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Date nay 19,erT992 Item No.
Order Authorizing Sulomittal of a Proposal to the U.S. Department
Iterm/Subject: of Defense
Responsible Department Community and Econanin Development
Commentary:
The City of Bangor in conjunction with a Steering Committee which has
representatives of area development organizations, has developed a proposal
to the U.S. Department of Defensefor the Bangor area to host a 4,000
employee Defense finance and Accounting Service WAS) facility. As
indicated In the attached .order, such a facility would create a major
positive Impact upon the economy of, the selected host community.
The attached Council order authorizes the submittal of an application by
the City of Bangor..
Prior to Council consideration of this Order,. City Staff will meet with
City Councilors in Executive Session to discuss specifics of the proposal.
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) OTDer, Au0sorizing the.Subm ttal of a Propo I to the U.S. Department
of Defense
BYW Gpty Cwemil Of W 04 Of Dealer:
ORDEREDt
TWT WHEREAS, the United States. Department of Defense (DOD) has
solicited proposals from communities interested in hosting a Defense Finance and
Accounting Service (DFAS) facility; and
WHEREAS, if selected, a host community will experience tremendous
economic benefits associated with such a facility; and
WHEREAS, the development of a DFAS facility would create high quality
employment opportunities for residents of the Greater Bangor area, and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor has identified a site located at Bangor
International Airport which meets the needs of such a facility;: and
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee consisting of representatives from the
City of Bangor and area development organizations has been working with City Staff
and the Eastern Maine Development Corporation to develop a proposal; and
WHEREAS, this proposal provides an excellent and comprehensive response
to the requirements outlinedby the Department of Defense.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT the. City Manager be authorized to sign
a transmittal letter which officially submits Bangor's proposal for consideration
by the Department of Defense..
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ORDER
May 27, 1992 Title, -
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.AueM1orizing, tpa. Subm}ttg}, of, p, fypppsal to
CITY CLERK the U.S. Department of Defense
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