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03/11/201919-116
03/11/2019
19-116
Health & Community Services
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Accepting a $3,500 Donation from the Barbara Cassidy Foundation to Provide Heating Assistance to Bangor
Residents in Need who do not Qualify for Other Forms of Assistance
This order will accept a donation in the amount of $3,500 from the Barbara Cassidy Foundation to
provide heating assistance to Bangor residents. The Trustees of the Barbara Cassidy Foundation
have indicated that they intend to make an annual distribution in support of heating assistance in
Bangor. The City's heating assistance program is administered by Health and Community Services
and provides periodic assistance to residents in need who do not qualify for other assistance due to
their income level. This program has made a significant difference to those households requiring
assistance.
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03/11/201919-116
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
03/11/2019
19-116
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Accepting a $3,500 Donation from the Barbara Cassidy Foundation to Provide Heating Assistance to Bangor
Residents in Need who do not Qualify for Other Forms of Assistance
WHEREAS; heating costs can be a significant burden on Bangor households; and
WHEREAS; a number of individuals requiring heating assistance do not qualify for traditional heating
assistance; and
WHEREAS; the City has maintained a heating assistance program to provide temporary heating assistance for
residents that do not qualify for other assistance programs due to income; and
WHEREAS; the Barbara Cassidy Foundation has graciously chosen to contribute to the funding of the City's
heating assistance program;
Now Therefore, Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, a contribution in the amount of
$3,500 from the Barbara Cassidy Foundation is hereby accepted to provide heating assistance to Bangor
residents in need who do not qualify for other forms of assistance.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 11, 2019
CO 19-116
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
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CITY CLERK