HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-26 21-163 Order
04/26/202121-163
04/26/2021
21-163
Community & Economic Development
Order
N/A
Title, Order
Authorizing the Display of Pride Progress Banners in the Month of June.
This Order would authorize the display of Pride Progress Banners in downtown Bangor for the month
of June. The City's sign ordinance affords the opportunity for seasonal and promotional banners to
be displayed in the downtown district provided they are reviewed and authorized by the City Council.
In response to a request for banners or flags to support the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month,
held in June, this order authorizes the display of Pride Progress banners during the month of June. If
approved, the City would purchase 13 banners at $160 per banner. These banners will be owned
and erected by the City of Bangor.
Business & Economic Development Committee
04/20/2021
Recommend for passage
50
Consent
04/26/202121-163
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
04/26/2021
21-163
Davitt
Authorizing the Display of Pride Progress Banners in the Month of June.
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor sign ordinance affords the opportunity for seasonal and promotional banners to
be displayed in the downtown district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor wishes to demonstrate support for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly during
Pride Month (June); and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor received a request for banners or flags to support the LGBTQ+ community
during Pride Month;
Now therefore, be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
The City Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to purchase thirteen Pride Progress banners at
$160.00 per banner and direct their display in the Downtown Development District during June of 2021.
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 26,2021
CO 21-163
Motion made and seconded for Passage of Consent Agenda
Vote: 9—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Davitt,Dubay,Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague,Tremble
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
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CITY CLEW