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Introduced by Councilor Frankel, My 30, 1984
�u CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE)- MrDei Authorization e Execute d File a Final statement
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iox D e1 pm nt vel pmevea and P et ed dses
o£ Funds fns Community Development mmuitlemeni Funds
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
By W hnkv Bassani of the CRY ofBaxgmr:
THAT, the 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 State-
ment 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 1979,
a copy of which is attached hexeto a "Exhibit A" and consisting of
three (3) numbered pages; and to provide such additional information
and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of
Housing andUrbanDevelopment 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 1979.
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In City Council May 30,1954
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In City Council June 11,1984
Passed as amended
Said amendments are identified
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Statement of Comeuelty Developsent
Objectives and Projected Uses of Funda
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FY 1964 CDBG Entitlement Grant
Table of Contents
Page
Application for Federal Assistance
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Standard Form 424
- 1
Proposed Statement of Community
Development Objectives
2
West Side NCP
2
Downtown Revitalization Activities
2
Loans for Property Rehabilitation
3
Center Street NCP
3
Garland -State NCP
4
Economic Development Activities
4
Old Capehart Public Improvements
5
Projected Use of Funds
"1983
6
Assessment of the Use of FY 1982 and
CDBC Funds
7
Council Order Authorizing Execution and
Filing of a Final Statement
10
Council order Appointing City Manager as
Responsible Federal Official
11
Council Resolve Assuring and Certifying
Compliance with Certain Requirements
12
Certifications
13
Maps
Map Of West Side NCP
15
Map Of Downtown Revitalization Area
16
Map of Center Street NCP
17
Map of Garland -State NCP
18
Map of Old Capehart Area
19
Response from Regional Planning Commission
20
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CITY OF BANGOR
FINAL STATEMENT of
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
FY 1984
The primary objective of the City of Bangor Community Devel-
opment Program is the development of a viable urban community by
providing decent housing, a suitable living annment and
expanding economic opportunities, principallyforof low -
and moderate -income. Consistent with this primary objective,
Bangor's FY 1984 program year specific objectives and projected
use of funds are. -
1. West Side Neighborhood Conservation Proiect
To arrest and eliminate blighted and deteriorated
housing conditions and to bring about an improvement in
the neighborhood environment in the area generally
bounded by Second, Cedar, Sanford, Chester Place,
Third, Union, Highland Court, Ohio, Kossuth, Kenduskeag
Stream, Court, Hammond, Clinton, Dole Court, and Union
Streets by undertaking neighborhood conservation
activities involving code enforcement;aproperty
rehabilitation loan program, principally for the
benefit of low- and moderate -income persons; selective
acquisition and clearance of severely deteriorated
and/or inappropriately developed properties; relocation
assistance to displaced persons and/or businesses;
disposition of acquired properties; and improvements to
public streets, sidewalks, esplanades, street and
pedestrian lighting, parks, pedestrian ways, and
recreation areas. Of the City's $1,152,000 FY 1984
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement
Funds, approximately $15,000 will fund the third year
increment of this approximate $1,300,000 multi-year
project.
2. Downtown Revitalization Activities
To alleviate physical and economic distress through
stimulation of private investment, community revital-
ization 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 rehabili-
tation, restoration, reuseand/or expanded use of
existing private properties; design, construction,
reconstrwtion, rehabilitation and installation of
publicly owned and/or operated facilities; promoting
and assisting new private development of vacant or
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underutilized property; preventing and eliminating
blighting influences through code enforcement and, as
necessary, selective acquisition and clearance or
rehabilitation of vacant and/or deteriorated proper-
ties; a isting the development of the recreational,
residential and commercial service of central business
potential of the waterfront and stream areas; and
implementing the City's strategy fox downtown revital-
ization. It is projected that $492,000 of FY 1984 COBS
Entitlement Funds will be used to provide public
improvements to leverage the private investment neces-
sary to restore, rehabilitate, repair, reuse and
beautify existing buildings.
Loans for Property Rehabilitation 1n Conjunction With
State and/o[ Fedexel Rental Rehabl to [ion Programs
To improve and expand housing opportunities for low -
and moderate -income persons by making available, on a
City-wide basis, low-interest [ate property rehabilita-
tion loans to owners of existing properties who commit
themselves to participate in an available federally o
state funded rent and/or rehabilitation subsidy program
such as the Section 8 Moderate Rehbilitation, Section 8
Existing Housing, Rental Rehabilitation and Rental
Rehabilitation Demonstration programs. Eligible prop-
erties are those which do not currently meet HUD
Section 8 Minimum Property Standards and/or the City of
Bangor's Property Maintenance Code, but which can eco-
nomically be brought into compliance. Rehabilitation
will be limited to correcting code violations and/or
solations of Section 8 Minimum Property Standards,
cost effective energy conservation measures, general
property improvements necessary to put the property
into generally good and readily maintainable conditon
and the conversion of an existing structure to housing
or to increase the number of dwelling units in an
existing residential or mixed-use structure,
4. Center Street Neighborhood Conservation Project
To arrest and eliminate blighted and deteriorated
housing conditions and to bring about an improvement in
the neighborhood environment in the area generally
encompassing Center Street between Somerset and
Congress Streets, and between Center and French
Streets, the following: West Park Street, South Park
Street, Garland Street, Cumberland Street, Center
Street Avenue, and Somerset Street by undertaking
neighborhood conservation activities involving con-
centrated code enforcement; a housing rehabilitation
loan and technical assistnce program, principally for
the benefit of low- and modexate-income persons;
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selective acquisition and clearance of severely
deteriorated and/or inappropriately developed prop-
erties; relocation assistance to displaced persons
and/or businesses; disposition of acquired properties;
and improvements to public streets, sidewalks, espla-
nades, street lighting and recreation a it is
projected that $55,000 of EY 1984 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be used to continue code enforcement and
property rehabilitation loans in this neighborhood.
5. Garland -State Neighborhood Conservation Project
To arrest and eliminate blighted and deteriorated
housing conditions and to bring about an improvement in
the neighborhood a nment in thea a generally
bounded by Garland, Fern, State, French, and Park
-
Streets by undertaking neighborhood conservation
activities involving code enforcement; a property
rehabilitation loan program principally for the benefit
of low- and moderate -income persons; selective acqui-
sition and clearance of severely deteriorated and/or
inappropriately developed properties; relocation
assistance to displaced persons and/or businesses;
disposition of acquired properties; and improvements to
public streets, sidewalks, esplanades, street lighting,
parks and recreation areas. Of the City's $1,152,000
FY 1984 CDBG Entitlement Funds, approximately $168,DOo
will fund the first year increment of this multi-year
project.
6. Economic Development Activities
To create and retain jobs for low- and moderate -income
persons, leverage private investment, alleviate phys-
eal and economic distress, and expand tax revenues
through the use of CDBG Entitlement Funds for the
acquisiton of real property for economic development
purposes; for the acquisition, construction, recon-
struction, rehabilitation and installation of public
facilities and site improvements; fox the acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and
installation of commercial or industrial buildings,
structures, and capital equipment and commercial o
real property improvements; and to provide assistance
to private, for profit entities when the assistance is
necessary to carry out an approved economic develop-
ment project.
evelop-mentproject. It is projected that $100,000 of FY 1984
COBS Entitlement Funds will be used to continue this
activity.
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], Old Capehart Public Improvements
To rebuild and overlay deteriorated City streets in the
Old Capehaxt neighborhood bounded generally by Ohio,
Blue Hill West and Blue Hill East Streets and Pinson
and Davis Roads. This neighborhood contains the City's
oldest and largest public housing project and has a
high concentration of low- and moderate -income house-
holds, children, large families, single parent house-
holds with children present and tenter households and
there is a high turnover in residential tenants. It is .
projected that 6125,969 of FY 1984 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be used to fund street improvements in this
neighborhood.
No funds applied for in this application are designated for
public service activities.
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Plolect Area BIeakdown
Projected use of Funds
Center
Garland-
City of Bangor
Downtown
Economic
$ Low 6 Moderate
1984 CUBE Entitlement
Funds
St. NCP
Funds available
Old
$1,152,000
Develop.
General Administration
$53,050
$
182,000
Planning
Capehart
Area
15,000
Project Area Activities
Subject to
$ 0
955,000
Low and Moderate income Benefit Rules
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
TOTAL
$1,152,000
0
Plolect Area BIeakdown
%Low 6 Moderate
Population
West Side
Center
Garland-
65%
Downtown
Economic
$ Low 6 Moderate
NCP
St. NCP
State NCP
Old
Bevil.
Develop.
$ 7,905
$53,050
(3rd Yr.)
(2nd Yr.)
(1st Yr.)
Capehart
Area
Activity
Total
Rehabilitation
$ 0
$50,000
$ 50,000
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$1001000
Economic Develop.
