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PUBLIC NOTICES

EXHIBIT 2-N

COMBINED NOTICE: FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

(FONSI/NOI/RROF)

Publish March 25, 2020

Town of Dodson, MT

PO Box 98

Dodson, MT 59524 406.383.4364

TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:

On or about April 14, 2020 the above-named Town will request the Montana Department of Commerce (DOC) to release Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) for the following project:

Town of Dodson Wastewater Project

Increase operating depth in the storage lagoon by adding rip rap, install UV disinfection equipment, install valving and piping at the storage lagoon, obtain permit coverage from DEQ as a batch discharger, purchase and install a portable generator at the lift station.

Town of Dodson, Montana

Finding of No Significant Impact

It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above named Town has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190).

The reasons for the decision not to prepare such Statement are as follows:

The findings of the Environmental Assessment for the project demonstrate that the project will have minimal impacts on the physical environment and human population of the area. Minimal impacts can be mitigated by project actions and/or permits required for the project.

An Environmental Review Record documenting review of all project activities in respect to impacts on the environment has been made by the above-named Town. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request. Please call the Town Hall at 406.383.4364 to make arrangements to view the Environmental Review Record.

No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of CDBG project funds.

Public Comments on Findings

All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Town to the office of the undersigned on or before April 10, 2020. All such comments so received will be considered and the Town will not request release of funds or take any administrative action on the project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.

Release of Funds

The Town of Dodson will undertake the project described above with CDBG funds provided by DOC under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The Town of Dodson is certifying to DOC that the Town of Dodson and the Mayor of Dodson, Teresa A. (Terri) Cole in her official capacity as Mayor of Dodson consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect on the certification is that upon its approval, the Town of Dodson may use the CDBG funds and DOC will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Objections to State Release of Funds

The Department of Commerce will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases:

(a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer approved by the Department of Commerce;

(b) that the applicant's environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process;

(c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by DOC; or

(d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental design.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and may be addressed to: Department of Commerce, Community Development Division, 301 S. Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200523, Helena, Montana 59620.

Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by DOC. No objection received after May 5, 2020 will be considered by DOC.

/s/ Teresa A. Cole

Name of Environmental Certifying

Officer or Chief Elected Official

03-19-2020

212 Barrett Ave.

Dodson, MT (Phillips County) 59524

(Published by Phillips County News 03/25/2020)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INSPECTION OF A PRIVATE FUND OF ANNUAL REPORTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual report of the Fred L. Robinson Fund, a private fund, is available at the principal's office for any citizen who requests it within 100 days of the publication of this notice.

Such inspection may be made at the following address. Office of the Cashier, The First State Bank of Malta, 1 South 1 East, Malta, Montana 59538.

The name of the principle manager of the Fred L. Robinson Funds is F. Scott Robinson.

/s/Scott Robinson, President

(Published by Phillips County News 03/25/2020)

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DODSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS-LEVY ESTIMATES FOR 2020-21

Notice is hereby given that the Dodson Board of Trustees, at their regular March 4, 2020 meeting, adopted a resolution to inform the public of the estimated increases/decreases in revenues and mills as required by SB307. As an essential part of its budgeting process, the Dodson Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Dodson Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district.

K-12 DISTRICT

FUND SUPPORTED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED IMPACT

CHANGE CHANGE IN IMPACT HOME OF $200,000

IN REVENUE MILLS HOME OF

$100,000

BUS DEPRECIATION 27991.00 16.07 $21.69 43.39

TRANSPORTATION $1.00 0.00 $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL MILLS: 16.07 $21.69 43.39

Total increase from 2019-20 is 16.07 mills

(Published by Phillips County News 03/25/2020)

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on April 15, 2020 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Malta Area Migratory Bird Stamp Wetland 2020 Repairs Project, FWP # 7115105 Near Malta, MT.

Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at:

http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/designAndConstruction/upcomingBidOpenings.html

A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set.

THERE WILL BE NO PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH FOR THIS PROJECT.

If you would like any further information, please contact Ducks Unlimited at (701) 355-3553.

All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities.

The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS

STATE OF MONTANA

(Published by Phillips County News 03/25, 04/01, 04/08/2020)

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Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerks of Dodson, Malta, Saco and Whitewater School Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D Phillips County, State of Montana that regular registration for the Annual School Election to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020.

NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive electors of Dodson, Malta, Saco and Whitewater School Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D are entitled to vote at said election.

District No. 2A-C will conduct a Polling Place Election:

Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the county election administrator in writing of the elector’s current address in the county.

Districts No. 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D will conduct a Mail Ballot Election:

Ballots will be automatically mailed to Active Electors only. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county election office to update your information as necessary and receive a ballot.

Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office. Late registration is only available through the county election office, and not the school district.

The county election office is located at:

Phillips County Courthouse

Lynnel LaBrie, Phillips County Election Administrator

PO Box 360

314 S 2nd Ave W

Malta, MT 59538

Dated this 9th day of March, 2020

Connie Jones, Clerk Dodson School District 2A-C

Jane Knudsen, Clerk Malta School District 14A

Mandy Sunford, Clerk Saco School District 12A + 12B

Lynn Hill, Clerk Whitewater School District 20D

(Published by Phillips County News 03/18, 03/25, 04/01/2020)

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