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Date: larmary. 29 1997 Item No. 97-101
Item/Subject: Authorizing the Transfer of Property located at the Comer of Garland and Fruit Streets
to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor
Responsible MixtrlmeM: Community and Economic Development
Commentary:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor has requested dm City donate a parcel of land on the comer of
Garland, Fruit and Pearl Streets. By Council Ordinance 96-385 passed on September 25, 1996, the parcel was
rezoned to allow, two single family bouse lots. There are two Orders proposed which would convey the two single
family lots separately (see attached map). This Order would authorize conveyance of the lot at the corner of
Garland and Fruit Streets to Habitat for Humanity. The proposed single fondly homes would be privately owned
and fully taxable. -
The Comtmanny ad Economic Development Commeave will review the re imest at its meeting on January
22, 1997.
Dep. rfinen[ Head
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Associated Information:
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Budget Approval:
Furnace Director
Legal Approval:
C5ry Solickor
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ORDERED,
TEAT WHEREAS, the City received a request from Habitat for Humanity of Cheater
Burger, anonprofit organization which provides affordable homes for people who would not be
able to own their home through conventional mortgage means, that the ownership of this
property be numbered to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor for the purpose of constructing
a single family home; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Bangor to return this property
to the tax rolls of the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the contribution of this property is consistent with the goal of the
Community Development Program to increase housing opportunities for lower income
households;
NOW, THEREFORE, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR,
BE IT ORDERED, THAT the property located on the comer of Garland and Fruit Streets,
Bangor, Maine, be trarvafined to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor for the purpose of
constructing a single family home; and -
BE IT FURTTER ORDERED, THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized end
directed to execute the documents deemed necessary or appropriate by the Legal Department to
effectuate the transfer contemplated hereunder.
IN CITY COUNCIL
January 27, 1997
Passed
I CLERK J
9]-101
ORDER.
Title, Authorizing the Transfer of
Property Located at the corner of
Garland and Fruit Streets to Habitat
for tiumaaity of Greeter 0angor ..
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Councilmen