0
0
0
0
0
100,000
100,000
Code
Enforcement
15,000
5,000
15,000
0
0
0
35,000
Public
Improvements
0
0
103,000
125,000
492,000
0
720,000
TOTALS
$15,000
$55,000
$168,000
$125,000
$492,000
$100,000
$955,000
%Low 6 Moderate
Population
52.78
61%
518
65%
888
100$
$ Low 6 Moderate
Benefit
$ 7,905
$53,050
$110,180
$ 81,250
$432,960
$100,000 $785,345
i LOW 6 Moderate
Benefit
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96.58
65.68
65%
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Introduced by Councilor p
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE,) Mrarr...... ... Authorization t Execute nd File a Final Statement
of Communit �
y Develo pment objectives and projected dsea
of Funds for Community usingDevelopment
and
Entitlement Funds
under Title I of the Housing and C—... y Development
BY the City Council of the City ofBanyor.
i13d 1TN114517
THAT, the 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 State-
ment 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 as "Exhibit A" and consisting of
three (3) 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 tha
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
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Introduced by councilor
CITY OF BANGOR
(11IlEJ Vt/i�12T1--
Appointing the City Manager, s Responalble
Federal Official
By Ow Chy CauncH of@a City of Bandar.
ORDERED,
TaT, the City Manager be authorized t0 assume the status of a
responsible Federal Official as defined under the National Environ-
mental Policy Act of 1969, insofar as the provisions of the National
Environmental Policy Act apply to statements submitted for Federal
funds under Title I of the Housing and Community -Development Act of
19]9{ and
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, THAT, the City Manager is autho-
red to consent on behalf of the City of Bangor and himself to
sept the jurisdication of the Federal courts for the purpose of
enforcement of his responsibilities as a responsible Federal
Official.
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) PCOVIb¢ Assuring and. Certifying the City's Compliance
I'l. ........... . .. ._...... ...._......._.
with Certain Req arementa f r Community D elopment _.Funds __
By the City Coumul wFUw Cary of Bangor.
B LVED. WHEREAS, the City of Bangor wishes to make a Final State-
ment of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds
and receive Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Funds
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 19]9)
and
WHEREAS, Section 106 of the Housing and Community - Devel-
opment Act of 1979 and Section 570.303 of Title 29 of the Code of
Federal Regulations requite that certain certifications and assur-
ances be given by the City of Bangor;
VOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Councilof
the City of Bangor that the City of Bangor hereby assures and
certifies that it will comply with the assurances for the Community
Development Block Grant Program attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and
consisting of two (2) numbered pages.
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.._. •� EXHIBIT A
CBRTIFICrT9Ctd6
The grantee certifies that:
(a) It Possesses legal authority to make a grant submission and to execute e
community development and housing program;
(b) its governing body has duly adopted or posed he an official act a resolution,
motion m similar action authorizing the person identified as the official
representative of the grantee to submit the final statement and ell
understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing soul authorizing
the person identified as the official representative of the grantee W act in
connection with the submission of the final statement and to provide such
additional information as may be required;
M Prior to submission of its final statement to BUD, the grantee hes:
(1) met the Citizen participation requirements of 520.301(a)(2) sed hes
Provided citizens with:
(A) the estimate of the amount of CDB; funds proposed to be used
for activities that will benefit persons of low mnd moderate
income; and
(B) its plan for minimizing displacement of persons ss s result of
activities assisted with CDBC funds and to assist persons actually
displaced as a IwWl of such activities;
(2) prepared its first statement of community development objectives and
projected use of funds in accordance with 9 520.301(a)(3) and made the
final statement available to the public
W The grant will be conducted end administered in compliance with:
(1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352142 U.S.C. 2000d
at sec.); and
(2) Title VBI of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-284142 U.S.C. 3601
et L2.);
(e) It will affirmatively further fair housing;
February 1984
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EPdtIBIT A
In It has developed its final statement of projected ase of funds so w to give
maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income
families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; (the final
statement of projected use of funds may also include activities which the
grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and
immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial
resources are not available); except that the aggregate use of CDBG funds
received under section 106 of the Act and, if applicable, under seetien 100 of the
Art, during r (a period specified by the grantee consisting of 1, 2,
or I program nyears a shay princhat benefit persons of low and moderate
income to a mariner that ensures that not less then 51 percent of such funds are
used for activities that benefit such persons during such period;
,. It has developed nrommmdly development platy for the period spacifled in
paragraph 1f) above, that identifies comnsulity development and housing needs
specifies 6011 ::bort and long -tern community development objectives that
hays been developed in accordance with the primary objective aid requirements
of it a Act;
tP) It is following a current housing assistance plan which hes been approved by HUD
purseman to 575-.0.306;
it It .r iii not attempt to recover may capital costs of public improvements assisted
in whore 0 n part will: funds provided under section lOG of the Act or with,
a:i.nm> rrwariry; fries a iparmnive under plethora 108 of the Act by ussesing
ru a:::cunt nh:unsl pruBertics owned and occupied by persore of low end
rwcrale barriers, including Any fee charged or assessment made As a condition
of obtaining• access to such public improvements, unced (1) funds received
under section 106 of the Act are used to pay the proportion of such fee or
assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public improvements that are
fianced from evveram sources other than wticr Title i the Act; or (2) for
purposes of 1 amo
any aunt against properties owned and occupied by
persons of lora surds kirnte income who are act persons of low income, the
,lattice ecrtifio to the Secretary that it lacks sufficient funds received under
section IUG of the Act to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (1); and
(1) It will waply with the bitter provisions of the Act and with other applicable
Lw �.
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WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD
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(202) 942-0389
April 30, 1984
City of Bangor
Department of Planning and Community Development
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
The Penobscot Valley Regional Planning Com-
mission has reviewed the application of
City Of Bangor
for Replacement and relocation of 800 Feet of 12" wateremin
under B.O. 12372 procedures and has taken the action
indicated below.
1. Recommends approval B
2. Recommends the application be disapproved _
3. Requests consideration of the comment below _
4. No comment
comment:
Wald A. Meagher
E.O. 12312 Coordinator
cc: State Planning Office
PENOBSCOT VAIIEY REGIONAL BANNING COMMISSION
A Dieslon Of Etntmn Moine Deweopmanf Ccmacm on
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CITY OF BANGOR
FINAL STATEMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
FY 1984
The primary objective of the City of Bangor Community Devel-
opment Program is the development of a viable urban community by
providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and
expanding a opportunities, principally for persons of low -
and moderate -income. Consistent with this primary objective,
Bangor's FY 1984 program year specific objectives and projected
use of funds are.
West Side Neighborhood Conservation Project
To arrest and eliminate blighted and deteriorated
housing conditions and t0 bring about an improvement in
the neighborhood environment in the area generally
bounded by Second, Cedar, Sanford, Chester Place,
Third, Union, Highland Court, Ohio, ROssutb, Kenduskeag
Stream, Court, Hammond, Clinton, Dole Court, and Union
Streets by undertaking neighborhood conservation
activities involving code enforcement; a property
rehabilitation loan program, principally for the
benefit of low- and moderate -income persons; selective
acquisition and clearance of severely deteriorated
and/Or inappropriately developed properties; relocation
assistance to displaced persons and/or businesses;
disposition of acquired properties; and improvements to
public streets, sidewalks, esplanades, street and
pedestrian lighting, parks, pedestrian ways, and
recreation areas. Of the City's $1,152,000 FY 1980
Community Development Block Grant-(UGBG)-Entitlement
Funds, approximately $15,000 will fund the third year
increment of this approximate $1,300,000 multi-year
project.
2. Downtown Revitalization Activities
To alleviate physical and economic distress through
stimulation of private investment, community revital-
ization 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 rehabili-
tation, restoration, reuse, and/or expanded u of
fisting private properties; design, c nstruction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation and installation 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 enforcement and, as
necessary, selective acquisition and clearance o
rehabilitation of vacant and/or deteriorated proper-
ties; assisting the development of the recreational,
residential and commercial service of central business
potential of the waterfront and stream areas; and
implementing the City's strategy for downtown revital-
ization. It is projected that $492,000 of FY 1984 CUBE
Entitlement Funds will be used to provide public
improvements to leverage the private investment neces-
sary to restore, rehabilitate, repair, reuse and
beautify existing buildings.
Loans for Property Rehabilitation in Co 1 With
State and/or Federal Rental-Rebabilitation Programs
To improve and expand housing opportunities for low -
and moderate -income persons by making available, on a
City-wide basis, low-interest rate property rehabilita-
tion loans to owners of ax isting properties who commit
themselves to participatein an available federally o
state funded rent and/or rehabilitation subsidy program
such as the Section 8 Moderate Rebbilitation, Section 8
Existing Housing, Rental Rehabilitation and Rental
Rehabilitation Demonstration programs. Eligible prop-
erties are those which do not currently meet HUD
Section 8 Minimum Property Standards and/or the City of
Bangor's Property Maintenance Code, but which can eco-
nomically be brought into compliance. Rehabilitation
will be limited to correcting code violations and/or
solations of Section 8 Minimum Property Standards,
cost effective energy conservation measures, general
property improvements necessary to put the property
into generally good and readily maintainable conditon
and the conversion of a existing structure to housing
c
or to increase the number of dwelling units in an
existing residential or mixed-use structure.
