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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-28 17-017 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 17-017 Date: November 28, 2016 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the City to work with the Penobscot Region of the New England Mountain Biking Association Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation Commentary: This order would authorize City staff to work with the Penobscot Region chapter of the New England Mountain Biking Association for maintenance and repair activities of various trails in the Rolland Perry City Forest as well as Essex Woods. In addition, the group would like to fundraise for larger projects. If approved, this order would also provide that the group can fundraise on behalf of the City for larger trail projects in accordance policies established by the Finance Director. This was reviewed and approved at the November 21st meeting of the Government Operations Committee. Department Head Manager's Comments: ( �'1 City Manaljer Associated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: City Solicitor Introduced for X Passage First Reading Page _ of _ Referral 17-017 NOVEMBER 28, 2016 Assigned to Councilor Weston CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to Proceed with the Penobscot Region Chapter of the New England Mountain Biking Association BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, BE IT ORDERED, THAT: 1. The Parks and Recreation Department is hereby authorized to proceed with the group Penobscot Region Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association for the purpose of assisting with repairs and maintenance of trails in the City; and 2. If necessary, fundraising efforts to assist with the costs of this effort are hereby authorized, and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to accept such donations; and 3. The Parks and Recreation Director or his designee is authorized to work with those volunteers/individuals involved with this effort to complete the work intended including incidental use of Department funds, materials, supplies, and City equipment; and 4. The Finance Director shall establish such procedures as she deems necessary to insure that any donated funds, goods, or services that are eligible for a tax deduction are appropriately received and accounted for and are used specifically for the purpose intended by the donors. IN CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2016 CO 17-017 PASSED CITY CLER