Public Notices

For all Citizen Advisory Board legal notices, Floodplain Permit notices, and City Council legal notices, the public notices will be published here.

Floodplain Permits

APPLICATION has been made by Bill Althans for Diane Althans for a FLOODPLAIN PERMIT from the City of Three Forks to build a floodproofed 34’ by 23’ garage at the property located at Lot 12, Block 23 of the Three Forks Original Townsite (Plat D-18), commonly referred to as 301 1st Ave E.  Plans and specifications for this project can be viewed at the Three Forks City Office at 206 Main Street, Three Forks, MT.

Public comment will be taken in support of and in opposition to this request for 15 calendar days from August 1st, 2025, the 1st date of this posting.  Written testimony is preferred. If there are any questions concerning this request, please contact Ms. Kelly Smith, City Zoning Official (phone 285-3431).

 

Zoning Issues

There are several Zoning Chapters being amended and some new ones on the way as well.  The Zoning & Planning board has been meeting additional dates outside of their regularly scheduled 3rd Thursday of the month.  Their next meeting is 8/27/2025 at 6:30PM at City Hall, 206 S. Main Street, Three Forks.  These chapters may be reviewed at https://threeforks.municipalimpact.com/zoning-and-planning.  For questions contact Kelly Smith, City Zoning Official (phone 285-3431).

 

City Council Public Hearings

The Three Forks City Council held a public hearing on June 10, 2025, at 6:00PM to consider a Resolution of Intent to Declare Certain Property as Surplus No Longer Necessary to Conduct City Business and Authorizing Its Sale or Disposal.  The hearing was held at City Hall located at 206 S. Main Street, Three Forks, Montana.  Bids were accepted up to 5:00PM on 7/8/2025. However, not all equipment was bid on, so Public Works reviewed the minimum bid amounts and amended them.  The next hearing will be held on August 12, 2025, at 6PM at City Hall. Click on the links below for pictures.  All equipment is AS IS.  It is the bidder's responsibility to inspect the equipment/vehicle.  Once the drafted resolution is updated, it will be posted on the Council Packet page.

  • 25-gallon Fimco Sprayer (Tank and frame - No minimum)
  • 501 John Deere Pull Spreader (No minimum) (requires power take-off)
  • 2001 GMC Sierra Gas Truck (Minimum bid $500)
  • 2003 S.E.C.A. Sewer Jet Unit (Model 747-FR2000, low hours) (Minimum bid $25,000)
  • 2006 Rhino Mower (Minimum bid $500) (requires power take-off)
  • 1996 John Deere 445 mower (Minimum bid $100)
  • 1996 John Deere 445 snow blade (Minimum bid $50) (requires power take-off)
  • Flail (No minimum) (requires power take-off)
  • Auger (No minimum) (requires power take-off)

Bids should be dropped off or mailed to City Hall (206 Main Street / PO Box 187, Three Forks, MT 59752) by 5PM on 8/12/2025.  The outside of the envelope should have the name of equipment on it, the bidder's name and contact number.  Inside should have the amount bid.  Please contact the City Office at (406) 285-3431 for any questions. 

 

The Council will hold a public hearings on July 8, 2025, to hear the first reading of the Revised Impact Fee Ordinance: Title 3, Chapter 6 of the Three Forks Municipal Code.

The Three Forks City Council will also hold a public hearing on July 8, 2025, to consider a Resolution to Adopt Revised Impact Fees for all new construction and changes of use for Fire, Water, Wastewater, Transportation, and Municipal Buildings.

The second reading of the Revised Impact Fee Ordinance is scheduled for August 12, 2025.

All drafts may be found on the City’s website at www.threeforksmontana.us or by visiting City Hall.  The hearings will be held at 6:00PM at City Hall, located at 206 S. Main Street, Three Forks.  As always, written and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearings or may be submitted via email to cturner@threeforksmontana.us or ksmith@threeforksmontana.us before the meetings start (deadline of 5PM on each hearing date).  Please call 406-285-3431 for any questions.

 

The Three Forks City Council will hold public hearings on August 12, 2025, at 6:00PM to consider the following resolutions:

  • Selling or Disposing of Remaining Surplus Property No Longer Necessary to Conduct City Business
  • Adopting & Levying the Assessments for FY2025-2026 Street Maintenance District #1
  • Adopting & Levying the Assessments for FY2025-2026 Street Maintenance District #2
  • Adopting & Levying the Assessments for FY2025-2026 Street Lighting District #1
  • Preliminary Budget for FY2025-2026
  • Amending the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget to Acknowledge Unanticipated Revenues and Amend Expenditures Exceeding the Original Appropriations

These hearings will be held at City Hall located at 206 S. Main Street, Three Forks, Montana.  The drafted resolutions, with accompanying lists of equipment/vehicles or properties to be assessed, and budget exhibits may all be found on our website at www.threeforksmontana.us/public-notices.

Written and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearing or may be submitted via email to cturner@threeforksmontana.us or ksmith@threeforksmontana.us prior to the hearing (deadline of 5PM on 8/12/2025).  Please contact the City Office at (406) 285-3431 for any questions. 