Center Street Neighborhood Conservation Project
To arrest and eliminate blighted and deteriorated
housing conditions and to bring about an improvement in
the neighborhood environment in the area generally
encompassing Center Street between Somerset and
Congress Streets, and between Center and French
Streets, the following: West Park Street, South Park
Street, Garland Street, Cumberland Street, Center
Street Avenue, and Somerset Street by undertaking
neighborhood conservation activities involving con-
centrated code enforcement; a housing rehabilitation
loan and technical assistnce program, principally for
the benefit of low- and moderate -income persons;
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selective acquisition and clearance of severely
deteriorated and/or inappropriately developed prop-
erties; relocation assistance to displaced persons
and/or businesses; disposition of acquired properties;
and improvements to public streets, sidewalks, espla-
nades, street lighting and recreation a It is
projected that $55,000 of Fy 1989 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be used to continue code enforcement and
property rehabilitation loans in this neighborhood.
S. Garland -State Neighborhood Conservation Pro'ect
To arrest and eliminate blighted and deteriorated
housing conditions and to bring about an improvement in
the neighborhood environment in the area generally
bounded by Garland, Fern, State, French, and Park
Streets by undertaking neighborhood conservation
activities involving code enforcement; a property
rehabilitation loan program principally for the benefit
of low- and moderate -income persons; selective acqui-
sition and clearance of severely deteriorated and/or
inappropriately developed properties; relocation
assistance to displaced persons and/or businesses;
disposition of acquired properties; and improvements to
public streets, sidewalks, esplanades, street lighting,
parks and recreation areas. Of the City's 51,152,000
FF 1989 COBS Entitlement Funds, approximately $168,Do0
will fund the first year increment of this multi-year
project.
6. Economic Development Activities
To create and retain jobs for low- and moderate -income
persons, leverage private investment, alleviate phys-
eal and economic distress, and expand tax revenues
through thea
u of CDBG Entitlement Funds for the
acquisiton of real property for economic development
purposes; for the acquisition, construction, recon-
struction, rehabilitation and installation of public
facilities and site improvements; for the acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and.
installation of commercial or industrial buildings,
structures, and capital equipment and comm em ial or
real property improvements; and to provide assistance
to private, for profit entities when the assistance is
necessary to carry cut an approved economic develop-
ment sproject. It is projected that 5100,000 of Fy 1989
CDBG Entitlement Funds will"be used to continue this
activity.
T. Old Capehart Public improvements
To rebuild and overlay deteriorated City streets in the
Old Capehart neighborhood bounded generally by Ohio,
Blue Hill West and Blue Hill East Streets and Pinson
and Davis Beads. This neighborhood contains the city's
oldest and largest public housing project and has a
high concentration of low- and moderate -income house-
holds, children, large families, single parent house-
holds with children present and renter households and
there is a high turnover in residential tenants. it is
projected that $100,000 0£ FY 1989 CDBG Entitlement
Funds will be used to fund street improvements in this
neighborhood. '
' B. Senior Citizens Craft Center
To assist the Housing Authority of the City of Bangor
n the rehabilitation of the former York Street
electrical substation for use as a crafts center and
meeting facility for Bangor area
senior citizens. It
s projected that $25,000 of FY 1984 COBS Entitlement
funds will be used to financially assist the Bangor
Housing Authority in rehabilitating the former York
Street electrical substation for use as a crafts and
meeting center for senior citizens.
No funds applied for in this application are designated for
public service activities.
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Projected use of Funds
City of Bangor
1984 CDBG Entitlement Funds
Funds available $1,152,000
General Administration $ 182,000
Planning 15,000
PIoject Area Activities Subject to 955,000
Low and Moderate Income Benefit Rules
TOTAL $1,152,000
%Low 6 Moderate
Population 52.7% 61% 51% 65% 88% 100% 100%
$ Low 6 Moderate
Benefit $ 7,905 $53r050 $110,180 $ 65,000 $432,960 $100,000 $25,000 $794,095
$ LOW 6 Moderate
Benefit 52.7% 96.51 - 65.6% 65% 881 100% 100% 83.2%
Project Area Breakdown
BHA
West Side
Center
Garland-
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Downtown
Total
NCP
St. NCP
State NCP
Old
Revit.
100,000
(3rd Yr.)
(2nd Yr.)
Qat Yr.)
Capehart
Area
Rehabilitation
$ 0
$50,000
$ 50,000
$ 0
$ 0
Econ. Develop.
0
0
0
0
0
Code
Enforcement
15,000
5,000
15,000
0
0
Public
Improvements
0
0
103,000
100,000
492,000
TOTALS
$15,000
$55,000
$168r000
$100,000
$492,000
%Low 6 Moderate
Population 52.7% 61% 51% 65% 88% 100% 100%
$ Low 6 Moderate
Benefit $ 7,905 $53r050 $110,180 $ 65,000 $432,960 $100,000 $25,000 $794,095
$ LOW 6 Moderate
Benefit 52.7% 96.51 - 65.6% 65% 881 100% 100% 83.2%
Economic
BHA
Develop.
Senior
Activity
Center
Total
$ 0
$25,000
$125,000
100,000
100,000
0
35,000
0
69
$100,000
$25,000
$955,000
%Low 6 Moderate
Population 52.7% 61% 51% 65% 88% 100% 100%
$ Low 6 Moderate
Benefit $ 7,905 $53r050 $110,180 $ 65,000 $432,960 $100,000 $25,000 $794,095
$ LOW 6 Moderate
Benefit 52.7% 96.51 - 65.6% 65% 881 100% 100% 83.2%
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DEPARTMENT Of PLAN ROAD ..NCOMM UNITY DEVELOPMENT
Dam May 22, 1984
Mommy G. McKay
Do-mn,
Subject: Community Deyelol®ent Council Agenda Itema, Nay 30, 1984
Following is a brief explanation of Community Development items
on the City Council Agenda for May 30, 1984:
c.o. E84-213 "Authorization to Execute and File a Final
Statement of community Development objectives and Projected
Uses of Funds for Community Development Entitlement Funds
under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 19]4".
Funds to be applied for in the amount of $1,152,000 for a
twelve month period projected to begin in July 1984 are
for:
1. Continuation of the West Side Neighborhood Conservation
'Project - $15,000 for reimbursement for City Code
Enforcement activities.
2. Downtown Revitalization Activities - $492,000 (see
Attachment 1).
3. Continuation of Center Street Neighborhood Conserva-
tion Project, $50,000 for property rehabilitation loans,
$5,000 for code enforcement.
4. Garland -State Neighborhood Conservation Project (let
year of new multi-year program), $50,000 for property
rehabilitation loans, $15,000 for code enforcement,
$103,000 for first year increment of $282,000 public
improvement program In this Project area.
5. 01d Capehart - $125,000 for street improvements
(Engineering total estimate $138,350).
6. Economic Development $100,000 second year funding for
Bangor Economic Incentive Revolving Loan Program (first
year funding was $180,000).
PG. 2
7. Administration of Community Development Program -
$182,000.
B. Planning - reimbursement for Planning Division services
$15,000.
Under Community Development Program guidelines 82.2% of
total Community Development funds will benefit low- and
moderate -income persons.
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This mpa[ n favorably with the
statutory requirement of 51% and the 79.7% of FY,82 S 83
grant expenditures.
c. 0. 9 84-214 "Appointing the City Manager as Responsible
Federal Official".
This is required and is self explanatory.
c. o. M 84-215 "Assuring and Certifying City"s Compliance
with Certain Requirements for Community Development Funds".
This is required and certifys that the City will com-
ply with all applicable federal laws and regulations
in carrying out the Community Development Program.
c. o. k84=216 "Approving City of Bangor Community Develop-
ment Plan, July 1984 - June 1985'.
Thin is a new requirement. The Plan outlines a broad
range of Community Development, Economic Development,
and housing needs and objectives of the City. The
Plan will be in effect until June 1985 and will be
updated and refined as part of updating the City -s
Comprehensive Plan. (Gee Attachment 2).
C.O. k64-219 "Designating Community Development Project
Areas Eligible for Community Development Property Rehabili-
tation Loan Assistance".
This Order adds the Garland -State Neighborhood Con-
servation Project to the currently approved list of
Community Development Project Areas eligible for
Community Development Property Rehabilitation Loan
Assistance.
PG. 3
c.o. 684-218 "Adopting the Bangor Center Revitalization
Loan Program".
This program will provide Urban Development Action
Grant (UDAG) type of loan assistance for smaller
projects in the Downtown Revitalization Area. The
Program would provide up to 25% financing of total
project development costs up to a maximum of $75,000
city particicpation based on job creation or
retention and additional tax
n Thecriteria
for los approval will Be thees that under the
UDAG program. Whenever a project is of sufficient
magnitude in total project costs (approximately
$300,000 or over), UDAG funds would be applied for.
