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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-09 88-220 ORDER-o-44 'Vf' Date 5/3/88Item No. 88-220 Item/Subje[tt Adopting Municipal Development Progress for the Bangor Center Development District Responsible Department Commodity Development Commentary:. ghe purpose of this Order is for the City Council to consider the Program to he -implemented for the Bangor Canter Development District. The Program has been prepared by the Municipal Develop rat District Advisory Hoard. Prior to or at the time of the public hearing on May 9th. the City Council will receive recommendations fron Goth the Municipal Developerent District Advisory Board a l the Planning Board relative to the adoption of this Program. After adoption the Progress may he altered only after notice and public hearing and the adoptionofa new Ommu l Order. Irep+xa nsxeo6 Manager's Comments: Ciy MnmBn Associated! Information:p'..Q.'r L... P 'liesno Budget Approval: 5d,0000Cot6P�N�wj�yWa r[.wµ cao�4. 0 A.8 M f "t ry $� Fiwe[e Dve<ror Legal Approval: Car solirTar Intr as a For m raaaye ❑ First Reading - Page— of ❑Referral 88-22D Introduced by Councilor Saxl, May 9, 1988 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE) @4'[1EYr Aapppipg Mpnieapal D.eoelormeot E.roscew Tpx the Bangor Center.. Development District ...................... .......... ......... ........ . _..__ ........... By dW City Counaii ofdw GYN ofBanyor: ORDERED, THAT WHEREAS, by action of the City Council acertain area in the downtown area has been designated a a Municipal Development District known as the Bangor Center Development District In accordance with 30 M.R.S.A. Section 4863 (1); and WHEREAS, 30 M.R.S.A. Section 4063 (2) requires that the governing body of a Municipality shall adopt a development program for each development district; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Development District Advisory Board, by its report to the City Council, has recommended a proposed development program to be adopted by the City Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE CITY OF BANGOR: ORDERED, THAT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 30 M.R.S.A. Section 4863 (2), a report of the Municipal Development District Advisory Board is hereby adopted as the development program for the Bangor Center Development District. STATD6MP OF FACT: Prior to taking action on this Order, at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 9, 1988 the City Council held a public hearing and received recommendations From both the M oicipal Development District Advisory Board and the Planning Board relative to the adoption of said development Program, stl pursuant to 30 M.R.S.A. Section 4863 (2). IN CITY COUNCIL May 9, 1988 Pa eed CITY RK 88.210' ORDER. Title, Adep,[1pg Huni ip i D se,�epry,Gnt f ogxam y, {ox [ke ;BavBor Cew[e[ Developm¢p[ District Introducedand filed by .......... �>..:.. a: ......... cowCilmad Bavar, Mune - New EMNwd Gwwd, CARRY 88-220 OJNRAI� BANGOR, MAINE MAN JOHN a LORD Tzuoaa wamaa Ylmmup Mlrvv VdV of Parisora DEPARTMINT HF PLANNING RDI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: May 3, 1988 TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: The Planning Board SUBJECT: Bangor Center Management Corporation District - and Program Please be advised that pursuant to State Statutoryprovisions of 30 M.R.S.A. § 4863 (1) and (2) the Planning Board reviewed the proposed district and program for the up -coming year for the Bangor Center Management Corporation, at its regular meeting on May 2, 1988. The Board voted 5 in favor and 0 opposed to indicate to the City Council that it had reviewed the program and wished to express its support for the program as submitted. nay. Jo n M. Lord Planning Officer 88-220 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 25, 1988 TO: Bangor City Council FR: Municipal Development District Advisory Board (MDDAB) RE: Recommendations for Continued Operation s Funding of the Bangor Center Management Corp., FY '89 After quarterly meetings with representatives of the Board Of Directors of the Bangor Center Management Corporation (BCMC) and with Executive Director Carel LaBelle and after review of the proposed program of work and the budget for PY '89, we, the MDDAB, n April 8, 1988 unanimously and enthusiastically voted to _ recommend: 1. that the Bangor Center Management Corp. and its program of work, as outlined by the organization document, goals, and budget attached, receive approval for FY 1$9, 2. that $130,000 be generated by City funds and by the tax assessment district (as shown on