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Legals for September, 15 2026

Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 1 day, 1 hour AGO
| September 15, 2026 12:00 AM

N O T I C E O F L E T T I N G    Idaho Project No. 25127, in Bonner County, Key No. 25127; for the work of upgrading signal equipment at US-2 & Division, US-95 SB & US-2/SH-200, US-95 NB & US-2/SH-200, SH-200 & Kootenai Cutoff, SH-200 & McGhee, US-95 & Bonner Mall Way, and US-95 & Kootenai Cutoff/Schweitzer Cutoff intersections in Bonner County.    Sealed proposals will only be received by one of these three options:  • at the office of the IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, 11331 WEST CHINDEN BLVD. BLDG #8, BOISE, IDAHO 83714 bid box slot #4 located in lobby ATTN: ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD, with the Key No. and Contractor name on outside of envelope marked “Bid Enclosed”.    • USPS - IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, PO Box 40, BOISE, IDAHO 83707-0040 ATTN: ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD. on the Sealed envelope inside please include the Key No., Contractor name and “Bid Enclosed”.    • FedX/UPS - IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, 3311 W. STATE STREET, BOISE, ID 83703 ATTN: ADVERTISEMENT AND AWARD, on the Sealed envelope inside please include the Key No., Contractor name and “Bid Enclosed”.    All bids must be received by two o’clock p.m., on September 29, 2026.     For any design related questions, please submit through QuestCDN. Instructions on how to use this process and general bidding information are located on the Notice to Contractors page.    Digital copies of the Plans, Proposals, and Specifications must be downloaded for a fee of $22.00. Bidders must appear on the plan holders list for their proposal to be accepted by the Department. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in downloading and working with this digital project information.    This contract requires full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects persons from being denied the benefits of or excluded from participation in programs or activities; or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, Limited English Proficiency or economic status. The Contractor is encouraged to utilize the goods and services of disadvantaged firms in accomplishing the tasks or providing the services of this agreement, and to provide equal opportunity to all sub-bidders and suppliers.  BCDB#8212 AD#55447 September 15, & 22, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE: SOUTHSIDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT AMENDED BUDGET - FY 2025-26 The Board of Directors of the Southside Water and Sewer District adopted amendments to the FY 2025-26 budget and set a public hearing on the same for September 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the District Maintenance Shop, 1670 Lakeshore Drive in Sagle. The amendments reflect additional capital project expenditures and grant revenues and unanticipated changes in operational expenditures and revenues during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. A copy is available at 102 S Fourth Ave, Ste A in Sandpoint, or on our website at southsidewaterandsewer.org. APPROVED AMENDMENTS AMENDED OPERATING BUDGET FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 FY 2025-26 GENERAL FUND: Revenues Property Taxes $ 128,750 $ -   $ 128,750 Other Misc. Revenue 3,000 3,000 Total General Fund Revenue $ 128,750 $ 131,750 Expenses Transfer to Sewer Cap Fund $ 70,813 $ -   $ 70,813 Transfer to Water Cap Fund 45,063 -   45,063 Administration 12,875 -   12,875 To Reserves -   3,000 3,000 Total General Fund Expense $ 128,750 $ 131,750 SEWER FUND: Operating Income Cash from Reserves $ 46,028 $ 77,312 $ 77,312 Service Fees 480,000 481,000 481,000 Other Misc. Revenue 18,000 16,000 16,000 Total Operating Income $ 544,028 $ 574,312 Operating Expense Administration $ 7,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Utilities 38,000 -   38,000 Insurance 11,416 9,700 9,700 Professional Services 7,000 5,000 5,000 Maintenance & Repair 120,000 135,000 135,000 Payroll Expenses 140,000 150,000 150,000 Vehicle Expenses 7,000 -   7,000 Testing 12,000 13,000 13,000 Depreciation 170,000 -   170,000 Debt Service Expense (DEQ) 31,612 -   31,612 Total Operating Expense $ 544,028 $ 574,312 WATER FUND: Operating Income Cash from Reserves $ 18,392 $ 10,416 $ 10,416 Service Fees 136,000 165,000 165,000 Other Misc. Revenue 5,000 -   5,000 Total Operating Income $ 159,392 $ 180,416 Operating Expense Administration $ 7,000 $ 11,000 $ 11,000 Utilities 5,000 -   5,000 Insurance 4,892 4,300 4,300 Professional Services 5,000 -   5,000 Maintenance & Repair 26,400 -   26,400 Payroll Expenses 90,000 -   90,000 Vehicle Expenses 3,600 -   3,600 Testing 1,500 2,500 2,500 Depreciation 16,000 32,616 32,616 Total Operating Expense & Reserves $ 159,392 $ 180,416 CAPITAL FUND: Sewer CAP Fund Income: Cash From Reserves $ 130,000 $ 181,000 $ 181,000 Cap / Hookup Fees -   34,000 34,000 Transfer from General Fund 70,813 -   70,813 Transfer from LID Payoffs 40,055 -   40,055 Total Restricted Income - Sewer $ 240,868 $ 325,868 Sewer CAP Fund Expenses: Capital Improvements $ 130,000 $ 215,000 $ 215,000 15 Acre Property Lease / Fund 110,868 -   110,868 Total Restricted Expenses - Sewer $ 240,868 $ 325,868 Water CAP Fund Income: Cash From Reserves $ 128,000 $ 262,710 $ 262,710 Cap / Hookup Fees -   5,000 5,000 Transfer from General Fund 45,063 -   45,063 Grant Income/Other (Loan Dispersement) -   462,227 462,227 Total Restricted Income - Water $ 173,063 $775,000 Water CAP Fund Expenses: Capital Improvements $ 173,063 $ 775,000 $ 775,000 Total Restricted Expenses - Water $ 173,063 $ 775,000 DEBT SERVICE FUND Restricted Income - LID & DEQ Loan DEQ Loan Transfer from Sewer Fees $ 31,612 $ -   $ 31,612 LID Principal Payments Received 38,147 -    38,147 LID Interest Payments Received 1,908 -  1,908 Total Restricted Income $ 71,667 $ 71,667 Loan Payments Principal Payments - DEQ $ 31,612 -   $ 31,612 Principal Payments - USDA/LID -   -   -   Interest Payments - USDA/LID -   -   -  To (From) Payoffs 40,055 -   40,055 Total Expenses $ 71,667 $ 71,667 _______________________________________ Total Budget $ 1,317,768 $ 2,059,013 BCDB#8213 AD#55449 September 15, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, by Zoom teleconference, and YouTube Livestream to consider the following requests:    File ZC0007-25 – Zone Change – Ag/Forestry 20 to Ag/Forestry 10: Request for a Zone Change from Ag/Forestry 20 to Ag/Forestry 10. The 10-acre property is located off Jacobson Road in Section 27, Township 58 North, Range 1 West, Boise-Meridian.     ** Written statements must be submitted to the Planning Department record no later than October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Written statements not exceeding one standard letter sized, single spaced page may be submitted at the public hearing. Statements can be sent to the Bonner County Planning Department at 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, faxed to (866) 537-4935, or emailed to [email protected].  Additional information is available at the Planning Department. Staff reports are available at the Planning Department or may be viewed at www.bonnercountyid.gov prior to the scheduled hearing. Any affected person as defined by Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 65, may pursue such actions as set forth in Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65.  BCDB#8214 AD#55453 September 15, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FILE REVIEW    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Planning Department is in receipt of a short subdivision application for the following:    File SS0016-26 – Short Subdivision – Iron Pine Subdivision: Request to subdivide a 21.327-acre parcel into four lots ranging from 5.088-acres to 6.056-acres. The property is zoned Rural-5. The project is located off Lodgepole Road in Section 19, Township 54 North, Range 2 West, Boise-Meridian.    You are invited to comment on this application. Written comments must be received by the Bonner County Planning Department by 5 p.m. October 15, 2026. Comments can be sent to the Bonner County Planning Department, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 208, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864; faxed to (866) 537-4935 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Additional information is available at the Bonner County Planning Department.    A report regarding this application will be available at the close of the comment period on the Planning Department web site at www.bonnercountyid.gov or by contacting the department. The applicant or affected property owners may provide additional comment no later than 10 days after the issuance of the staff report. Following the 10-day response period, the planning director may take action on the proposed subdivision. Any determination made by the planning director in the administration of this short subdivision may be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners in writing within 10 working days of the date of administrative determination.  BCDB#8215 AD#55460 September 15, 2026 _________________________

