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
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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