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Introduced by Councilor McKay, May 26, 1969
r CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) (Prbgr, Awth iz ng_the City Manager t File ,RM„gys event with the
Housing aM Home Finance Agency for Bangor's Workable
Mogram
By City Couwil of W City of Bangor:
ORDERED,
THAT the City Manager be and hereby is authorized to file with the
Housing and Rose Finance Agency, an application for the Recertification of Bangor s
Workable Program for community improveaant, a copy of said application is on file
with the City Clerk.
IN CITY COBNCIL
&q 26, 1969
The ordinance requiring the filing of
an order was saspended by the following
yea heel no vote: Cconcilors voting Yes
Hallow, Barry, COr.D'Erric O, Hoosier,
McR y, Porter. Councilors absent:
Minsky and Nealley. This Order was then
received and PASSED.
� \ CITY CLER%
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ORDER
Title,
AUth. City. Manage[ t0 File Agreement
with H. 6 B. Finance Agercy - Bangor's
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workable Program
Introduced and filed by
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APPLICATION
FOR
WORKABLE PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION
OR
RE -CERTIFICATION
Bangor Mane
Cay." S:a:a)
96 May 1969
IOea of Approvel of the G..rmng B.dy ul The Community)
IA e r aIW<I
Merle F Goff Qlhy Manage.
(Nene end T411)
Appllwhee lm Re- ertifkatian
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELDPMENT
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All questions on the fere most be answered or adequate explorations given. Additional pages should be
attached where needed b permit a full presentation of the local Pragsam. Submit an original end Yves
copies 0 the appropriate Regional Office, U.S. Department of Hawing wd Urban Development.
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REGIONAL OFFICES — DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Reglan 1: RO Federal Plain, New Yoh, New York 10004 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New York, Rhode blood, Vermont) Telephone: 264-8068
Region 11: Widener Building, 1339 Chestnut Sbeet, Philadelphia, Penwylvanla 19104 (Delaware, District of
Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) Telephone: 597-3311
Regina BI: Pwch4ee —Seventh Building, Aborta, Georgia 30323 (Alabama, Flaida, Georgia, Sud ury, Missis-
sippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) Telephone: 526-5565
Region IV: Room 1500, 860 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601 UlUnois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan,
Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Snub Dakota, Wisconsin) Telephone: 853-5686
Region V: Federal Office Building, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 48108 (Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas,
Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas) Telephone: 334-2864
Region Vl: 450 Golden Gore Avenue, P.O. Box 86003, San Francisco, California 94102 (Anzima, California,
Guam, Hewell, Nevada, Sou0iern Id Mo, Utah, Wyoming) Area Office: 909 Fust Avenue, Seattle,
Washington 98104 (Alaska, Montana, Northam Idaho, Oregon, WasM1ingbn) Telephone: 556-4452
Region VII: P.O. Bax 3869 GPO, San Juan, Puerto Rico, MINIS (Puerto Rico and the Virgin islands)
Telephone: 464-1515
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GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS (1) Establish administrative mechanism responsible to the chief executive for the purpose
of providing leadership, supervision, and coordination of Worl Forges activities.
(2) Provide explanation for any objectives net during last period which were not achieved.
1. Identify the person and office or agency designated to supervise and coordilmte Workable Program activities,
and describe the relationship of such person and office or agency to the chief executive.
Wrla F. Goff - City tanager
2. For my target, action, or timetable proposed by the community and approved by one Department at the time
of the last certificates which has not been mel or carried out, provide a detailed explanation of the concerns.
The City of ]angor hes not bean able to move as rapidly on the pmgrems It
inGrWed to carry out as it Centred. There have ben any effects an Na
community remelting from blue closing of Dor Air Foxe Base. The Immediate
lase of considerable population and the ensuing disruption of community
activities am programa has left more economic and statistical voids. It
Sams apparent that the expected loam of population has not boon as great
mapparentticipated due to greeter shifting of People into tW area. Considerable
community effort end emphasis No been placed on the economic effects re-
sulting from the closing of Doa Air Force Base. The grant and madiatre need
therefore has ben to evolve programs and interest which would offset the
economic loss sustained from the closing -m estimated PO million dollar lees
to them area. Such a change in Consul income does have a maxims effect on
a city the size of Bangor, Such economic effects are N#IifiW by the
psychological ropmocusian and Smelled changes. The community We felt that
its capability to accovitllsh the recognized improvement needs to bawd on
IN Wait economic stability and Its ability to offset the loss of Dow as
well as natural growth needs. NeighWrum Analysis program from the 701
resulted in setting the framework for general programa to W undertaken, It
served as a general "me for the Model City application. It does not however
have the detail or complexity of information on the neighborhoods, which will
result free the propsetl program and somewhat from the new Black Census program.
The community is increasingly aware of IN mealy and varied beads fox economic,
physical and social improvement, and will actively implement programa as
rapidly as our Improving economic strhiture will permit.
CODES AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
REQUIREMENT. The two primary requirements are:
a. The adoption of the latest Published edition of one of the nationally ec ognined model housing', building,
plumbing, eleattical, fire prevention and related codes and ordinances, as amended, or state or ]Deal
caries with comparable standarts.
b. The establishment of an effective code enforcement program.
1. Complete the following schedule be codes adopted by the community.
CODE
T faL O Ono a
iOxLATEST
GIVE TITLE AND DATE OF LATEST EDIToe
DATE OF
ANNUAL
OPTED
MDCEL Coos ADOPTED
SUPSoe"„EOD
oDGIVE
PTED
A prNguema Oedlnws Aw.
ep
Nousin8......
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Fublie R'1W Assoe•l Ytad
11RR
t96R
Building.....
A
agrees Building Coda it Wtlonst Cade
Wtiaml Cads
Plumbing....
=
auto% Cads
1911@
Electrical....
f
W 1
1
Fire Prevention
%
Am IF A. a IND Wtiah
Xub
2. Describe kiefly the procedure Established fee periodic review, evaluation and updating of the adopted codes
and ordinances.
Wtiami sods@ ave adapmed through Coamil action as raw os. s osd satlom
a» rum@ed, A ikwing elect Wilding Cods Revision Camtttm Is s@b►1t@id
W study and asmansrd chugss to miss taffies. The Comites ie noom@rAw
tit a cu ultant i hired W ort on revision of ti CSty'e Wilding Cods.
In addltSm tiY have kee:.anandW eryansim of 11I ttaewistm by the edditlm
Of osmiss of the Construction industry.
Al to isess also eUopW the Etats of Rahn Standards fm ti ifMh"Ju tmot of
Ami during etrytl t, 1966 Witlaa, also ti EWte of WLta Wildtng mas Wits
Godo R.P.G,A, 101 1963 aditicn. Tisa Stava Etandeada and Cads& vera edapted
to Isco a "Itteln wont of uniformity beiwan the Slow of Dlaln t and ti City
of Verga: Pike cnventiw inpeatmra, Chun evoldIng unoceeccry duIsll atimn of
insavctl@ns. The housing ads we last thawuyhay ruvisw, with re Wages
kedaoeended in 1%7 t` ruul the City's "701" GwpseinsSvo Flan, Revisipw
wke Weed on curzont tocol news aM Istria of otiaaa muniali al and federal
"41IN stenazdse ahial were felt eµ;licablo ab ncves-ry for Wngor.
le"I"ona in the futon of a paxo aled revised Godo are Israwntly "fors Cou mll.
