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Introduced by Councilor Shubert, May 33, 1988
_ryp CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) (orbEC. .Autb 1 ation to Exeeute and File s Final Statement of Coommity
Development Objectives and Projected Uses of Funds for Community Development
Entitlement Funds under Title I Of the Ensuing and Community Development Act of. 1974
BY the out Caused! ef41e Cur OfBantur:
ORDERED,
T8 city Council of Bangor, as the local governing body,
hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to submit to and
file with the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Final
Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Uses of
Funds for Community Development Block Grant Entitlement funds as
provided for in Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, a copy of which is attached hereto a "Exhibit A• and
consisting of six (6) numbered pages; and to provide such additional
information and furnish such documents as may be required by the
Department of Housing and urban Development to execute such contract
or contracts as may be necessary for the entitlement grant to be
received; and to execute and file requisitions for funds.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, THAT, the City Manager is hereby
appointed as the authorized representative of the City of Bangor to
act in connection with such statement of the City of Bangor .for
Federal Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
88-243
IN CITY COUNCIL O R D
May 23, 1988 YrNP z0
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Final Statement of Community Development
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Objectives and Projected Uses of Funds for
Comemunity Development Entitlement Funds under
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88-263
MEMORANDUM
TO: Edward A. Barrett, City Manager
FR: Rodney G. McKay, Director of Planning and Community Development
RE: Py 1988 Community Development Application
DATE: May 16, 1988
The City has received notification from the U.S. Department of
Housing and COmmunity Development that it can expect to receive an
allocation of $937,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds
(CDBG) for the City's Community Development Program Year beginning
July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989. In addition to this amount,
the City has unspent CDBG funds from FY 1986 and income received
from Community Development activities. The proposed "Final
Statement of Community Development Objectives' required to he
submitted to HUD would involve the following available funds:
FY 1988 Community Development Grant 1$ 937,000
Reprogrammed remaining FY 1966 CD Grant Funds 207,275
Accumulated Community Development Income 200,000
Total Available Funds $1,344,275
As required by HUD regulations, a public hearing on the
proposed FY 1988 Community Development Program has been scheduled to
be held before the City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting
on Monday, May 23rd at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The staff is proposing that these funds be used for the
following Community Development activities:
1. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION ACTIVITIES
The proposed use of $159,000 for downtown improvements to
include completion of curb and sidewalk improvements (brick pavers)
n Independent Street from water Street to Short Street to coincide
with the completion of the Haymarket Square project, replacement of
the deteriorated concrete sidewalks on the east side of Exchange
Street with brick pavers in front of the Maliseet Gardens Project
and Key Bank building and replacement of the York Street sidewalk
adjacent to the Maliseet project, replacement of the deteriorated
sidewalks in the Norumbega Mall and Hannibal Hamlin Mall with brick
pavers, replacement of the deteriorated sidewalk in front of the
newly renovated
vated Laeger, Brooks, Carter, Ade 6 Hersey building on
MerchantsPlaza, and street, curb, sidewalk, lighting and
landscaping improvements to the area adjacent to the new parking
structure. In addition, $144,000 remains available free FY 1987
funds for facade and revitalization loans.
2. WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION
The proposed use of $160,000 for waterfront activities to
include filling, grading, looming and seeding and construction of
temporary parking areas n City acquired Front Street waterfront
properties which willincrease the suitability and marketability Of
these properties for redevelopment, completion of relocation and
clearance of the Main Coal Energy property and acquisition of vacant
properties in the Pleasant/Railroad Street area (Block 43) to
reserve for future parking and development as recommended in the
Bangor Waterfront Study.
3. HANDICAP ACCESS PROJECTS
The proposed use of $353,500 for elderly and handicapped access
activities to include elevators, handicap ramps and entrances for
the new parking garage, handicap access lift/ramp and wheelchair
eating area for the Cameron Stadium, installation of an elevator at
Mary Snow School in anticipation of the reactivation of this school,
handicap restroms at the Fourteenth Street School in anticipation
of the reactivation of this school, and purchase of materials for
the handicap accessible portion of the Creative Playground to be
constructed this fall in Fairmount Park.
4. LOWER MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION AREA
The proposed use of an additional $142,500 for this year's
increment of lower Main Street improvements to include replacement
of the existing sidewalk, esplanade improvements, landscaping,
replacement of axisting street lighting with new high pressure
sodium lighting, realignment of utility and sign poles, replacement
of the board fence along the railroad property frontage and
acquisition of property needed for the realignment of the Main and
Railroad Street intersection as recommended by the Waterfront Study.