Smaller projects for which UDAG funds probably would
not be available on a cost effective basis would be
eligible for Bangor Center Revitalization Loan
Program assistance. Loan applications would be
considered by the Loan Review Committee established
for the Bangor Economic Incentive Revolving Loan
Program. No additional Community Development
funding Is proposed in this year's Community
Development Application for this Program. It i
proposed that the $370,000 c eptly available for
the Facade Loan Pool Program be also used for the
Bangor Center Revitalization Loan Program for the
ext year on a first come/first served basis. A copy
of the proposed Program is attached as Attachment 3.
C.o. 684-219 "Approving and Adopting Community Development
Program - Displacement Minimization and Relocation
Assistance Plan".
This is an
update of the City"s Relocation Plan
approved in August of 1975. Basically it says the
City will comply with federal regulations when people
and businesses are displaced as a result of Community
Development activities and that displacement
activities will take place only when necessary to
carry out Community Development Programobjectives.
The Community Development Committee has had two meetings on the
above Orders and has held one public hearing on the City's proposed
appllctfon for PY Community Development Entitlement funds. The
Bangor Housing Authority has also requested $93,000 in Community
Development funds to establish "The Craftshop for Senior Citizens"
at the former electrical sub -station on York Street which was
donated to the passing Authority by the City. This request is not
provided for in the proposed Community Development application.
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Attach: AS
Attachment 1
Downtown
Public Improvements
Breakdown
5/2/89
Estimated
CLEO Funded
PY 1963
BY 1984
Project ,Completion Cost
Entitlement
Jobs Program
Entitlement
Franklin St. -
Phase II
S 20,590
$20,590
Berman c French
2,625
$2,625
Harlow b Center St.
Sidewalks and
City Hall Entrance
400000
$ 40,000
8enduskeag Plaza
125,000
125,000
Harlow St.
Sidewalk
63,000
63,000
Norumbega/Hannibal
Hamlin Park
30,009
30,000
Abbott Square
Water Main
25,000
25,000
Fed. Bldg. Sidewalk
7,000
7,000
Facade Architect
20,000
20,000
Parking Consultant
75,000
75,000
West Mkt. Square/
Merchants Plaza Park
50,000
50,000
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Main -Hammond
Streetacape
100,000
100,000
Harlow St. Overlay
20,000
20,000
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TOTALS
$578,215
$2,625
$63,590
$4920000
CITY OF BANGOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND
HOUSING
NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES
JULY 1984 - JUNE 1985
Approved by City Council
Attachment z
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Community Development and Housing Needs
I.
Housing Needs
A.
Community Wide Needs
II.
Residential
Neighborhood
Revitalization Needs
III.
Downtown
Revitalization Needs'
IV.
Economic
Development Needs
A.
General
B.
CommerClal Development Needs
C.
Central Business District Needs
D.
Distribution Industry Needs
E.
Aix Transportation Needs
F.
Sea Port Development
G.
Industrial Development Needs
H.
TourismIndustryNeeds
Housing and community Development Objectives
1. Housing Objectives
A. Long -Term Objectives
B. Short -Term Objectives
I1. Residential Neighborhood
Revitalization Objectives
A. Long -Term Objectives
B. Sboxt-Term Objectives
III. Downtown Revitalization Objectives
A. Long -Term Objectives
B. Short -Term Objectives
IV.. Economic Development Objectives
A. Long -Term objectives
B. Short -Term Objectives
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Community Development
and
Housing Needs
I. Housing Needs
A. Community Wide Needs
According to the 1989 census, of the 12,792 dwelling
units in Bangor:
319 have been vacant for longer than 6 months
25 are boarded up
341 lack complete plumbing'
245 are overcrowded
281 lack complete kitchen facilities
719 lack central heating
616 are mobile homes or trailers
7,792 (61%) were built prior to 1940
62 are located in buildings of 4 or more stories
without elevators
412 are heated with wood.
According to the 1-1982-1985 Bangor Housing Assistance
Plan", there are 4,364 substandard dwelling units suitable
for rehabilitation (34% of the total), 2,694 of which are
occupied by low and moderate income families. 2,133 house-
holds are
n need of rental subsidy, including 88 large
families and 630 with elderly heads of household.
The needs of low-income minority households appear to
be similar,to all other low-income households in the
mmunity as the 572 persons in minority households are
din
stributed almost equally in thevarious Census Tracts of
the City.
There are 367 female -headed households with children
present which have incomes below the poverty level. It is
assumed that the largest percentage of these households are
in rental dwelling units.
There are 27 non -elderly disabled persons having
'housing assistance needs in Bangor. Most of these people
were young, single adults with no or little personal income.
Most of these persons are in group home programs which
provide support as well as housing._
No lower income households are expected. to be displaced
to the conversion rental units to homeowner units during
the HAP period. The trend has been for large old single
family dwellings to be converted into multi -family rental
structures due to increasing maintenance and heating costs.
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There are needs throughout the City of Bangor to
rehabilitate and increase the housing supply particularly for
low- and moderate -income households and to provide a greater
variety of housing types to serve diverse community and
household needs in appropriate areas near employment and
services. There are needs to improve and maintain the
fisting housing stock, to provide for greater diversifi-
cation of income groups and deconcentration of housing
locations for lower-income families, and to provide housing
assistance, primarily through the existing housing supply,
for female -headed households. There axe continuing needs to
maintain statistical data on community -wide and neighborhood
housing and population demographics and to enforce the City's
life, safety and property maintenance codes, and its zoning
and historic preservation ordinances.
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I 1. Residential Neighborhood Revitalization Needs
The neighborhood revitalization needs of the City of
Bangor include the need to upgrade substantial numbers of
older substandard and energy inefficient dwelling units which
detract from the neighborhood and overall community environ-
ments and which are perpetuating and accelerating neighbor -
Hung blight and disinvestment, particularly in Census Tracts
2, 3, 9, 5 and 6.
Also in these neighborhoods as well as in
additional
neighborhoods in Census Tracts 7 and 9, there is the need to
improve existing public facilities including streets and
parks, and to eliminate inappropriate and non -conforming land
U. 5. Census data, City code enforcement records and
survey's identify the following neighborhoods as having
Concentrations Of these needs:
Neighborhood % Lower- % Sub -
Census Statistics Income standard
Neighborhood Tract Program I.D. No. Persons O.U.'s
Kest side 5/6 25 53% 67%
Center St. 9/2 portions of 61% 58%
16/17/18
Garland -State 2 20 51% 70%
Essex -
Stillwater 3/9 13 398 65%
Hammond -Main 5/6 30 99% 57%
Old Capebart 9 2 65% 3%
Downtown 1 23/29 88% 59%
1980 Census Neighborhood Data also indicates that their are
concentrations of unemployed families, disabled persons and
elderly persons.
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Percent
Percent
Percent
Census
NSP
Unempl.
Disabled
Elderly
Neighborhood
Tract
ID No.
Families
Persons
Persons
West Side
5/6
25
168
48
138
Center St.
4/2
Pott. of
278
198
138
16/17/18
Garland -State
2
20
13%
78
138
Essex -
Stillwater
3/4
13
138
38
158
Hammond -Main.
5/6
30
208
68
118
Old Capebart
9
2
178
9%
58
Downtown
1
23/24
41%
118
278
These
conditions create
needs in
these neighborhoods
for social
services, jobs and
housing
assistance
in the form
of rehabilitation
grants and
low interest
loans
for property
owners and
rental
subsidies
for renters.
Ili. Downtown Revitalization Needs
The downtown revitalization needs axe to create and
retain jobs; leverage private investment; alleviate physcial
and economic distress; restore and preserve properties of
special value for historic, architectural or aesthetic
reasons; remove material and architectural barriers which
restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and
handicapped persons; aid inthe elimination of blight and
blighting influences by providing financial and technical
assistance for the rehabilitation, restoration, reuse and/or
expanded use of existing properties and improvements_to
public facilities; encourage private investment through
-promotional efforts, technical assistance, the creation of
special districts and obtaining and providing financial
esistance when necessary; aid in the expansion of housing
opportunities; support and encourage people generation
activities; implement waterfront and downtown beautification
programs; and strengthen the economic, employment and tax
base of the Downtown Revitalization Area.
IV. economic Development Needs
The economic development needs of the City of Bangor
e to create an economically sound community by providing a
desirable urban environment through a system of balanced land
s providing a favorable a climate for commercial
anu
d industrial activities, and by r developing a stable,cpro-
gressive economic development program through the promotion
of diversification of the City's economic base. Also, there
is a need to promote a omit stability and encourage
Physical improvements in the City's downtown so that it may
continue to be a viable commercial center and the economic
and cultural heart of the City. As in nearly all other
pities, the major identifiable population group
expaviencing significant unemployment in Bangor is the lower-
ncome sector which presents the greatest need for the
creation of job opportunities through economic development.
B. Commercial Development Needs
Considerable additional retail/service development is
expected over the next decade, although major commercial
developments will be extremely site competitive because of
extensive new retail building space now existing and more
attractive business locations being created outside of the
City.