the attached map) to be added to the $10,000 remaining uncommitted funds from the PY '88 budget in order that the $140,000 budget for FY 189 he funded, and 3. that, in keeping with the objective of gradually removing any burden for this program from the general taxpayer, the City share of the funding be reduced to 408 or $52,000 and the Tax District share be 608 0r $78,000 (resulting in a maximum tax rate for this program of $1.04/1000 compared to $.90/1000 in FY '88). ue dd( Gwet a yn M. Phillips Chairperson b BANGOR CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION PROGRAM AND BUDGET DATA 1987 - 1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS - Section I -- Map - Revitalization of Downtown Bangor Organization of Bangor Center Management Corporation pp. 1-2 Section II Preface - Bangor Center Management Corporation pg. 1-3 BCMC Goals and Objectives pp. 4-8 Section III Financial Summary, March 1988 P. 1 Projected Budget, 4/1 thru 6/30/88. P. 2 Remainder Budget, 1909-1988 P. 3 Programmatic Budget, 1988-1989 P. 4 Budget, 1988-1989 P. 5 Proposed Events, 1988-1989 P. -6 Section IV Program Highlights Section V Budget Data: 1980-1988 - Year To Date - 19B8-1989 V DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT AREA ORGANIZATION OF BANGOR CENTER MANAGEMENT CORP. We recommend that a new corporation be established to administer the activities of the Bangor Center Management Program. This. corporation shall be a private corporation with its board of directors composed of people directly associated with the program area (as detailed in this document). This new corporation shall be known as the Bangor Center Manage- ment Corporation and shall have seven voting board members and two exofficio (non-voting) members as follows: Voting Members 1 Large property owner (total assessed value of real estate in district boundary to be $600,000 or more) 1 Small property owner (total assessed value of real estate in districtboundary to be less than $600,000) 1 Merchant, restauranteur, mgr./proprietor of entertainment establishment within district 1 Office, professional, service business owner/mgr./employee within district 1 Resident within district 1 Member of the Downtown Rivercity Association - to be elected by DRCA Board of Directors 1 Member of the Bangor Center Development Corp. - to be elected by the BCDC Board of Directors I city Council Member Ex Officio Members 1 Member of the Municipal Development District Advisory Board - to be elected by the MDDAB 1 City Staff Employee All voting members excepting those elected from the BCDC and DRCA must make application to the selecting body when vacancies cur. The applications must state how the applicant is affiliated with the development district and may state other pertinent qualifi- cations for service on the board of directors. We recommend that the Bangor Center Development Corporation incorporate the Bangor Center Management Corporation and that a joint committee of the Bangor Center Development Corporation and the MDDAB select the first board of directors following the above guidelines. Thereafter, the board of directors of the Bangor Center Management Corporation shall be self-perpetuating by selecting board members as vacancies occur, but following the guidelines in this document. Voting members of the new corporation may serve no more than two consecutive full terms with a full term being defined as three Years. Terms of members shall be staggered. Initially the appointments shall be made as follows: three of the seven board members shall be appointed for three years, two for two years, and two for one year. Appointments thereafter shall be for terms of three years except in those cases in which an appointment is made to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term, In which case the appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. If any person serving as a board member loses affiliation with the district, he/she must resign immediately. The term of service for the initial board 'shall be as follows: 3 yrs. large property owner 1 yr. small property owner ] yrs. merchant, restauranteur, entertainment, business owner/mgr. 3 yrs, office, progessional, service business owner/mgr. 1 yr. resident 2 yrs. member BCDC 3 yea. member DRCA For the purpose of selecting the first manager, a screening Committee of three members of the MDUAR and three members of the Bangor center Management Corporation Board shall be formed. This Greening committee shall review applications for the position of manager and shall make recommendations to the board of the Bangor Center Management Corporation. The Bangor Center Management Corporation shall then hire the manage[ and shall thereafter supervise the manager and program and shall have responsibility for hiring future managers. The Bangor Center Management Corporation board of directors shall report on the management program to the MDDAB no less than rquaterlye and the MDDAB shall report to the Bangor City Council as required by the City Council, CMINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING of BANGOR CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION March 16. 