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Home My WebLink About1996-06-10 96-271 ORDERCOONCIL ACTION Date acne ID. 1996 Item No. 96-271 Item/Subject: Adopting Municipal Development Program and Budget for the Bangor Center Development District Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Cnamrentary: HPARIN - Prior to voting on Ws Order, the Council is required to hold a Public Hearing on the Municipal Development Program and Budget for the Bangor Center Development District. TM purpose of this Order is for do City Council to consider Ne Program to be implemented for the Bangor Center Development District The Program has been prepaml by the Bangor Center Management Corporation. //JJpppp DepartrueA Read Manager -a Comments: am4g - City Manager AssociatedIn oxlu tion:QjB ' ya.aysQ Pnb�aud (kM Budget Approval: Fanance Director Lagal Approval Cit Sn icitor Introduced for: R passage First Reading Referral Page_ of_ 96-2)1 Assigned to Coriander Sullivan June 10, 1996 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) (Drbtrg._..........Adoptmg Mumcipel Development lhogam and ____ Budget for the Bangor Center Developmad Dss¢mt BY the MW Ceuaetl of W GYN OfBaapM: ORDERED, TEAT WHEREAS, by action a dre City Council a certain area in Ne dovndown area bas ban designated as a Municipal Developmarrd District Imuwn as the Bangor Center Development District in accordance wiN 30lA M.R.S.A. § 5253(1); and WHEREAS, 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5253(2) requires Nat the governing body of a Municipality shall adopt a development program for each development district; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Atarogernem Corporation has recommended a proposed development program to be adopted by Ne City Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT the City Council of the City of Bangor, in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5253(2), does hereby adopt me'Bai gor Center Management Corporation program and Budget, 1994199'/" as Ne development program for Ne Bangor Center Development District. s .o IN CITY COUNCIL June 10, 1996 Passed " CITY CLERK 96-271 ORDER Title, Adapting Municipal Development Program and Budget for the Bangor .. 'Center Development District. I.......�.../... ... �............................. Ae Fedto ...... .`!^:V ... tiI .AAM'! ......... Councilman 96-271 May 10, 1996 Mayor Marshall Frankel and the Bangor City Council City Hall 73 Harlow Street Burger, Maine 04401 Re: Biaggi Center Corporation Annual Report Dear Mayor Frankel and Councilors It bray pleasure to present to you the 1995-96 Bangor Center Corporation (BCC) Aunua1 Report. It is my hope, as well as the hope of the rest of the corporation's Board of Dnectors, that the City Control) is pleased with our efforts from the past year and are as optimistic that the next year will Ming as many successes. A number of changes took place in the downtown area over the past year. So too did this corporation cautious in its evolution. As most are aware, the BCC has been subject to changes in as management struotme over the pat few years, the most dramatic ofwMch came with the decision to delete the position of a fall -time executive director and staff. Fortunately, the new structure has meant working very closely wish City of Bangor staff, specifically the Dhector and staff of the Department of Community &. Economic Development With assistance from the City of Bugger, and with the dedication of the Board members and the skills of our contracted consultants, the commitmat to improving the business environment in the downtown has been renewed sort implememed with vigor. The results of this renewed commitment have been manifested in many ways, from police patrols or bicycles to lunchtime entertainment through the summer, or from the new garbage receptacles on street comers to the agreement between the Cay and local banks to create a loan fund specifically for dowmoxm businesses. The BCC's Board is committed to building on these accomplishments, positioning the downtown as a viable and exciting area for businesses, residents, and shoppers. Respemfirl)g Frank J Farrington President, BCC 96-371 History of the Bangor Center Corporation The Bangor Center Management