Won a Ikesplud. advlwry Committees ami spec4l Mwa1rod r. Wilding Cadss,
Wetm C ttw pa"" as rev S& a sad Igdar atbek clra stalecn tis tomer
onatN wWd ntmtiv W tad smtietoy of swan wtkens.
1M helium !aM mule .,.&FIN at bw<tla GOING aa". IS...nnan"n.
*Massachusetts Housing Code, Fico Minimum property standards, Hartford Housing
Coria, New York City Housing Code.
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x. Identify ud justify any major deviations in the cedes adopted by the community tram the standards Set forth
in the nationally recognized codes as amended, excluding minor administrative changes and revisions. Use
extra sheets if naceeamy.
As stated the City generally adopts the revision of the National Codes by
Council actions as they become available. There have ben no major
deviations from those National Codes.
d. Describe in general, and on the extent possible quantifiable, toms the longer -range plans andlrbjxtives for
sing housing, building and related code enforcement to help eliminate and prevent the formation and spread
of slums and blight.
The extent of housing blight is recognized in the community and the need for
active programs. The Comprahwsiva Plan outlines extensive areas ragulring
ra ummla rehabilitation and code enforcement programs necessary to ellmltute
blight and substandard Musing. The implementation of thbse,IProgras will
proceed as fast as tha cr ity's economic stwcture still allow, A
concentrated coda proja sdaloh Ms ben delayed still be Processed slmrtlys
as well as the initiation of the total program as outlined in tM
Comprehensive Plan,
5. Describe the community's plan of action during the next period for effectively dealing with erase and/or types
of unity having high priority need for code enforcement, including both programs to stop blight in sound but
deteriorating areas and programs to deal with serious levels to health and safety in slum areas.
Bangor will be initiating a detailed Rdghborhood Analysis program which will
carry on fine the preliminary work evolved in the 'fill. apwfficad Programs
such as Rs killitation@ Concentrated Cada Gnforcuuent and Renewal will be
Initiated for the various neigbbcrhooda - corxalatid with the rewmmeule
programs of the Comprhenclve Plan.
(a) Explain the basis far the areas and Wegwm strategies relented (Attach main, cloaca or other intense -
tion as may be necessary th explain the context for the plan of action.)
programs selected for each area will be the rewli of her studies@ through Ne
application of the mast fitting program geared to acccojlishing the task of
improament Geed on existing wlditions and needs as well as projected changes
resulting from the plan. M additional planner is being added to the staff to
facilitate an active planning program and to help initiate proposed Projects.
Financial consideretionssas in any wainunity@are of the utmost importance and
the first step will be Ne establishment of the priority structure to gain the
greatest effort with the capabilities available.
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6. Compare the scope of the proposed plan of action with the plans for Ute previous period in such a manner as
b show what degree of pregreaa is (wing made toward achieving the community's longer -range objectives
of community -wide compliance.
In 196Bs grater efforts more made to involve the community mdth the need for,
and ten goals of the systematic wdee enforcement progress as "IT as
application of the Housing code on complaint basis. The Info '67 progress
bringing the City Council and Department heads into the neighborhoods, to
discuss area living problems and seek prompt ansmre, pea Continued in 1968.
Television Well namnpaper publicity me continued on the Cade program.
Repreaenptives of the Health Department prevented lectures and conducted
discussion groups for various Ccmnnity organisations on the programa'
purposes, including hese health aide trainees, and groups of community
aeti6n program leaders. (Contimed)
7. Describe and support the budget and staff resources U, be allocated in the next period to carry out the am
tenement pmgrew described in 4 above, including information with respect to the enhucemem of building
Old related codes, as well as to housing codes.
In Aprils 1968, an additional full-time hogging inspector me alded'to the
Health Department staffn bringing the compliment to to full -tine sanitarians
in housing, to conduct the systematic code enforommt program in the
neighborhoods, and tam unitarians conducting complaint -only and sesirem l
roesing house inspections, on a part-time basis. (Their other duties
including restaurut and bokary Inspections, motor supplies, septic tank
insta13atione,vermin controls etc.) Regretably, one of the horsing
Inspectors Wcams seriously ill in Februarys 1968, and passed spy In Wye
the ave year. (gentleman)
8. Enforcement data
This Roger Covera the period Frem ]amasy 1, 1%5 19 to gac r 31, 1968 18
'log
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PISSUED
INSPECO
TIONS'
TOTAL
INSPECTED
FOUND IN
11011TIBIPP
VIOLATIONS
ABATED
RAZED
Housing........
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23.
qg6
1661
616
1167
485
466
16
29
Building........
444
10th
433
615
11
63
10
3r
60
89
Plumbing " " "'
151
615
365450
10
3
9
3
electrical.......
455
776
271
465
I=
190
417
160
Fire prevention...
195
3037
976
X59
650
1611
430
760
other...... ....
LEGEND: 5_Mendon
Enron AUSUPAVANS onthe Following noun. —pee lngeetlw L. we vier by one tnetectonto one Wrlalna or etrvnure.
e Fornontina d,,. Ka any noncomphance ones ..c fees ever lnepenwna.
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As b the enforcement program's philosop.`,y lies ie three a -
a) Orientation of the young to irtproved :iving standards. b) dejection
of homeowners to safery and health xesponsiblli:les to ttemsa lvrs and
tenant. c) Prevention of neighSorh.00d c - _ - F c rrr ted Code
Project which was being processed did not e= -
actor A shift i and necessary and
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pari:
cu early for work related rw Dom Field Closing ape x eat-, s=iiy
delayed further action. Temporary loss o. ?l znnicq personnel ,eft o.z
staff short.
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The Department found it necessary to halt systeratic neighborhood inspections,
n this m rly.2 months until a replacemant w
have not beer. authorized no hire a d full -ties housing inspector 11 1969.
Tie histories c e properties w d tote assistant city atorr.ey
neideration}rvand properly w - - the city Council, v
red
Greaser involvement o- -_ne d! djsgasppeals Boded i ped f r the hariv
Spring of 1909 far G.e final d sminor o - encies). pIt -a les •x
are
borderline su - appeal (one or minor deficiencies). It is plan-ev i
st '
navenpt to force appeals o s property o e (less than o e red)es..
e broogtt their praperan s., - r'2 -i o hsva yet t
veer it fully. T 1 - � -
ac r ..a, .. ..., mea t am b'F,
Pla
for initiating
(thired be xred vats... .... _. __ 's c p 'il
for progr s _ __-v --
It is anticipated this _ .._ .__.. ._._
a nucleus o. existent --
A brief suva-y c_ r:.c _..-r. _s pass_ _s a
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PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING
REQUIREMENT. The development of an effective, continuing planning, and programming process which engages
,n the development of comprehensive plans and convinces such plans Into action pm®ams to
help overcome the major physical, social, racial and economic problems of the slum and blight-
ed areas within the community.