 

The Three Forks City Council will hold public hearings on August 26, 2025, at 6:00PM to consider the following resolutions:

  • Adopting the Revised Capital Improvements Plan
  • Adopting and Establishing the Mills to be Levied, Designating the Percentage Breakdown for the State of Montana Entitlement Share, and Designating the Breakdown for the Local Option Tax for FY2025-2026
  • Adopting the FY2025-2026 Budget
  • FY2025-2026 Salary Resolution
  • Adopting the Amended Fee Schedule to Remove Impact Fees from the Spreadsheet and Append the Spreadsheet with the Adopted Fees Pursuant to Resolution #444-2025, and to Edit the Referenced Ordinance in the Appeal of Impact Fee Line

These hearings will be held at City Hall located at 206 S. Main Street, Three Forks, Montana.  The drafted resolutions, with accompanying exhibits may all be found on our website at www.threeforksmontana.us/public-notices.

Written and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearing or may be submitted via email to cturner@threeforksmontana.us or ksmith@threeforksmontana.us prior to the hearing (deadline of 5PM on 8/26/2025).  Please contact the City Office at (406) 285-3431 for any questions. 

 

Water Main Replacement Project

Noticed the blue spray paint around the water mains on the east side of town? Well, that's for our ongoing water main replacement project for the oldest water mains the city has.
The water distribution line improvements will occur on:
--2nd and 3rd Avenues E between E Elm and E Neal,
--4th Avenue E between E Elm and E Cedar, and
--E Elm, E Cedar, and E Ash Streets between 2nd and 4th Avenues E, and E Neal Street between E 2nd and 3rd Avenues E.
The project will replace all of the old cast iron mains with new PVC water mains on the avenues and will install new PVC water mains on the streets. The replacement of the lines will both help prevent water line leaks and also prevent the system’s fire flow capabilities. The project will also replace the service lines between the new main and curbstop (customer valve) for each customer along the way. The contractor is Emerine Contracting based out of Anaconda, MT. They are experienced with this type of work and are looking forward to a successful project.
Work began on April 14, 2025. There will be road closures related to the work, and the contractor will provide notices and signage to indicate where and when these closures will occur. If there are any interruptions to water service, the contractor is required to provide a minimum of 48 hour notice to all customers. It is their intent to have very few service interruptions.
The project will continue throughout the summer. As portions of the project are completed, the contractor will clean the area and prepare to pave the portion of the street which was disturbed. They will also replace any curb, gutter, and sidewalk that is disturbed as part of construction. The anticipated end date for the project is in September, with final cleanup continuing into October.
 
7/22/2025 Update: 
The contractor has stripped asphalt on Neal Street from 2nd Avenue E, then will be headed south down 3rd Avenue E to replace the water main and service connections.  Services will be marked along 3rd Avenue E so the contractor knows where to dig those up.  Each time they have replaced a service connection, concrete may be cut and grass/boulevard dug up.  Don't worry - they'll replace it.  At the end of the project they will go back and seed and add topsoil too.
Patch paving will continue as they cleanup completed areas.
Next: Headed south on 3rd Avenue E from Ash to Cedar Streets. 
 

Request for Proposals - Audit Services

The City of Three Forks, Montana is hereby requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals, to audit the financial statements of the City for the fiscal years ending June 30th, 2026, 2027 and 2028. 

These audits must be made in accordance with auditing standards and in accordance with federal regulations adopted by the Montana Department of Administration by rule. Auditors shall utilize the local government compliance supplement prepared by the Montana Department of Administration, in conjunction with government auditing standards, adopted by the Montana Department of Administration, to determine compliance testing to be performed during the audit.

The audit shall be conducted around October of each year, following the end of the City’s fiscal year and completed no later than December of the same year. An audit report shall be issued and presented to the City Council no later than the end of February the following year.

Payments for services will be made on a schedule to be agreed at the time the audit contract is signed. Prior years’ audit reports are on file and available for review by bidders.

Include the number of hours proposed at each level of audit and review and names of those who are expected to be assigned to the audit, their qualifications and experience in governmental accounting and auditing. Describe general direction and supervision to be exercised over the audit team by the firm’s management personnel. Provide a list of other governments to whom you have provided auditing services. Outline your approach and procedures that will be used on this audit. Note any additional services that may be included in the bid, for example the price of a single audit. The City will require three (3) printed copies of the final report annually. List any items needed for audit and when they should be made available. City staff will be available to locate and re-file documentation as necessary, and photocopies will be provided as needed.

To be considered, a minimum of one hard copy and one digital copy of the proposal must be received at City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2025. The Three Forks City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. Proposals submitted will be evaluated by the Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer, members of the Auditing/Budgeting Committee. A recommendation will be made during the Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 206 Main Street.

Contact Info

Crystal Turner
City Clerk
4062853431
cturner@threeforksmontana.us

Kelly Smith
City Treasurer, Zoning Official
4062853431
ksmith@threeforksmontana.us