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Introduced by Councilor Razlett) Oct. no 1965 1965
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) �CSOIJ12, Authorizing the city Koppers to File n Agreement with the.
Housing and Home Finance Agency for dangers Wahable program.
By Ne City Couneit of the City ofBaayw+:
RESOLVED,
THAT the City Menages be and hereby is authorized to file with the
Housing and Home Finance Agency an application for the Recertification of
Bangarts Workable program for community improvement, a copy of said
application to an file with the City Clark.
1965
RECEIVED EEEOLYE
1965 SEP 28 AM 8:43
Aoeement M rosin &Nome Fiance
CITY CLEWS OFFICE g �gonl ORABIH PMZgZ-
cITY Of pA460R. MAINE
W CITY COUNCIL -
oct. 11� 1965
PAa
\_ CITY C tK
WORKABLE PROGRAM
FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
Banoor. Maine
..tr .m at>a
=u0nitced to the
Housing and Home Finance Agency on
■•IIi�l�tl♦FYlu,t
I w1e .f the e6lef . . . . . t . . .
Joseph R. couoal. Jr.. City Mona o or
HHFA Form H-1082 18/658 Form eiproved by the Bureau of the Budget No. 63-R984.2
This form is designed to elicit from the community the information needed to determine whether
it has a Workable Program meeting the requirements of Section Tolle) of the Housing Act of 1999,
as mended. The HHFA booklet "Workable Program for Community improvement", and related
written material, should be used in preparing the form. It gives the specific requirements that
cast be met to qualify for Program recertification as well as policy guidance. All questions o
the form must be answered or adequate explanations given. Additional pages should be attached
where needed to permit a full presentation of the local Program. Submit an original and three
copies to the HHFA Regional Office.
CITY OR TOWN COUNTY STATE
Bangui Pambewt Paine
Ceunall . Manager
Retail 5 Mmlwals Trade oral Service
opuunoN. 1wPCnSUS
POPULATUON 1960 CENSUS
POGULATIOO CURRENT
ESTIMATE
31.558
08x912
doe500
Housing -1960 Census
Total No. of Housing Units 11.655
Total No. Substandard and Deficient Unita 3.x19
—Dilapidated Units 517
—Deteriorating Units 2,058
—Sound Units lacking some or all
plumbing facilities 1.002
THIS PROGRAM SUBMISSION WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY or THE rnneDNTY ON. Getab,A lie 1965
By such apprma 1, the governing body confirms its obligation to use its authority and local public and
private resomecs m :m effective plan of action to eliminate and prevent slums and blight and to submit
an annual Rep... t of Progress to the Administrator Of the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
Name and title of the nlfeial (s) reeponable, for preparing this submission and for coordinating blue
program.
Jaeeph R. Coupal, Jr.. City Memger
The following programs of the Housing and Home Finance Agency are being utilized in the commuvita
Stillwter Park Urban Remwl Project Execution
K8nduekw9 Strew Urban Renewal Project Execution
The community plans to utilize the following HHFA programa:-'
Public Narks Planning Advance College Housing lens
Section 220 - 221 Housing Urban Planning Grante
See baton following pare.
HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY PROGRAMS
(PROGRAMS FOR WHICH A WORKABLE PROGRAM IS A PREREQUISITE ARE INDICATED BY •)
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
Mass transportation facility loans W public agencies. Demon-
stration grant program for mass transportation.
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
In addition to its regular programs for the insurance of home
mortgages. rental projects and home improvement loans,
there are special programs which include:
• Section 220 for housing construction and rehabilitation in
urban renewal project areas:
Section 221 for displaced (em -dies and for others of low and
moderate income;
• Section 221 (d) (2) for below-market or low-interest rate loans
for rental projects to nom profit, limited dividend and co-
operative groups and to certain public bodies or agencies:
Rehabilitation loans of up to §10,000 and up to 20 years; and
Housing for the elderly and for nursing homes.
PUBLIC HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
e Loans to local housing authorities to help finance construction
of public housing and annual contributions to permit space -
tion of the units at low rents with special provisions for
housing for the elderly.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION
Public Works Planning Advances to public agencies to plan
needed public works.
Public Facility Loans to finance the construction of needed
public works or facilities for communities under W.000 popu-
lating or up to 1Mb01m for Area Redevelopment communities.
College Housing lams to construct student and faculty housing
and related facilities
Housing for the elderly loans tonon-profit corporations,
ransomer cooperatives and certain public bodies or agencies.
URBAN RENEWAL ADMINISTRATION
• Urban Renewal Project loans and grants for planning, elearn g
or rehabilitating slum or blighted areas
• General Neighborhood Renewal Planning advances for areas
of such une that renewal may be spread over a period of up
to 10 years.
• Community Renewal Program grants for developing a renewal
program for an entire community.
Urban Planning Grants to assist in developing comprehensive
plans including mass transportation planning, for communi-
ties under 50,000 population, for communities designated
under the Area Redevelopment Actas redevelopment
as, for metropolitan areas, regions and stales.
Open Space Land grants W assist local bodies in acquiring
land for permanent open spaces.
Demonstration Grants for the development and testing of new
and improved renewal techniques or methods.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
In addition to its Secondary Market Operations FNMA, under
its Special Assistance programs, is authorized to support
FHA Sections 220 and 221 by purchasing or making advance
commitments to purchase insured mortgages.
VOLUNTARY HOME MORTGAGE CREDIT PROGRAM
Assists in placing with private leaders FHAinsured and VA -
guaranteed home loans on properties in small towns and
for members of minority groups in any area.