1. Describe the status of the community's general plan with rei peel b Its completion and adoption and indi-
cate the nature and status of each of the functional plans or components that constitute the general plan
(us. land use, transformation, housing, community facilities, public improvement progri etc.)
The crmmunitye Comprehensive Plan (WI) has been finalised, is being
printed antl within the next several make will ber published for dis-
tribution and Public hearing, This Comprehensive Plan encompasses the
general areas of land use, tiansposGtlon. housing{ community facilities
and public improvements as integral elegantly of the plan Itself. Specific
aspects will in the future be dealt with through more detailed reports.
a. Indicate the statue of the community's zoning ordinance, and any plana for future review.
The zenLg ozdlmnts is presently underexcises by a commodities of counciLosn amid
planning board members reviewing the proposed draft. The complaity of the draft
has resulted in a semsedmt longer review process than bad been expected. After
completion of review the revision will be Incorporated Into the Proposed
ordinance for normal proceesdbg. An attempt has been made in this ordinance
to Involve the nor zoning progress some of which are dependent on rsvisrs of
state legislation (which is ourrently under revision by the state legislature).
The finalizing and review am public hearing process will require four to six
months.
2. List the whether that have been or are being made of the major physical, social,, tial, and economic prob.
lems of the alum and blighted comes (e.g.renewal, education, employment, recreation needs, etc.), and indicate
the estimated completion dols; for those underway.
Through the general comprMensive plan program some information has evolved
relative to the general conditions throughout the community relating to
housing, economics, employmentt educations recreation needs, however, one of
the problems the community has is the lack of detailed information such as
block statistics. The detailed neighborhood analysis program Mich the
community will setback on as well as the 1970 block cmeua program will add
considerable detailed knowledge of the residents and their problems. Through
the educational and social agencies the social needs have been apparent. M
attempt Ma been made to upgrade education and social understanding through
Headstart programme and M.O.T.A. programs aimed at social Improvement.
S. Briefly describe, in quantifiable terns b Ne extent possible, the magnitude of the problems or needs beau.
find he 2.
The major prc►lems facing Bangor ares
Housing - dura nearly 4C% (ODU units) of the City's total houaLg supply
is substandard.
Bcoumics - with a loss of 2D million dollars from the Baer closing a
primary problem is Na development of new basic Industries. In
addition to new jobs - there is a critical need for better
quality employment in an attempt to raise the family living
standard. In 1980 nearly 20.% of the families had income of less
than d9000.
Education - Social - considerable effort must be made in Improving the
educational abilities and potential as well as the varied aspects
of social weariness and desire.
Community Facilities -Bangor is involved in an extensive program of
pollution statement but Nese is much to be time on Ne physical
plant of the community itself. Many public services and
facilities are in need of improvement. Moat buildings both
residential and commercial (particularly the downtown core) are
old and obsolete and in need of Mange.
Involvement - improving the motivation and communication between the people
and the public and private agencies is a slow and difficult process.
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4. Briefly describe, in jamtgabie terms to the extent passible, the five w six-year goals or targets for sa.
ompllshmmm In meeting the problems m needs indicated in S.
Improvement in the housing picture will be accomplished through code
enforcement projects. Several additional renewal projects geared to
residential neighborhood improvement Bluegrass with and In conjunction
with the community action neighborhood center programer Continuation
of education programa for improving the public schools particularly
related to the ur ereduated; continuation ufpagrams aimed at batter
preparation of the pre-school children prior to normal schooling;
continuation of programs aimed at Improving environment understanding
and household skills; continued emphasis at progress improving job
skills for the uMeitralned and oMexeuploysd; emphasis on ivgroving
the economic and industrial outlook utilizing the potential of the
ganger International Airport couples.
5. Briefly describe the action programa to boundertehenimtlwnext certification pe imlltameeetlie needs, and
estimated budgente For such programs, including capital impavemenb budget.
Housing will be one of the prime tenets for action. A concentrated Code
Project still be Initiated. In addition one of the two projected Renewal
projects will be started under the " program, with residential re -use
the primary goal. Expanded program of Public Housing through allocation
of additional Capehert housing oats to this use. Citizen involvement
will bd increased through the Neighborhood Center Program being sponsored
by the Commodity Action Program. With one center serving the Public Housing
area and ten others Mich were just approved.
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e. Describe the action programs undertaken in the last oeM1ification period, end the amounts available for such
programs. (Fm recertification only.)
The major programa axe tae Urban Reneval projects, a Public Musing project, the
Interceptor eaece system and treatment plant and approval of the new Airport
Terminal program. There are many action programa undertaken during the last
certification period in all three categories of Health, Education and Welfare.
The programs include Headstart, Wnpower Development, Family Planning, Halfuy
House, A.F.D.C., Faced Supplement, and numerous education programa such as KIM
Title IIIsand V, ESM Title I and II and Basic Adult Education. The continuing
program of inspection and enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances utilizing
in Na neighborhood of $80,000-100,000 in staff services. Oonaral community
improvements under our Capital Improvement Pwitrea continued with an expenditure
of "or $400,000.
T. indicate the organizations involved, the amounts expended in the last certification period, and the amounts
budgeted for As next period,b support both the planning and Be programming portions of the Process.
The osganizetions involved and amounts appended Werer Public Housing Authority
$269,7501 United Community Services for Headstart full -year program $41,603 and
Ne Summer Progress $25,5961 Urban ReneMl Authority# Kenduskea9 Stream Project
$995#992# Still Ater Park Project $53#6301 Wine Employment Security Commission
for Wanponer Development Training $209#0191 City of Bangor for Interceptor
Sewer System Stage I $11067#984 and Stage II 03#6301 City of Bangor Health
Department for Family Planning $121500# for Halfuy House 419#0001 City of
Bangor Welfare Department for A.F.D.C. $24#600 fant Food Supplement Program
$4,000 1 City School Department for ESEA Title I 584,512, Title 1I 59#1611
MEL Title III $15,446 and Title V 5499461 School Department for Basic Adult
Education $141%0. Approved camunity organization program with a propgeed
budget of $51#000. Budget projections or moat projects ifill.be in the game
ratio.
8. List the number of professional staff personnel participating in the process, and the profeaeional skills
involved.
The professional staff and skills participating N Nue progress involve the
vd,ole municipal organization and social agencies mildly educators, plarutere,
engineers, social workers, sanitarian, nurses# edminlakraNre, "location
and reMbilltetlon peopla, and codes and inspection percormel. Thee nmmber$
including full and part time htween 100.350 professional P"Ple.
