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Introduced by Councilor Frankel, July 27, 1987
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Mrbtr, Th C tion of the Bangor 2000 Organization
By Ge Cih Cmncit of We Pry mfBasge.: '� c
ORDERED, -
MT the City Council hereby accepts the establishment of the
organization, the Bangor 2000, as recommended by the Greater Bangor
Chamber of Commerce, acopy of which is on file with the City Clerk,
and hereby authorizes the Economic Development Department to proceed
to assist in the creation of the organization in cooperation with the
Chamber.
(Statement of Fact: The proposed organization, designed a
an entity for the promotion of the City
for the creation of projects within the
City of Bangor has been worked out by
Council representatives and Economic
Development staff. A copy was distributed
last week to Councilors.)
IN CITY COUNCIL
July 27, 1987
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PROPOSED ORGANIZATION r
BANGOR 2000
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STATEMENT Of NEEDS
1. There is a base of community pride among citizens of Bangor,
but there exists a strong need to regenerate community
spirit and improve the image of the city within its own
population and to the outside through better public know-
ledge of the positive aspects and movements in the city, and
through specific opportunities created for its citizens and
their participation.
]. There are a multitude of activities taking place within the
city of a special, recreational and entertainment nature,
but there exists a confusion of project -oriented
organizations and events which could benefit from an over-
all organization of publicity, assistance, scheduling In
order to help prevent conflicts, seasonal or weekly
activity/events 'voids', and the weakness of some individual
events.
S. There is a need for greater color, spirit and promotional
use and effectiveness in presenting the city to visitors and
outside markets, especially in the failure of the city to
capture sufficiently the city's colorful history.
4. There is a need to create certain major annual events that
can capture the attention and interest of citizens and
visitors as well as a need to strengthen and build some
current activities.
S. There is a need to better package Bangor's existing attrac-
tions for visitorsl to create new significant people/visitor
attractions; and to create a community/regional tourism -
visitor promotion campaign reaching to potential coastal and
Maritimes markets.
6. There is an insufficiency of comprehensive marketing of the
city of Bangor for major conventions, conferences, seminars,
workshops; and a lack of adequate resources to service large
such groups.
7. There is a need for a catalyst resource that is equipped to
assist and encourage groups pursuing attractive projects,
when such groups lag or fail because of the lack of such
support.
8. There is a need for more defined roles of organizations
engaged in development and community betterment projects to
prevent overlapping of resources.
9. There is a need to create workable answers and solutions to
questions relating to downtown organizations, the Bass Park
operations, and others, in order to utilise these resources
more effectively and innovatively for the future.
10. There is a need for community beautification and citizen
Participation and supervision of the city's parks.
STATEMENT OF APPLICABLE RESOURCES
In relation to the needs to build Bangor as an important visitor
center, to encourage tourism and major conventions/conferences, to
rebuild its own self-image and its positive image to others, to create
more effective community betterment and citizen participation, the
city has many existing resources applicatileto a positive program of
action.
Some of these are:
1. A galaxy of existing organizations including some 20 major
organizations in the city, with many of them already
sponsoring and conducting major events, and many others
capable of doing so, or assisting.
2. A deep well of citizens eager to be involved in projects,
and seeking opportunities to do so, on a volunteer basis.
3. A deep-seated community pride in citizens that needs to be
regenerated and focused.
1. An elected body with a high priority for general economic
development, and assistance through leadership and proper
levels of funding to further generate such development.
5. A professional municipal staff representing resources to be
utilized where appropriate.
6. A base of educational campuses, faculty and leadership
resources.
T. A major .recreation/entertainment facility in Bass Park with
an existing administrative/marketing staff.
E. A Maine Publicity Bureau Office in Bangor.
9. A major retail center of more than three million square feet
of stores, shops and services, including attractive shopping
malls.
10. A base of more than 100 good eating establishments.
11. A base of more than 2,000 overnight accommodation units.
12. A downtown revitalization program well underway.
13. A Penobscot River redevelopment plan and project well
underway, including building facilities.
30. A significant historical resource, and an historical
organization.
15. Various groups with committed interests in certain new
visitor attraction projects.
16. A varied base of night life and resources for evening
activities.
17. A transportation center with first-class modes of transpor-
tation and connections throughout the United States.
18. A proximity to the state'S most attractive tourist areas.
19. A large system of parks and potential public or commercial
recreation sites.
PROPOSAL
The creation of a new, city-wide organization to be called Bangor 2000
in the form of a Committee of the Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce with a
representative steering committee ane a direct affil iatlon with major re-
source organization and projects needed to initiate actions and fulfill
goals and objectives in building the spirit and economic health of the com-
munity through the year 2000.
Purpose and Mission
Utilizing a base of Bangor residents, taxpayers, employers and employees
In the City of Bangor, to serve the City of Bangor, and by impact the region,
as amechanism for a true public-private partnership ra
areas of promotion
andpeople/business attraction; as a central resource and coordinator for
existing and new activities related to promotion and visitor attractions;
and as a mobilizer of resources and catalyst for new projects and improvements
designed to strengthen and revitalize the City of Bangor as an attractive and
Interesting place to live and to visit.