DECLARATION OF POLICY FOR THE WORKABLE PROGRAM
FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
In reviewing progress under its Program for Community Improvement, a locality is taking stock—
evaluating its accomplishments and deciding on new goals for the eomingyears. This is an important process
—publicize it as a means of building community understanding and support for community improvement
objectives. Prepare a Declaration of Policy statement to be issued by the chief executive offlcer and
governing body W the people of the community. The statement should identify and summarize (1) signiR-
cant achievements during the past year; (2) changes or revisions in the Community's overall objectives,
and (3) major Fuels which are set for attainment during the coming fear.
DECLARATION OF POLICY
This yearts Declaration of Policy will be a eonti ustion of the goals test have been
previcuely established. Primarily the one overriding goal is to make Bangor not only
e better Place, but the beat place in welch to live. ContLsdng an active program to
improve housing by eliminating that which is eubetandard.
The significant progress and growing acceptance of bete the Stillwater Peek and the
Downtown Renewal projects, both in execution, which n Down
.town
revisions an the Dow.
town project to include properties originally excluded, therapy making for a more unified
project. Construction of utilities and streets should be completed this fall in Still.
water Park. Initial acquisitions for the Hancock mag Straws project will be made shortly.
Other major achievements of the peat year includet
1. Start of construction an new Federal Building
2. Completion of the eighteen hole municipal golf course
3. Opening of the new Senior High Scheel
1. Completion antl opening of the new Elementary and Junior High Schools in the
Capshart Housing area
5. A progressive attitude in accepting the announced closing of Dow Air Force Base
and immediate action to begin planning for re.ues
6. Extremely active year for commercial building
Major goals for the coming yeart
1. Sale of lots and a retraction of houses In the Stillwater Peek Renewal Project
2. Acquisition of buildings and start of demolition in the Kenduaksag Stream Project
3. Extensive anrel on the Cempzehemive Plan welch 1s echetlulad for the next two years.
Data will include development plain for the re.une of Dow Field into a dynamic
economic asset to the coin unity.
6. Continua develgmente Baca Park Tourist Center
5. Start construction on the new State Vocational Senaol
6. Start construction an the cityb new Interceptor Sewer and Treatment Plant
shoot or sheeta for policy statement if necessary)
OBJECTIVE: The adoption of, and Compliance with, adequate staadoards of health, sanitation, and
safety under a comprehensive system of Codes and ordinances a hiCh set the minimum Condidmw under
which, dwellings may lawfully be occupied.
A. Complete column 1 for codes already in effect at the time of the m pity s last submission; ml-
mn 2 for codes put into effect since that time; column 3 for codes of now in effect. When model
codes are or will be used, also complete column 4. In addition to the basic males listed, show any
other codes the community has or needs.
FEND OF CODE
1
`EPoSa�ree.
IN EFFECT
2
SI NCE
3
CODES NOT
@FFEEf.
MODEL CODES THAT ARE OR WILL BE
ADOPTED
ADOPTZD
DATE FOR
ADOPTION
TITLE OFMODEL CODE
"`Ara
r19%
BUILDINGIbom
NBUi l dliltlt GM
PLUMBING
1946
64
State PL=blng Cole
1964
ELECTRICAL
1961
%U�l Else, GN
1969
HOUSING
1961
Tom rumored ic_
H. Has the community, as shown above, met the goals for the adoption of codes set forth in Its last
submission? Yes ❑ No ® If "No" is checked, indicate fully what progress was made and
why goals were not met, including statement of any problems encountered in the adaption of any
of the above codes.
Not a lately. Thin Plumbing aM Electrical Codem era eyetwaticolly revised
through the City Council action to what any new a ges in the National Standards
mode effective Wring the year. The Building Code we to be eaeiaed With the aid
of the 11011 consultants.
C. If not shown in previous sabmiesions, name the group(s) o committee(s) designated to assure a
continuing r of codas indicate what local officials and community groups are represented
and how they will function. Describe the past ARGUES work of the groups or committees established
for continuing codee review.
(See attetle )
Page 4 . C
The Code Review Committee will mora closely with the "701" Planning Consultant
on revision the entire cotle program for the City of Bangor.
It was anticipated that the Building Code would be included with this. As the
consultant feels this should be done locallyt the committee will undertake to complete
the Building Cede revision in 1966. Thia will also be concurrent with the action being
taken on all other coda.
Initial discussions have taken place but were held up thlnting this would be done
with the aid of the major Planning Consultant. It is escorted that a private consultant
will new be hired locally to aid the committee in development and adoption of an Improved
Building Code.
D. Schedule for the periodic review and up -dating of codes:
KIND D. CAD
CODE REINEWED
OFF
„XETP&�AA TO
BE COMPLETED
YES
NO
WINTERS
X
Naech 191sT
(111wheldrim Imp,
Elactel"I • )
z
4
ELECTRICAL
X
Java fns
]
4
FINE PNEVENigN
NJ no I Oaleh 4 flea 0 O?Umt
BIBLE PNEVEARlION
Y
N4M 116T
Has the community mel the goals for code review set forth in its last submission? Yes p No
If "No" is checked, indicate fully what progress was made and why such goals were not met.
(Sea attachment)
F. Complete the following for each code already adopted or to be adopted during the next 12 months:
xixo OF CODE
°°F"OFFICIAL
iiMsiirvE°i
ADMINISTRATION nocm
NUMBER OF
INSPECTORS
NUMBER OF
OoPRCARD oa
NEXT sp
BUILDING
BIS1tl1Ng IM notSOR
PLUMBING
(111wheldrim Imp,
Elactel"I • )
S
4
HOLDING
Health arflm
]
4
FINE PNEVENigN
NJ no I Oaleh 4 flea 0 O?Umt
NOTE! If You
be tCmm, Me dew, b ¢howaom etheaf cHhnel part of theor if Any otime d mkd to eacs enforce more OF h rode�od4 the abve Limbers¢hall
C. Code administration. (Answer either a. or b. plus c.)
a. If not show in previous submissions, describe plans for a Domprehensive program for code
compliance, including time schedule for putting such plans into effect.