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9. Describe the rale of We chief executive and city council in formulating the objectives, priorities and bud-
gets of the planning process in the Inst period, and what rale they will have In the next period, if different.
The Clty MMMYar Wa pHmaY mapOCHAIR q for praparlaY MR pnlmtW
Wall Tb I;omcil Na MR wa9maiM1ltY fa flami laclaim m Na
policys prlarity, aW NAW propam. May lava all foam aalvaly
inwlvaa io Ma tlaol0im aWlhp aavolvlM armor! tha aaamla and
aerial cbanof tatiao 91660.
lo. Describe the rale of the major local agencies and organizations in developing the plans and action programs
and in coordinating their implementation during the past period, and what rale Any will have in the next
period, it different.
Tlmaaph tb proamalao of too 'bbl City' appllaatimaa a owat ill of
aammi wo imtlm ma 6aamapllahW. ewlvltq Ne pmpaW ptaor
aaPW LW mil partiallwim actlw L ivmmt Of may faata of Na
aommity Wt bpaoifiallY than of MR City pmLnla<aatec and of MR
may "alai aymciaa dno are ativty LaolvW Wilda helpinp MA
m ity. TM mt alam Ya 4r by Mis cp atiw affect Will
o6atlaaaa tlrmuphout Ne mq prapnaa W4q Incorporeal.
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REQLAREHEINW. tilde element conmem requirements with respect to ham On community's need for housing
aid dm need for effective relodtion pressures, which are traded separately below.
HOUSING Identify and analyze the Palindrome the community'slow- and misernewinuome housing
REQUIRIOMM 5..needs aidthe contacts available to meet the need, sod develop and implement a addng-
tul action program to help overcome the gap.
1. On the Ends of presently available information and locally determined standards, provide an estimate of the
umber of law-.wd moderate -income families presently living in subtropical housing, by race, and the num
fax of standard housing.dien presently vacant and available at pride a rentals such families can afford to
pay.
AS a "wit of this hoot" sag" fro them CopMgttw plan it Is "tlmsted
that ted" s" 4500 unf" Classified as w strndW Mwinye that of Masa
stn in uw parlor to the bars Clrrl". An aanrgh" astlmatm dual" Shia
transition "Flog is isposslWe until wan addlti"al flald tori to dor.
Wl"Uf a" tight "% of Sha ad-staMghed units a" ha4q vetated
particdlorly thou in ted poo"st Coalition.
2. Describe huw Wm.abeve,treemate.was made, and whet plans the community has b develop on a audience
tel bar fl ad�modBret'
iaiiSia"rei'bm h$oirgh iYu'YKo rand % 0S'iia`I`�'wt"�pa"°°dfTe4 w» es ort of ted
101 program AM estimates Weed " unsung trmMgh In suvacont as poll as
ted raEhtl am vacancy mnrkot. Iscavea of the Lemont raeolting tram Ns
W" ahris;lm am IOU of refi"d Mines date an accurate lnvantory has not
4"n s"ilaWe. Us detailed XelghWrhaod Analysis grogram xiong MN this
NeWil Oarhood Get" iawran eluwld bayio to fomubta pore accurate
lnfarpotlono It is band t It a foliaa'oUp study M wits vacated ran W
dam Mall aould Wi"te their { mM1t staves and potential. x rvasa"hla
oghtfpotm anew Indicate Nat pghobWy o"Mthird of aur m Gnian and smltm
a" 1rm vacant.
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S. Describe in quantifiable tents to the extent possible, the community's tagets for accomplishment, and due
specific steps and actions it intends to take in the next certification period to expand the supply of low -
and moderate -income housing. (Such dencdption should include identification of the specific Federal or
Other aid pm®ams to be used, the sponsorship of the proposed programs, status of bracelet commitments far
the projects, and estimated dates for initiation and completion of construction or rehabilitation.)
tapamlm of thea preeatt public bcusing prolept through utiliaatim of
edditiaul units of eopsMrt will tmresos the sul ly of lest inpoeat
hous4p. initiattuo of a 0afatmtrated soda nforcmart project rill
liked" 1pmw W AWAM of etuktam bausNg units available to both
lm end scandal Ncams fmiline. A peM1m of the proposed ft s l
project wound her loss Name huwinpa A helubilita<lm ;uaC)"t world
pissmablY b Snitisted within this period »aallei face the
se1p10oMaed AnalYstu krogreo.
d. DesedM the steps taken and the accomplishments made during the last period with respect to expanding
the supply of housing for low- and moderete-income families.
The paaparm four araetlae Of the capsehat't housing prolKt N11l" is hrLm
bsedled by that sang" Naatisp authority Me progressed Wary ropNly,
sitMn has east Iw rube all 1010 smile sill her otcupled Neludlnp the
bW units of intbl/e hmwisp as mil ea the 1111411100 $1110111 10 opsated
by the Authority fear mos housing oro ■ilitery remlrstrs$ta.
b. Identify the public agency or official responsible for miscall dlmetion .n formulating and implementing the
Musing program, and describe the relathmsbyi of ed, rein' mofficial to the chief ex, cati,e of the
CommTMwrsoedldetlan argil co09matim H the tllpa u ced +paralos Nwlred
member ted diesel oantr0la sapuYlsim ant anA L of W City Managers
The tfausing gothoritya N meWwttm wi/h W A&dmo Ntlma is
rsapon e w 00 Cantil.
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6. Describe the plan, of such agency or official for mobilizing all available public and private resources in
order to help overcome the housing gap in the community.
"'M o!/ort Will M soba to totolre file reetdents of ttr rarlove ne1glW:inocda
Ace gosYrtq Wt1 erelveC in Tdtalt lassiz a Action. Brtanaiva planning sad
etwiete In (collies) than n tit* of rMAcMlltatlun and oniyPlwt
ttela Will Ann
��rAcProviding.
gby meo0 p Will be lft nM GattltularlY
Timing
nY esolved
Demo" tlr Installation Acid ttime community into aCvoperative agralnntal 1n
RELOCATION The development of a centrally-admintetered or n eadhoued relocation powers for all families
REQUIREb1ENTS. and individuals displaced by governmental action in the community; the provision of suffi-
cient volume or decent, safe and academy housing within the mems of such dlsplaeeea in
appropriate unit sizes; and, the provision of services to such displaceres comparable b those
under the urban renewal program.
1. With respect b agencies laving responsibilities for telecourse In the community, give the following inioni
Dan:
a. The name of the localagency administering the relocation progfam undo when renewal, including due
determination of rehousing needs, developing gives to meet such needs and providing relocaOon recruit.
borer Urban eanenat gotbatlty
b. The name of the local agency administering the relocation program for those displaced by other govern -
most action, including the determination of ehousing needs, developing plmsto meet such needs and
providing relocation assistance.
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sgcf! OgpsYgN wnpodratien end aAc.fstwtw
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C. If Cite answers to a. and b. above indicate different agencies, describe in detail bow their respective
reeponsibilities are coordinated as m need detmminanons, program planning and the prevision of reloca-
tion assistance.