Also proposed is the construction of anexpended parking area of
Bass Park near the Chamber of Commerce building. The total project,
to complement the resurfacing of lower Main Street, is estimated to
cost approximately $250,000. Last year, $70,000 of CD funds were
allocated to relocate overhead utility wires to underground on the
river side of the street. Approximately $37,500 will remain to be
funded in future years to complete the project along this entrance
to Bangor.
5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
It is proposed that $30,000 be used to reimburse the Economic
Development Department for services provided in the administration
of the Bangor Economic Incentive Revolving Loan Fund for which
$332,347 remains aailable from prior years CD funding and income
from repayment of loans.
6. PROPERTY DISPOSITION
It is proposed that $6,000 be used for legal fees and
administrative expenses for disposition of City owned properties.
7. PLANNING
It is proposed that $51,500 be used to reimburse the Planning
Division for services provided in support of planning involved in
Community Development projects, preparation of the Housing
Assistance Plan, design review, property disposition, downtown and
waterfront revitalization, Zoning Ordinance revision, land use and
development studies, contract administration, and comprehensive
planning.
8. CODE ENFORCEMENT
It is proposed that $10,000 be used to reimburse the Bureau of
Code Enforcement and Fire Prevention for services provided to the
Community Development Program for property inspections related to
the Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan Program and
inspections of properties in Community Development project areas.
9. PROPERTY REHABILITATION
It is proposed to allocate $255,085 to the Community
Development Property Rehabilitation Loan Program for additional loan
funds and administration of the City's program and loans financed by
the Maine State Housing Authority under the federal Rental Housing
Rehabilitation Program. The loan funds are available city-wide to
finance the rehabilitation of residential properties owned or
occupied by low- and moderate -income persons.
10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
It is proposed that $176,690 be made available for the
administration of the Community Development Program to include
staffing at the present level, reimbursement to the Legal Department
of legal services provided in the administration of the Community
Development Program, postage, newspaper ads and notices, training
and conference fees, publications, fees for meustership in
professional organizations, insurance, travel reimbursement for all
City staff relatedto Community Development, and contractual
services and supplies to include City Hall rent, data processing,
telephone, audits, and equipment maintenance.
It is recommended that the proposed FY 1988 Community
Development Program be reviewed and considered by the Community
Development Committee prior to the May 23rd City Council meeting and
Public Hearing and that the necessary City Council Orders and
Resolves be considered and approved by the City Council at the May
23rd City Council meeting to allow for submission of the Application
for Community Development Funds by May 31st.
PROPOSED FY 89
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The following is a listing and description of Community
Development funded public improvement projects proposed for
completion during fiscal year 1989:
Downtown Revitalization Area
-Independent Street Curb and Sidewalk, Water Street to Short
Street. Concrete paver, "brick", sidewalks and granite curb will be
installed to coincide with the completion of the Haymarket Square
project. $ 30,000
-Exchange Street Sidewalks, Hancock Street to Washington
Street, both sides, and York Street to Hancock Street, east side.
Concrete paver sidewalks will be installed in place of existing
deteriorated poured concrete sidewalks. The work between York and
Hancock will be coordinated with the construction of the Maliseet
Garden project. $ 60,000
-Norumbega Mall Sidewalks. The existing uneven and poorly
drained asphalt sidewalks will be replaced with concrete pavers.
$ 19,000
-Replacement of the deteriorated sidewalk in front of the
newly renovated Laeger Brooks Carter Ade b Hersery building on
Merchants Plaza, and street, curb, sidewalk, lighting and
landscaping improvements to the area adjacent to the new parking
structure. $ 50,000
Waterfront Revitalization Area
-Site Preparation of City acquired properties on Front
Street. Filling, grading, loaming and seeding and/or construction
of temporary parking areas on city -acquired Front Street waterfront
properties. These improvements are expected to ine the
suitability and marketability of these properties for
per Bangor Waterfront Study recommendations. $ 30,000
Lower Main Street Revitalization Area
-Main Street Sidewalks, Lighting and Landscaping, Onion
Street to I-395. Replacement of existing sidewalk with better
defined asphalt sidewalk, sodded esplanade areas, street trees where
appropriate, replacement of existing street lighting with new high
pressure sodium lighting, realignment of utility and sign poles, and
replacement of board fence along the railyard frontage. Also
proposed is the reconstruction and expansion of the Bass Park
parking lot adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce Building. The first
year increment of this estimated $250,000 project will consist of
$70,000 of 1987 and $92,500 of 1988 CHBG funds. Approximately
$87,500 will remain to be funded in future years to complete the
project along this entrance to Bangor. $162,500
Handicap Access Projects
-Mary Snow School Elevator. Installation of an external
three -stop elevator on the rear of the building in anticipation of
the reactivation of this school. $130,000
-Handicap Restrooms in the Fourteenth Street School, in
anticipation of the reactivation of this school. $ 51000
-Downtown Parking Structure Elevators. Installation of
elevators, handicap ramps and entrances for the new parking garage.
