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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-12 16-373 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-373 Date: October 12, 2016 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to work with the Bangor Kiwanis for the purchase and installation of new play equipment. Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation Commentary: This order authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to work with the Bangor Kiwanis club to purchase and install new play equipment on one of the City parks. As part of their mission, The Bangor Kiwanis frequently supports organizations and programs that promote youth development and activity. This year, the Bangor Kiwanis has indicated a desire to donate playground equipment to one of the parks. If approved, this order will authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to work with the Kiwanis and authorize the Finance Director to establish fundraising parameters consistent with other fundraising activities. This was reviewed and authorized at the October 3rd meeting of the Government Operations Committee. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Willette Department Head City Manager Finance Director City Solicitor Page 1 of 1 Assigned to Councilor Sprague CITY OF BANGOR 16-373 OCTOBER 12, 2016 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to work with the Bangor Kiwanis Club to purchase and install new play equipment. WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department maintains play structures in a variety of City Parks and; WHEREAS, the Bangor Kiwanis Club has assisted with a variety of youth organizations and activities throughout its history, and; WHEREAS, the Bangor Kiwanis Club has offered to assist the City to purchase and install new play equipment to further enhance youth play opportunities in City parks, therefore; BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, BE IT ORDERED, THAT: City staff of the Parks and Recreation Department is hereby authorized to work with the Bangor Kiwanis Club for the purpose of purchasing and installing the youth play equipment. The Parks and Recreation Director or his designee is authorized to participate with those volunteers/individuals involved with this project to complete the project intended including incidental use of Department funds, materials, supplies, and City equipment. BE IT FOURTHER ORDERED, THAT Pursuant to Section 33-9.1 of the Code of the City of Bangor City staff is hereby authorized to participate in fundraising efforts to assist with the costs of the project, and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to accept such donations. 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 OCTOBER 12, 2016 CO 16-373 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION ORDER 16-373 PASSED PASSED AS AMENDED CITY CLE COUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-373 Date: October 12, 2016 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to work with the Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis for the purchase and installation of new play equipment. Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation Commentary: This order authorizes the Parks and Recreation Department to work with the Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis club to purchase and install new play equipment on one of the City parks. As part of their mission, The Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis frequently supports organizations and programs that promote youth development and activity. This year, the Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis has indicated a desire to donate playground equipment for the City's waterfront or a City park. If approved, this order will authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to work with the Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis and authorize the Finance Director to establish fundraising parameters consistent with other fundraising activities. This was reviewed and authorized at the October 3rd meeting of the Government Operations Committee. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Willette Department Head City Manager Finance Director City Solicitor Page 1 of 1