Pam 5 . E
Relates to information in Itan C. When Outwitted lest year, it sea anticipated
Net the Conptehsmiue Planning Progreso would be started about January 1. Subsequent
to that subvieaion, the announced closing of Dov Air Ferro Base shortly after necessitated
e longer look at what would be required in the Comprehensive Planning Procter. Comecusntlye
the study are delayed while developing and nagatiating with consultants and State and Federal
officials.
Federal approval of a 07010 Grant for Bangor has lust been received and week has
seatsed. This very extensive progm will include a review of ell codes and ordinances
raas noted in Ime C.
b. Describe any changes since the last submission in the plans for a comprehensive program for
rode romplunee.
(Sec ettaChient)
c. Indicate plans for improving the comprehensive program for code compliance, Including the
time schedule for putting such plans into effect.
This setter is presently under study Past will be considered in the
Csaprehenmive Planning Prsgreso.
H. (NOTE: (1) If any data provided below are for less than 12 months, give the beginning and
ending dates of the period actually covered.
(2) If this information available cam -
Harry,
a different form of reporting by the in
manna t may be so reported in lieu of H.)
For each of the following codes already in effect complete the table to show inspection activity
during the past 12 months. fYR(YR.vyE OK
BU G PLUMBING ELECTR CAL HOUSING
ITEM
CODE
ODE CODE OTHER
NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED UNDER CODEC 325 165 c1
NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS MADE- 1.003 105 755 1,956 2,143
NUMBER OF V10LATION Nwcff�� fi523 ]21 211 25
NUMBER OF VIOLATION NOTICE]fi 1T 307 Sl 25
N Us 8ER OF STOP ORDERS ISSUED 1 0 0 0 0
NUMBER OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ISSUED
75 lo105
C ... t ioapeetiom on lbs fdpowing wisne xpxhen ix anc vsit by ooe belpec o, to aoe anmNre or propert➢.
In relation to the Housing Code:
1. Are, nspections for compliancewith the Housing Code made on the basis of complaints only.
Yes 0 No 0 , planned area house to house inspections. Yee ❑ No p , or both, Yes 'J(
No 07
pane 6 . 0.B
The cation on Bode Compliance is progressing well in Bangor with good
cooperation on complaints.
The Housing Code Inspection program has here greatly accelerated this
peat summer with the addition of three nen. They have been concentrating on
systematic housm bo"house inspection in the asset sections of the five nalglr
borhoods as mapped. Theme men will be employed again next summer and it is
anticipated that all, or at least all but the newest elnglrfmlly hau'L'y will
have been revered by the and of next year.
It is estimated that over 5,000 Inspections were made this a"". The
data, at this time, is not tabulated and will shortly be processed and punched
for Obs city's I.BJA. equipment. The figures ase cot reflected In this report
as this time period is cot revered, But will be reflected in next year's sub.
mission.
2. Describe any changes made since the last submission in the basis, methods or techniques for
securing Housing Code compliance.
There has been no substantial change in the method or technique for housing
code compliance as all cases have been successfully negotiated with property
argues.
This method M1ae been webbingin the peat and until difficulty arises
will be continued.
Can as that might not be resolved by negotiation would be handled by the
appropriate legal action as each ease may require.
It is anticipated that the analysis and program evolved In the 17011 program
will include means for handling the increased comprehensive lead.
S Supply the following Information in connection with the administration and enforcement of
the Housing Code. (Note;Tf this same informationis ailable a different form of reporting
by the community, it may be so reported in lieu of 1. m 3.)
a. Inspected during past 12 months
b. (1) Pound in noncompliance with housing code during
Mat 12 months
(2) Noncompliance carryover from prior inspections
(3) Total requiring compliance action bill plus b(2)
c. (1) Brought into compliance during past 12 months
(2) Hazed or
otherwise eliminated during past 12
months
(2) Total compliance actions completed rill plus c(2)
(d) Remaining In noncompliance
ompliance at end of past 12
months b(3) minus
d. Estimated numberto he brought into compliance during
the coming year
Number of
structures
Number of
dwelling units
101
271
102
271
77
190
179
464
51
160
11
23
62
171
117
292
To
150
4. Complete the following table to show the record of appeals fled during the past 12 months
as a result of noncompliance actions taken under the Housing Code. (Note: If the data
called for below do not apply to the appeals procedure in your community, indicate the actions
taken under your alternative procedure.)
Number filed with Appeals Board d
Number resolved by Appeals Board O
Number filed with local governing body fi
Number resolved by governing body u
Number filed with courts O
Number resolved by the courts B
These neves Mee always been successfully negatiated
with the property creature
Supplementary Material Required. Submit the following Supplementary material for each code adopted
or revised Since the last submission.
(1) Model Codes In each case where the community has adopted, since the last submission, nationally
recognized model codes, submit one copy of the adopting ordinance and one copy of each subsequent
ordinance amending or affecting such codes. Do not submit copies of the model codes.
(2) Other Codes. In each ease where a code has been adopted since the last submission and a model
code was not used, submit one copy Of the code now in effect and of each amendment thereto. Also
submit one ropy of the adopting ordinance and one copy of each Subsequent ordinance amending
or affecting that code if rode itself does not specifically note adoption ordinance, number and data
(3) Submit one ropy of each revision or amendment of a rode in effect at the time of the last submission
which has been adopted since that submission.
