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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-26 13-295 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-295 Date: August 26, 2013 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the City Staff to Proceed With the West Market Square Revitalization Project Responsible Department: Engineering Department Commentary: This Order would authorize the City Staff to proceed with first phase of the redevelopment of West Market Square. The first phase of a proposed series of projects intended to improve the utilities, pedestrian flow, safety, and aesthetics in the corridor between downtown and the City's Waterfront. If approved, the project proposes to replace the water and sewer lines, widen the sidewalk on Broad Street and include aesthetic work that would enhance connectivity to the Waterfront. The Budget for West Market Square Phase I budget is as follows: 2013 TIF Funds Budgeted $345,000 2014 TIF Funds Budgeted $255,000 2014 Sewer Funds Budgeted $200,000 Total (excluding water) $800,000 As recommended by the Downtown Business Partnership and the BED Committee at earlier meetings, this alternative would not close Broad Street, however, that option could be considered in the future if a final design is agreed upon for the bus and Pickering Square. This was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development Committee at its August 19, 2013 meeting. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order, Memo Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for: X Passage First Reading Referral Arthur B. Morgan, P.E. Department Head Cana M ( n L "/ city Mana6-e—r IZAL&� Finance Director Page _of_ City Solicitor Assigned to Councilor Nealley CITY OF BANGOR AS AMENDED 13-295 AUGUST 26, 2013 (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the City Staff to Proceed with the West Market Square Revitalization Project. By the City Council of the City of Bangor: ORDERED, THAT the City Staff is hereby authorized to proceed with only those portions of the West Market Square Revitalization Project that are necessary to complete the proposed utility work. IN CITY COUNCIL August 26, 2013 Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion made and seconded to Amend Order 13-295 by Substitution to includ eonly those portions of the West Market Square Revitalization Project that are necessary to complete the proposed utility work Vote: 6 - 3 Councilors Voting Yes: Blanchette, Gallant, Hawes, Longo, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: Baldacci, Civiello, Nealley Amendment Passed Vote on Order As Amended: 9 - 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Hawes, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed— City assed— City Clerk Assigned to Councilor Nealley CITY OF BANGOR 13-295 AUGUST 26, 2013 (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the City Staff to Proceed with the West Market Square Revitalization Project. By the City Council of the City of Bangor. ORDERED, THAT the City Staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the West Market Square Revitalization Project. IN CITY COUNCIL August 26, 2013 Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion made and seconded to Amend Order 13-295 by Substitution to include only those portions of the West Market Square Revitalization Project that are necessary to complete the proposed utility work Vote: 6 - 3 Councilors Voting Yes: Blanchette, Gallant, Hawes, Longo, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting -No: Baldacci, Civiello, Nealley Amendment Passed Vote on Order As Amended: 9 - 0 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant, Hawes, Longo, Nealley, Sprague, Durgin Councilors Voting No: None Passed - CI CLERK