Corporation, now known as the Bangor Carta Corporation, was esmNishoim 1987 and has, since dust due, assisted in efforts to improve the area garaanyknown as Dowmovm Bangor. The corporation is faded primarily by a special assessmeut levied on property owners in the Bangor Cama Development District. It has focused its efforts on the area within this district. The special assessment one levied on property owners in one downtown district is currently $0.53 per $1000 worth of property. Tbisudawnfromitspeaklevel,fiscalyear1989-90,whmt retewas $1.30. In addition to a decline in the level of its funding due to the reduction of the special assessment rate, the BCC has also seen its financial support from the City's General Fund decline from a high of $60,000 infiscal your 1987-88 to the cuneot absence of my direct financial assistance. Changes in the level offnaacial support provided to the BCC have uttered its presence and activities in the downtown am. Primarily, the corporation no longer has a fill -time executive director and staff that implement the work program These duties have been contacted out to the staff employed by the Department ofCommunhy & Economic Development, City of Bangor, as well as to commaed employees, namely a part-time Events Coordinator and a part-time Research Consultant. While the ownagemern strucnre of the corporation has been significantly altered, the commitment to amtmbaofpmgra mNedowntowmhasbeenmammmed and, be some cases, expanded. These proposes include increased police presence, various music events and other entertainment, and services to help businesses identify property available for sale snuffer rem. The BCC has also served as a means for businesspeople, consumers, and residents to communicate their concerns for the downtown to City of Bangor staff involved in downtown development. One part of Bre BCC's work propoam that commues to evolve is marketing. In addition to the number ufpu mnt®aal activities introduced ova the years, the Corporation has attempted W ensure that the downtown remains a priority area in the City's efforts to market and develop the local economy. 96-271 BCC District Tbeprimary source of revenue for the BCC is a special assessment levied on property ovmers in the Bangor Center Development District This District was established in 1984 under nate statute. The District stretches from a northern boundary 4Cumberland, Harlow, and Court Street to the southern boundary along the Penobscot River. This swthem boundary takes in the Bangor Landing,where the City's marina is found, and also, on the other side of the Kenduskeag Sande, Penobscot Plaza. 96-271 BCC Board of Directors, FY 1996-96 Officers Fmok Farrington, Pmdent. Sma9Property Owner. 19 term 05190-06/93. 2nd him: 06193-06196. Bob Coffins. Vice -President. Large Property . Appoimrd: 10/90-6/93. 1st tam 06/93-06196. Brian Flynn, Secretary -Treasurer. At -Large board member. 1st term: 04/93-06/96. Directors Fa4rlua Alcott. Merchant. 19 temc 07195-06/98. Brun Ames. M -Large. IA term: 07/95-06/98. Marc Berlin. At -Large. Appointed: 12/94. 1st term 06/98-06/01. Sande Bryaat. Doxvtoxv ResWeot, latemt06r91-06/94. 2ndterm06194-06/97. Warren Caruso. At -Large. Appoimed:10192. IsttenraCU95-06198. Jevoifer Fstabrook M -large. Isttam:06/95-06/98. Charles SuRivan. Cay CounciL Appouted:11/95. James Timmins. PmfessionaVService Business. 1st term 05NM6193. 2ndterm:06/93-06196. Michael Crowley. Ex -officio, Bangor Region Chamber ofCommace. Rodney G. MCRay. Ex -officio, Deparlmeat of Community & Ecommic Development. 96-271 Work Program, 7995-96 Special Events Using the concurred services ofen Events Coordinator, the BCC sponsors an=al slate of events that includes five music, festivals, and other activities. The Events Coordinator, A";rband Miley, is aho paid to assist in the execution of other downtown activities that, while not directly sponsored by the corporation, do eajoy induced support through Mr. Dolley's applied expense. The BCC Narrated with Mr. Dolley mJuly 1995 to provide an events program that effectively began with the Christmas Holiday celebrations of 1995 and ends in August 1996 after the last of the summer events vrzaps up. The estimated expenditures for the 1995-96 events program totaled $18,000 