OEJECTIPEr The development, approval or adoption, and implementation of a Comprehensive
general ptan for the community as a whole.
A. A planning Commission or Agency was established
R. Fill in the following:
Comprehensive Community Plans, Programs Bud Regulatory Measures
C. Lief any additional plana or planning studies; indicate whether in preparation or completed.
(Sae atteW ent)
D. Hae the Community, as shown above met the goals for She adoption or approval of the items flet
forth in its last submission? Yes ❑ No d .If ^No' is checked, indicate fully what progress
was made and why such goals were not met.
Tile announced eieairm of Den field loot kmeneber a Med considerably the
extent as well as "[action that me necessary in relation to ievdeing the above
plans. much staff time me used in programming the needs and the scope of work Per
the Comprehensive plane in light of the rather mbstmntlal Mange in San9orts future
that ASCII take place as a result of the clewing of Dow. As Dem represents 20% of the
"tree population, as wall as a sizeable amnmlc factorm it m®bo an extrmely
romplex and critical peablme in for "nge planning.
APP "waO
APPROVED
rnre4Fr DATE
.'R@no@
CURRENT
PEtRiPV
TV ARCCEOTMINER
OF REVIEW
ITEM
me
YR.
No
YR
we
YES
NO
no
YR
LAND UPS PLUS
9TION
69%
6 t
67
MAJOR ASE PUN
196
COMMYNXRrFACEvmS PIAN
TX
ZON
vSION m4YIAn4Ne
1956yPUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
6u
1969%
1966
.
C. Lief any additional plana or planning studies; indicate whether in preparation or completed.
(Sae atteW ent)
D. Hae the Community, as shown above met the goals for She adoption or approval of the items flet
forth in its last submission? Yes ❑ No d .If ^No' is checked, indicate fully what progress
was made and why such goals were not met.
Tile announced eieairm of Den field loot kmeneber a Med considerably the
extent as well as "[action that me necessary in relation to ievdeing the above
plans. much staff time me used in programming the needs and the scope of work Per
the Comprehensive plane in light of the rather mbstmntlal Mange in San9orts future
that ASCII take place as a result of the clewing of Dow. As Dem represents 20% of the
"tree population, as wall as a sizeable amnmlc factorm it m®bo an extrmely
romplex and critical peablme in for "nge planning.
page 9.0
Approval has just been received for a 1701" Planning Grant for the City of Bangor.
This extensive Comprehensive Planning Program over the next two years will utilize
the resources of six separate consulting firm. The various city staff departments as
mall as a aide selection of other local people will also he utilized to see that the
results are tailored to meet Bangor's specific goals.
The studies will include Land Use, Traffic and Transportation, Sewers Water,
Schools, Codes and Ordinances, and an extensive Economic Base Study.
B. 1. Zoning Ordinance Compliance
a
By what department or official is the zoning ordinance admiaie ared?
Bulldial Impaatlui ddulnietratlun
b. By what department or board are variances from the ordinance considered?
zonim Based of Moaala
A. By what department or board are appeals from Administrative decisions considered?
Zanlm Board of Am anla
d. Furnish the fallowing data for the past 12 montbs: (Note: A printed annual report eon-
Leining the information may be submitted in lieu of the data below).
ITEM
o. Flpr[o
o.a+Fxr
ul x[
DISARMS ov[oxo.
wl*xoRnwx
(2) REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES FROM PROVIQUONS OT THE ZONNING ORDINANCE
31
1
FROM ZONING
32
2fi
rooxrexraoaaacnONS UNDER
(4) APPEALS TO (2) OR m
1
1
:s: LEGAL ACTION TO Coram COMeu.la0E WITH rexlNG ORD IRANDY
'Number either 4mnd ur 1nheW
2. Subdivision Regulation Compliance
a. By what department or board are the Subdivision Regulations administered!
plag%L" Department
HE Furnish the following data for the past 12 months:
EB]
NO, FILED
DISARMS ov[oxo.
wl*xoRnwx
PRELIMINARY PLATS
1
IT1
FINAL PLATS
1
_
1
EB]
F. Is the community participating in a regional, county, or metropolitan area planning program?
Yes I No [f
If 'Yes" is checked, identify the program and the participating accedes If "No' is checked, indi-
cate what steps are being taken, or could be taken, to participate in such a program.
Berger Regional sustained. Crunch
Bergaee 9[emer, Or[ingtmn, Holden, Eddingtone unaided,
Harmon, fleNhrrn, Gram, Oeazie, and 014 Teen
fi Does 0e Planning Commission receive technical help in its planning activities:
1. On a consulting basis? Yes I No ❑ As required
2. From resident staff employed to serve the Commission? Yes I No ❑
If "Yee" Is checked for either item, indicate specifically the kind of technical help provided at
this time, including the number and types of technical employees
Planning Director
Plamrer
Planning Assistant
C1arYStawgeephe[
H. Describe briefly plans (1) to provide or (2) to increase the present level of technical help, including
the time schedule for putting such pians into effect.
The addition of a Zinnias Administrator In alther the planning or
Building Inspection Department Is proposed for the B67 Budget.
I. Describe how the local government and other local public agencies are using the plans developed
by the planning agency and the technical assistance of the planning agency and its staff to insure
orderly growth and development.
Stats Las rpmlrn time Planning 8"" to hold public hearings an all
zone ehenged and subdivision applications. The Board must also hold public
hearings on any amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. R proposal which has
been disapproved by the Planning Board may be enacted only by a teo..thledea
veto of the Council.