1. Mobilize and bring together individuals and groups of people from a
resource of volunteers with backgrounds and expertise to provide the
leadership and working base relative to project needs, and maintain
volunteer interest through active use in specific projects.
2. Createan organization recognized within and outside of the community
ia key .support group, possessing working lialsone with other organ•
zations, quasi -public groups and agencies, and with a direct and
official relationship with the resources represented by municipal
government.
;. Utilize the organization as a major focal point and organized center
for planning and coordination of events and projects applicable to
its role; as an information and distribution center relative to events
and activities to prevent undue duplication and to recognize and
assist successful activities and projects in place; and to generally
act In aform ] position as over-all liaison body for coordinating
and assisting those activities that will serve to enhance the Community
and promote the economic base.
V. Act as a center for the promotion of the sornmmity, among its pen
population and outside Bangor to others, through 'specific materials,
Projects and campaigns.
5. Prioritize and select new projects for special support and effort based
on the need of the projects, resources available and their positive
impact on the community's appearance, spirit, image, public attraction
and economic base.
6. Coordinate for and actively pursue raising of necessary funds from
the variety of available sources or Weans to support the effort.
7. Undertake specific projects in areas of tourism promotion, convention/
conference marketing, new festivals and events, preparation and dis-
tribution of ana ents•calendar," creation of selected viable now
visitor attraction facil Itles, community beautification, and the Ike.
ORGANISATION
A "Bangor 2000" Council is proposed to coordinate city-wide resources for
the promotion and improvement of Bangor, and for the creation of marketing and
promotion programs and new facilities that can serve existing residents and
attract new visitors and business.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee of the "Bangor 2000" Councll would be made up of lA
members, whose duties will be to carry out operating and development respons-
ibilities as related In this report, and to create sub -committees of the Council
through which either operational, coordination or new ventures and undertakings
would be pursued. The sub -committees, where apporpriate, would establish fur-
ther advisory committees of volunteers representing necessary backgrounds and
expertise in pursuit of projects.
The council representation would be as follows: one member each from the
City Council. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Downtown Development
District, Bangor Center Development Corp.. Downtown River City Association,
retail, general business Industrial, promotion/tourism industry, hospitality
industry (hotels/motels/restaurants). arts And historical, professional, cam
munlotions media. and Bass Park Manager.
Terms
Terms of the membership of the Steering Committee will be determined by the
Committee Itself In Its creation of By -Laws.
Of ii cars
The Steering Committee mould elect Its awn officers which would consist of
a Chairman. vice -Chairman and Treasurer.
Bub-Ccmm'ttees
It is suggested that sub -committees of the Council be created to con-
stitute the working groups of the council. The sub -committees would he expected
to organize advisory committees and work groups that will mobilize people and
other resourcesnecessa ry to pursue a project.
General M.embershiu
General membership would consist of the following:
- All steering committee members
- All city councilors
- Representatives of estabiished organizations or quasi -public or public entitles
that are active In applicable projects or represent important resource organ-
izations to the purposes and objectives of Bangor 2000.
- Other members shall came from the public at large.
Bangor 2000 Relatianshios
Bangor 2000 must address Itself to its relationships with Bass Park, the
City of Bangor, the Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce, the existing development
corporations, the variety of organizations within the city it would seek as
cooperating members, etc. Such relationships should examine the levels of
cooperation expected, the services and assistance that could be provided by the
Bangor 2000 "Umbrella" organization.
In same cases, it would be associated in close working and cooperative
relationships.
With others, it would act as a resource group to assist a project in some
way, helping to publicize It or find certain additional resources the sponsoring
organization my require.
It would act generally as acoordinator, suggesting certain schedules,
finding resources to publish regularly an events calendar for distribution to
the general and visiting public.
In those cases where a project needs to be generated, Bangor 2000 could
be the catalyst organization to Investigate, mobilize the necessary people,
examine funding pass l bi l it ies, and see the project through to reality.
Funding
Funding sources for the committee and its programs and projects will be
drawn from contributions from the City of Bangor and from other project sources
that may be generated by the Steering. Committee from time to time.
Ex -Officio Members of the Council
The following are suggested to be ex -officio members of the Steering
Committee for the purpose of coordination of services and programs, but not
necessarily limited to these positions:
City manager
Chamber of Commerce president -
Bangor Ecommic Development Director
Executive directors of downtown associations where applicable
Other appropriate city department heads and community executives could partic-
ipate on the basis of special projects and programs.
Executive Staff s Offices
The executive staff of Bangor 2000 could be comprised of an Executive
Coordinator and assistant(s). These positions and necessary clerical staff
would be looted within the office of the Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber would be responsible for hiring the staff and the staff would be
responsible to the Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce Board of Oirectors
through the president.
Meetings .
Steering Committee members would be expected to meet monthly: sub -committees
as often as required. General membership meetings may be held as frequently as
each quarter.