1987 Pursuant to the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act (Title 13-B, Maine Revised Statutes Annotated), the undersigned hereby consents to the following actions being taken without a meeting. It is understood that this Consent has the effect of a unanimous vote of the incorporators of this corporation, at a meeting of them. This is the organizational meeting of the corporation. 1. Merle Goff was designated as Secretary pro tem of the corporation. 2. Bangor Center Development Corporation, the incorporator of this corporation, through its board ofdirectors consents to this meeting of the incorporator. C3. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation is attached to these Minutes and is marked "exhibit A•. 4. The following are adopted as the By -Laws for the corporation: BY-LAWS SECTION 1. The name of this corporation is Bangor Center Management Corporation, and its principal office is in Bangor, Maine. SECTION 2. The officers shall be a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. SECTION 3. The President shall preside at the meetings of the corporation and of the board of directors and shall be a member a officio, with right to vote, of all committees. He shall also, attheannual meeting of the corporation and such other times as he deems proper, communicate to the board of directors such matters and make such suggestions as may in his opinion tend to Promote the prosperity and welfare and increase the usefulness of the corporation and shall perform such other duties as are . necessarily incident to the office of the President. SECTION 4. The vice President shall L' perform the G; functions of the President in his absence. SECTION 5. The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all moneys received and paid out, and shall have the custody of all property. SECTION 6. Directors. A. There shall be directors elected and appointed as specified in the Articles of Incorporation. As so specified, there shall be voting directors and ex-officia directors who shall not have the right to vote. Directors shall be elected by the directors at the annual meeting. Any director shall continue to serve until his successor has been elected or appointed and qualified. B. The Articles of Incorporation prescribe the following directors to be elected or appointed in the following manner: GROUP 1. DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED BY THE DIRECTORS a. One person owning a large amount of property located within the Bangor Municipal Development District (hereinafter referred to as 'Rhe District"), meaning an owner of property with a valuation assessed by the City of C! Bangor at more than $600,000; b. One person owning a small amount of property located within the District, meaning anowner of property with a valuation assessed by the City of Bangor at less than WOODS; C. One person who is either a merchant, a restaurateur, or an owner or manager of an entertainment establishment located within the District; d. One person who is either an owner or manager or an employee of a professional or service business, the principal office for which is located within the District; e. One person who resides within the District; After the initial board of directors is selected by a committee of the Bangor Center Development Corporation and of members of the Bangor Municipal Development District Advisory Board as provided for in the Articles of Incorporation, the members described above of subsequent boards of directors shall be elected for terms as herein prescribed by majority vote of the voting members of the entire board of directors. `9 -3- A GROUP 2. DIRECTORS TO BE SELECTED By OTHERS In addition to the foregoing persons, the following shall also be voting members of the board of directors: f. One person who is a current member of the Downtown River City Association who shall be elected by the board of directors of the Downtown River City Association; g. One person who is a Current member of the Bangor Center Development Corporation who shall be elected by theboard of directors of the Bangor Center Development Corporation; 'h. one person who is a current member of the Bangor City Council who shall be chosen by the Bangor City Council; GROUP 3. EE -OFFICIO DIRECTORS - RON-VOTING In addition to the foregoing voting members, the following shall also be ex -officio directors who shall be entitled to participate in debate and discussion of the directors but who are not entitled to vote: C i. One person who is a current member of the staff of the City of Bangor to be designated by the City Manager of the City of Bangor; j. One person who is a current member of the Bangor Municipal Development District Advisory Board to be elected by that Board. C. Terms of Directors. 