To dates Na Health Dapsrt®ant has not been involved Media federally
assisted progress reguialud large scala relocation effortas than
rosponaibility has been eztanded to "forcing families to social
agencies when they, are M ba displaced from properties to he placarded
or condemned. and othereids helping with suitable aolutione to
individual family problems of We and other kirwi as they, arise.
The Bangor Housing Authority, now routinely provides bids Department
with lista of families wAo are moving into public housing,so that our public
health nurses may continua unbroken contact with Meir patianta. and (cont.)
d. Describe in detail what steps or actions the commwuy proposes to take In the next period to review,
evaluate Bad improve coordination among We agencies mentioned in c. above.
Improved coordination hetm" concerned agencies still be brought about
through continuance of interagency conferences, cooperation with the
Urban Hmmal Authority, batter imolveawnt with official and voluntary,
urban •itizems cc itaess and continued close coordination bath conamer
or poverty groups (neighborbmod aides, cemdunity actiono h dsbrt
mothers, senior citizens clubs, organizations of federal surplus
o dities recipients).
3. I[Ueo wiry hssdleplaudfam111es or boslne aeefivm HUO-assisted proje4e and/or otM1ergev ental ocdon
programs daring me preceding two-year period ening Drs" givethe following inforvination:
ear
novenxuexiAa Ac.i TYPE OR
NUMBER BE
FAMILIES o.
He)
1UI Of
BUSINESSES
11 'Or^' IN COLOMIS A
LIST HUMMER CF FAMILIES
1,
IN STANDARD HOMING
1 11
..
carfs'
HUD-assiated projects.
54
case R.nrom mmt....
Highway constmcuon .
Other (IIH l ...
Total.......
IA
FEA
*Both families (totaling ten persona) bad incomes which placed them as aconwdcelly
disadvantaged. Dna of the families, with air members, was displaced from the
J-1 Cods anforcamen area. Ma other from a section outside the mighbo s
presently being inspected.
A handle 11 W epi ev, Amub.n Lean and mcsU.I prone.
11 X ... no coca le rot W ",sI Arm ARE. ie'HwD AS the cmmatity.
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S. Described the kinds of relacataft services being quvided by the community to pereoas and businesses being
displaced,(e.ginspection of housing available for relocation, interviewing end counseling of "Mons being
displaced, system for handling relocation payments, establishment of housing and other referral services),
and give the amount of funds reliable to provide the services.
Code enforcement - sea (C) R (D) Page 13
Urban Renemal - the relocation officer of the Sangor Urban facomal Authority is
situated on the second floor of Sangor City Hall. There are tan relocation
officers available each day from S130 A.N. to 5100 P.N., to wham individuates
families and business concerns may direct questions regarding their status In
the project areas "location benefits available housing or business properties
and aid In processing clime. As soon as possible, after acquisitions the
"locates is contacted Iwieomally. The office Ne prepared "Info"etiomal
Statements' by classification of relocates which a" discussed thoroughly.
The statement explains eligible wetst benefits, amsh phase of the move and
the required documentation necessary to prove eligibility Prior to enteaiaAg
a claim for rel aement. The brochure gives reference to assistance
available farm the Small Business Administration ands if applicable,local
groups and indication of any steps necessary to obtain the assistance. The
office encourages families and Individuals to visit the relocation offices to
seek their man standees rehousing accommodations and to notify the "location
officer prior to the move If Nay move on their am Initiative. All payments
for relocation benefits are initiated by the relocation officer, passed on to
the executive director for approval and than to the accounts clerk for disbursement
and rewrdflg. The amount of fonds made available for relocation from the
sandbakaag Stra Area is $4671000.
4. If the community will displace families and businesses ham HUD -assisted projects and/or by other(NoWnE
mental action programs during the coming two-yem period, give the fallowing infornstion:
Crotty AN b Sped Ameacvn. Nets. AlNnnwl lnYm end navel gives', and give eetlmame of pmpo LLem.
wherever poauhle. 14
INUMBER or OJI AND EVAIMEMSEE TO HE REPLACED
IFIGIES
XITE
HUD-aeaiatetl Projecla .....
44
2
Cade Enforcement .........
16
16
R ss ea
Indian
Concentrated Cade
36
30
5
Highway Conshmtion .......
Other (tdeanh). tDIUSl....
R
Crotty AN b Sped Ameacvn. Nets. AlNnnwl lnYm end navel gives', and give eetlmame of pmpo LLem.
wherever poauhle. 14
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o the housing inspectors a advotce, w .`. p:_vate;y c
-ructores the ail`_as a emoving ± d tekess ary actn
sioi
ary. The Departmentalso v - - - uelfto depa¢n :_o-
time to tioe� assisting their -.nems .a - ing s .cable h ns Eng.
nu0-1e1
5. For the number of families shown in 4 above, indicate their income brackets and the number of standard
housing units, bo%new and existing, detail be available for such handles displaced during that period.
Identify the sources of draw .
a. For all new housing b be available to displaced families, as indicated above, identify also number of
mails for homeownership or rental, project status, estimated completion date, and for federally restated
programa, the project number if assigned.
There will be a further utilisation of the Capaheat fcusing as it can For
assimilated into the pmgrame of Public Housing and releaead faces the
other constituents. There will be replacement of housing within the
projected ra l project albhcugh Planning has not progressed to the
stage of iMlcatifg types or Ruantityl re -use of the area %batch is on
the fringe of the downtown is residential, pain to the uncertain
Wooing market thexa has been little nine buildings. A fear apartments
are going up in the Stillwater Park Renewal project although they are
renting above low income stamards. Realistically - new housing will
be the result of programs being propoeed.
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6. If the community will displace single persons by HUUaaaleted projects and/or other governmental action
dudng the following two-year period, give the following information: the number to be displaced, their me,
the income levels of those b be displaced, the type of housing eventuate b be available (e.g. rooming and
boarding Muses, residential hotels, housing and homes for Ne elderly, other).
Halatively little inforuation is available at this thia on bible type of
individuals
e. what are the current vacancy, rates in the community for the inventory of standard low -and moderate -income
housing units, by number of bedrooms and rents or monthly housing expenses? How were the rates deter-
mmsdp
Current vacancy rates are difficult to establish due to the extensive
movement of people out of and within the community. The RHA (1967) indicated
vacancy rate of 3.5% in standard unite. It is assumed however But this
can not be accurefle at this time. Then is an increasing vacancy rata
particularly in Ne sub-stsMerd end poor quality standard unite but arty real
ratio In either category to difficult at this time.
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8. If the vacancy rete of standard units (in the groups where the rent or monthly housing expenses and number
of bedrooms required by persons being displaced) is lees than 3 percent, then describe the actions me com-
munity intends to take to replace on a one -or one basis the wits b be removed teem the supply by any MD -
assisted programs during the next two-year period. (Such description should iociudo identification of the
specific Federal or other aid programs b be used, the sponsorship of the projects, status of financial com-
mitments for the projects, and estimated dates for initiation and completion of consumption.)