Some additional land for commercial development exists
to a mall degree on Union Street and to a larger degree in
the Hogan Road area, but high land development costs for road
and utility construction will be required to open up these
areas further. Other than that, Bangor's existing business
streets offer little opportunity for expansion, except
through cos Lly acquisition, demolition (where acceptable) and
construction.
C. Central Business District Needs
The downtown, despite the current strong activity in
business building restoration, continues to be a weak
location for retailers of all sizes, although there are a
umber that do continue strong. The task of attracting new
major retailers, large specialty stores or large service
r
office employers is a difficult one for many reasons. The
expertise for major retail development vests with the private
sector (the developer, broker, investor).
It is conceivable that the downtown will become
economically viable with the type and pace of redevelopment
that is now taking place. The new businesses in restored
buildings with attractive, and pleasing settings, backed by
effective merchandising, adds to the vitality of that
economy. As building restoration opportunities diminish,
however, the pace could slaken. Additional efforts by
supporters, the private developers and the City are needed to
create new attractions, large downtown business advertisers,
and employers in order to support the revitalization with new
visitors and customers.
There should be established as soon as possible a
"downtown manager" position filled by a qualified person with
sufficiently flexible funding sources to allow the manager to
respond to the variety of duties expected of him. The
manager should be able to coordinate and promote festivals
and special events in the CBD, as ist in locating business
locations, and help negotiate andpackage space for pro-
spective tenants. Continuation of public improvements for
ertain downtown streets, parking lots, parks and attractive
improvements to the downtown approaches, especially lower
main Street, isneeded. There i need for a small business
revolving loan fund, and use of any UDAG loan repayments for
this purpose, to be used selectively to attract and assist
Private development and improvement projects beneficial to
the downtown and local economy. Targeted marketing isneeded
to develop downtown traffic and business generators: boating
activity, specialty restaurants, museum development, expanded
theater uses, peripheral housing, enclosed recreation
busin"s u:3.
Distribution Industry Needs
The City's position as a distribution center has
changed significantly over the past 20 years (as has its
retail patterns). Many larger firms have been lost tbrough
closures or consolidations elsewhere.
A new small -building industrial park is needed to
attract new, smaller wholesale/distribution/freighting
ompa n its This project requires land planning, capital
improvements, development and marketing.
Air Transportation Needs
Domestic six service from and to Bangor as a col-
lection/distribution terminal has not grown substantially
over the past three years due to airline deregulation and to
the increased costs of such travel from Bangor. This service
is n w provided by Delta and Dar Harbor Airlines witb United
Airlines scheduled to add east -west route service shortly. A
continuing potential exists, also, for a direct Bangor -New
Brunswick -Nova Scotia feeder schedule.
Special combination domestic/international air fares at
reduced rates could encourage overseas charters to tie in
with the domestic schedules at Bangor which is the major
U.S. airport to Europe.
A subdivision plan for frontage driveways and utilities
must also becompletedfor land area at the airport along
Godfrey Boulevard designated for terminal -related uses.
A realistic alternative business activity to the
airport's charter passenger business is the creation of a
air cargo collection, consolidation and distribution renter
for regularly scheduled air cargo flights. A recent Arthur
D. Little Co. analysis for Bangor details this potential.
The encouragement of this development may require airport
cost incentives to the c and a means to finance
guarantees for freight space[ in bider to ensure the
stability and continuation of schedules at Bangor during the
start-up years. A direct overseas
cargo service will help in
attracting new firms to the airport, as a regional service
for export/import industries, and as an airport income
generator.
The potential fon establishing the Bangor air facility
as -a collection -distribution point for regular transatlantic
schedule flights, with originations and destinations here,
most be developed also. If instituted, even by a single
the results could be substantial in terms of
puhlicity, business activity, job generation and airport
F. Sea Port Development
There is potential for Bangor in seaport services and
development, including a marketing tie in between Canadian
ports of St. John and Halifax and Bangor as a freight
transit/distribution point. The promotionof the axisting
free trade zone at Bangor is a key in this effort, The full
value of the Eastport port development depends on the ability
of that port to handle partial loads or containers from
Bangor. The value of the Searspoct development for Bangor,
ace the improvements are completed there, will depend on the
port's ability to line up regular scheduled freighter
service, handle containers and build an industrial base with
major employers inits proposed industrial park on Sears
Island. The City should continue to cooperate fully with
both Eastport and Searsport developments, and offer use of
the free trade zone with subbases located at either port.
The potential for an overall port district or authority
volving both Searsport and Bangor International Airport
ought to be explored.
G. Industrial Development Needs
The efforts to attract new
"basic industry" (manufac-
turing, assembly, fabrication, Processing, a onautical) has
had r sults, but has not reached full potential or expecta-
tions. The new jobs inthese activities created sIn,,-1965
umber about 2,500 in 18 new companies. However, the total
umber of manufacturng workers in the regional workforce
remains about 6,000 due to coincidental losses of some major
firms (especially in footwear production) and other cutbacks.
Many resources have been created over the years to
attract new such companies, while also serving the expansions
of existing companies, including state and local financing
incentives, land programs, labor training programs,
speculative industrial buildings, and the like. However,
difficulties exist in the marketing efforts. State and
regional industrial marketing programs have not yet produced
desired results in generating new developments.
Pursuit of air -oriented industrial growth at the
airport has potential for the establishment of expanion of
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aircraft services (avionics, installations, painting, etc.),
devw training, a craft testing, aeronautical research and
elopment, aircraft component manufacturing, air -oriented
service
e firms, international industry (foreign investment),
and ataster build up of the free trade zone use.
The Bangor region strongly needs aMore
substantial
industrial build up, especially with firms equi d to meet
the production technologies of the 1980'5 and 1990's, small
firms with growth potential and larger firms with product
lines that can continue to evolve and expand. These include
any facets of the electrical, electronics, computer hardware
and metal products industries. Bangor is a feasible location
for many such companies.
The Bangor area'srsolation from the industrial tech-
nology centers, its lack of anexisting technology, base of
firms, the limitations of the University of Maine's research/
development capabilities in many demand fields, the low
proportions of top industrial skills, the lack of venture
capital for start-up companies, the distances from major
financial centers and urban markets most all be addressed...
all of these can not easily be offset by the area's natural
sets. Some of these factors affect also the ability to
attract these industries as well as related major office
operations.
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The effort to develop and successfully market a
exclusive research
e rch and development park at Orono which has
generated bothuniversity and private business support,
deserves full support of the City. If successful, arguments
for additional similar development will beCreated. The
University's capabilities, of coare
available to all.
Bangor must continue to build ahigherquality industrial
base that can align itself to the University -level resources
as e have done with the vocational -technical resources•
Many such companies will prefer an airport location.
Attracting such firms will be difficult, but the
flexible approach of the City inseeking firms with
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Production mixes (manufacturing along with research,
marketing and larger business staffs) will help.
N. Tourism Industry Needs
Thousands of visitors to Maine and the Maritimes use
Bangor yearly as a stop over r transit point, adding
considerbly to the businessactivity-here. The city's own
attractions draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually
for such purposes as Library visits, college functions and
Bass Park activities. Residents of and visitors to the
Maritimes, alone, constitute 34 percent of the state's
tourism, and of this, 61 percent pass through border points
in eastern -northern Maine. It is felt that a large number
bypass the Bangor region, without stopping.
The potential is significant for increasing this
business through broader and greater publicity of attrac-
tions. This ranges from a revitalized downtown with a host
of small shops, interesting restaurants and an attractive
setting, to establishment of a major museum and large-scale
festivals.
The Bass Park functions, including Auditorium and Civic
Center, generate 696,890 visitations annually, an estimated
55 percent of them n n -Bangor residents. Yet, the park, i
relatively unused except for a few weeks yearly. The poten-
tial for greater use exists through such developments a
s a
large farmer's market, major flea market, permanent commer-
cially -operated recreation center featuring an ice skating
ink, roller rink, bowling, curling and outdoor operations
such as Cross country ski trails and ski lodge, horseback
trails, trout pond and sleigh rides. A major drawback to
such commercial operations is the legal land covenants
restricting certain development at Bass Park. Inview of the
excellent location near the new Bangor -Brewer 1-395 Bridge
and the real potential for recreational development there,
these legal questions should be investigated and resolved.
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Housing
and
Community Development Objectives
I. Housing Objectives:
A. Long -Term Objectives:
1. To expand the housing stock through development
and rehabilitation for all economic levels and
social groups through encouragement and assis-
tance to owners and developers, public and
private.
2. To increase the choice of housing opportunities
for low- and moderate -income persons by iden-
tifying sites for new
assisted housing and
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identifying existing housing for rehabilitation
which a notlocated near present concentrations
of lower-income persons, including public
housing, but which are located in suitable
environments accessible t0 services.
3. To preserve the City's historical heritage and
architectural treasures through the rehabili-
tation and protection of historic residential
properties.