$145,000
-Cameron Stadium. Handicap access lift/ramp and wheelchair
seating area for the stadium. $ 61,000
-Handicap Playground. Purchase of materials for the handicap
accessible portion of the Creative Playground to be constructed this
Fall in Fairmount Park. $ 12,500
Total all projects: $705,000
R.G.M.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
JULY 1908 - JUNE 1989
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PURPOSE: The Community Development Division's primary function, as
defined by Chapter II; Article 12 of the Laws and Ordinances of the
City of Bangor, Maine, is to assist in the development of the City,
including the development of decent housing, suitable living
environments, and the expansion of decent opportunities, principally
for persons of low- and moderate -income living in the City.
Consistent with this purpose the activities of the C.D. Division are
directed toward the following specific objectives:
1. Elimination of slums and blight and the prevention
of blighting influences and the deterioration of
property in neighborhoods and community facilities
of importance to the welfare of the community.
2. Elimination of conditions which are detrimental to
health, safety and public welfare, through code
enforcement, demolition and rehabilitation
assistance.
3. Conservation and expansion of the City's housing
inventory to provide a decent home and a suitable
living environment for all persons, but principally
those of plow-nnd moderate -income.:
4. Expansion and improvement of the quantity and
quality of community
nity services, principally for
persons of low -and moderate -income, which are
essential for the sound community development of
Bangor.
5. More rational utilization of land and other natural
resources n the better arrangement of residential,
commercial, industrial, recreational and other
needed activity centers.
6. The reduction of isolated income
e groups within the
community and the geographical a and the
promotion of aincrease n the diversity and
vitality of the City's neighborhoods through spatial
deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons
of lower income and reorganization of deteriorating
neighborhoods to attract persons of higher income.
J. Restoration and preservation of properties of
special value for historic, architectural Or
aesthetic reasons.
GENERAL
LGNG RANGE
GMLB: In view of the above stated purpose, the Community -
Development Division has, over the past 13 years, pursued several
long-range goals to developa viable urban community in Bangor by
providing decent housing, a suitable living � environment and
expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and
moderate -income. These long-range goals are;
1. To expand the housing stock through development and
rehabilitation to increase the availability, choice
and locational preference for all e c levels
and social groups through encouragement and
assistance to owners and developers, public and
private;
2. To promote and assist a program of housing and
neighborhood improvement by locating and removing
blighted, dilapidated and substandard housing
scattered throughout the community and utilizing
such space for additional housing, open space or
neighborhood improvement;
3. To promote coordinated and economic use of land i
s
manner that will induce the orderly, harmonious and
compatible development of all housing types and
compatible commercial, recreational and social
service facilities;
4. To provide direction and support to community growth
and economic improvement for residential,
recreational, cultural, commercial and industrial
activities by providing encouragement, technical
assistance, financial assistance and by improving
and expanding necessary community facilities and
services through a continuing and comprehensive
program for development;
5. To preserve and protect the historical heritage and
culture of Bangor through the rehabilitation, reuse
and protection of buildings and facilities of
special historical, architectural and aesthetic
value;
6. To continue and further the revitalization of
downtown Bangor to renew its economic vitality, to
preserve, reuse and protect its historic and
architecturally significant buildings, facilities
and institutions to improve its visual attractive-
ness, to redevelop its vacant buildings and land
parcels, to improve its accessibility to vehicles,.
pedestrians and handicapped/elderly persons;
7. To redevelop Bangor's historic waterfront as a
water -oriented community and regional coaxnercial,
recreational and cultural center emphasizing the
historic importance of the Penobscot River and
maximizing public access to the waterfront;
8. To expand and improve the availability of a wider
choice of recreational and leisure opportunities and
facilities to serve the changing needs and interests
of the older, densely populated residential
neighborhoods, the downtown and waterfront as well
as the city-wide community.