The Planning Department arts as adviser to the Planning Board. In
addition, is lmtrmanGl In preparing information fm thele hearings and
revised, and informs the Planning Beard members of Ne effects on the city's
plana.
Supplementary Material Required. Submit, where they have been adopted or given official recognition
since the last submission, the following supplementary material:
(1) One certified ropy of the ordinance creating the Planning Commission.
(2) One uplodate certified copy of laud Pae plan major thoroaghfare plan, community facilities
plan, public improvements program or other special plans now in effect, including maga, text and
other related material.
(3) One certified copy of the adopted zoning ordinance and of each amendment thereto, including regu-
lations and official map currently in effect.
(d) One certified copy of the adopted subdivision ordinance and of each amendment thereto, underling
regulations currently in effect.
(5) One copy of evidence of adaption or official recognition of the land use major thoroughfare and
community facilities plans and of the public improvements program. This evidence may be in the
form of a certified copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Commission or governing
body at which adoption or recognition was given or a letter from the head of the local government
or from the Chairman of the Planning Commission staling that such plan is officially recognized
and owed he planning and controlling the development of the community.
(6) One copy of any reports that have been issued that show the progress of planning in the community.
OBJECTIVE: A communitywide study to determine what areae are blighted arindanger of becoming
blighted and the identification of the nature, intensity, and causes of blight, and a program for seeing
that each nio04borhood ie made up of decent homes in a suitable living environment.
A. Name the department or official body responsible for making neighborhood aaalyma
B. Indicate the status of each item of the Neighborhood Anodynes by completing either column 1 or
Columns 2 and 9 with respect to a complete analysis of all neighborhoods in the community.
C. Describe the progress made during the last year n developing the information needed to delineate
areas and identify the nature intensity and causes of blight is each.
Cm dation of the Cnnditian surrey to antialpated in the oro Mgtled
mlyois of the entire a eealel aress, that is a pert of the Emto "wee
portion of the q01° Planning Progrem.further seek a held EAP AMA the
detail, sense and =pleg ty of analysts of the Ememenie Base could be n leN.
nrx
ai
Rs ivti
GETSATE FOR
a. E
THIS ITEM
DEuacArp. or NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS AND BOUNDARIES
1960
BLIGHT LOCA -
i"En�norffiTEON
OFBLIi�r OR
1960
NT POTENTIAL BLIGHT
CHARACTRERUSTIC$ OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY Poon HOUSING
1960
ON CONDITIONS IN NONRESIDENTIAL AREAS,
ervaRMATION
LOCATION AND EXTENT of BUCK OR POTENTIAL
66
OetMrt 1966
LIGHT
ADECUACY OF r FACILITIES AND SERVICES. DornPUBLIC
AND PRIVATE
1 1960
CAUSES OF BLIGHT
1960
6.E,".Vd�ldBaB�f ir•SPirHE BLIGH`,°"'"INA.a eREBBHr
1960
C. Describe the progress made during the last year n developing the information needed to delineate
areas and identify the nature intensity and causes of blight is each.
Cm dation of the Cnnditian surrey to antialpated in the oro Mgtled
mlyois of the entire a eealel aress, that is a pert of the Emto "wee
portion of the q01° Planning Progrem.further seek a held EAP AMA the
detail, sense and =pleg ty of analysts of the Ememenie Base could be n leN.
D. What use has the community made since the last submissian of the data assembled through the
neighborhood analyses to develop and carry out systematic programs for the elimination and pre-
vention of slums and blight in any neighborhood?
Nark to continuing on development of a Nalghhoihood Improvement Program,
Assist is the selection or arms for public corks and street Ispeovment.
E. What plans does the community have for the farther use of such data in developing systematic
programa for the elimination and prevention of slums and blight in each neighborhood?
It Is anticipated that the Neighborhood Analysis revision m the result
of the 01010 program pill amble the development of a a ser and progressive
program far area improvment in both housing and neighborhood standard, The
increased Musing inspeattca program will Leproma the over all analysis of
community blight.
F. What progress has been made in systematic communitywide programming of renewal activities
(code enforcement, rehabilitation, clearance and redevelopment, etc.), neighborhood by neighbor,
hued?
At the present, thele Is no caamunitywwide removal proem. Information
made available in the process of developing the 1703¢ program will ad in
determining 'what area -wide renewal m l program may be measure" as well any
crossed.futurecrossed.project areas, The availability of Dow Firings 1,010 CapeMrt
units will etimulatn removal of substandard housing.
Supplementary Material Required. Submit the following supplementary material if it has been prepared
and has not been previously submitted.
(1) One copy of analyses, statistical data or ealimates (including maps and charts) on the total blight
problem of the locality (e.g., numbers and locations of substandard units, data on occupancy char-
acteriatica, etc)
(2) One copy of a map showing the delineation of logical residential neighborhoods for planning put.
poses. The map should also indicate them neighborhoods where early action to correct conditions
of blight is planned, if such information is known.
(3) One copy of communitywide program for community improvement activities.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
OBJECTIVE: To identify and establish the administrative resPomribrady and apoenty ter carrying
out overall Workable Programs for Community Improvement aatwities.
A. Coordination. Describe changes since the last submission in the way in which the community's over-
all Workable Program is being coordinated.
Coordination by all staff departments and the City Manager far continual
action an the Community's merchants fragment is prograesing smoothly.
D. Describe briefly progress made during the past year in strengthening any weak spots—insufielent
staff, ineffective procedures—in the community's administrative organization for carrying out the
Program.
The present procadtree and existing administrative organization is continuing
to carry out the program, and at this time del net anticipate much image to the
organization to accomplish our panic.