4. To promote and coordinate the rational use of
land in a
manner
e
n r that will induce the orderly,
harmonious andcompatible development of
appropriate housing types that will create an
attractive, viable and healthful urban
environment.
5. To promote and assist the improvement of energy
efficiency in housing and residential services.
6. TO assist, when and where necessary, in the
financial investment process for the development
and rehabilitation of housing.
7.
ng
imp ovementromote a Programnd assist a
by locating andelminating of iblighted,
dilapidated and substaitard housing conditions
both in areas of concentration and in scattered
locations throughout the community through a
program of rehabilitation and selective clearance
and reuse of the resulting space for additional
new housing, open space or neighborhood
improvement.
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show -Term obiectives
1. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance fox low- and
moderate -income households to be provided during
the period 7-1-84 to 6-30-85 includes the
following specific program projections:
a. Community Development Block Grant Property
Rehabilitation Loans: 80 renter and owner
occupied units.
b. HUD Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation
Program: 25 renter occupied units.
C. HUD Rental Rehabilitation Demonstration
Program - Section 8 Existing Housing
Certificate Program. 25 renter occupied
units.
d. HUD Section 312 Housing Rehabilitation Pro-
gram: 8 owner and renter occupied units.
2. Clearance of Substandard Housing: 10 renter
occupied and vacant units.
3. Development of Various Types of Additional
Housing:
a. 22 converted
erted Section 202 assisted elderly
rentalunits.
b. 42 new market rate rental units.
C. 80 converted market rate rental units.
d. 26 condominium units.
4. initiate a continuing program to identify,
nominate and certify properties eligible for
inclusion on the National Register of Historic
Places.
5. Conduct a comprehensive community needs
assessment, municipal service evaluation, and
strategy formulation.
Prepare a new Housing Assistance Plan for the
Period 10-1-85 to 9-30-88.
Establish a CDBG-funded law -interest loan program
to assist owners of downtown properties to
convert vacant or underused floor space into
suitble dwelling units.
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II. Residential Neighborhood Revitalization Objectives'
A. Lonq-Term Objectives:
The primary goal of neighborhood revitalization
is to develop viable and attractive neighborhoods by
providing decent housing and suitable living environ -
mint, by providing adequate public facilities and by
expanding economic opportunities, principally for
Persons
of low- and moderate -income. consistent with
this primary objective, this plan includes the
following specific long-term neighborhood revitali-
zation objectives.
1. The identification and elimintion of slums and
blight and the prevention of blighting influences
and the deterioration of property and neighbor-
hood and community facilities of importance to
the welfare of the community and principally to
persons of low- and moderate -income.
2. The elimination of conditions which are'detri-
ental to health, safety and public welfare
through code enforcement, clearance, rehabili-
tation assistance and related activites.
3. The conservation and expansion of housing stock
in order to provide a decent home and a suitble
living environment for all persons, but
principally those of low- and moderate -income.
4. The expansion and improvement of the quantity and
quality of community
nity facilities and services,
principally for of low- and moderate -
income, which are essential for sound community
development andfor the development of viable
urban communities.
5. A more rational utilization of land and other
natural resources and the better arrangement of
residential, commercial, industrial, recreational
and other land uses.
6. The reduction of .the isolation of income groups
within the community and the promotion of an
increase in the diversity and vitality of
neighborhoods through the spatial deconcentration
Of housing opportunities for persons of lower
income and the revitalization of deteriorating or
deteriorated neighborhoods in order to attract
persons of higher income.
]. The restoration and preservation of properties of
special value for historic, architectural or
aesthetic reasons.
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8. The conservation of energy, improvement of energy
efficiency, and the provision Of alternative and
renewable energy sources of supply.
B. Short -Term Objectives:
East Side NCP: Project Closeout.
West Side NCP: Acquisition: 2 properties
Disposition: 3 properties
Public Improvements: 17 blocks
Clearance: 2 properties
Relocation: 6 households
Rehabilitation Assistance: 38 units
Code Enforcement: 270 properties.
Center Street
NCP:
Acquisition: 1 property
Disposition: 1 property
Public Improvements: 7 blocks
Clearance: 1 property
Rehabilitation: 22 units
Relocation: 2 households
Code Enforcement: 108 properties.
Garland -State
NCP:
Acquisition: 2 properties
Clearance: 2 properties
Relocation: 2 households
Disposition: 2 properties
Rehabilitation: 12 dwelling units
Code Enforcement: 100 properties
Street Improvements: 11 blocks
Park Improvements: 1 park.
Old Capehart:
Street Improvements: 27 blocks.
I1I. Downtown Revitalization Objectives.
A. Long -Term Objectives:
It is the policy of the City of Bangor to pursue
the revitalization of its downtown area through:
1. The allocation of City Staff time and expertise
to address downtown needs and projects.
2. The research and analysis Of conditions in the
downtown periodically.
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3. Establishment of and participation in cooperative
public/private sector organizations dealing with
the downtown.
9. Provision of necessary public improvements to
enhance the functionality and appearance of the
downtown.
5. Adoption of such ordinance and formal programs as
is necessary to fulfill revitalization needs,
including but not limited to the adoption of an
ordinance establishing mandatory minimum
rehabilitation and/or m intenance standards for
properties located within the downtown area.
6. Involvement of Individuals and groups concerned
with the downtown in the on-going revitalization
process.
>. Support of private sector investment and actions
in the downtown through information and
assistance in securing and providing such
technical and financial assistance as may be
available through public and private sources.
S. Encouragement of private sector investment in the
downtown through promotional efforts, staff
assistance, the creation of organizational
entities, specialdistricts, or such other
financing vehicles as may be appropriate.
9. The development of such official policies as may
be necessary to deal with the myriad. of condi-
tions, and services in the downtown.
10. The active pursuit of federal and/or state
financial n a sistance and participation i nous
municipal financing mechanisms, such as the r
issuance e
of revenue obligation securities pursu-
antto 10 M.R.S.A, Sections 1061 at seq., to fund
and carry out public and/or private downtown
improvements, development, and/or redevelopment
projects.
11. To promote the public health, safety, conve-
nience, comfort, aesthetics, property, and
general welfare of the inhabitants and property
owners of the downtown. - -
12. To bring about a general physical improvement in
the area through the rehabilitation ofexisting
structures located therein.
13. To eliminate deterioration and blight by
mandating the repair and/or replacement of the
exterior surfaces of existing structures located
in the area. -
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14. To achieve standards of design of exterior
surfaces which improve or preserve the archi-
tecturl character of the existing buildings
located within the area.
15. To promote architectural compatibility with
surrounding buildings through harmonious
treatment of facades when those buildings or
facades are historically compatible.
16. To establish a positive and identifiable image
for the area for the purposes Of encouraging
private investment, increasing thestability of
property values, and enhancing the area's
economic vibiity.
17. To avoid higher public costs associated with
deteriorated or declining areas.
18. To promote thedevelopmentof a vibrant and
fable community by encouraging the expansion of
economic opportunity in the downtown.
H. Short-term Objectives:
1. Public Improvements:
a. Construction of a new streetscape for the
entire length of Central Street;
D. Completion of Franklin Street sidewalks,
lighting and pedestrian amenities;
C. New lighting in Norombega and Hannibal
Hamlin Parks;
d. Reconstruction of the east side Harlow
Street sidewalk from Center Street to
Spring Street;
e. Reconstruction and expansion of the Abbott
Square parking Sot;
f. Construction of a linear urban park along
both sides of the Kenduskeg Stream in the
existng Kenduskeag Plaza parking area;
g. Improvements to the accessibility of the
front of City Hall;
h. Construction of anemergency launch ramp at
the confluence of the Penobscot River and
Kenduskeag Stream;
1. Design and implementation of streetscape
improvements for the downtown portions of
Main and Hammond Streets and West Market
Square,
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j. Design of a small urban park to be located
n the vacant Central Street lot donated to
the City; and
k. Preliminary design of downtown parking
structure(s) and a low tide dam in the
Eenduskeag Stream.
Rehabilitation and Reuse Assistance:
a. Establish a low-interest rehabilitation
loan program to assist owners of existing
downtown properties in financing rehabili-
tation restoration and reuse;
b. Utilize the existing Property Rehabili-
tation Loan Program to provide assistance
to the rehabilitation of existing downtown
dwelling units which meet the income
eligibilitte guidelines for owner -occupants
pants;
C. Retain an architect to provide preliminary
facade improvement designs for downtown
blocks andindividual structures;
d. Create and maintain a thorough downtown
property and land use inventory;
e. Provide low-interest loan assistance as
needed to small businesses desiring to
establish, expand or relocate in downtown;
f. Participate with private developers in the
application for Urban Development Action
Grants to provide necessary assistance to
appropriate rehabilitation, reuse and new
development projects.
Encourage New Development:
a. Aggressively market the major remaining
Urban Renewal development land parcels for
private development or appropriate urban
b. Pursue the development of a year -around
recreation and/or leisure -time "people gen-
eration" facility.
