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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-11 282-Z ORDINANCE282-z Introduced by Councilor Needham, Sept. 11, 1972 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) (®rbiixancer Amending Chapter li Department of Development, Research 6 Planning sea ordained by W My Commit of U&e City ofJRaµm, "Mager _ That Chapter tI of the laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor be amended by deleting Article 11 - Planning Department, Sec. 1, Sec. 2, and Sec. 3, and Article 12 - Department of Economic Development in entirety; and By adding the following: CHAPTER II ARTICLE 11 - DEPARTMENT OP DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH 6 PLANNING Sec. 1 Department of Development. Research 5 Planning Created. Pursuant to Article V, Section 2 (a) of the City Charter there is hereby created an admin- istrative department of the City of Bangor under the general supervision of the City Manager which shall be known as the Department of De- velopment, Research 6 Planning (hereinafter referred to as the "Depart- ment") . Depart- ment"). There shall be the following divisions in the Department: Planning Division b. Economic Development Division Sec. 2 Development Research 6. Planning Director. There is hereby estab- lished the position of Director of the Department of Development, Research 5 Planning (hereinafter referred to as the "Director'), an administrative officer, who shall be appointed by the City Manager, subject to confirmation by the City Council. 2.1 Powers and Duties. The Director, on behalf of the Depart- ment, shall: 2.1.1 Supervise and direct all employees of the Department. 2.1.2 Advise the City Manager, City Council and Planning Board on all matters affecting the physical growth and development of the City when requested or required to do so and to provide necessary staff service to the Planning Board. 2.1.3 Provide information to the public on community de- velopment programs and problems. 2.1.4 Integrate and coordinate all individual projects and programs relating to the planning and development of the City. 2.1.5 The Director shall make a report to the City Manager, before the that Council meeting of each month, as to the business of his office during the preceding month. 2.1.6 Perform such other duties as the City Manager may require. 2.2 Employment of Experts. The City Manager shall have the authority to employ such experts and other assistants as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this ordinance and to pay for their services, and to pay such other expenses as may be necessary and proper, not, however, exceeding in all such appropriation as may be made for such purposes by the City Council or placed at its disposal through gifts. Sec. 3 Divisions of the Department of Development. Research & Planning. 3.1 Research & Planning Division. The Planning Officer shall be head of the Research & Planning Division and shall perform the following duties: 3.1.1 Undertake research studies and prepare and recom- mend a comprehensive plan, including the develop- ment of more detailed plans and programs based on the comprehensive plan for area renewal, conserve - tion, rehabilitation, or redevelopment. 3.1.2 Review and submit written comments to the Director, the City Manager and the City Council, upon all proposals to amend the Zoning Ordinance, the Sub- division Ordinance, Official Map and such other ordinances as the City Council or the City Manager may refer to the Department. From time to time he shall make recommendations for the updating and vision of ordinances relating to planning in the city of Bangor. 3.1.3 Maintain the Official Map and keep it up to date. 3.1.4 Prepare and recommend, and assist other departments of the City in the planning and development of specific projects intended to complement the comprehensive plan. 3. 1.5 Perforin suchotherduties as the City Manager or the Director may require. 3.2 Economic Development Division. The Economic Development Officer shall be the head of the Economic Development Division and shall have the following duties: 3.2.1 Establish and maintain files of data and information of interest and assistance to existing and potential industrial and commercial firms. _ __ __._ _ 3.2.2 Assist existing industry in the city of Bangor In any proposed expansion programs. 3.2.3 Keep the City Manager, the City Council, and the Economic Development Advisory Committee fully informed as to the status of industry and the industrial potential in the city of Bangor. 3.2.4 Perform such other related functions as may be re- quired by the City Manager or the Director. 3.3 Public Relations and Marketing Officer. There shall be a Public Relations and Marketing Officer who shall be attached to the Executive Department and who shall be directly responsible to the City Manager, and shall have the following duties: .(gy.Y4aap. 3.3.1 Provide marketing services for the Department. 3.3.2 Assist the Airport Manager in developing new business for Bangor International Airport and maintain liaison between the City and the airline industry. 3.3.3 Assist the Auditorium Manager in promoting the Bangor Auditorium. 3.3.4 Work with the Department and the Chamber of Commerce in developing convention business for the City. 3.3.5 Perform such other related functions as may be required by the City Manager or the Director. (Article 11, Sec. 4 through Sec. ) remain as previously written. Sec. 8 follows.) 262-z ORDINANCE (i ' ) _ of Research 6 Planning IN CITY COUNCIL Sept. 11, 1972 Passed 1st and 2nd readings, engrossed, consider Hent meting. Intr hcei and Pined by CI unrNa �. 'e ,� IN cxrr cwNcxL �, mvic ttwn Sept. 25, 1972 Amended by deleting Section 3.3, PASSED 3rd reading Ey the following yes and no vote: Councilors voting yes: Baldacci, Ballw, Sidney, Sxonntae, Cohen, Gass, Sanderson, agency, NeedInam.