C. Based an an analysis of then an
community's present administrative organization and means for Pro-
gram coordination, what can and will be done to improve it during the ensuing your?
The administrative organization and general plain coordination is working
very well, and we aspect continual progress an the Program for the construct year.
Supplementary Material Required. None required except what may be needed or useful to supple.
ment what can be shown on the form.
OBJECTIVE: The recognition v1 mod by the wmmunity and the development v1 the means far meet,
ENDS the costa of Gaining out an effective program for the elimination and prevention of slwma and
blight.
A. Complete the following table. If accounts and budgets are not set up on this basis, reasonably an
urate estimates may be used. Estimate expeaditures this year An a full 12 -month basis through
the end of the community's fiscal year.
ACTIVITY
AMOUNT CMPENDED
OR BUDGETED
SOURCE OF FUNDS
;lI„'enm`WNW. ..
nsc l'TiEAa
IN IN t,4
IB�aL"YEAR
D O 65
CODE COMPLIANCE
499000
50,000
Gen. Tax, Formenu
DEVELOPMENT On REVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE PUN
2,500
100000
°
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
29000
2,000
+
SUBDIVISION CONTROL AUMINISTRAnON
$00
500
NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSES
Sao
%a
+
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
300009000
lesto,on0
ax avenue d Bar
B. List any contributions or grants Of money or services within the peat year be the co wity, by
private sources or other public sources, for the kinds of activity indicated as A. above
AMOUNT OR ESTIMATED
GCOVITY CONTRIBUTED By VALUE OF SERVICES
None
C. Describe any significant changes since the last submission in the eommunity's ability or willingness
to give financial support to activities in any of the categories identified in Paragfaph A. If the
mount actually expended last year for any category was substantially less than that estimated
in the last submission, indicate the reason therefor.
No significant change.
D. Briefly indicate new goals established far the coming year for financial support to the activities
identified in paragraph A on the preceding more.
Continued administration by the department on Code Enforcement. The city
adinistratlon has authorized substantial staff time an the 1701¢ plan as well
an the $15,000 set aside by the Council to meet the city's share of the poptiam
as necessary.
E. 1. Does the community have a eapital improvements budget or similar program for financing the
future provision of scheduled public works improvements such as public buildings, streets and
lighting, sewer extension and treatment, water extension and purification, urban renewal pro-
jests, etc? Yes ® No ❑
If "Yes" is checked, what is the latest fiscal year covered by this program? 1970
If "No" is checked, what is the target data for completing seen a pragram or budget'—
Beginning
udget=Beginning with what fiscal year?
2. Did the community meet its capital improvements goals during the past your? Yes; ❑ No M
If "No" is checked give explanation.
Municipal Terminal facilities have been delayed pending Dow Field closing
Construction of 14th Street Extension postponed until 1967 Samoan of press
for other street construction
3 What are the significant capital improvement goals for next year?
Interceptor Sewer and Treatment Plant
Renovation of rmw city Hall (Old Post Office iluildlreg
Lincoln School Renovation
Supplementary Material Required. Submit one copy of a summary of the community's annual budget
and one copy of capital improvements budget or similar program, if adopted and not previously sub
milted.
OBJECTIVE; A community program to relocate families displaced by povervnesetal actionin decent,
wife, and sanitary housing within their messes. Governmental action imlmes code enforcement, slum
elmranme, and the construction of highways and other public works.
A. 1. What Agency has been officially designated to determine needs and to develop plan the mod
the relocation housing needs of families displaced as a result of:
Urban Renewal Projects Banher Urban Renewal Authority
Other Governmental Action local Welfare Agee"
2 What Agency has been officially designated to provide Federation aaalatance for families dis-
placed as a result of:
Urban Renewal Projects Bangor Urban Reneaal Authority
Other Governmental Action tnral Welfare Agency
3 What Agency is resp indble for Coordinating or centralizing planning, relocation assistance and
action toward making standard housing available for displaced families.
Bangor Urban Baronial Authority
B. 1. Outline in the following table the number of families actually displaced by various types of
governmental action during the preceding year, ending
TYPE OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTION NUMBER OF FAMILIES DISPLACED'
TOTAL WHITE NONWHITE
URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS 9 9 0
PROJECT NAME 5t"'Notae peak 9 9 0
PROJECT NAME Kundmkuag Stramn 0 0 0
PROJECT FRMS
NIUNWAY CONSTRUCTION a 0 0
CODE ENFORCEMENT Y 2 O
OTNEM
11 11 0
OA mP,1 and nonaee cod answers. 11who ement eaueed b de nnPoeewJ highway nntl some public con-
e iaesu �b'is Rate, Fatima e, chi w be copamd AS mea,m AYa�beamam.
M1w Public purposes ad by th xnueral ofewermshoweds, n from invasion Jo of nIA , We
The
public
Thesrocial broakdown may be ofinhi ted tm a o u y ' wbiso it is n eubelt mile stmt that all
housing xmoorma, public nntl Q<me ua [Wly any to all families without regard to use,
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2. Indicate whether these families have been satisfactorily rehoused, describing any problems or
difficulties encountered in weir relocation.
All of the dislocated femiliue here been relocated satisfactorily.