C. Encourage the development of marketable
housing, entertainment, cultural,
recreation, retail and office space.
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d. Assist interested developers in locating
suitable development space.
e. Enact a parking policy suitable to meet the
needs of current and projected parking
demands.
Iv. Economic Development Ob'ectives:
A. Long -Term Objectives:
The primary ��
economic development goal of the City
Of Bangor is to create a economically- and community
by providing a desirableurban environment and favor-
able economic climate for a full range of commercial,
industrial and service activities which provide
desirable jobs for all sectors of the population
including jobs for low- and moderate -income persons by:
1. Creating and retaining jobs principally for low -
and moderate -income persons;
2. Leveraging private investment;
3. Alleviating physical and economic distress;
4. Improving and selectively expanding the essential
public and private infrastructure;
5. Community revitalization in areas with a
stagnating or declining tax base; and
6. Providing technical and financial assistance to
private for-profit entities when the assistance
is necessary to carry out desirable economic
Amen projects.
B. Sbort-Term Objectives:
1. Increase the utilization and scope of partici-
pation in the Bangor Incentive Revolving Loan
Program to include all types of economic
development projects in any area of the City.
2. Preliminary land planning and capital improve-
ments budgeting for the development of a new
mall -building industrial park to attract n
small wholesale/distribution/freighting
companies.
3. Promotion of the establishment of special
combination/ international airfares at reduced
rates to encourage overseas charters to tie i
with domestic airlines at Bangor International
Airport.
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9. Development and adoption of a subdivision plan
for airport land along Godfrey Boulevard which is
designated for terminal -related uses.
S. Promotion of the creation Of an air cargo
collection, consolidation and distribution center
at BIA for regularly scheduled air cargo flights.
6. Continued promotion of the existng free trade
one at BIA and encouragement of the establish-
ment of subzones at the developing seaports at
Eastport and Searsport.
7. Pursuit of air -oriented industrial growth at BIA
for the establishment or expansion of aircraft
crew training, aircraft testing,
aeronautical research and development, aircraft
component m nufacturing, a -oriented service
firms, and international industries.
8. Establishment of a large museum facility to
contain a umber of new andexisting displays and
organizations.
9. Resolution of legal restrictions on commercially -
operated recreational operations at Bass Park.
Attachment 3
CITY OF BANGOR
BANGOR CENTER REVITALIZATION LOAN PROGRAM
PART I GOAL
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 aesthetic reasons; remove material and
architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and
accessibility of elderly and handicapped persons; elimi-
nate blight and blighting influences; and to strengthen
theeconomic,
employment and tax base of the downtown
areathrough
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tprovision of Community Development
financial assistance.
PART II ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Z.1 General
Bangor Center Revitalization Loans (hereinafter "Loan" or
"Loans") may be used to finance the following types of
activities, and [elated costs,either singularly Or in
combination, for [evitalizati 0n projects located in the
Bdnyo[ Center Revitalization Area designated under the
Bangor Center Revitalization Area Ordinance (hereinafter
"Area"), the boundaries of which are delineated on the
Bangor Center Revitalization Area Map attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference:
a. The acquisition, construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, expansion, repair or installation
Of commercial, residentng
residential or mixed-use buildings,
structures, and other real property equipment d
improvements.
b. The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or
installation of equipment, furniture or fixturesif
the same are to be part of the real estate upon
which they are located.
C. Working capital or operational funds.
d. Technical assistance, and other forms of support,
for any other activity necessary or appropriate to
carry out an area revitalization project.
2.2 APVllcant Eligibility
To be eligible for a Loan an applicant must:
a. Provide suitable proof of ownership, on, for
lessees, written permission from the owner and
suitable proof of a leasehold interest, for any
property to be improved.
b. Evidence adequate capacity to repay the Loan.
C. Have paid all City property taxes due and out-
standing.
2.3 Project Eligibility
All projects to be assisted must:
a. Meet the eligibility requirements of the Community
Development Block Grant Program and funding
consideration factors of the UDAG Program.
b. Be able to support a determination that the project
is both necessary and appropriate to meet Program
Goals indicated in PART I.
C. Provide a measurable
rable impact in terms of jobs
mated and/or retained, and/or bring properties
into conformance with City Codes.
PART III ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
3.1 General
The City of Bangor Department of Planning and Community
Development (hereinafter "Department"), through its
Director (hereinafter "Director"), shall be responsible
for the administration of the Bangor Centev Revitali-
zation Loan Program (hereinafter "Program") in confor-
mance
with the City of Bangor's programs of Community
Development and all applicable federal, state and local
statutes, regulations, and ordinances, as may be amended.
3.2 Loan Application
Loan applications shall be processed by the Department of
Planning and Community Development. Applicants shall be
required to provide such data as deemed necessary for a
proper evaluation of the Loan request.
3.3 Loan Approval
The Loan Review Committee (hereinafter "Committee")
established by Council Order 83-342 "Adopting the Bangor
Economic Incentive Revolving Loan Program" shall consider
and approve or disa PProve all Loan applications, and
shall decide on all questions concerning eligibility for
said Program including all questions as to.possible
conflicts of interest.
PART
IV
TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
-4.1
General
This section sets forth the general terms and conditions
Of the Program.
4,2 Application for Financial Assistance
Applicants must complete applications for Loan funds and
submit data as requested to the satisfaction of the
Director and Committee. All loan applications shall
require the approval of the Committee and shall be
contingent upon the issuance of any required permits by
the City, state or federal government.
4.3 Application for Approval of Proposed I
Applicants must obtain all necessary approvals and/or
permits from the City of Bangor. No Loan to finance work
volving exterior property improvements shall be made
unless and until all the proposed exterior improvement
work has been reviewed and approved by the Design Review
Committee under the provisions of the Bangor Center Revi-
talization Area ordinance, and in the case of buildings
listed or eligible to be listed in the National Register
Of Historic Places or located in Historic Districts so
listed or eligible to be listed, all improvements
certified by the State Historic Preservation Officer as
not constituting an adverse impact.
4.4 Initiation and Com letion Oflet' Funded Activities
Applicants must agree to undertake and complete all
activities involving Loan funds in accordance with a
schedule approved by the Director and the Committee.
Activities commenced or completed prior to Loan approval'
are not eligible for Program financial assistance.
4.5 Applicants must provide such plans, specifications, cost
estimates, bids and/or contracts as requested in order
for the Director and the Committee to determine the full
extent of the activities to be financed and the
reasonableness of costs.
4.6 Project Loan mote
At the time of final loan approval, the applicant shall
e' cute a Promissory note (and mortgage if required) for
the full amount of the Loan. From this point on, the
applicant will be known as the "Borrower". The note/
mortgage shall provide for payment of the loan according
to an amortization repayment schedule. The loandocu-
=nts shall establish the time and place for delivery of
Payments, the amount, the maturity date, and shall
provide for any loan security or additional stipulations
as required by the City.
4.7 Loan Cancellation Provisions
The Committee, at its option, reserves the right to
'cel all approved loan if, after fib days from the date
o£execution of the note, the Borrower has failed or
refused to commence rehabilitation/improvement activi-
ties, or, ify
after commencing work, a period of 60 days
£ unjustified inactivity occurs.
Further, the City, at its option, may cancel an approved
loan if the owner has not fully completed the rehabili-
tation/improvement activities as required by Part 4.4
above. Specific loan cancellation or acceleration pro
visions shall be contained in the promissory note. The
Borrower shall have all rights of cancellation provided
by law.
4.8 Inteicat Nate
The interest rateshall be established by the Committee
and generally will carry a fixed rate of interest for the
full term of the note.
4.9 Term of Loan
The term of repayment of a loan will be established by
the Committee and will be consistent with normal lending
Practices of private lending institutions.
4.10 Loan Payments LateCharges, Loan Default, d
Interest Penalty
Upon default, the Director shall notify the Borrower of
his failure to Comply with the terms of the loan Agree-
ment. At the discretion of the Committee, the Director
shall take all appropriate measures necessry to correct
the situation.
4.11 Loan Security
A Loan for less than $5,000 need not be secured by
collateral. Loans of $5,000 or more generally shall be
secured by sufficient collateral acceptable to the
Committee.
The cost of preparation and registration of the s urity
instrument shall be borne by the Borrower and shall be
paid to the City at the time of the loan closing, or
included in the loan amount.
4.13 work Schedule
Borrower must agree to follow the r commended work
schedule established by the Director and Committee and
when applicable, the Design Review committee to complete
the work satisfactorily.
4.13 Municipal Codes and Ordinances
Borrower must agree to follow the procedures and con-
ditions of all established and applicable municipal codes
and ordinances in the rehabilitation of buildings,
completion of improvements and in future maintenance of
the improved property. The Borrower also must comply
with all federal requirements as contained in the loan
agreement.
