HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-29 13-179 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 13-179
Date: May 29, 2013
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Negotiations with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for
Use of Space in the Cross Insurance Center.
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary:
This Order will authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Maine Basketball
Hall of Fame for use of space in the Cross Insurance Center. In 2010, the Council supported the
development and location of the Basketball Hall of Fame in the Cross Insurance Center. The
Maine Basketball Hall of Fame, a non-profit entity, has been formed for the purpose of owning
and operating an educational museum to honor those who have made extraordinary
contributions to the sport of basketball in Maine and to educate the public about the importance
of the history of Maine basketball.
This authorization to negotiate shall be in effect until August 1, 2013. During that period staff
will work with Maine Basketball Hall of Fame to develop an agreement for the City Council's
consideration. This item was reviewed with Council in an April workshop.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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13-179
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(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Negotiations with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for Use of
Space in the Cross Insurance Center.
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is the owner of the Cross Insurance Center; and
WHEREAS, the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame is a non-profit entity formed for the purpose of
owning and operating an educational museum to honor those who have made
extraordinary contributions to the sport of basketball in Maine and to educate the
public about the importance of the history of Maine basketball; and
WHEREAS, the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame has requested to occupy certain space within the
Cross Insurance Center; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to enter into discussions with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame
for use of space within the Cross Insurance Center.
By the Oty Counai/ of the City of Bangor:
ORDERED,
THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, and City staff designated by her, is hereby
authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor, to negotiate an agreement with the Maine
Basketball Hall of Fame for use of space in the Cross Insurance Center. This authorization shall
be in effect until August 1, 2013. During that period, the City Manager and City staff is
authorized to negotiate an agreement with the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame for the City
Council's consideration setting forth the proposed terms and conditions under which the Maine
Basketball Hall of Fame would be permitted to use space within the Cross Insurance Center.
IN CITY COUNCIL
May 29, ..2013
Passed
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