9. To protect and provide appropriate public access to
natural resources and areas of special natural,
recreational andaesthetic value including
waterways, wetlands, forests and shorelands;
10. To continue programs to protect the quality of the
natural environment and eliminate causes of all
forms of pollution and blight.
IMPLEMEN-
TATION
MECHANISMS[ In a continuing effort to achieve the aforementioned
long-term objectives, the City Council has approved a number of
development plans and established several programs to define and
direct on-going Community Development activities.
Those plans and programs currently being implemented by
the Community Development Division are;
The Garland -State Neighborhood Conservation Project
scomprehensive residential improvement program in
an older transitional neighborhood and consisting of "
selective property acquisition and clearance and
consequential tenant relocation and property
disposition; public improvements to streets,
sidewalks and parks, low-interest and deferred
property rehabilitation loans and code enforcement
activities. This is the most recent i s of
similar comprehensive projects in the Third -Main
Street, Hancock -York, East Side, West Side, Curve
Street and Center Street residential neighborhoods.
The Downtown Revitalization Program - emphasizes the
establishment of a public/private partnership in the
restoration of downtown as a functional, economical-
ly
nomreal-
ly vital, aesthetically pleasing, social and
cultural center of the community and the region and
states policies which provide the basis for
individual program and actions by the City.
3. Revitalization Plan for the Front Street Riverfront
Revitalization Project - has asits primary goal the
development of an economically viable and attractive
pris by providing expanded economic opportunities
marily for persons of low- and moderate -income,
by providing adequate public facilities and by
eating an environment which will permit safe and
functional u of this area for suitable living,
recreational, and other activities.
4. Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan
Program - provides low-interest and deferred payment
rehabilitation loans to owners of low- and moderate -
income rental and o - cupied housing. This
program i vailable to eligible borrowers with
property in Comsunity Development neighborhood
project areas, downtown, the waterfront and on a
City-wide basis.
5. Bangor Center Revitalization Iran Program - provides
low-interest loans to downtown and waterfront
property r
owners to create and retain jobs,
principally for low -and moderate -income persons;
leverage private investment; alleviate physical and
economic distress; restore and preserve properties
of special value for historic, architectural or
esthetic reasons; remove material and architectural
barriers which restrict the mobility and
accessibility of elderly and handicapped persons,
eliminate blight and blighting influences; and to
strengthen the economic, employment and tax base of
the downtown area. This ° i-UDAG" program is
intended for projects too small to be viable
candidates for HUD's UDAG program, and, a6 such, has
a limit of $75,000 or 25% of the total project cost;
6. Facade Loan Pool Program - the City participates i
low interest bank loans to assist owners or tenants
of downtown properties in bringing those properties
into compliance with the Bangor Center Revitaliza-
tion Area Ordinance, commonly known as the Facade
Ordinance. The City participates in the loan by
contributing one-half of the principal loan amount,
up to a maximum of $15,000, at aninterest rate of
0% and a term of 30 years. This program may be
combined with the Bangor Center Revitalisation Loan
Program.
7. The Bangor Economic Incentive Revolving Loan Program
- makes loans for economic development projects
located within the City limits of Bangor which
provide aaurable economic impact in terms of
jobs created or retained principally for low- and
moderate -income persons. On the average, loans must
leverage at least three dollars ($3) of private
investment for each dollar ($1) of loan funds.
First priority is given to uses commonly found in
industrial parks. This program is administered by
the Economic Development office and is capitalized
with Community Development Block Grant Funds.
B. HUD's Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Program
- the City may apply for UDAG funds to assist large
Projects which need a relatively small amount of
Public assistance to make feasible private
investment which, but for the UDAG, would not be
made. Funds are typically loaned to the developer
at a favorable interest rate to reduce the debt
service burden or fill a funding gap, or used by the
City to complete public improvements necessary for
the private investment to be made. UDAG's leverage,
n the average, about six private dollars per UDAG
dollar. Project applications compete for in creas-
ingly scarce UDAG funds on the basis of theleverage
ratio of private to UDAG dollars in the project,
jobs created or retained, housing units built and
the degree of distress of the applicant city. The
City's five UDAG awards have assisted commercial and
residential projects in and near to downtown.
