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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 i� CITY CLEW