HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-13 13-171 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 13-171
Date: May 13, 2013
Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing the Transfer of $5,000 from the General Assistance
Account for the Purpose of Making a Contribution to the United Way of Androscoggin
County for the Benefit of the Victims of the Lewiston Fires.
Responsible Department: Executive
Commentary: This order would authorize the transfer of $5,000 from the General Assistance Account
to the United Way of Androscoggin County to benefit victims of the Lewiston Fires. Over the past two
weeks the City of Lewiston has experienced several residential building fires which were started
intentionally. These fires have affected more than 100 people who have been displaced and lost most of
their personal belongings. Consistent with our past practice of assisting municipalities in need, it is
recommended that the City of Bangor contribute $5,000 to the United Way of Androscoggin County
specifically to benefit the victims of the Lewiston fires. This item was discussed at a pre -council
meeting.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
X Passage.
First Reading
Referral
Catherine Conlow
Department Head
City Manager
Finance Director
City Solicitor
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13-171
May 13, 2013
. Assigned to Councilor - Baldacci
CITY OF BANGOR
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(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Transfer of $5,000 from the General Assistance Account
for the Purpose of Making a Contribution to the United Way of
Androscoggin County for the Benefit of the Victims of the Lewiston Fires
WHERAS, there have been several residential building fires in Lewiston, Maine resulting in
excess of one hundred people being without having a place to live and losing many of their
possessions; and
WHEREAS, these fires have had a substantial affect on the City of Lewiston and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, adverse impacts on any community affect all communities; and
WHEREAS, as a larger municipality in the State of Maine, it is appropriate that the City of
Bangor take a role in assisting other communities; and
WHEREAS, support for the City of Lewiston and its citizens is an expression of the need for all
communities in this State to work closely together and for _communities to cooperate to meet
regional and local needs.
By the City Council of the City of Bangor.
ORDERED, the amount of $5,000 is hereby authorized to be transferred from the
General Assistance Account to an appropriate account for the purpose of making a contribution
to the United Way of Androscoggin County for the benefit of victims of the recent Lewiston
fires.
IN CITY COUNCIL
May 13, 2013
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Passed
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