
   Benefits include health , dental and vision insurance; paid parental leave and vacation , sick and holiday leave; free and confidential counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program; and enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System . The following departments are hiring:        
   9 - 1 - 1 Dispatch 
   Animal Control
   Clerk of District Court
   Community Justice Department
   Detention Center
   Ecology & Extension
   Elections
   Facilities Management
   Financial Services
   Justice Court
   Missoula Public Health
   Missoula Public Library
   Partnership Health Center
   Public Works
   Technology
   Treasurer ' s Office
   See the full list
    
   job openingsat Missoula County and apply today!  
   Missoula County in the News:
   Bridge experts say federal money is key at City Club
    , Missoulian
   Missoula Co . approves more than $400 , 000 for Lolo housing co - op
    ,   NBC Montana
   Lions Club bring swim lessons to Seeley Lake
    , KPAX
   Selected Events this Week
   East Missoula Community Conversation
   6:30 to 9 p . m . , Tuesday , Feb . 20 , old Mount Jumbo School ( 735 Michigan Ave . )
   Big Sky Documentary Film Festival: DocShop
   Tuesday , Feb . 20 through Thursday , Feb . 22 , Missoula Public Library
   Free CPR and AED training ( registration required )
   7 to 10 p . m . , Wednesday , Feb . 21 , Missoula Fire Station #3 ( 1501 39th St . )
   Griz Dip for Special Olympics Montana
   10 a . m . to 2:30 p . m . , Saturday , Feb . 24 , Missoula Fairgrounds ( Home Arts Building )
   Find more events this week on the 
   County’s Event Calendar
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   What are the commissioners up to?
   Commissioner Vero attended the National Association of Counties conference in Washington , D . C . She also met with Senators Daines and Tester , as well as representative from federal agencies like Housing and Urban Development Department and the Environmental Protection Agency , to talk about issues facing Missoula County residents .
   Commissioners Slotnick and Strohmaier were out of the office .  
   Keep up with the commissioners yourself by
   attending a public meeting . The commissioners’ meetings for the upcoming week are listed below ,
   with links to agendas and Microsoft Teams links: 
   Wednesday , Feb . 21
   • 9 a . m . : Human Resources Update
   • 10 a . m . : Chief Officers Update
   • 1 p . m . : Health Department Update
   • 2 p . m . : Board of Adjustment Meeting
   • 6:30 p . m . : All Community Council ( virtual meeting only )
   Thursday , Feb . 22
   •
   8 a . m . : Chief Administrative Officer Update
   • 10 a . m . : Commissioners’ Administrative Meeting
   • 11 a . m . : Lands and Communities Update
   • 2 p . m . : Commissioners’ Public Meeting
   No meetings scheduled for Friday , Feb . 23 or Monday , Feb . 26
   Please note that agendas for department and administrative meetings are published two business days before the meeting , and public meeting agendas are published the Friday before the meeting . Administrative and public meeting video recordings are available on the
   Missoula County YouTube page
    , and MCAT plays the public meetings live on Spectrum Channel 190 .
   Email
   [email protected]or call 406 - 258 - 4877 if you have any questions or comments on an upcoming meeting .  
   

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