1. The terms of the voting directors (Groups 1 and 2, above) shall be for three years. 2. The beginning of full terms of directors shall coincide with the beginning of the fiscal year of the Corporation. 3. Initially, the terms of the voting directors shall be staggered as follows: Large property owner '(a, above) 3 years Small property owner (b, above) 1 year Merchant, restaurateur, entertainment business owner or manager (C, above) 2 years Office, professional, service business owner or manager Or above) 3 years Resident (e, above) 1 year Member DRCA (f,above) 3 years Member BCDC (g, above 2 years Member, Bangor City Council (h,above) 1 year C;' -4- 4. No voting director may serve more than two consecutive full terms. A 'full term" means three years. 5. There is no term for the ex -officio non-voting directors nor any limitation on the length of time any such ex -officio director may serve. B. vacancies. I. I£ any voting director elected by the board (Group 1, above), loses his or her affiliation with the District, he or she shall resign, or if he or she fails to resign, the office held by that person shall be declared vacant by a majority vote of the remaining board of directors. If any voting director elected by others (Group 2, above) loses his or her affiliation with the specified group, he or she shall resign, or 1£ he or she fails to resign, the nominating or electing organization may advise the board of such loss of affiliation and. shall elect a successor, or the office held by that person may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the remaining board of directors. 2. If there is a vacancy among any of the voting directors (Groups 1 and 2, above) such vacancy shall be filled by the organization which elected or selected such position. The filling Of any such vacancy shall be for the unexpired term of the director whose position became vacant. C. The.directors shall report to the Bangor Municpal Development District Advisory Board or in lieu thereof to the Bangor City Council on the activities of the corporation no less frequently than quarterly. SECTION 7. An annual meeting of the corporation shall be held in the month of June on such date and at such location a$ the board of directors may determine. At the annual meeting the directors shall elect the directors whose terms have expired. The Officers ofthe corporation shall be elected annually by the board of directors. SECTION e. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be from July 1 through June 30. SECTION 9. The seal of the corporation shall be a circular disc, upon -which be inscribed the words "Bangor Center Management Corporation, Incorporated 1987 Maine.' SECTION d 10. The by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed by the boSEC Of any regular Cr special meeting. PREFACE The Bangor Center Management Corporation has been organized to bring together the public and private sectors for the revitalization of Downtown Bangor. Through economic renewal, promotion and nrganization, we are assisting the area to realize its full potential as the retail and service center of Northern and Eastern Maine. The center of the city is an area of mired use , containing not only retail and service facilities but also governmental, ecclesiastical and cultural facilities. P successful revitalization must utilize all of these resources and strengthen their position in the total fabric of the ar , while, at the same time, seeking to attract new enterprises to the center of the city. In particular, a careful plan must be developed which focuses on economic restructuring, putting space that is now unused or under-utilized into more productive use. Access problems are common, making utilization of upper stories difficult and resolution of this and other similar problems should be sought as a Joint effort. Through this kind of cooperation, this and many of the other negative factors which affect