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Title	Description	Department	Internal Webpage URL	External URL	File
Stolen Property	A list of stolen items like automobiles and firearms. This information only goes back ONE YEAR from this date	Sheriff’s Office		External website about the Stolen Property. Opens in a new tab.
Indigent Burial	A completed application must be received at the Commissioners' Office prior to burial or cremation and must meet indigent criteria. The deceased must be a resident of Flathead County. Please contact the Commissioners' Office (phone: 758-5503) or contact the funeral home for an indigent burial application. When submitting an application you must also submit the statement cost from the funeral home. We do not pay for funeral services, graveside services, memorial services, embalming, transportation of remains, caskets, urns, etc. There is a flat fee paid for either cremation or burial. Please contact the Commissioners' Office to obtain the fee information.	Commissioners' Office
Basketball for Grades 3-4	Kalispell: The Brace Place Lil’ Hoopsters 3rd and 4th-grade Girls: $60 January - April, at Kalispell schools (Elrod/Russell), typically on Saturdays	Parks & Recreation
Basketball for Grades 1-2	Kalispell: Sykes Lil’ Hoopsters 1st and 2nd-grade Boys: $60 1st and 2nd-grade Girls: $60 January - April, at Kalispell schools (Elrod/Russell), typically on Saturdays	Parks & Recreation
Volleyball for Grades 3-6	Kalispell: Daybreak Rotary 3rd and 4th-grade girls: $60 March-May typically plays on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays. 5th and 6th-grade girls: $60 March - April, practices typically on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays at Kalispell schools (Russell/Edgerton/Peterson), Games on Thursdays, Fridays, and/or Saturdays at Kalispell Middle School	Parks & Recreation
Rabies Control Program	The purpose of the Rabies Control Program is to conduct investigation and proper follow up for reported animal exposures and promote awareness of rabies prevention methods.	Population Health	Web page about the Rabies Control Program.
Teen Clinic	Teen Clinic every Monday from 3:00-5:00 PM and is for guys and girls 19 and younger. No appointment is necessary! What if I can’t come to Teen Clinic during Teen Clinic hours? No problem! Make an appointment to be seen during non-teen clinic hours. Services Birth Control Supply and Free Condoms STD Testing and Treatment Free HIV testing Free Education and Sexual Health Counseling Free Pregnancy Testing, Unbiased Options Counseling, and Referrals	Family Planning	Web page about the Teen Clinic.
Medicare Counseling & Benefits Assistance	Medicare Counseling Free consultations and education are provided through monthly classes, appointments with certified SHIP counselors, and online training. Benefits Assistance Free consultations are provided by staff to determine if an older adult with limited income may be eligible for cost-savings benefits programs.	Agency on Aging	Web page about the Medicare Counseling & Benefits Assistance.
Weed Management Plan	Landowner Compliance Form Required for landowners who have been notified of noxious weeds on their property. This form documents your plan for controlling weeds and maintaining compliance with Montana law.	Weeds & Parks			File about the Weed Management Plan. Opens in a new tab.
Plant Identification	In-office Identification – Anyone is welcome to bring a plant sample into our office for identification. Please bring in a full-plant sample that includes roots, stem, leaves, and flowers. In addition, you can bring in good-quality photos. MSU Schutter Diagnostic Lab – If a plant cannot be identified in our office by our available staff we do have the ability to submit your sample to MSU for identification by mail at no cost to you. In addition, anyone can submit a plant sample on their own. Check out this video.	Weeds & Parks
Clinic	Clinic Hours Monday: 9:00-5:00 Tuesday: 8:30-4:00 Wednesday: 8:30-5:00 Thursday: 9:00-5:30 Friday: 8:30-4:00 Closed Daily from 12:00-1:00	Family Planning
My Voter Page	Check your voting status here! MP My Voter Page Track absentee ballot View a sample ballot	Election		External website about the My Voter Page. Opens in a new tab.
Abandonment of Alley or Street	Base Fee: $75 Mailing/Publication Cost: $50 $ .58 per mile round trip to and from the street / alley to the Courthouse at the 800 South Main Street in Kalispell. Signatures of ALL owners of lots on the street or alley must be obtained on Petition along with a MAP of the outlining portion of the street or alley proposed to be abandoned and a LEGAL DESCRIPTION of the road stating the boundaries to be altered or abandoned. Note: The petitioner is responsible for providing an accurate legal description and may need to hire a professional surveyor. Once the petition is received and the fee is paid, the petition will be reviewed by the Plat Room to verify landowner signatures and obtain a list of abutters. The petition will then be forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for viewing, and there will be a written report to the Commissioners with a recommendation of whether or not the alley or street should be abandoned. The petition is then returned to the Commissioners' Office for viewing by the Commissioner whose district the alley or street is located in the Flathead County Examining Land Surveyor. These viewers have up to 30 days to view the alley or street once they have received the file* following the aforementioned steps. The viewers will then make a recommendation as to whether or not the alley or street should be abandoned. A public hearing will be held and a copy of the Notice of a Public Hearing will be published twice in the Daily Inter Lake. A copy is also sent to the petitioner and all other abutting property owners. The Commissioners usually make a decision of whether or not to abandon or alter the alley or street the Public Hearing, unless there are protests or property owners can prove that this roadway would be their only legal access to their property. Return the petition, map, legal description and fee to the Office of the Flathead County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in the middle of the Main Street in Kalispell.	Commissioners' Office			File about the Abandonment of Alley or Street. Opens in a new tab.