9. Bangor Center Revitalization Area ordinance -
commonly known as the "Facade Ordinance",
establishes minimum maintenance requirements and
property rehabilitation standards for downtown
properties and building exteriors. This program is
administered by the Code Enforcement Officer with
the participation of a City Council appointed Design
Committee, which currently is the Historic Preserva-
tion Commission..
10. Bangor Center Management Corporation - a non-profit
quasi -governmental corporation with which the City
contracts to provide centralized management,
promotion and coordination of public and private
sector effort to revitalize the downtown and
a
waterfront a An initially City Council
appointed, and thereafter self-perpetuating board of
directors, which represents a cross-section of
downtown and City interest, hires a full-time
professional executive and staff which carries out
the provisions of the City's contract with funds
provided by the City from a special assessment tax
district, Bangor Center Development District, and
general City revenues. A City Council appointed
Municipal Development District Advisory Board
oversees the Bangor Center Management Corporation
and advises the City Council regarding the annual
development district program and budget.
SHORT-TERM
OBJECTIVES: The Community Development Division administers and
manages an on-going program of activities, carried out through the
implementation mechanisms described above, in
a continuous effort to
achieve the long-range goals and to ultimatelyfulfill the purpose
of the City's Community Development program. During the periods of
July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1989, the Community Development
Division will continue the implementation of its Federal Fiscal Year
1987 - funded activities and initiate its federal Fiscal Year 1988 -
funded activities.
Continuing 1987/1988 Program Year activities consist of:
1. Completing approximately $230,250 in
residential
property rehabilitation loan activity in the
neighborhood conservation project areas and city-
wide. Completing Code Enforcement activity in
conjunction with assisted rehabilitation projects.
These activities involve 13 residential buildings
containing 40 dwelling units.
2. Completing a large Economic Development loan to a
major airport tenant.
3. Initiation of handicap access elevator projects at
the Fifth Street and Garland Street Middle Schools
and the Mary Snow School, handicap restrooms at the
Fourteenth Street School and handicap access to
Cameron Stadium at the Garland Street Athletic
Field.
4. Purchase of materials for the handicap accessible
portion of the Creative Playground to he constructed
at Fairmount Park.
5. Commencement of construction of the four and one-
half level parking structure on Urban Renewal Parcel
B-15, including CDBG funded handicap access aspects.
6. Completion of demolition of the former Irving oil
petroleum storage tank farm on the waterfront at
Front Street.
7. Implementation of the Waterfront Redevelopment Study
from the waterfront consultant, Webster -Baldwin-'
Rohman-Day-Czarnieeki, Architects and Engineers.
8. Initiation of downtown public improvements to parks
and sidewalks in Norumbega and Hannibal Hamlin Malls
and on Independent, Exchange and lower Main Streets.
9. Construction of temporary public parking on the
City's waterfront.
10. Completion of landscaping and parking area on the
waterfront between the former Viner Shoe warehouse
and the-Renduskeag Stream railroad bridge.
11. Acquisition of a PC computer system and software to
support C.O. Division and Planning Division
activities including: rehabilitation project cost
estimating and specification preparation, proposed
development project investment and financial
analysis, site plan and zoning activity data base
management, computer assisted design and mapping,
vehicle traffic flow data base management and
analysis and word processing.
1988/1989 Program Year activities being proposed include:
1. Continuation of CDBG and Rental Rehabilitation
Program funded property rehabilitation loan programs
n Community Development project area and city-wide
and supporting code enforcement actions.
2. Selective acquisition and clearance of dilapidated
Garland Street properties and associated relocation
and property disposition.
3. Completion of City's parking structure and bus
waiting area at the corner of Water and Broad
Streets.
4. Completion of public improvements previously
initiated at the waterfront, gas works, downtown
sidewalks and pedestrian malls.
5. Completion of previously initiated handicap access
projects at Bangor City school facilities.
6. Funding of a low-income rehabilitated housing
project to be carried out in conjunction with Maine
Housing Enterprise and/or Bangor Housing Authority.
7. Fund the removal of overhead utility linea along the
river side of lower Main Street.
8. Initiate the construction of the continuation of the
waterfront walkway downstream from the Bangor
Landing.
9. Fund the construction of an expanded parking area at
Bass Park near the Chamber of Commerce building.
10. Acquire the vacant Central Street land parcel from
the Zoidis Estate and develop a landscaped park on
the site.
11. Pursue the acquisition and clearance of the gas
station at the intersection of Main and Railroad
Streets.