May existing wD-stenMrd units will be brought up to a standard conciticn
through this Code prefects. these unite in addition to increases in the
GpNest-public lousing will be Utilized to supply the Musing needs for
thou to be relocated from the general. Project area -as wall as spat
clearance within the code program.
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CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
REQUIREMENT. The portable Program requires clear evidence pmt the community Provides and continues N
expand, opportunities for citizens, especially those who are poor and members of minority
groups, m participate in all phases of the related HUD-aselsted renewal and housing pro-
grams. The particular organizationalbrown for incorrectly involvement isloft toNediscre-
tion of each community, but the community must demonstrate in its Woknble Program submis-
sion that it provides clear and direct access b decision making, relevant and timely informa-
tion, and necessary technical assistance to participating groups and individuals in programs
covered.
1. (a) Identify the groups participating in the HU6assistd programs related to the Workable program and in
the community's program to expand Ne supply of low- wad modereN-income housing.
Bstgoi's major HUO programa are the Renewal projects and primary involvement
is with the political and administrative organization. City Council, Urban
Seasonal Authority, City Manager and Staff. TMre has bean considerable
effort to involve the business community in the rehabilitation part of the
dovmtom seasonal program. The major activity in housing has bean through
Me Housing Anthorlly related to the Capehert Housing which involves an
element of Public Housing (300 unite) and Me balance being handled by Me
AUMority for Military needs and for Me open market. The Council and
Administration have bean active in the Capehart Housing program. There has
Men relatively little citizen involvement in Me processing of thio project
or of Me housing program in general because of Me relative suddeness and
need for administrative and political action necessary as a result of the
Base closing and Let the general city wide Musing program Me not moved
due to emphasis on Over by staff personnel.
(bj Describe the type of gaups (e.g. civic, neighborhood, Musing) that are participating, and the constil,
worry represented (e.g. poor, middle-class, Niger, public housing residents).
Bangor has been In a transition period with most projected progress* being held
up -again because Me primary, earphiais was placed on dealing wind Me economic
factors resulting from Me Mae closing as wall as its reuse. There Me
been a growing program of citizen involvement "rough the various social
agencies. The U.L.S. programa as well se Me Public Hea1M & WiLimre
Agency activates Me Community Action Programa wind its Headstart and
recently approved Community Organization Project. This project creating three
Neighbuihood Centers (one in the Public Housing Project) Is wry actively
involving Me residents of Me area. The Canter has come about Mrough Me
cooperation .and assistance of Me Housing Authority and its staff. The
local League of Warner Vetere has involved itself in the problem of housing
and is in a research program stud}1ng the Bangor area.
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(c) Describe what particular RIID-assisted pralines and prelates such groups are participating in.
SM war anti" project involving various groups has ban the lust
completed 701 program through Its technical real" committees.
glace Ne color IRA1 programs have bon physical planning entities
the" has wt been a great deal of Involvement beyond initial grbw
Renewal approval,
(d) Describe efforts to achieve coordination among citizen participsaim structure located in the seen ores
or having similar program Interests.
since the" Me Mw little actin on the development of neighborhood
pros"e though code nforcwnt or rMeb113tatin on the elegant of
citizen participation Ms been dffflcult to establish. SM Community
Actin progress did attempt to Involve local rasldnte in dealing rattle
their p"blwa. int n" Cawwdty Orpenizatin program under C gose
"en forbear into involving the aysidntt of the various arms In
looking at and involving their pmblws,
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2. Describe the arrangements or working relationships set up to provide groups and individuals opportunities
for 4"083 to and participation in decision-making in the applicable HUD -assisted programs.
AS At "Suit of Hee slpdal City appliutlon an extraction progrs of eaamucity
involvsoM ams "OlveE. Sul a program will help in the development of
"iphbosiwad actian as ns programs a" initiated, Oro result of taw small
city appli"tlen "a Na extensive cooperation of the various Genera fy
pu it aim private agencies.
S. Describe the steps which have been taken in ragged to the applicable programs m provide participating
groups and individuals sufficient information and technical assistance.
Am Gngor can cove it Is initiating its merry "unary propra" ttat hew
been aaoknawl"ged end prolacted through Hu tamp"hssiw plan, rhes
el"ante of a "3yhterheod partir ipatian and knowledge Orbit b a prlsry
concern in such program development. Dtiliratfon of the rbnforartien
gainad through ties bAodel City application will help In developing this
naighbordapad liaison.
4. Describe the nature and range of Issues relating to the applicable programa with which participating groups
and individuals have dedq the recommendations subsequently made; and the specific results and accom-
plishments of the participation.
yhe "d" program mut irq the awlvament of us crap mslw plan with
its mamy rwaameOlstiens am sugg"ted programs for caammnity im vM t
is at tets Ilam the prlamry elsent Mich has the result of many and
Va W grOmpS "I tW to ten amn3cipel Organization,
COMMUNITY ORGANRATION
PURPOSE
The Community Organization Program as outlined in their application will
attempt to identify the low-income residents of Barger and involve them in the
development of neighborhood organizations. These' groupswi it be aided in the
identification of their problems, assigning priorities and developing action
programs toward the solution of identified problems:
The G. o. approach hopefully will bring about more involvement of the
low-income residents regarding problems of prime concern.
The objectives of the C. 0. program are to help low-income people
develop groups to focus on problems identified by themselves, and to ass'st
them in developing a voice in the decisions in their community which affect
them as well as making them. -
PARTICIPANTS -
There are approo imately2400 low-income families in Bangor eligible and
will be s rved by this program. Meetings of target a residents will be
held. Neighborhood workers and other CAP staff w'' -ll discuss Community Action
programs. Neighborhood workers will contact churches, schools, and other
public and private agencies to provide information on the CA program. The
Action for AN Mothers and the Head Start parents groups will assist in
informing other low-income residents of the seas
available in their .
The Neighborhood worker in the Public Housing a areaforlow-income residents
will conduct door-to-door campaigns to inform residents of available services.
Local and State welfare workers will be asked to provide information to their
recipients. Printed material will be made availaSle at Donated Commodities
day and placed in other locations that low-income people frequent.
OEO standards will apply in all phases of the C. 0. program. This is not
considered anenrollment type program and therefore it will probably not be
necessary to refuse anyone from participating.
PROGRAM
Major activities of the program account will include contacting eligible
persons, identifying their needs, categorizing these needs into sub -groups
and providing leadership and resources
making arrangements for organizing
meetings with the proper people to a and fulfill these needs. As these
needs are identified and meetings organized, a follow-up activity will be the
organization of these people into groups which will subsequently provide a
stronger voice in those matters which concern low income people in the target
The above mentioned activities will be performed by neighborhood workers
from Project Head Start Social Services staff, neighborhood workers from the
Community Organization component,aldes from the Family Planning program and by
para -professional counselors from the Bureau of Works Program, "Operation
Mainstream" which is funded by the Department of Labor, and administered by
the CAP.
