# 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**.