C. Outline in the tables below the latest eammmlity plan for the relocation of families to be displaced
by governmental action in we next two years, ending BII i5e9
Abate Poll To,
1. Relocation Housing Needs
TYPE Of GOVEaxx[arnt ACTION
URBANPROJECTNAME
PROJECTS'
stillmatee calk
PROJECT NAME genduskeeg Sharon
PROJECT NAME
PROJECT NAME
CODE ENFORCEMENT A ? 0
24 24 0
TOTAL
end non -1 m ntl muscle, p iallace E m eeoandthy mie en£mcement hiehmy and other public aon-
• Identify by name AT pa set type of All Lowest £LemPlimed aplxM by [M1e acquisition o£ land for cubits
M1e ra aor tither publ Tlporp ntl by the removal of overineume famililm IromaUublic housing, me
The re 1 hemadawn y be eliminated for any mmunity, m Which t is a blowthond fact that All
heating rmoorten, public and I nva ,oro fully avnlleble 0 all families without regard b race.
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NUMBER OF FAMILIES DISPLACED'
TOTAL
WHITE NORWH17E
20
20 0
3
3 0
17
li 0
CODE ENFORCEMENT A ? 0
24 24 0
TOTAL
end non -1 m ntl muscle, p iallace E m eeoandthy mie en£mcement hiehmy and other public aon-
• Identify by name AT pa set type of All Lowest £LemPlimed aplxM by [M1e acquisition o£ land for cubits
M1e ra aor tither publ Tlporp ntl by the removal of overineume famililm IromaUublic housing, me
The re 1 hemadawn y be eliminated for any mmunity, m Which t is a blowthond fact that All
heating rmoorten, public and I nva ,oro fully avnlleble 0 all families without regard b race.
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I Estimate of Relocation Housing Needs and Re duress'
ESTIMATED mmtnef.exr
n'ei�l
esP1u
aeopma
a�e�esp
PRIVATE
RENTALMON
wxncu
w s
win
To
WHITE
MGM,
WHITEWH
No"
WHITE
ni??
LOW I
17
B
l00
TDD
MIDDLE
e1
' The ramal breandowu may he eliminated for sayunity In which it OF n subhntimed Peet that all heaving
whfie and prmetn, are fully nvnilade to all fmnium wg witht wld t coo
• Io et within the " chows, the Income tempo ae dNaed by the ocular far ueh of these mome.
• Include wA tlaN blueing which diumad families may Toaroubly be pobtain ted to on i mm'pe iso, 'in
ow, famine cad at not, and olm prism within their meenq Asdehemiatl
by, e� n i .auto-upv
bona tabu applicable in the community. Include also public housing under Salta and Ieaalln-riled pmprxv.
3. Ability to Pay Standards
Stale all rent -income Rod price-incomeratios used to compute C2 above.
Dm week's mgm for rent.
DoueLg east based an 2} Ham annual lnnme.
4. Relocation Housing Resources
What are them s of the housing which the community expects to be available to must
relocation needs, assstimated in C2 above, i.e., whether through vacancies and turnover in ems4
ing supply, new construction, rehabilitation of existing supply, etc? Indicate approximate pro-
portions of each source.
Vacancies and turnover Is isrleting supply.
Certified for 220 and 221 Financing.
Further there hese been a eomidemble softening of the market over the pert
tan ymm (rinse the Capehert development) and the announced closing of Dam
in 1967 has aided in improving the buyers' market.
D. 1. Has a housing referral service been established?
Yes G No
If the answer is "No", what means will be used M bring together managers and owners of pro
parties being offered for sale or rent and families needing relocation housing?
Staff amntaet between relocation fcalllee and property ownere and
reel estate management seemed".
2. What specific actions have hem taken or are proposed by those responsible for seeing that addi-
tional housing is provided to meet any relocation deficit that my be shown in the last volume of
the preceding table, such as securing Me active participation of local builders and lenders to
build or rehabilitate housing for families of moderate or low unrouss including units for the
elderly, minority group and large families; to use Me special Federal financing aids, where
needed; to make sites available at reasonable prices; and to eliminate discriminatory practices
that limit the housing opportunities of minority families?
(See ettadment)
NOTE: On restated, the HHFA Regional Office will provide to those responsible for delerminmg re
location housing needs and for planning to meet such needs information concerning the data
required and haw it should be assembled and presented.
Supplementary Material Required. Submit one copy of any reports or plana that have been prepared
relating to housing needs and resources and to the relocation of displaced families
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The 220 end 221 Federal Financing has been certified.
No discriminating practices, as nearly all nonwhite famllles are connected
with Doe Air Force Base which provides housing for its personnel.
Further, a church-eponvored project of housing for the elderly has been
proposed and is in the planning stages.
The probability of the Capshart Housing (1,010 unite) becmalou available with
the clueing of Dew Field will greatly enhance the potential for public housing and
a program for hacaing improvement throughout the city.
The city is currently considering the feasibility of a Housing Authority to
handle the relocation problems and supervieicn, should the city develop any type
of program affecting the Capehert unite.
OBJECTIVE: Communitywide participation on the part of individuals and representative oitiemee'
organizations which and provide, both in the opmmarity gmerally and in selected areae, the under-
standing and support necessary to accomplish community goals.
.6 Name and title of the official responsible for assuring citizen participation in all Workable Pro-
gram activities
B. Give the dates on which citizens advisory committee meetings base hem held during the pest year.
January i. July 14, Backwater 69 Tr and Be
List any changes In the membership of the citizens advisory committee since the last submission
and, for any new members, show their bumnews professional, civic, and other affiliations. Identify
those new members who represent the principal minority groups and organizations. (If not shown
in previous submissions, list all members and their alfilutimes).
James A. Hughes, Chaioman.-,Acminlstretiwe Rest., Eastern Maine General Hospital
Albert J. Schira—President, Bchixo Brothers Inc.
George D. Cerlim1 11.13res.Tress.Dir. of Prentiss 6 Carlisle Inc.
