Development News for Missoula, Montana

Nathan Trusolino Recommended for Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission

The Budget and Finance Committee interviewed Nathan Trusolino for an appointment to the Missoula Civic Television Advisory Commission. Trusolino discussed his background in broadcast media, familiarity with MCAT, and the benefits of public access television. The committee made a recommended motion to appoint him, which was subsequently approved by a voice vote.

City Approves Multiple Bonds for Water Building Remodel and Infrastructure Projects

The committee approved two bond resolutions related to infrastructure projects. The first, a $5.4 million water system revenue bond, will fund the remodel of the water building on Broadway. The second, a road district bond, will also contribute to the same remodel project. Both bonds are structured as revenue bonds, with repayment from water system revenues and road district assessments, respectively. An additional resolution was approved for up to $8,072,000 in water system revenue bonds through the state SRF program to fund various water infrastructure projects listed in Appendix A.

Water Utility Service Line Crew Seeks Early FTE Approval for Infrastructure Repairs

The Budget and Finance Committee considered a special consideration request for the FY27 budget to hire one FTE for the water utility service line crew. The request is to hire immediately to capitalize on the summer construction season and address infrastructure needs. The position is considered budget-neutral, with costs covered by service charges and potentially vacancy savings in FY26. The crew has already exceeded its repair goals since its creation last year.