including compensation for the Events Coordinator The Classrooms Holiday celebrations of 1995 involved who a tights for the trees along the dowmov&a main streets, a Christmas tree for West Market Square, and a parade. Christmas music was also Filed On at West Market Square. Events resumed he the Spring of 1996 with the Cultural Heritage Festival The other events that will take place during the Suer months include the 7 -week Sumvurtime Delight Concert Series at Pickering Square Plaza during the noontime, the WLBZTV World's Largest Garage Sale held in the Pickering Square Parking Garage, and the WLBZ-W Sidewalk Art Festival hh. Dailey is also heavily involved in organizing the 4th of July Celebration. Safety and Security With financial support from the BCC, the Bangor Police Depanmcat established then dowmovtt bicycle patrols. The BCC's initial support not only went towards paying for the overtime hours nsioved m have two police ofhcvs patrolling the dowmown (as opposed to the one officer provided for in the department's budget), h also enabled the department to make the investment into the equipment needed to conduct the pounds on bicycle. The corporation continues m support this program each year, wink financial support for the extra officer on patrol between the months offday and September. Beautification Far the second cousecom eyear, the 13CC at fmd'ng the Purchase and maintenance of testing flower baskets and boxes for the nam dowatowu smems. Itis effort is being coupled with the ongoing pmchace of new trash receptacles for both the streets and park areas. TWo trash receptacles were purchased inFY 1995-96, 9 a w of $970, 96-YA Marketing/Promotion Ike BCC wpportspromotionlcampaigns that are aim at hath consumers, who freyneot roug and other service esublishvrems in the downtown, and businesses that are looking to move to, or expand in, the downtown area Most of the promotional material developed to wract consumers to dowoown Bangor bas been targeted V visitors to the area; the BCC has continued to advertise in the Bogor Region Chamber of Commerce's Annual Visitor's Guide as well as produce brochures that are distributed at venter information owners. The corporation bas else supported the efforts made by downtown merchants to produce advertisements that market the downtown as a tourist destination. In 1995, the BCC sorted an effort to develop cew signs that would direct vehiwlar traffic to the downtown. Correctly, a graphic designer is working with a local sign manufacturer to create the sign. This effort represents a long-term commitment to inform both residents and tourists of whet is available in the downtown area. As fur as marketing the downtown to businesses, the BCC has developed a package that includes information on commercial vacancies in Downtown Bogor as well as insight into the development ofdwmtowapropertymchrdmgw=esofpubficcapkaL This package was the basis for the strategy used to promote the Downtown Bangor Loan Dmd-the recent commtmwt made by local banks and the Cay of Bangor to provide low-ntterest Boosting to qualified downtown businesses. The BCC also helped finance the advertising campaign that is currently promoting the Loan Bund. Administration The BCC contracts with the Department of Community & Economic Development to provide administrative support. Thus involves a number of tangible, and non -tangible, services. The Department provides bookkeeping services and a number of clerical duties required to manage the Corporation. The Director of the Department and bis staff also provide many services to the Board and to its contracted Commands. 