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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-24 13-219 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-219 Date: June 24, 2013 Item/Subject: ORDER, Appointing Mark Woodward as the Council's Representative to the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Responsible Department: Executive Commentary: This Order will appoint Mark Woodward as the City representative to the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. For decades the City of Bangor and the Bangor Auditorium have played host to numerous high school basketball tournaments. In 2010, the City authorized space within the newly designed Cross Insurance Center to serve as the home of the Basketball Hall of Fame, which will recognize the strong tradition, support, and importance of basketball in Bangor as well as the entire region. As part of the formation of the Basketball Hall of Fame it was necessary to create a 501 (c)(3) to oversee fundraising for construction and operations. Additionally, one seat on the Board was made available for an appointee by the City of Bangor and one seat on the board was made available for a Global Spectrum representative. Since 2010, Mark Woodward has represented the City of Bangor as its representative. As there is still much work involved to get this project off the built and operating, Mark has agreed to continue on the Board, at least until it is constructed and operating. Staff recommends approval of this order. Catherine Conlow Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: C4 Solicitor Introduced for X Passage First Reading Page _ of Referral Assigned to Councilor Nealley CITY OF BANGOR 13-219 JUNE 24, 2013 (TITLE.) Order, Appointing Mark Woodward as the Council's Representative to the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame WHEREAS, Basketball has been an important tradition in the City of Bangor and at the Bangor Auditorium; and WHEREAS, With the construction of the new Cross Insurance Center, it is expected that the tradition of basketball will only get stronger; and WHEREAS, In 2010, the Council approved an order supporting the creation of the Basketball Hall of Fame, and, through the design process designated space within the Cross Insurance Center; and WHEREAS, The Basketball Hall of Fame has recently organized as a 501(c)(3) for the purpose of raising funds for construction and operations of the displays and space in the Cross Insurance Center; and WHEREAS, The Articles of Incorporation of the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame provides that the City of Bangor shall have a representative on the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Mark Woodward has represented the City of Bangor in the formation of the Basketball of Fame since 2010. By the City Council of the City of Bangor.• ORDERED, THAT, Mark Woodward is hereby appointed as the representative of the City of Bangor on Board of Directors of the Maine Basketball Hail of Fame. IN CITY COUNCIL June 24, 2013 Passed aCJ CITY CL