12. Discontinue South Street from Pleasant Street toward
the river to its termination and acquire adjacent
vacant properties to reserve for future parking as
recommended by the Bangor Waterfront Study.
13. Obtain City Council approval of a comprehensive
program for the redevelopment of lower Main Street
and the contiguous side streets and small neighbor-
hoods from Cedar Street to the Hampden Town line.
19. Request development proposals for the former V1ner
warehouse and remaining waterfront acquisitions, and
negotiate disposition of said property for
appropriate redevelopment.
15. Design and plan a new Main Street/Railroad
Street/Bummer Street intersection.
16. Design and plan a public park/gathering place at
Pickering Square upon completion of construction of
the parking structure.
17. Design and plan anenclosure for the Renduskeag
Stream pedestrian bridge.
18. Participate with the Bangor Center Management
Corporation in preliminary planning and organiza-
tional efforts aimed at the eventual construction of
the Merchants Plaza Arcade.
19. Continue to work with owners/developers of vacant
downtown properties toward the goal of
redevelopment/occupancy.
20. Explore the feasibility of the City's acquisition of
the Harlow Street portion of the former Sears
property on Harlow Street for the development of
- off-street parking.
21. Explore the feasibility of establishing a Waterfront
Development Zone and development corporation to
guide the redevelopment of the Penobscot River
waterfront. -
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CITY OF BANGOR
PROPOSED STATEMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
FY 1988
The primary objective of the City of Bangor Community Develop-
ment Program is the development of a viable urban community by pro-
viding decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and
moderate -income. Consistent with this primary objective, Bangor's
FY 1988 program year specific objectives and projected use of funds
1. Downtown Revitalization Activities
To alleviate physical and economic distress through stim-
ulation of private ivestment, community revitalization,
expansion of economic opportunities principally for low- and
moderate -income persons, and aiding in the elimination of -
blighting influences by providing financial and technical
assistance for the acquisition, rehabilitation, restoration,
reuse, and/or expanded use of existing private properties;
design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acqui-
sition and/or installation of publicly owned and/or operated
facilities; promoting and assisting new private development
of vacant or underutilized property; preventing and elimi-
nating blighting influences through code enforcement and, as
necessary, selective acquisition and clearance or rehabili-
tation of vacant and/or deteriorated properties; assisting
the development of the recreational, residential and com-
mercial potential of the waterfront and stream areas; and
implementing the City's strategy for downtown revitali-
zation.
It is projected that $159,000 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be used to complete improvements to downtown
streets and sidewalks.
Waterfront Revitalization Activities
To alleviate physical and economic distress through stimu-
lation of private investment, community revitalization,
expansion of economic opportunities principally for low- and
moderate -intone persons, and aiding in the elimination of
blighting influences by providing financial and technical
assistance for the acquisition, rehabilitation, restoration,
reuse, and/or expanded use of existing private properties;
design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
acquisition and/ornstallation of publicly owned and/or
operated facilities; promoting and assisting new private
development of vacant or underutilized property; preventing
and eliminating blighting influences through code enforce-
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ment and, as necessary, selectiveacquisitionand clearance
or rehabilitation of vacant and/or deteriorated properties;
assisting the development of the recreational, residential
and commercial potential of the waterfront area; and imple-
menting the City's strategy for waterfront revitalization.
It is projected that $130,000 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be used to acquire property, relocate tenants,
clear, improve and dispose of redevelopment parcels to
leverage the private investment necessary to restore,
rehabilitate, repair, reuse and beautify existing build-
ings, redevelop vacant properties, construct new residen-
tial, commercial and/or recreational facilities, and expand
the City's economic and tax base.
It is projected that $30,000 will be used to prepare the
acquiredlandparcels for disposition for redevelopment.
3. City -Wide CDBG Residential Property Rehabilitation Loans
To improve and expand housing opportunities for low- and
moderate -income persons by making available, on a City-wide
basis, low-interest rate property rehabilitation loans to
owners of existing eligible properties. Eligible proper-
ties are those which do not currently meet MBD Section 8
Minimum Property Standards and/or the City of Bangor's
Property Maintenance Code, but which can economically be
brought into compliance. Rehabilitation will be limited to
correcting code violations and/or violations of Section 8
Minimum Property Standards, cost effective energy conser-
vation measures, general property improvements necessary to
put the property into generally good and readily maintain-
able condition and the conversion of a existing structure
to housing or to increase the number of dwelling units in
an existing residential or mixed-use structure. This
program is administered by the community Development
Property Rehabilitation Staff. It is projected that
$265,085 will be expended on this activity.