96-2)1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Bangor Center Corporation Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the period July 01, 1995 - May 31, 1996 Revenues 96-271 Development District Levy $43,000.00 Events 5,226.09 Carry Forward horn 1994-95 Budget 2617735 Total Revenues $74,403.44 Expenditures Events $13,594.50 Bicycle Patrols 10.033.53 Research ultant 4,000.00 Marketing Materiels l Advertisements 5,922.34 Flowers and Trash Receptacles 1,565.64 Administration 3258.34 TOtel Expenditures 38 344 35 Net Balance as of 0531-96 $36,029.09 Bangor Center Corporation Proposed Everts Budget' for Me period September 01, 1995 -August 31, 1996 Revenues 96-211 Cultural Heritage Festival $2,150.00 Summertime Delight Concert Series 29@5,00 Total Revenues $ 5.135.00 Expenditures Events Coordinator Salary $11.000.00 Christmas Holiday 1,515.00 Cultural Heritage Festival 2,500.00• Summertime Delight Concert Series 2,985.00 4th of July Celebm6on 0.00 WLBZ-TV Garage Sale 0.00 WLBZ-TV Sidewalk Art Festival _000 Total Expenditures 19,1190,_ 0 Net Contribution to Events $12,265.00 IMoatofWe Morswill Wepla¢ovv0e Su Va1996. Thua NemlyatluolrvwEers rvaJablefm the 1995-1996 evmH6udgdare fivm Ne BCC ChtlYmaz Holitlay celeEratitlow U�rttookpU¢wOemubm 1995. he acwleapwtlio fmftl995Cluit' HoE&yrotOMS1,747,78, 96-271 1996-97 Proposed Work Program and Budget 96-271 7996-97 Proposed Work Program Using the services available through the Department of Community and Economic Development, along with the contracted services of an Events Coordinator, the BCC will again implement a work program that emphasizes ente amment, security, beautification, and promotion in the Bangor Center Development District. The 1996-97 work program will expand the camber of events m the downtown and will include a Forth offuly Celebeaturt, Worlds Largest Curage Sale, Sss®ertime Delight Concert Series, W[.BZ N Sidewalk Art Fesmal, Claimants Tree Lightmg and Activities, Greater Bangor Coding Heritage Festival,aadmdietiouofanev Twiliglrt Delight Concert Series. The BCC will also provide funding m expand the area wherein trees will be decorated with white lights for most of the Winter season. The BCCw continuesupportofthe Bangor Police Depazimeotdown bicyshepatrolsbypaylog for the overtime hours required to have two police officers patrolling the downtown area. The amount of money budgeteg for security has been reduced in the 1996-97 proposed budget. ]his reduction is based on the previous yeas actual budget expenditures for extra mw enforcement in the downtown. The BCC will continue funding the purchase and maintenance of Imaging flower baskets and boxes for the main downtown streets. Proportional activities supported by the BCC will again involve both those targeting visitors to the area and those targeting business expansion Jr. and relocation to, the downtown area. Downtown dvectional suras will be purchased and installed, and kiosks will be elected a strategic locationm provide visitor mforrration. The BCC will wmmue quarterly publication of a dopwtowarrewsletter providing information about events and activities. Selective advertising of the downtown area well also bet handed. The BCC will continue to depend on the staff of the Department of Community and Economic Development for administrative support and will increase the level of gaff support dedicated to the corporation's activities. The BCC will reimburse the City for persormel costs for the services provided to the corporatkanby the Department ofCommunity and Ecammic Development's research assistant with the goal alb uld'mg on business expansion/relocation efforts that are being carried out by the Department and improving the business eovhonmen in the downtown area. WORK Pi AN SPFCAA EVENTS EwMa Coortlnetm Fee EvwACash Fout6d JJy CelaErelun Garage Bab Bummenlmc MEN concert Series WLRZ-W Sicamak AAFe¢Wd Chnstnec Tree LigIBS B A Afle¢ WNte Tree LL26k Ho4d"Tree Prugmm CRy Bub Repbcen," Dovmlwm Music 1 14ntcwg Greater Bangor Cultural HenLge Festival SuMMal Special Even FCUR SAFETY I SI Lax ErRwcemeM FMvers Purchase Waning PROMOTON I MARKETEG Vodlor lmolmat on B,,,h,me Doxnbvm Loan Prryrem-Mvergang NawebXem j4j DwMnaan sglrs Davmbwn Kiadm M"MwgI MaMeliq Projects CnamSerM rvfiwwlmew 96-271 $11,750 0 0 1,600 0 1,000 225 200 520 2,745 1,540 2.235 1.010 $22]60 S15 000 $15000 $1,003 1.500 2500 $2.500 $300 200 i.aa 5.000 500 1100 400 t Soo -moo ADMINISTMPTIGN Personnel Coves- ReimWrsemeMb Diry $12.974 BCC supoont COM Bank Service Charges m Ilwumma 2200 Plu4ge Secretary N Shane -Fflg Fee 20 pdmng 25 N R 500 Dwmiwm IEUE nue 143 M Wlmneeln 300 3200 6234 TOTAL BUDGET $85,034 FUNDS AVALABIL BpxblOvmemeM Rwewe¢ $41,046 Cerpowrfmm 19981996 Budgm 16.736 PrgedM Remenw tram Evenb Cullum1Heraw Fa WN $2.750 SmaveNme DeW Concwt Serie¢ 4.500 7 250 $85034 TOTAL FUNDS AVAI-ABLE $85034 BCCBUKW" 05IMPOOSlopM