downtown can be successfully resolved. Solutions which are not cost effective on an individual basis can be achieved threugh a group effort, with the result being not only economically feasible, but aesthetically and functionally exciting and innovative. It is Important to bring a more well-rounded vitality and economy to the downtown through the encouragement of uses which are active beyond the hours of retail or office use. Utilization of the upper stories for residential purposes provides not only additional housing resources in the center of the city, but also creates a supportive market for additional restaurants and entertainment facilities. Adequate parking has been seen a major problem in the downtown are, acting a deterrent to the successful marketing of several large downtown structures. Their vacancy has generated both primary and secondary problems, giving the area an abandoned look while their marketing strategy has deterred major investment in the downtown, ane to same extent, in the city as a whole. while the large inventory of useable floorspace in these buildings sits vacant and idle, small retail establishments and entrepreneurs wishing to locate in the center of the city are unable to do so because Of a lack of available space that is appropriate in size and cost. The Management Program must pursue all possible opportunities to assist in the marketing of these properties, as their redevelopment is key to economic revitalization of Downtown Bangor. The lack of parking in the downtown area has been a major deterrent to patronizing downtown businesses. While this has been a real and quantifiable problem, there has also been the perception that the problem is even greater than it has been. However, in the very near future, with the construction of a major garage and also some additional -3 - shuttle parking, this problem will no longer eelst. The ready availability of parking should greatly enhanco.the attractiveness of Downtown Bangor as a viable and economically sound location for investment. Equally important is an aggressive antl cohesive organization promotional program. While it has finally been recognized across the country that malls and downtowns are different places in our cities, serving many different functions, the older downtowns can benefit greatly from the kind of organization, unified promotion and discipline that make many of their competing areas successful. _q_ BANRUR CENTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION - GOALS 5 OBJECTIVES 1. IMPROVE CANDOR CENTER A. Design 1. Develop an overall master design plan for the _ downtown area which will address circulation, landscaping, Parking, possible new construction and areas of rehabilitation, Pedestrian Circulation and access to upper stories and between stores shall be given particular study in order to create a pedestrian access pattern which will make downtown Bangor a more cohesive place free from inclement weather. This plan shall incorporate recommendations OF prior studies, wirer ever feasible, updated and coordinated with Danger Center Management Corporation's design recnmmenaat ions. E. Develop a detailed design study for the area at the corner of Main and Unian Sir Pets which serves as the gateway to downtown. J. Assist or yearly owners to address the visual problems of their buildings. In conjunction with the Lane, French, Smith Study, previously undertaken, BCNC may provide design assistance for a number of building facades, indicating improvements which can be made With a minimum of expense, such improvements being in the form Of paint, signs,. awnings, flags & treatment of upper -story windows. 4. Utilizing the requirements of the existing sign' ordinance, develop some Suggested treatments for several styles of signs, appropriate to the area. -5- G. Technical Assets_ Program 1. Develop a program of technical assistance to meet needs of downtown business persons. This technical assistance shall be comprised of local input, as well as that available from other resources, public or private. This program shall be comprised of seminars, orkshops and individual counseling and shall include such topics as some window design, theft and shoplifting, merchandising, advertising and promotion, business accounting, and special. financing mechanisms. 