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PROCEDURE
Training in the proposed program will be geared toward providing workers
with skills and techniques of Community Organization as opposed to the past
program training which consisted almost entirely of r referral
information. The Community Organization workers will, a much greater
extent, be assigned to areas
of m concentrated poverty, so that success
may be realized in the a of organized groups. The shift toward more
concentrated areas will allow for more
a people to be contacted i a shorter
time, as well as reduce travel costs in favor of more personnel. The
Direction of the program is being placed under the direct supervision of the
central staff in the person of the Associate Director. Neighborhood Centers
will be established in 3 areas
of poverty which will be manned at least eight
hours each day. All programs will be under the direct supervision of the
me person so that they will be better coordinated in Community Organization
efforts.
The neighborhood workers in all programs will be aware of the various
other programs and agency services in the area and will make referrals where
ssary. The fact that the Associate Director of the P.O.O.O.A., Inc. i
theceoverall director of the Community Organization Progran account will assure
that referrals are made and followed up within the various CAP programs.
Follow-up Activities:
Follow-up activities will consist
ist of arranging meetings to fulfill the
identified needs and then bringing these groups together to deal with and have
Dice in working toward solving the general problems of the target area.
These organizations of poor people will provide answers
s to questions about
benefits received, and of the need for other programs in their areas.
Any
recommendation will then be referred m the planning committee of the
P.O.C.C.A. for action.
It is anticipated that clients will, in many instances, be family units.
In this way, the situation ban be assessed by the neighborhood workers and all
appropriate services will hopefully berenderedto all family me
There is money in the Community Organization budget to provide s
transportation to meetings at the Centers. However, since the centers will
rwill
be located within the poverty a it i anticipated that very little
transportation will be needed, especially in the Bangor area.
The key problem which will probably be e - n this program account
a
will be that of overcoming the apathy of the low-income people both urban and
rat, and getting them involved in activities. This will hopefully be
overcome in demonstrating with a few that changes can be made, and that there
is hope for better lives for these people.
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RESIDENT PARTICIPATION
The Board of Directors which is broadly based and represents the
entire County, will act as an advisory group for the Community Organization
program. It is hoped that, with the success of Community Organization in
the Bangor and Patten areas,
ou
neighborhood councils will be formed to carry on
v
the s n these a at a later date. The only other advisory groups
will be the PAC's for Full -Year Head Start and Summer H. S. Programs, and the
Advisory Group which operates for the purpose of giving direction to the
Family Planning Program. The functions of these advisory groups are spelled
out in either the P.C.C.C.A.,Inc. By -Laws or in the respective program
guidelines.
Members of the PIC.C.C.A., Inc. Board of Directors are
c
elected according
to DEC Guidelines. There are 27 members of the Board with n a beinglow
a
income people from their respective a PAC's from Head Starta made up
of at least 50% parents add are elected by the parent group. Members of the
Family Planning Advisory Group are selected by the program director. None are
low-income at this time.
As the program progresses and successes and failures a noted, changes
will have to be made. At meetings oftheneighborhood residents, their ideas
and comments will be recta ited and considered.
All groups and organizations in the target area will hopefully be a part
of the Community Organization Program and will therefore be educated toward
r goals and expectations. Our aim will be to establish organized groups
which will eventually assume the direction and leadership of activities with
the CAP acting in an advisory capacity.
COORDINATION
There are
no agencies in the a with similar type programs. However,
the nature of the program account (i.e. the bringing together of people and
services) will necessarily involve all the public and private social service
agencies.
No formal arrangements with the public and private agencies have been
proposed, but the heads of these agencies have been contacted and have
indicated an interest in the program to the extent that they will participate
n the various phases of the training program. Also, these agencies are
represented on the P.C.0.0.A, Board of Directors. These informal arrangements,
with any formal ones that may develop, will hopefully provide for goad
coordination and prevent duplication of effort.
It is hoped that through the Community Organization effort the various
agencies performing services for low-income people will become much more a.mia
of what the people they serve
want and need. :his program will also more
clearly expose those gaps which exist in present arrangements. angements. Overall we hope
m
to be able to bring about a ore efficient delivery of services to low-income
people in Penobscot County.
The Bangor School Department has been over the years very cognizant of the
needs of educational disadvantaged children. eLong before the inception of fed-
eral programs, w e offering instruction to most these needs. Now that Fed-
eral funds are
available to supplement o n local funds,. our commitment has,
been and will continue to be just that much greater.
We recently converted a entire elementary school over to special education.
In this facility we house classes for the emotionally disturbed, brain-damaged
and mentally retarded. This is costly education, but it is also necessary and
vital education to the young people we serve. Without question, nor services
in this area will become even more extensive in the next few years.
Two new programs, one of which is unique in Bangor, have been implemented
during 1968-69. One is
in the area of family life and sex education and is the
first such comprehensive program in the State of Maine. Instruction is offered
to all students but it i objective to particularly reach the disadvantaged.
The second program is in the area of drug education. Today drugs of all kinds
e being abused add the drug problem i national problem. To combat the prob-
lem on the local level, we have cushioned and written a syllabus whereby teachers
can offer instruction an the effects of drugs on the human body.
During the past few years we have added to Our staff a school psychologist,
social worker,. and a part-time guidance counselor to work with. educationally
disadvantaged children. It is our intention to increase the number of personnel
working with these children in the future. In addition, for some children, we
have added an extra year to the elementary shcool program.
Bangor institutedew program at the high school level four years ago
which will be expanded this year. It is a vocational program combining instruction
n the basic skills area with work experience. It is designed particularly
for educationally disadvantaged students and has proved to be very successful.
A sizable percentage of our allocation under NDEA, Title III and ESEA,
Title II has been used to purchase instructional manurial for these youngsters.
Naturally all of the funds under ESEA, Title I, the Neighborhood Youth Corps and
Headstart are expended for programs fez the disadvantaged.
Our needs for the future axe twofold: (1) personnel and (2) finances. Not
all teachers can work successfully with disadvantaged youngsters. On the
contrary, it takes a rather unique and axceptional teacher. You cannot perform
n
n a competent m n the traditional classroom with thirty youngsters. We
need teachers who can work with small groups of students almost on an individual
basis if w c
re to be s c
successful. The s r
and need, of c om
ante
of the first• If we areto make the kind of commitment we should make, if we
re to employ the personnel necessary to do the job, both teachers and
specialists, then we need adequate funding. The only remaining source of
funding in our thinking is the Federal Government.
Augmenting Services and Programs
In the development of the total community health program for the City.,
Bangor recognizes that its responsibilities to its residents do not lie only
within the provision of programs or structural codes enforcement. Other pro-
grams have been, and are being developed by the City, and i cooperation with
other governmental and private agencies to meet the needs of the people.
