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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-13 21-366 OrderCITY COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: Item No: Responsible Dept: Requested Action: Summary Committee Action Meeting Date: For: Against: City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director Map/Lot: Introduced for: Order Committee: Action: Staff Comments & Approvals Date: Item No: Assigned to Councilor: 21-366 OCTOBER 13. 2021 MAINE DISCOVERY MUSEUM Memorandum of Understanding Between Maine Discovery Museum and City of Bangor for the Science in Maine project 0 CITY of BANGOR This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms and understanding between Maine Discovery Museum (MDM) and City of Bangor. Background An understanding of science and technology is critical to all people in Maine. The innovations and solutions that are needed to address everything from climate change, spaceflight, forest products, and aquaculture are rooted in understanding what science is and how it works. This partnership between MDM and City of Bangor is vital as part of the Science in Maine project: the development of a science campus in Maine that will house an ecosystem of science education, engagement, understanding, and applications, and provide a home base for advancing science understanding in and for Maine. Purpose This MOU will designate City of Bangor as a partner in the Science in Maine project. As a partner, City of Bangor will: • Provide assistance as MDM pursues funding for the Science in Maine campus. Examples of this assistance include providing a support letter or an introductory email. • Connect MDM with organizations, businesses, foundations, and/or individuals who share a belief in this vision. Reporting MDM will be responsible for all reporting around this project, both to partners like City of Bangor as well as all funders. Funding This MOU is not a commitment of funds. MDM remains responsible for obtaining funding for the Science in Maine project. Duration This MOU is at -will and may be modified by mutual consent of authorized officials from MDM and City of Bangor. This MOU shall become effective upon signature by the authorized officials from MDM and City of Bangor, and will remain in effect until modified or terminated by any one of the partners by mutual consent. This MOU is intended for planning purposes around the Science in Maine project, including but not limited to additional partnerships, feasibility study, and design and construction. This MOU may be extended to other business planning activities. This MOU shall end at the end of the year 2025 or when the campus is complete, whichever is later. 21-366 OCTOBER 13. 2021 Niles Parker, Executive Director Memorandum of Understanding Between Maine Discovery Museum and City of Bangor Signature Page 16 September 2021 (Date) Contact Information Maine Discovery Museum Niles Parker, Executive Director 74 Main Street Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 262-7200 nparker@mainediscoverymuseum.org Debbie Laurie, Interim City Manager (Date) City of Bangor Debbie Laurie, Interim City Manager 73 Harlow Street Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 992-4200 debbie.laurie@bangormaine.gov MOU: MDM & City of Bangor for the Science in Maine project page 2 IN CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 13,2021 CO 21-366 Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed CITY t LERK