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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-13 16-244 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-244 Date: June 13, 2016 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to Work with the Friends of the Lower Kenduskeag Stream (FOLKS) involving Trail Maintenance and Repair Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation Commentary: A group of citizen volunteers has organized for the purpose of assisting the City with maintenance and repair of a downtown section of the Kenduskeag Stream Trail. Specifically, the work would occur on the section of the trail between Franklin Street and Harlow Street. The group has maintained a consistent and strong membership for several months. This order would authorize City staff to continue working with the group on maintenance and repair activities as well as authorize fundraising efforts for larger projects, if needed. This was reviewed and recommended for approval at the June 6, 2016 Government Operations Committee meeting. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for x Passage First Reading Referral Department Head Ca mi f)A City Manager Finance Director Page _ of _ Assigned to Councilor Sprague CITY OF BANGOR 16-244 JUNE 13, 2016 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to Work with the Friends of the Lower Kenduskeag Stream (FOLKS) involving Trail Maintenance and Repair BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, BE IT ORDERED, THAT: 1. The Parks and Recreation Department is hereby authorized to work with the group Friends of the Lower Kenduskeag Stream for the purpose of assisting with repairs and maintenance of the section of the Kenduskeag Stream Trail from Franklin Street to Hadow Street; and 2. If necessary, fundraising efforts to assist with the costs of this effort are hereby authorized, and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to accept such donations; and 3. The Parks and Recreation Director or his designee is authorized to work with those volunteers/individuals involved with this effort to complete the work intended including incidental use of Department funds, materials, supplies, and City equipment; and 4. 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 JUNE 13, 2016 PASSED CITY CLERK