2. Develop a resow ce center which contains downtown publications, ordinances, financial information and serves as a central location for any publications and documents which are pertinent to downtown ,evitaliaation and the businesses located there. C. Promotion Encourage joint promoting and unified stere hours with initial emphasis- on important retail seasons. D. Communi ration 1. Develop an orgcing system of coordination with other groups such as Downtown River City Association, Bangor Center Development Corporation, Dangor 2000, the Great Bangor Chamber of Commerce, 4th of July Corp., which have an Interest in downtown and whose projects have an impact upon the area. - c. Develop an on-going dialogue with all downtown husineespersons, merchants, property owners and other M concerned with the vitality antl economic well-being of Bangor Center and provide the means for a continual update of information and availability of our assistance. 9. Coordinate activities antl be "a liaisonbetween city staff, elected officials and downtown husinecs persons in matters which are of vital interest to ©angor Center. Represent downtown interests by attending committee meetings and other acbsduled workshops. 4. Publish a newsletter about and for downtown. This shall be published on a tentative quarterly basis and will be designed to bring information to the local business person, a., well as to make the community aware of downtown activities, opportunities and events. 5. The Director" will continue to be available to address business groups and other organization about the downtown program. I1. DEVELOPMENT - R. Conduct attitudinal surveys of residents regarding positive and negative aspects of dormtcwn and what they perceive as lacking in the area, improvements desired and suggestions. D. Undertake a site -by -site review of all vacant Parents in the downtown arca and determine a use which the Bangor Center Management Corporation feels is most appropriate, desirable and economically feasible. C. Update. antl evaluate all surveys and inventories of, vacant upper -storey space with the view that such space may be made functional. This will include a study to seek solutions to providing joint access to several buildings at. one point avid meeting fire and building codes in order to open up use -options for these structures. D. .seek a solution to the demonstrated need for small retail space for new business which would like to locate in the downtown area but are prevented from doing so by the lack of 'incubator" space available. In seeking a solution to this major problem, existing buildings shall be analyzed, as well as the possibility explored of new construction to accommodate this need. E. Assist in the raising of funds for the Hanger Opera House as a non-profit organization. This building and its attendant functions serve as a vitalpart of the downtown fabric antl all efforts will be made to alleviate its financial problems and further develop It into a focal point of the cultural community. F. Work with City officials and local property owners to identify locations- throughout the central area which might be utilized as "gathering places" for such events as outdoor concerts and festivals and undertake.a program of development of these areas. III. IIARKETINIi AND PROMOTION A. Develop a promotional campaign with the assistance of a professional advertising agency which shall be aimed at both on-going promotion for downtown as a whole antl also for specific events throughout the year. we These specific events shall include but not be limited to: 1. July 4th event, Flea Market/Concert/Parade A. Autumn Fest D. Xmas Parade .9anta House .Window Awards .Animated display - Oakin's Window .Decorations .free .Lighting Ceremony .Flyer Far Xmas/First Night 4. First Might v. Founder's Day/Ibuinament Talent Show 6. Spring Event 7. Flowers/Garden Club B. Mtscellaneous _ IV, PUBLIC - PRIVATE POLICY A. Work with City of develop comprehensive and consistent policy for parking in the downtown and facilitate successful Deer ation of the parking garage, as well as other specifically programmed parking projects. B. Work to develop a policy and regulations for street vendors regarding location, space., mix of merchandise and other pertinent controls. C. Develop a signinq system with an identifying logo indicating the routes to downtown; antl once there, directing drivers to parking facilities. page 1 FINANCIAL _ 11 "Is l- E.e€^sec 3LL-31:9HSUMMARY Beginning Balance S76,692.3a $120,000.00 Interest t Intone ___ __ ____ 126.49 126.49 Total cun IlaCle 76,692.38 $(20.126.49 pe'Er0 500m! 11 f 2 1 .495.36 1 4,321.28 Pa1.C.9. 90.80 2.192.12 2.563.52 F.U.T.A. 455.60 2.071.11 2. 