Local Government Contracts Approved

Saving Property Taxpayers over $6 million

In the Big Sky Resort Area District’s (BSRAD) March 8 Board meeting, contracts were approved for Government Services for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). This is arguably one of the most foundational categories of Resort Tax funding. Traditionally funded through property taxes, fees, and assessments, local government entities provide community services like public safety, transit, and water and sewer.

For FY24, our commitments total over $6 million, directly offsetting property taxes. Highlights include:

Public Safety

Big Sky Fire Department

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office

Our Public Safety organizations are always adapting and upgrading to provide Big Sky with the best services to keep our community safe.

The Sheriff’s Office will extend their coverage with the addition of two full-time deputies.

Equipment upgrades and the increasing use of the wildfire detection cameras help the Fire Department detect, assess, and pinpoint fires for swifter action.

Transit

Big Sky Transportation District

Additional Deputies

Skyline Bus, offering service throughout Big Sky, and between Big Sky and Bozeman, has introduced Big Sky Connect. This fare-free, on-demand service allows riders to request transportation around Big Sky Town Center and Meadow Village areas.

In its first two months, over 10,000 riders have taken over 7,600 rides with an average wait time of 7 minutes though Big Sky Connect.

Water & Sewer

Big Sky Water & Sewer District

Gallatin Canyon Water & Sewer District

The Big Sky County Water & Sewer District’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) project is well underway. The first phase, which covers upgrades to the WRRF to increase treatment capacity.

The second phase entails constructing a lift station and pipelines for the Gallatin Canyon, helping to eliminate some canyon area septic drain fields. The net result will improve water quality, address capacity issues, and minimize environmental impacts, most notably on the Gallatin River.

Find more information at: bigskywatersewer.com & gallatincanyonwsd.com

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