HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-24 95-195 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item NO. 95-19S
Date 4/24/95
Item/Subject: Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant with the
State of Maine Forest Service for reforestation of a
portion of Twining Pit.
Responsible Department: Public Works
Commentary: This program will complete the reclamation of a portion of
the Twining Pit in Winterport. The grading has been completed and mulch
and wood Chips have been placed on the greater portion of the graded
areas. Reforestation will Complete the reclamation program.
The Maine Forest Service has bean to the Pit in Winterport with the
City Forester, Rolland Ferry, and approved the plan for the
reforestation. The funding will be provided with funds remaining in the,
1993 reforestation grant program. The Forest Service willprovide
$2,451.00 in State funding and the City will have to contribute the
remaining $3,499 utilizing an appropriation from unanticipated 'r
from the Public Works Department. That appropriation Order will come
forward should the City be successful in the grant process.
The DBP regulations governing gravel pits require reclamation a
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s the pit becomes idle for a specified period Of time and limits the
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of active pit that can be held open at any given time. It is in our best
interest$ to complete this reclamation and minimize the unproductive,
vegetated areas.
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Manger's Comments:
Recommend authorization,
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95-195
Assigned to Counedot Soucy April 24, 1995
CITY OF BANGOR
rn) . AutbOiizing the CI[y Manager to apply for a Grant with the Stare
of Maine Yetest Service for reforestation of a portion of
Twining pit in Winterport, Maine.
By the City CoundU of the City WBawar.
ORDERED,
TRAT Edward A. Barrett, City Manager, is hereby authorized to apply for
a Grant with the State of Mine Forest Service in the am unt of
$5,950.00 for reforestation of reclaimed portions of the City
gravel pit on the Twining Road in Winterport, Maine.
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 24, 1995
95-195
ORDER
(TITLE) Authorizing the City Manager to apply for
a Grant with the State of Maine Forest Service for
reforestationof a portion of Setting Pit in NSnterport. Maine