Albert H. FlisdmenrrTree ., Friedman Furniture Company
Benjamin J. Deraky— raa.. Mean State Federated Labor Council
John F. Grmre Prm., Merrill Twat Company
Curtis M. Hu chine.Chim. of Board, Dead River Company
Cornelius J. Russell. Jr.—Pres.Tress, of Perk Amueomwnt Company
Edward I. Grose, Layer
Hobert N. Haekell�res.Dlr.. Bangor Hydr Electric Company
Richard K. Marxew-V.Pres., Bangor Publishing Co., Editor, Bangor Daily Nen
D. List the specific activities undertaken by the citizens advisory committee during the past year in.
eluding studies, work programs.
Downton Urban Renewal Project
Economic Growth Potential
Dow Field closing and its relation to the agesnomy, marriage remme
and general import on the city and the area.
E. List the specific program activities of the citizens advisory committee to be undertaken during the
ming year including problems for discussion and resolution, echedule of meetings, coordination
with executive departments and governing body, etc.
Continuation Urban Renewal
.. Participation in Dow hums Study as it effects all facets of city life
Participation in the 4701^ Comprehensive Planning Procne
The work of the Advisory Committee is coordinated through. the City 0anageree office
F. List subcommittees of the citizens advisory committee, with names of members of each, established
to work on special problems such as equal opportunity for housing, neighborhood participation, code
compliance, relocation housing, public information, capital improvement program, etc.
Thera are no permanent subcommittees established at this blue. Due to the size
of the community, all Problems are handled by the entire cmmittea.
G. Indicate steps taken to provide staff assistance to this committee by the appointment of a permanent
relary or otherwise, to develop and present factual information as a basis for discussion, pre
pare agenda and endless of meetings form embers, prepare wad type minutes of meetings and
necessary reports to chief executive, etc.
All city dgrartementt are available to the committee an the n.ad allows.
H. 1. List any changes in the membersbip of the subcommittee of Me citizens advisory committee or
special committeen ority group housing since Ne last submission and, for any new mem-
bers, show their husine s, professional, civic and other affiliations. identify those new members
who represent the principal minority groups and organizations. (If not shown in previous sub-
missions, list all members and their affiliations).
None
2. How will recom mendatima of the subcommittee or special committee on minority group hous-
ing be communicated to and acted upon by the citizens advisory committee?
Tale subcommittee is an integral part of the mein committee, and all
mmmbere are fully moves of any action
I. Ikuribe briefly citizen participation programs carried out or planned for neighborhoods or areas
to be directly affected by clearance, systematic code compliance, conservation, etc.
J. Summarize significant happenings that have taken place since the last submission in the extent of
citizen support and participation in the community improvement effort including significant activi.
ties of business, professional and civic groups and of the press, radia and television. Indicate new
goals for the coming year.
Continuing active coverage in the prase
Annual 'This is Your City' television program
Downtown merchants and Chamber of Commerce active in the Downtown Urban
Renewal Project
Chamber of Commerce interest in the development of a good Sign Control
Ordinance, soon to be adopted
Active interest by the Fine Arte Committee to stimulate cultural growth in Bangor
Dow Raouse Regional Citizens Committee's action on the study of problems and
solutions for Dow Reuse
Supplementary Material Required. Submit one copy of the work program of the citizens advisory com-
mittee and of committee reports and recommendations made to the chief exculive of the community.
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Checklist of supplementary material submitted
with this Review o' Progress. (Check each item sub-
mitted. Refer to heading "Supplementary Material Required" under each section of this form for informa-
tion as to what supplementary material is needed.
Material furnished with a previous submission should
not be resubmitted.)
Section 1. Codes and Ordinances
Adopting ordinance for Model code and each
amendment thereto adopted since the last submission:
❑ Building ❑ Electrical
❑ Plurrbing ❑ Housing
❑ Other Codes (specify)
Copy of each code, when not a Madel code, and
evidence of Adaptior and amendments thereto adopted
since the last submission:
❑ Building ❑ Electrical
❑ Plumbing ❑ Housing
❑ Other codes (specify)
Section 2 Comprehensive Community, Plan
Copy of each existing plan element and revisions thereto placed in Want since the last submission.
❑ Land Use
❑ Community Facilities
❑ Major Thoroughfare
❑ Public Improvements
❑ Other plans (specify)
❑ Copy of zoning ordinance and amend.
❑ Adopting ordinance and amendments
menta
thereto, adopted since the last sulank-
❑ Copy of official zoning map
if not prs-
sion
closely submitted or if revised
since the
last submission
❑ Adopting ordinance and amendments
❑ Copy of eubdivieion regulations
adopted since last submission
Copy of evidence of official recognition of the following plane:
❑ Land Use ❑ Community Facilities
❑ Major Thoroughfare ❑ Pub In Improvements
❑ Other plans (specify)
❑ Copy of each plan report indicating the progress of planning m the community prepared since the
last submission
Section 1 Neighborhood Analyses
❑ Data on total blight problem of the community available since the last submission
❑ Map showing neighborhoods for planning purposes if not previously submitted or if revised since
the last submission
❑ Copy of report or plan prepared since last submission on communitywide programming of cam
munity improvement activities
Section 4. Administrative Organization. No supplementary material required.
Section 5. Financing
❑ Copy of a summaryof latest annual budget
❑ Copy of available capital improvements budget or similar program prepared since last submission
Section 6. Housing for Displaced Families
❑ Copy of available reports or plans, not previously submitted, relating to housing needs and re-
sources and to the relocation of displaced families
Section Z Citizen Participation
❑ Copy of work program of the citizens advisory committee for coming year
❑ Copy of citizens advisory committee reports made during the past year
171 Copy of citizens advisory committee recommendations made during the past year