For many years, the Health Department has conducted a program of pre-
school immunization at the Eastern Maine General Hospital. Figures and studies
demonstrated that a significant percentage of families in the low income
neighborhoods of the City could not attent this clinic due to transportation
problems, lack of habysittexs, etc.. A second clinic w established in 1968
at the Y. W. C. A. located on the perimeter of the J-1 was
neighborhoods. As
with the continuing hospital clinic, it meets once amonth. This clinic has
proved to be a success since its beginning. In April1969, a third clinic w
opened at the Capehart Public Housing area, to serve families moving in there•
Plans are well under way for establishment of further delivery of maternal
and child health services within low income neighborhoods by health conferences
held in private homes within the blocks containing the subject neighborhoods.
The public health nurses have been working with the local senior citizens
groups, a well a with thee
year round and summer headstart projects providing
adult and child health supervision, counseling, and immunization services.
The Bangor Data Processing Center is working on"wiring ing panel"for ex-
tracting data on the incidense of chronic illnesses a among specific resident
age groups using I.B.M. punch card replicates provided the Health Department by
the State Bureau of Vital Statistics. The information will be used to identify
chronic illness needs in the come
nity and a well as to plan m effi-
cient expenditure of c pity nursing time. Information will beextracted
from birth and death reds (supplemental medical and vital record info.)
In October, 1968, the BangorHalfway House was opened under Vocational
Rehabilitation grants, to provide residential treatment and counseling of
the hard core alcoholic. Alcoholism is a major contributory factor in the
plight of low income families and the consequences of inadequate housing.
In 1968, with cooperation of the National Safety Council,a Home Safety
Program inventory was conducted in the City by the Health Department. Nearly
e hundred official and private agencies, hospitals, schools and businesses
were surveyed for their levels of activities in programs promoting home acci-
dent prevention, cases enforcement, etc.. On the job accident prevention was
included in the study. The two major recommendations coming from the study
report coming from the Safety Council, were that a Citizens Safety Committee
be organized, and that routine reporting of accidental injuries by the three
general hospitals be instituted. Bath of the recommended procedures as well
as others are to be instituted in 1969.
It has been known for at least five years that sewers in
certain older
sections of the City have been infested with rats. As rat baiting program
was instituted in 1964, and has continued to present. Plans are now to apply
for federal funding to conduct a more thorough program, by increasing the staff,
inlisting the help of neighborhood residents, and carrying the project into
business and residential structures. Lack of sufficient man hours to do a
systematic job o all sections (not just "hot spats") has been the chief
drawback in the program to date.
It is also the intent of the Health Department to promote the institution
of Neighborhood Improvement Teams in a neighborhood improvement project. These
teams, drawn from young men in low income areas, will work in groups of five and
n
ten under the supervision of licensed tradesmen. Upon consent of private
sa
property ow who cannot afford to improve their hones, these teams will sat
to work on the homes,take necessary codes improvements, landscape, paint,
Cepa ir, etc.. The result will be satiating in the stabilization of older
residential areas, and the training of the team members from these areas in
essential intone -producing manual skills. Some difficulty is being experienced
inidentifying satisfactory and consistent sources .or raw materials.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEM-NT Fl; ND YROUlCTS
♦. Airport Terminal Building $2,454,000
EDA Grant $1,652, OCC
State In 1968 87,5Ci
City in 1966 99,50]
State Share In 1969 313,503
City Share from Fond issue
2. Auditorium Addition
40,030
Dependent on Legislative Act to change
Charter
3. New Central Fire Station
500, coo
From sale of present station
to Urban Renewal Auth. $87,5,3
(25% of cost from U.R.) 125, OCO
Balance from Ganeral Improvement
Bond Issue
237,500
4. Abraham Lincoln School Addition
?
-. Urban Renewal - Cash Contribution
224,259
6. Pa. -king Lot #6 - Urban Renewal Core
Pickering Square Extension
102,942
.. Hancock -York Urban Renewal Pnject
City Share due to credits firm
Renduskeag Stream Project.
-
'-50000
51,218,231
1. Broadway & Interstate 1-95 Rams. Secluding
Linden St. extension from Censer St, t0
Broadway 374,000
Estimated City Share_ 180,000
2. Stage III Interceptcr - Kendus:<eag
Stream 2,OCO,OOD
City Share -- 20% 400.000
3.3200 ft. Crosswind Runway & Taxiway 900, 00C
50% Federal, 25% State
25% City Share 225,000
-17-
B. 1p70 cmthwed
4.
New Center Connecting Tareway
100,[00
50% Federal, 25% State
25% City Share
25,000
5.
Parking Area #5 Umar. Renewal Core
Water St. - N. Side
122,261
5.
Additional School Butting -- Cafeteria
for Fffth and Vice St:eet Sehools
150,000
7.
Parking Lot -- Cclumbra 6 Hammond
2[,700
Urban Renewal, Comprehensive Plan
Recommendaton
$=,12F,961
C. -971
_.
Union St. Widening -- Westland Ave. to
Griffin Road
150, 000
2.
Kendaakeag Intercepeor from 3-95 to
Bullseye Bridge
165, Coo
City Share
33,320
3.
Development of Fafrmmun: Terrace Park
Total Cost
100,000
City Share (Open Space)
50,000
4.
Parking Lot#4 -- Urcan Renewal Core
55,499
S.
Parking Lot #1 -- Urtan Renewal Core
90,215
6.
Parking Lot#2 -- U --ban Fenewal Core
73,296
7.
Griffin Road, Serickland Road, Burleigh Road
and Broadway -- C:Ilection Sewer
LE, 000
City Share
- 38 630
$534,180
D. ICT
1.
Kenduskeag Intarcep:or Sewer from Bullseye
Bridge to Capebart Treatment Plant
201 300
City Share
45,380
2.
Solid Waste D:sposel Facilities
1,150,000
18-
D. 1072 continued
3. Adainonal School Building -- Cafeteria
for Certain: St. S Fruit St. Schools 150,000
4. Sumner Street - Railroad Street Highway
Improvement. Fecommendation of
Comprehensive Plan. Probable State
ParticiJatiml of 50% 225, 000
S. Hancock St. Improvement -- Part of Urban
Renewal. Recommendation of Comprehensive
Plan 68,000
6. Construction of Harlow St. Parking Lot
Spring anc Cumberland 70700
$1,808,380
E. 13;3
1. Curve St. Relocation 537,000
2, Washington St. Improvement to support -
Renewal Project and Recommendation of
Comprehensive Pian 361,500
3. Parking Deck over Abbott Square
Recommendation of Comprehensive Plan 1,257,700
An rights over deck for Private Developman-
$2 136,20)
Banger, Abe ower of Maine ---the Careraay to Mahm s North Woods and Seashore Rooms
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May 9, 1969
Regional Administrator
Department of Housing and Urban Development
346 Broadway
New York, New York 10013
Dear Birt
The Bangor Planning Board reviewed the proposed 1960 Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program. The Planning Board is
in
s
v general a ent and feels
it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and therefore approves the
Capital Improvement Program.
Yours very truly,
Carl J.K
Planning
ivg Direc Direct [oi
CdR/L[