526.]9 Borker, 163.00 135.90 5.16 50 .f0 84.00 Health11,111m,nfunerce 2M 815.35 .084.55 1219.40 Payroll rep. ilk 2$,yQ 191.40 f 4.518.10 f 22.106.]2 Office Real320.00 0.00 280.36 6 utilities 15.13 55.49 590.62 OfficEOulp/turn. 433 90 6.1A6 -6a 6,630.55 Office Supplies 239.83 B.48B.99 3028.60 Post396.00 ag8 396.00 - Prof. K Charges e]lice/Coni/ryemOersh.] .92 3.25 1.2E>.9t Board Meet,,$ 26'32 421.56 447.80 1'909.24 1A.061.97 sting/Promo 855.29 855.29 Wec iel Events B90.00ea fO,E04.S2 10 4�R9 P� 290.00 I 1.314.81 .lt ac ellaneem @q_.90 2.627.95 2_ ye54 95 TOTAL ENBEB 04,24 It _ _ *Total ounce Remaining y 6 'City A $7.454.10 Checking Account 12.001.43 OepOsitfrxo101ng Acaa1 6v 'Both of July Para us $250.00 page 2 PROJECTED/ _ 6/30 3988 Expenditures (Estimated) Payroll $12.340.00 FICA 920.00 Unemployment Tax 610.00 Rent 960.00 Telephone 400.00 Office Supplies 1,000.00 Utilities 48.00 Postage 550.00 Health Insurance 808.00 Bank Service Charge 40.00 State and Federal Tax 55.00 Workman's Compensation 339.00 Board Meetings. 160.00 Special Events and Promotion 4,000.00 $22,244.00 page 3 REMAINDER BUDGET 1989-1988 Balance Remaining; $47.744.14 1. BCMC contribution to Feasibility Study for Maine Products Center to be located in Downtown. Other funds to come from BCDO, Bangor office of Economic Development and private sources. S 5,000.00 2. Exterior Information Kiosks (2) 1 - West Market Square 1 - Adjacent to garage 15,000.00 3. Developer's Kit - Heavy-duty packet folder with interchangeable information materials including maps of appropriate areas and suggested uses and proposed treatments of specific parcels. 5000 copies 10,300.00 4. Downtown Development Illustrative Site Plan - Calor 3,500.00 5. Downtown Photographic Advertising brochure for wide distribution. 3.000.00 Total Funds: 1 $36.800.00 Amount to be deducted from 1988-1939 budget request: $10.944.14 PROGRAMMATIC BUDGET 1908-1989 8 3,811.00 Percentage Percentage Item. of Butlnetfg Timm GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 3% 5.000 00 5% IMPROVE DOWNTOWN GO 15,242.00 Design Technical ons/Promot, Books, publications/Promotion Promotion 8140,000.00 Communication 20y 2% DEVELOPMENT Vacant Sitenal Survey Vacant Site Review Inventory of Space Upper Floor Reuse Proposals Incubator Development Opera H Opera House Fundralsng Gathering Places ecea Seminars Travel 90% 31% MARKETING/PROMOTION Professional Advertising/ Newspaper Special Events SOy SI'R PUBLICIVRTE POLICV Parking Street veneers Signing System 5% 3% page 4 coat 8 3,811.00 15,242.00 2.500 00 17,042.00 38,105.00 5.000 00 . 43,105.00 15,242.00 5b,290.00 71,532.00 3 810 00 8140,000.00 page 5 OUOGET 1988-1989 PERSONNEL Executive Director $38,500.00 Project Coordinator 17,380.00 FICA 4,396.00 Unemployment Tax 2,795.00 Workman's Compensation 1,355.00 Health Insurance 3,238.00 Accounting 6 Payroll Prep. 500.00 $68,164.00 OFFICE_ EXPENSES Rent 8 3,840.00 Utilities 300.00 Telephone 1,B00.00 Office Equip/Supplies 1,500.00 Office Supplies 1,200.00 Postage 900.00 Liability Ins. 2,000.00 Publications, Memberships, Conferences, Travel 2.500.00 $14.040.00 MARKETING/PROMOTION General Markets Institutional Advertising 6 Public Education $23,706.00 Development Travel 5,000.00 Newspaper 5.000.00 833,706.00 Special Events* 24.090.00 $57.796.00 TOTAL $140.000.00 *Special Events, detailed an page b. page 6 PROPOSED EVENTS 1988-1989 The following i a proposed list of events which are planned for the coming year. It is understood that this list is flexible and substitutions can be made, if they are deemed more appropriate. The amount designated i nestimate based upon past experience, but it is, of course, impossible to determine the exact figure in advance. July 4th Parade Contribution 250.00 Flee Market 400.00 Concert 2.000.00 $ 2,650.00 Autumn Fest 2,000.00 Christmas Parade 3,500.00 Santa House 240.00 Window Awards 100.00 Animated Displays 31000.00 Decorations, Maintenance 8 Tree Lighting Ceremony 200.00 Christmas Promotion 600.00 0,640.00 New Year's Eve First Night Promotion 400.00 First Night Events 3.000.00 3,400.00 Founder%' Day Celebration 6 Tournament Talent Show 50000.00 Sorin Event 2,000.00 Flower and Gardening Event 200.00 Miscellaneous 1.200.00 TOTAL $24,090.00 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS S. Y=r. The Bangor Center Management Corporation became operat- ional in November of 1987 with the hiring of an Executive Director. The next few weeks were spent in setting up an office and meeting the downtown community, making them aware of the program and inviting their active participation. TheChristmas season provided an opportunity to hold atwo-day Open House, which was well attended, not only by the downtown business per- , but other persons who play a leadership role in the com- munity, as well. Christmas window, decorating awards were an added