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Home My WebLink About1993-06-14 93-312 ORDERDate w June 7, 1993 Item No. 93-312 Adopting municipal Development Program and Budget Item/Subject: for the Bangor Center Development District Responsible Departmene Community and Economic Development Commentary: HEARING - Prior to voting on this Order, the Council is required to hold a Public Hearing on the municipal Develop- ment Program and Budget for the Bangor Center Development District. The purpose of this Order is for the City Council to consider the Program to be implemented for the Bangor Center Development District. The Program has been prepared by the Bangor Center management Corporation. mAecoclopera Say *F &SEEKS PLEASE TAKE NWACE s A r""p'Mil ASE sAISSEN 11 In aa9 MI �.ieNmi enr He'd =W 0111 It V Manager's Comments:aomdu :. tl ,< &LA-lfld� —r�a� @"z, �°" '-u� -moo to msF d a a 13C fin 1i9� rte^^'-' dr c;ry.w.wger Associated Information: 6AIlii VjSPkPMs I Budlpt Approval: FAA, ee Dire Legal Approval: CIO sotiean Introduced For First Reading Poge —of — ❑Referral 93-312 Assigned to Co mAor Soucy, June 14, 1993 CITY OF BANGOR Adopt g Munlclp 1 D elopment Program and (TITLE.) �TDCKf .............. ............ ............ _.__.._. Budget for the Bangor Center Development District My ub csv cmabu sub �uv.raaroa.: ORDERFA THAT WHEREAS, by action of the City Council a certain area in the downtown area has been designated as a Municipal Development District known as the Bangor Center Development District in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. 5 5253(1); and WHEREAS, 30-A M.R.S.A. S 5253(2) requires that the governingbody of a Municipality shall adopt a development program for each development district; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation has rcommended a proposed development program to be adopted by the 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. g 5253(2), does hereby adopt the "Bangor Center Management Corporation Program and Budget, 1993-1994" as the development program for the Bangor Center Development District. IN CITY COUNCIL June 14, 1993 MW6L =:..-- M cTTx cT S 93-312 ORDER Title, ..BB9R5{Dg .HBnisiea? nSYg;q�,megc r:°6:am and Budget for the Bangor Center Devel, gumagoa togo COn' neilman 93-312 BANGOR CERT01 MARAG$[ffiNT CORPORATION Proposed 1993-94 Fork Program I. Introduction The Bangor Center Management Corporation proposes to continue its focused, direct service oriented work program during the 1993-94 program year. During the past year, BCMC reduced its operating budget by nearly 508 in recognition of the economic difficulties faced by property ,owners in the downtown area. Accordingly, BCMC did not employ full-time staff during the past year and does not plan to during the upcoming year. Despite the reduced budget, BCMC has provided important direct services to the downtown area. A very successful law enforcement program was initiated last year and will be continued during the upcoming year. BCMC coordination of events continued during the year with a new event, The Greater Bangor Cultural Heritage Festival introduced in May 1993. BCMC contracted with Michael Dolley to provide events coordinator services during 1992-93. II. Major Highlights of 1993-94 work Program BCMC proposes to generate $43,000 from the development district levy (similar to the past year). Because of the projected minor reduction in the district assessed valuation, the proposed levy would increase from $.51 per $1,000 valuation to $.53 per $1,000. This levy includes a $.02 overlay. In addition, the carryover from the 1992-93budget is projected to be $9,000 and an additional $500 in miscellaneous revenues are anticipated. Therefore, total revenues for the upcoming fiscal year. are projected to be $52,500. Projected expenditures during 1993-94 are $46,950 leaving a carryover in the amount of $5,550. The following will describe the proposed expenditures by major category. Administration The City of Bangor's Department of Community and Economic Development will again provide staff support at no charge to the BCMC Board of Directors. The City will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses such as copying, postage and telephone. BCMC will secure liability insurance for its role in coordinating various downtown events. Other major expenses include the cost of public notices (forthe annual renewal of the development district) and professional services. The professional services expense has been reduced by 50% because City Staff are now handling accounting responsibilities. 93-312 Special Events Coordination This category has been increased by $5,000 for the upcoming year. It is anticipated that the additional event, the Cultural Heritage Festival will continue next year. In addition, BCMC, working with the Bangor Department of Parks and Recreation, is planning to reinstated the noontime summer concert service at Pickering Square. These additional activities, plus the experience of a year's worth of events coordination, results in the increase in the events coordinator contract in the amount of $5,000. Downtown Beautification This item has been reduced to $1,000 for the upcoming year. It is anticipated that funds will be used to continue the litter control program and for other miscellaneous beautification projects. Visitor Information The funding for 1993-94 will be used to continue the development of a new brochure for the Bangor Center. The features and brochure will highlight activities for the Bangor Center and include a map of the area. Law Enforcement Services This will again be the major component of BCMC's 1993-94 work program. BCMC will fund the cost of supplemental law enforcement services for the downtown/waterfront area during the late spring/summer/early fall months and during the holiday season. These services are in addition to the basic level of law enforce- ment service provided within the City of Bangor. The cost of this service is again projected to be $22,000. Miscellaneous BCMC proposes a variety of other activities during the upcoming program year including: a. continuation of demographic profile of downtown Bangor. BCMC willworkwith University of Maine Staff and interns to generate data which will support business development. b. maintenance of available real estate information in the downtown Bangor area. C. monitoring of policy and legislative issues which impact Bangor Center, d. establishing a new business welcome program. Pr000eed 1993-1994 Budget 93-312 X&EQQR CENTER MARASEMENT COAPOSATION Revenues 1992-93 1993-94 1. Projected carry-over $ 40000 $ 9400 2. Development District Levy 43,000 43,000 3. Events/Miscellaneous _ 500. $47,000 $520500 Expenditures 1. Administration Insurance $ 1,500 $ 2,000 Public Notices 1,700 10700 Professional Services (Audit, legal,bookkeeping) 20000 1,000 Postage 200 150 Telephone 200 100 Miscellaneous 300 500 - Subtotal $ 5,900 $ 50450 2. Special Events Coordination Outw£-Pocket Expenses for Events $ 4,000 $ 5,000 Contract with Events coordinator 4,000 10,000 Event Advertising 2.000 0 Subtotal $10,000 $151000 3. Downtown Beautification $ 2,000 $ 1,000 4. Visitor Information/Brochures $ 2,000 $ 21000 5. Law Enforcement Services $22,000 $22,000 6. Miscellaneous $�2 qqq by500 Total Expenditures $43,900 $46,950 Proiected Carry POrward $ 3,100 $ 51550 Estimated District Valuation $85 million Required Levy to support proposed budget $.51 per $1,000 Overlay - $.02 par $1,000 Total Levy - $.53 per $1,D00 Last Year $.51 per $1,000