4.14 Bid Proposals and Self Del
The Director and/or Committee may require that an
applicant secure at least two coat estimates Or bids for
each specific activity to be financed which adequately
describes the activity or work to be performed. The
Borrower is solely responsible to invite and accept or
reject any bid proposal, provided, however, that n
Person or entity appearing on the current Department of
Dousing and Urban Development consolidated list of
debarred, suspended or ineligible contractors may per-
form any work or receive any payment in conjunction with
Loan. No member of the Bangor City Council or other
Public official who ax ercisesr
any functions or with respectto the
Community Development
Program shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in
ny contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for
work performed in connection with a Loan. If, however,
the low bid is not accepted for a particular work c
ponent, the Borrower must submit to the Director an m
acceptable written statement which explains the reason
for accepting the higher bid. Any contractor chosen
must provide all necessary expertise, equipment, and
materials to satisfactorily complete the respective
task. Bid proposals may be secured from and awarded to a
ember of the Borrower's family if the bidder (i.e,
relative):
a, is a bona fide and skilled tradesman;
b, is not living in the same household as the
Borrower;
c. has no direct or indirect financial interest in the
Property to be rehabilitated; and
d, the relationship is disclosed in writing by the
Borrower at the time of bid proposal.
The Borrower may assume any or all contractor responsi-
bility if he can satisfactorily demonstrate to the City
that he can Provide all necessary expertise, equipment,
and materials to complete the respective task. The
Borrower, however, may not receive any payment for his
Personal expertise and/or labor. No member of the
Borrower's extended family will be reimbursed with
Property Improvement Loan funds for unskilled labor
provided. In all cases, the Borrower is responsible to
satisfy the program's procedures to obtain loan disburse-
ment.
4.15 Inspection
Borrower must agree to permit ",,enable inspection
during normal business hours by representatives of the
City of the property, rebabilitation/improvement work,
and all contract agreements, materials, equipment, pay-
rolls, and conditions of employment pertaining to
activities financed under the Program.
4.1.6 Disbursement of PrODertY Improvement Loan Funds
Disbursement of Loan funds is contingent upon the
completion of approved rehabilitation/improvements
according to applicable municipal codes and ordinances as
verified by the inspection of the City of Bangor. No
money will be disbursed to reimburse the Borrower for
exterior rehabilitation/improvements made to the property
which were not approved by the Design Review Committee.
In the case of properties listed or eligible to be listed
in the National Register of Historic Places or located i
Historic Distracts so listed or eligible to be listed, no
money will be disbursed to reimburse the Borrower for
work sot certified by the State Historic Preservation
Officer, before commencement of such work.
4.17 use of Funds
Any Loan funds not expended upon completion of the
approved rehabilitation/improvement work must be either
returned to the City as a reduction of principal or used
for additional activities approved by the Director and
submitted to and approved as appropriate by the Design
Review Committee and/or the State Historic Preservation
Officer for the same property or project.
4.18 Prepayment of Note
A Borrower may prepay any or all outstanding principal to
the City at anytime and without penalty.
4.19 -Transfer of Im d
Ownership of a property improved with Loan funds cannot
be transferred prior to full loan repayment unless loan
repayment arrangements are approved by the City.
4.20 Insurance
e rrower is required to maintain hazard insurance on
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imp property and/or equipment and fixtures or
other Loan collateral for the full term of the note and
for an amount equal to the total value of all mortgages
held on the property.
4.21 Records
A Borrower agrees to keep such records as may be required
by the City,
4.22 Points of Agreement with Respect to Federal Regulations
The Borrower must agree to abide by all terms and
conditions of Federal Regulations governing the use of
CDBC funds, including but not limited to:
a. Federal Labor Standards
A Borrower must abide by established minimum wage
rates (Davis -Bacon Act as supplemented by Depart-
ment of Labor regulations) for all construction
contracts awarded in excess of $2fM.
b. Lead -Based Paint Hazards
Any loans made by the City of Bangor for rehabili-
tation shall be made subject to the provisions for
the elimination Of lead-based paint hazards.
c. "Section 3"
9'he Borrower must comply with the Provisions of
Training, Employment and Business Opportunities.
d. Flood Hazard Insurance
If the property to be improved is located in a
designated flood hazard area, the applicant is
required to carry flood plain insurance and abide
by the regulations of the Flood Disaster Protection
Act of 1973.
e. civil Rights Act of 1964
A Borrower must not discriminate upon the basis of
color, creed, or national origin in the sale,
lease, rental or occupancy of an improved property.
f. Interest of Certain Federal Officials
No member of, or Delegate to, the Congress of the
United states, and no resident Commissioner, shall
be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement
or to any benefit to arise from the same.
9. Interest of Members, Officers, oc Employees of
Opera ti nv Agen M b f Local Governing Body
_[ Other public D£flcta..
No member, officer, or employee of the City's
Department of Planning and Community Develoment Or
its agents or assigns, no municipal officers of the
City, and no other member of any board or commis -
Son, elected or appointed official Of Bangor o
mployee of the City of Bangor who exercises any
decision-making functions or responsibilities
respecting the Community Development Program shall
have
any direct or indirect pecuniary interest as
that term is defined by 30 M.R.S.A., Section 2250
at seq,i n any contract or subcontract, Or the
Proceedsthereof for work to be petformed in corr-
ection with the program assisted under this -
Agreement.
h. Bonus, Commission, or Fee
A Borrower cannot pay any bonus, commission, or fee
for the purpose of obtaining the City Of Bangor's
approval of the loan application, or any other
approval of concurrence required by the City of
Bangor or its designee to complete the activity
financed in whole or in part with the Goan.
i. Pair Noosing
A Borrower must abide by Title Vlll of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-284; 42 U.S.C.,
Sec. 3601 at $eq.), popularly known as the Fair
Housing Act, which prohibits any person from dis-
criminating in the sale or rental of housing, the
financing of housing, or the provision of brokerage
services, including in any way making unavailable
rdenyinga dwelling to any person, because of
race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
J• eon -discrimination
A Borrower must abide by executive order 11863, as
mended by Executive Order 12259, and HUD's imple-
menting regulations contained in 24 CFR Pact 107,
dealing with the prevention of discrimination
becausL of race, color, religion (creed), sex
r
national origin the sale, leasing, rental or
other disposition of cPsidential property and
related facilities, o in the use and occupancy
thereof, if provided i whole or in part by aid
from the Federal Government.
x. Prohibition of Discrimination
A Borrower most abide by Section 109 of the Housing
nd Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
(42 U.S.C., Sec. 5309), dealing with the prohibi-
tion of discrimination on the ground of race,
color, national origin, Or sex under any program or
activity funded in whole or in part with funds
under the Act, and HUD's implementing regulations
,untained in 24 CVR .Sec. 579.602.
1. environmental Policv
A Borrower must abide by 42 U.S.C., Sec. 5304 (f),
42 U.S.C., Sections 4321 at seq. (National Environ -
..ental Policy Act of 1969), and HUD's implementing
reyulntions contained In 24 CFR Part 58, dealing
with compliance with certain environmental
standards and procedural requirements.
m. Relocation Assistance
A Borrower most abide by the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies
Act of 1979 (42 U.S.C., Sections 4601 at seq.) and
HUU's implementing regulations contained in 24 CFR
Part 42, and 24 CPR Section 570.606 which deal. with
tho acquisition of real property for a community
velooment activity and the displacement of any
family, individual, business, non-profit organi-
zuLiOn, or f.-.rm that results from such acquisition.
n. L�rlinl DepOr Lunit
•A Borrower most abide by Cxecutive Order 11246 and
the regulations issued pursuant thereto (41 CPR
Chapter 60) and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. Section 1703u),
dealing with tion -discrimination in employment, the
Provision of opportunities for training and
employment to lower income persons, and the award
at contracts to eliaible business concerns which
are located in, Or owned in substantial part by
persons residing in the same metropolitan area as
tale project.
Ineligible Contractors
A Borrower must abide by 24 CPR Section 570.609 and
21 CPR Part 24, dealing with the prohibition on the
Ilse of debarred, suspended, or ineligible can -
tractors or subcontractors.
P . Other Hequl cements
A Borrower must abide by such other laws, statutes,
regulations, ordinances, aamintsteative rules, -etc.
123 nay be, 01 may become, applicable to the par -
tic ale
project assisted under this Program. In
order to be eligible for assistance under this
Program, the Borrower must agree to abide by all of
the applicable Federal Regulations, and any amend -
Matta thereto, or replacements thereof, governing
the use of CDBG funds.
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5.. General
The Ilamlor Center Revitalization Loan Program is intended
to provide Community Development financial assistance
'hilar to that available under the Urban Development
Action Grant (UDAG) Program but for projects that are
less in total project cost than those normally financed
under the UDAG Program. Since the UDAG program i
available for assisting larger projects, and because of
the limited amount of City Community Development funds,
the marlmum amount of a Bangor Center Revitalization Loan
s established as &75,000 unless otherwise approved for
specific projects by separate City Council Order.
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5.2 Small Projects
Normally twenty-five percent (25%) of total project cost
shall be the maximum Loan amount. For smaller projects
the Committee may waive the 258 maximum Loan participa-
tion requirement.