4. Economic Development Activities
To create and retain jobs for low- and moderate -income
persons, leverage private investment, alleviate physical
and economic distress, and expand tax revenues through the
use of CDBG Entitlement funds for the acquisition of real
property for economic development purposes; for the
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation
and installation of public facilities and site improve-
rents; for the acquisition, c nstruction$ reconstruction,
ehabilitation, and installation of commerical or
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industrial buildings, structures and capital equipment, for
commercial or real property improvements; and to provide
technical and financial assistance to private, for-profit
entities when the assistance is necessary to carry out a
approved economic development project. Due to avail-
ability of adequate funds from previous grants and loan
repayments for loans, $30,000 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement
funds are projected to be expended for the administration
Of this activity.
5. Handicap Access Activities
To carry out special projects directed to the removal of
material and architectural barriers which restrict the
mobility and accessibility of elderly or handicapped
persons to publicly and privately owned buildings,
facilities and improvements.
It is expected that $353,500 of FY 1988 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be expended on this activity.
Lower Main Street Neighborhood Revitalization Area
To alleviate physical and economic distress through
stimulation of private investment, community revitaliza-
tion, expansion of economic opportunities principally for
low- and moderate -income persons, and aiding in the
elimination of blighting influences by providing financial
and technical assistance for the acquisition, rehabili-
tation, restoration, reuse, and/or expanded use of existing
private properties; design, construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, acquisition and/or installation of public
facilities; promoting and assisting new private development
of vacant orunderutilized property; preventing and
eliminating blighting influences through code enforcement
and, as necessary, selective acquisition and clearance or
rehabilitation of vacant and/or deteriorated properties;
assisting the development of the recreational, residential
and commercial potential of the waterfront area; and
implementing the City's strategy for waterfront revitali-
zation. It is projected that $142,500 of FY 1988 CDBG
Entitlement Funds will be used to rehabilitate property,
improve public facilities, acquire property, relocate
tenants, clear and dispose of redevelopment parcels to
leverage the private investment necessary to restore,
rehabilitate, repair, reuse and beautify existing
buildings,redevelop vacant properties, construct new
aidentia,, commercial and/or recreational
eational facilities, and
expand the City's economic and taxbase.
No funds applied for in this application or reprogrammed
for use during the 1988 program year are designated for
public service activities.
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5/16/88
Projected Use of Funds
City of Bangor
1988 CDBG
Entitlement
Funds
Funds available
$1,344,275
FY 1987 Grant:
$ 937,000
Program Income:
(Projected as of 6/30/881
200,000
Reprogramed FY
86 Ent. Grant
Funds:
(Balance)
200,275
$1,344,275
Projected Expenditures
$1,344,275
General Administration
$ 176,6901
Planning
51,5001
Project Area Activities Subject
to.
Low and Moderate Income
Benefit Rules
1,116 085
,344,275
Project
Area Breakdown
Water-
Property
City-wide
Handicap Lower
Downtown
front
Disposi-
Property
Access Main
Economic.
eo Rev.Area
Rev.Area
tion
Rehab.
Activities &LNRA
Develop.
Total
Economic 0
0
0
0
0 0
30,000
30,000
Develop.
Rehabili- 0
0
0
255,0852
0 0
0
255,085
tation
Cade Enforce. 0
0
0
10,000
0 0
0
10,000
Public Improve. 159,000
30,000
0
0
353,500 92,500
0
635,000
Acq.,Reloc. 0
130,0002
0
0
0 50,000
0
180,000
Demo.
Disposition 0
0
6,000
0
0 0
6,000
TOTALS $159,000
$160,000
$6,000
$265,085
$353,500 $142,500
$30,000 $1,116,085
1 General Admin.
and Planning
x represent .178 of projected
expenditures.
2 Reprogr amed PY
'86 funds
includedditures
n
8 Low 6 Mod.Pop.- 888
N/A
N/A
.1008
1008 64%
1008
$ Low 6 Mod.Benf. 0
N/A
N/A
$265,085
$353,500 $ 55,000
$30,000 $
703,585
1 Low 6 Mcd.Benf.. 0
N/A
N/A
1008
1008 - - 38.6%
1008
638
BREWER
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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION AREA
r -,v
j I MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION AREA
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