Abandonment of County Roads	Base Fee: $75 Mailing/Publication Cost: $50 $ .58 per mile round trip to and from the roadway to the Courthouse at the 800 South Main Street in Kalispell. Ten signatures from landowners within the County must be obtained on Petition. The petition must have a MAP attached outlining portion of road to be abandoned or altered and a valid LEGAL DESCRIPTION of the road stating the boundaries to be altered or abandoned. Note: The petitioner is responsible for providing the legal description and may need to hire a Surveyor. Once the petition is received and the fee is paid with round trip mileage to and from the Courthouse, the petition will be reviewed by the Plat Room to verify signatures and obtain a list of abutters of that road. The petition will then be forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for viewing and a written report will be provided to the Commissioner with a recommendation of whether or not the road should be abandoned or altered. The petition is then returned to the Commissioners' Office for viewing by the Commissioner whose district the road is located in the Flathead County Examining Land Surveyor. The viewers have up to 30 days to view the road once they have received the file*. The viewers will then make a recommendation as to whether or not the road should be abandoned or altered. A public hearing will be held and a copy of the Notice of a Public Hearing will be published twice in the Daily Inter Lake. A copy is also sent to the petitioner and all other abutting property owners. The Commissioners usually make a decision of whether or not to abandon or alter the road the Public Hearing, unless there are protests or property owner can prove that this roadway would be their only legal access to their property. Return the petition, map, legal description and fee to the Office of the Flathead County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in the middle of the Main Street in Kalispell.	Commissioners' Office			File about the Abandonment of County Roads. Opens in a new tab.
Sprayer Rentals	100-Gallon or 200-Gallon Skid Mounted Sprayer (100-Gallon sprayer is 32" W x 37" H x 72" L) $50 Daily Rental Pick up between 8:30am and 9:00am Return between 4:00pm and 4:30pm $75 Weekend Rental Pick up Friday between 8:30am and 9:00am Return Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) between 8:00am and 8:15am 3 Gallon Backpack Sprayer $15 Two Day Rental	Weeds & Parks
Budget	The FY 2023 budget is projecting $118.5 million in revenue and a total of $115.6 million in expenditures, including a 2.5% cost of living adjustment for 551.74 full-time employees. The county continues to strive to plan for future capital needs by saving within our capital funds, budgeting $13.4 million in capital expenditures and $7.6 million in transfers to fund future capital needs.	Finance			File about the Budget. Opens in a new tab.
Approach Permit	An Approach Permit is needed for any new driveway or upgrades to an existing approach onto a county roadway.	Road and Bridge
Mosquito Control Treatment Opt-Out	<p>Property owners may request to opt out of adult mosquito control treatments on their property.</p>	Environmental Health		External website about the Mosquito Control Treatment Opt-Out. Opens in a new tab.
Concealed Weapons Permit	Eligibility Requirements To apply, you must: Have been a Montana resident for at least six (6) months, and Currently reside in Flathead County. Application & Renewal Walk-In Hours Standard applications or renewals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Enhanced applications or renewals: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Application Locations & Notes Enhanced permit applications (new or renewal) are accepted in the office only (online option may be added in the future). All applications must be signed in person in front of the Sheriff or a designee. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (406) 758-5585. Fees (Cash or check only – no other payment methods accepted) Standard Permit New or expired more than 30 days: $50 Renewal (within 90 days before expiration or up to 30 days after): $25 Military (with proof) – New or expired more than 30 days: $25 Military (with proof) – Renewal (within 90 days before expiration or up to 30 days after): $15 Enhanced Permit New or renewal: $75 Required Documents for Enhanced Permits Valid Montana ID Live fire weapons training certificate qualifying under MCA 45-8-312 For the most up-to-date details or questions, contact the Flathead County Sheriff's Office at (406) 758-5585.	Sheriff’s Office
Alive at 25	Preventing death among teen drivers and young adults is the mission of Alive at 25. This highly interactive course encourages drivers between the ages of 14 and 24 to take responsibility for their own driving behavior. Alive at 25 was adopted by Montana in January 2009. The program has proven effective at reducing young driver crashes, injuries, and fatalities.	Population Health	Web page about the Alive at 25.

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