HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-14 17-011 ResolveCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 17-011
Date: November 12, 2016
Item/Subject: Resolve, Pledging the City of Bangor's support for the Maine Multicultural Center
Responsible Department: City Manager
Commentary: This Resolve supports the efforts of the Maine Multicultural Center, which is a network of
educational, business, and cultural services designed to promote community enrichment and economic
growth through diversity. If approved, this resolve also authorizes the City Manager to assign staff to
work with the group.
the Maine Multicultural Center, founded in 2016, is intended to serve as a welcome for immigrants to the
Bangor region and create a space to share various cultures, traditions, and perspectives with each other.
Further, the Maine Multicultural Center looks to support and encourage efforts to generate economic
development opportunities through the development of business opportunities that are generated by
new immigrant populations.
At a Workshop on October 24, 2016, the Council indicated support for this initiative as a means to both
celebrate cultural diversity and address serious demographic challenges that the City, Region, and state
are facing. The proposal from the group at this time does not include any financial commitment or staff
resources beyond participating as a member,
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
City Manager
Associated Information: Resolve
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
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17-011
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
ASSIGNED TO COUNCILOR FAIRCLOTH
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Resolve, Pledging the City of Bangors support for the Maine Multicultural Center.
By the City Coundl of the City of Banga:.
WHEREAS, the Maine Multicultural Center is a network of educational, business, and cultural services
designed to promote community enrichment and economic growth through diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Maine Multicultural Center was founded in 2016 in an effort to encourage the
economic development and business opportunities that immigrants spark; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor supports this initiative as a means to both celebrate cultural diversity
and address serious demographic challenges that the City faces; and
WHEREAS, the work of the Maine Multicultural Center will welcome immigrants to the Bangor region
and create a space to share various cultures, traditions, and perspectives with each other; and
WHEREAS, the Maine Multicultural Center is poised to become an important educational, cultural, and
business resource to Bangor and we are grateful for their unwavering support for the City of Bangor and
the new Mainers that may be welcomed by its efforts.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR:
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the City of Bangor hereby pledges its support for the Maine
MulticulturalCenter for their efforts to make Bangor a more welcoming and connected community for
immigrants and look forward to continuing a strong relationship with the Maine Multicultural Center well
into the future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the City Manager be authorized to appoint staff representation to
assist in the efforts of the Maine Multicultural Center; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT this Resolve will be distributed to the appropriate parties adding
the City's support to this important regional need.
IN CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
CR 17-011
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION TO CORRECT NAME
APPROVED
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE AS AMENDED
PASSED
EPUTY CITY CLERK