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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-27 92-275 ORDERIon 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. Rryrtr nt beer j Manager's Comments: - rY Mnnalis, Associated Information: Budget Apartl '. liva ce Dircn Legal Approval: or CiY 3oficimr Introduced For �J Passage Pegs__of_ ❑First Heading ❑Referral Armed to cbor Frankel MV 27,1992 92-275 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.. 92-2)5 ORDER May 27, 1992 Title, - Passed _ .AueM1orizing, tpa. Subm}ttg}, of, p, fypppsal to CITY CLERK the U.S. Department of Defense Aasiguedtn .� Counci an