MCA 7-15-4288 — Eligibility Map for 1316 Bozeman TIF Ask
Montana urban renewal / tax increment statute authorizes municipalities to spend tax increment on certain costs within an urban renewal area. This map is a working alignment of our line items to typical eligible categories under MCA Title 7, chapter 15, part 42 (including 7-15-4288 and related sections). City attorney / Community Development confirmation is required before claiming any line eligible.
| Project line | Public purpose | Likely eligible under TIF rehab/façade practice? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window / glazing restoration (office + shipping) | Façade rehab, blight cure, historic character | Yes — primary | Aligns RURD priority #5 |
| Reopen concreted windows/doors + compatible fill | Historic restoration, safety, character | Yes — primary | Strongest story line |
| Window well repair / rebuild | Safety, moisture, structure | Yes | Include well between bldg & state bldg |
| Masonry repair / repointing | Structure, blight, longevity | Yes | Protect public investment |
| Rear gutters rebuild | Protect masonry / structure | Yes | Tie to wall protection |
| Man doors / barn doors restore | Façade, security, use | Yes | Character-defining rear barn doors |
| Overhead / rolling door | Adaptive reuse for shop | Likely / confirm | Functional for new use; confirm with staff |
| ADA ramp rebuild/extend | Accessibility, public benefit | Yes — strong | Pattern House precedent was accessibility + façade |
| Paint at restored openings | Finish of eligible rehab | Likely with parent scopes | Don’t isolate as vanity paint |
| Interior shop build-out | Private business | No (default) | Private funds unless staff says otherwise |
| Equipment / woodworking machinery | Private business | No | Separate grant track |
| Soft costs (permits, surveys, design drawings) | Enable rehab | Often yes — confirm | Include on worksheet |
| Work started / paid before approval | — | NOT reimbursable | Printed on application form |
Statutory / plan anchors to cite in narrative
- Project is inside the Railroad Urban Renewal District (Ordinance 3214 / adopted RURD Plan).
- Serves adopted plan goals: revitalization, private investment, jobs, historic character.
- Commission approval + development agreement required before funds.
Action
On the eligibility call, walk this table line-by-line with Community Development and mark each Confirmed / Denied / Needs more info.