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04/26/202121-162
04/26/2021
21-162
Parks & Recreation
Order
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Title, Order
Authorizing a project agreement for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team for trail related work.
This Order would authorize an agreement with AmeriCorps for a NCCC Team for trail related work.
AmeriCorps is a national community service organization funded and run by the federal
government. Participants perform a variety of community service projects throughout the nation.
The National Civilian Community Corps is an AmeriCorps program in which projects are completed
by teams of eight to twelve members between 18-24 years old.
Staff applied to have an NCCC team come to Bangor for seven weeks from early May to mid-June,
which was approved. A majority of the work will occur in the Rolland City Forest with additional
work happening at Prentiss Woods, Cascade Park, and Essex Woods.
Government Operations Committee
04/21/2021
Recommend for passage
50
Consent
04/26/202121-162
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
04/26/2021
21-162
Hawes
Authorizing a project agreement for an AmeriCorps NCCC Team for trail related work.
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor has several natural open spaces around the City that include several miles of
trails;
WHEREAS, these trails continue to see an increase in use each year which increases the need for maintenance
and repairs;
WHEREAS, federally funded AmeriCorps NCCC teams of young persons undertake service projects in
communities across the nation, including work on recreational trails and outdoor spaces; and
WHEREAS, it will be beneficial to the City to bring an AmeriCorps team to Bangor to complete trail related
work in the City's outdoor recreation spaces;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
The City Manager, or her designee, is authorized and directed to enter into a project agreement with
AmeriCorps NCCC for a team to do trail work in Bangor's outdoor recreation areas in May and June of 2021.
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 26,2021
CO 21-162
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
CI Y CLERK