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01/13/2020
20-051
01/13/2020
20-051
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Authorizing The City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Consulting Services with Maine Governmental
Relations - Bass Park
This Order will authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Dick Trahey of Maine
Governmental Relations, to continue providing legislative support on gaming issues to the City of
Bangor. Mr. Trahey has successfully represented the City in the Maine legislature on gaming issues
for more than a decade. The City anticipates the Maine Legislature will be considering several
matters that relate to gaming in Maine and will likely impact the City of Bangor and Hollywood
Casino.
Business & Economic Development Committee
Recommend for passage
Consent
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 01/13/2020
20-051
01/13/2020
20-051
Sprague
Authorizing The City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Consulting Services with Maine Governmental
Relations - Bass Park
WHEREAS, the Maine Legislature will consider changes to Maine's gaming laws; and
WHEREAS, any changes may have a direct impact on the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, given the unique legislative nature of gaming, it is in the best interests of the City of Bangor to
hire a consultant/lobbyist to represent its interests before the Legislature.
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
The City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute an agreement between the
City of Bangor and Maine Governmental Relations for consulting services in connection with gaming
legislation. The term of the agreement shall be until the end of the legislative session or at the convenience
of the City, and the rate per hour for services shall be $150.00. Said agreement shall be in final form as
approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 13,2020
CO 20-051
PASSED
CITY CLERK