Council holds hearing Monday on projects for state funding

Havre City Council holding a public hearing Monday about House Bill 355, passed by the 2023 Legislature and signed into law, that provides money to local infrastructure projects.

The bill provides $20 million to provide grants for incorporated cities and towns to use to maintain or repair existing local government infrastructure, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment systems, fire suppression systems if independent of the drinking water systems, streets, roads, bridges, landfills, street lights, airports, and public grounds and buildings.

Monday’s meeting is to hold the public hearing regarding the bill and to prioritize potential projects for funding, with a public comment period provided.

The council’s Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday before the public hearing to address issues about the Havre Community Pool.