Legal Notice – Invitation to Bid for Covered Vehicle Storage Building  The Idaho Department of Lands, in accordance with Idaho Code 67-5711C, is requesting Bids from qualified Contractors for the Construction of a Covered Vehicle Storage Building at the Priest Lake Area Office, in accordance with the specifications provided in Invitation to Bid (ITB) 1403. Interested Contractors must submit their bid electronically following all instructions and requirements as published in ITB # 1403 available on IPRO powered by Luma.   All documents related to this event can be found on IPRO powered by Luma. Links to IPRO powered by Luma are available on the following websites provided below. In IPRO powered by Luma search “Open Events” for Event 1403 Priest Lake Covered Vehicle Storage.  https://www.idl.idaho.gov/contracting-bid-board/   https://www.sco.idaho.gov/   A Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on Thursday September 24th, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Site visit details can be found in the administration document available on IPRO powered by Luma.  All bids must be submitted through IPRO powered by Luma by 5:00 PM MT Oct. 22, 2026, unless otherwise updated in IPRO powered by Luma.  BCDB#8216 AD#55462 September 15, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS  Case No. CV-09-26-1489  IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:  AUGGIE MERIDETH WATSON,  Deceased.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that AUDDAN WATSON has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of AUGGIE MERIDETH WATSON, deceased. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and presented to the undersigned attorney for the Personal Representative at the following address: 320 North Second Avenue, Sandpoint ID 83864.  DATED this 10th day of September, 2026  SNEDDEN LAW, P.C.  By: /s/Stephen T. Snedden  Attorney for Personal Representative  BCDB#8217 AD#55464 September 15, 22, 29, 2026 _________________________