component to the downtown festivities and BCMCplayed a significant role in sponsoring andorganizing the Christmas Par- ade. A large downtown Christmas Tree was provided and decorated by the BCMC, the first such tree in recent memory. Developing goals and objectives, not only for the immediate budget year but also for the long term basis, was an item o our agenda in this initial start-up period. A day -long workshop by the Director and Board Members refined these goals and object- ives, which were subsequently used as a foundatioM forthe dev- elopment of the 1988-89 program. The downtown parking problem provided us with the opportun- ity to activate our role as advocates for the downtown merchants and business persons and w successfully lobbied to have a park and shuttle service put into operation. This has become a pro- gram which receives heavy use and i about to be significantly expanded, to relieve some of the comet parking demand during the construction of the parking garage. A survey of the space in downtown buildings is Currently underway and will continue well into the next budget year. This will enable the management program to direct prospective new businesses to appropriate apace in the area , as wellas serv- ing as the first step ina program to develop access to now vacant upper stories in downtown buildings. _ Seminars and workshops are planned on topics which are of vital importance to the downtown businessperson with a two-part advertising seminar scheduled for late April and a workshop on the development of more successful retail business in the older downtown will be held in May, with a consultant of significant national reputation in this field, bringing his expertize to the local merchant. Promotion of the downtown is a major part of our program, and to this end it is important that downtown regain its sense of importance and the role which it plays as a vital element n the total community. With this in mind the Bangor Center Management Corporation has just published its first edition of a newspaper, the Downtown Bugle, which focuses on all of the activities of and the myriad of bussinesses to be found in downtown Bangor. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS. cont. page 1 1988-89 The Downtown Bugle was received with such overwhelming enthusiasm that it will not only continue to be a major part of our promotional endeavor for the downtown, but its publi- cation will be increased from a quarterly to a bi-monthly status. The circulation of its 6,000 copies includes not only local readership,but is also being used as a marketing tool as well as a demonstration of local involvement for the sol- icitation of national programmatic funds. The space inventory will be continued, analysed and the subsequent information put into easily accessible sible form, with an on-going update an important part of theprogram. An urban design scheme will be developed to put forth proposals for the tying -in of the downtown to the proposed new waterfront development. A merchant survey and acustomer/citizen survey will both contribute greatly to o understanding of the needs in the downtown area, and will also generate an awareness of the re- vitalization process for the area. Organizational activities with local me rchants will be focused on increased hours of operation forlocal stores aim- ing at Sunday afternoon openings and at least one evening on which the stores will be open. Activities which will upgrade the appearance of downtown as well as providing areas for outdoor events will be a part of our program in this fiscal year; such gathering places are an important element in the identification of downtown as a "gathering place". Development of a method by which the upper stories of any downtown buildings can become active space will be a. major part of our work program. Continuing to work on a cooperative basis with other agencies and organizations concerned with the revitalization and promotion of Bangor will continue to be a part of our role. In particular, working with the Bangor Center Development Corporation to develop a Maine Products Center is a high prior- ity. Marketing downtown and enlisting new business for the area will be undertaken this year. Developing and sponsoring numerous vents" to be held n the downtown, throughout the year, will generate activity n the area and bring about a new awareness of what the -center of the city has to offer. These are some u of the activities which o work program contains for the upcoming year. Others may be added, as the need is identified. 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