HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-14 10-220 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. :. 2
Date: June 14, 2010
Item/Subject ORDER, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial
Plan for the Bangor Center Development District
Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development
Commentary:
PUBLIC HEARING - Prior to voting on this Order, the Council is required to hold a Public
Hearing on the Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center
Development District.
The purpose of this Order is for the City Council to consider the Program to be implemented for the
Bangor Center Development District. The Program has been prepared by the Bangor Center
Management Corporation, which recently changed its name to Downtown Bangor Partnership.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
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Interim City Manager
Associated Information: Order, Development Program and Financial Plan
Budget Approval:
finance Director
Legal Approval:
Ci Solicitor
Introduced for
x Passage
First Reading Page _ of _
Referral
Assigned to Councilor - Weston June 14, 2010
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for
e Bangor Center Development District
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WHEREAS, by action of the City Council, a certain area in the downtown has been
designated as a Municipal Development District, known as the Bangor Center
Development District, in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5223(1); and
WHEREAS, 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5224(1) requires that the governing body of a Municipality adopt
a development program for each development district; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the previously established Development District continues to exist
and the District will contribute to the economic growth and well-being of the
Municipality, to the betterment of the health, welfare, and safety of the City of
Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation/Downtown Bangor Partnership has
recommended a proposed development program to be adopted by the City
Council:
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. §§ 5223 and 5224, there is hereby adopted the "Bangor
Center Development District, Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan, Fiscal Year
2011", a copy of which is attached hereto as the development program for the Bangor Center
Development District.
IN CITY COUNCIL
June.14, 2010
Motion Made and Seconded to open the
Public Hearing
Public Hearing Opened
No One from the Public came forward
Motion Made and Seconded to Close
the Public Hearing
Public hearing Closed
Motion made and Seconded for Passage
Passed!
(T1TLE,)Adontine Munici0al Development
Program and financial Plan for the Bangor
-Center Development District
Assigned to Connector
Bangor Center Development District
Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan
Fiscal Year 2011
Downtown Bangor Partnership will use staff services available through the Department of Community and
Economic Development, and the subcommittees of Beautification, Liaison and Marketing & Events to carry
out the FY 2011 work plan. Revenues will be derived from the special assessment levied on property
owners in the Downtown Development District. Those revenues, and the carry forward bank balance
from fiscal year 2010, will be used to fund Downtown Bangor Partnership's activities for the next fiscal
year. Total cash estimated to be available for fiscal year 2011 is $82,432 a combination of carryover and
the FY 2011 estimated assessment of $52,432. This figure does not include anticipated sponsorships or
event revenue.
Capacity: Downtown Bangor Partnership will contract for the services of a staff person from the
Department of Community and Economic Development. This part-time coordinator will administer the
implementation of the adopted work plan. All board of director and officer seats will be filled; this
includes all ex -officio seats. Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to utilize volunteers for event
implementation and will seek to engage interested parties in other organizational activities as appropriate.
Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to actively recruit and engage the business community in our
efforts through sponsorships and other appropriate means.
Administration and Insurance: Downtown Bangor Partnership will reimburse the City's Department of
Community and Economic Development for staff services up to $30,000, and for direct expenses such as
postage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cost of $1,500.
Marketing & Outreach: Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to position downtown as the City's
arts and cultural center and will produce events and publicity and marketing materials to support the
image of a central business district that is also a vibrant neighborhood. We will be implementing a
strategic marketing and communications plan in FY 2011 to maximize the marketing budget and exposure
for downtown. When possible, DBP will leverage relationships with media outlets to meet these goals.
In FY 2011, Bangor Center Corporation will launch a new image and brand including a new name
(Downtown Bangor Partnership), logo design, downtown walking map brochure, launch of a new website
and any other relevant materials. We will continue to issue media releases for any significant events or
relevant news items that impact the downtown businesses, residents, employees or visitors.
Signature Events & Projects: Downtown Bangor Partnership has refined our focus to enhance business
recruitment and retention however, we will continue to produce signature events in FY 2011 that meet
our strategic objectives and draw individuals to the downtown. Downtown Bangor Partnership will
collaborate with partners to produce events that are meaningful to the businesses within the district and
will work to incorporate programming into the events that create incentives for individuals to visit
downtown businesses; either during the event or at a later date.
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At this time Downtown Bangor Partnership plans to produce the following signature events in FY
2011:
• Cool Sounds Concert Series & Outdoor Market
• Santa's Workshop & Downtown Festival Day
• Ice Rink
• Downtown Countdown.
Downtown Liaison Program: Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to engage
stakeholders in a broad-based way. We will conduct public meetings as needed, and will
continue to supplement the City of Bangor's Police Department budget with funding to help
support bicycle patrols, holiday season foot patrols, and security for Pickering Square and
Parking Garage. The Committee will meet throughout the year with City department liaisons
associated with public safety, pedestrian, and vehicular issues, and with downtown
stakeholders. The Committee will also formally welcome new businesses that open downtown.
Beautification Program: Downtown Bangor Partnership will manage a comprehensive
Beautification program through the following initiatives:
• Blooms on the Stream in partnership with Public Works, Downtown Bangor Partnership
will fill and Public Works will maintain the 64 flower boxes along the Kenduskeag Stream
Canal
• Holiday Lighting in Pickering and West Market Squares to supplement the City Tree and
streetlight decorations
• Coordinate and enhance the street banner program
• Promote and encourage activities that improve the cleanliness and appearance of
downtown
• Support infrastructure improvements that benefit economic development of the
downtown district.
On all levels, Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to partner with other organizations
for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and will take advantage of other opportunities
that become available during the year. Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to
encourage and participate in the production of free seminars and networking gatherings geared
toward downtown businesses and building owners.
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Downtown Bangor Partnership Budget FY 2011
Revenues
FY2010
FY2011
Development District Levy
$54,456
$52,432
Estimated Carryover
$29,356
$30,000
Event Revenue
$2,500
$2,500
Sponsorships
$10,000
$18,500
Total Available for Spending
$96,312
$103,432
Spending Plan
FY2010
FY2011
Personnel reimbursement to City
of Bangor
$30,000
$30,000
Signature Events
$15,000
$18,900
Marketing
$15,000
$23,700
Beautification
$15,000
$17,000
Liaison
$8,000
$8,579
General Administration
$3,000
$2,600
Reserve
$4,000
$2,000
Total Spending Plan
$90,000
$102,779
Downtown Bangor Partnership proposed Annual Budget for FY 2011 Approved 4/13/2010 by
Downtown Bangor Partnership Board of Directors
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MEMORANDUM
June 3, 2010
TO: Business & Economic Development Committee
FR: Rod McKay, Director of Community & Economic Development
RE: Re -authorization of Bangor Center Development District Funding
CC: Robert Farrar, Interim City Manager
Patti Dubois, City Clerk
The City Council first approved the Bangor Center Development District, a special
assessment district, in 1987. The special assessments have remained at $.51 per $1,000 of
property assessed value since 1992. The annual special assessment revenues fund the activities
of the Bangor Center Corporation (d/b/a Downtown Bangor Partnership) under contract with the
City. The City Council annually reauthorizes the Bangor Center Development District.
There are four City Council Orders and two public hearings necessary to continue
funding of the Bangor Center Development District through the Bangor Center Management
Corporation/Downtown Bangor Partnership. These are scheduled for required public hearings
and consideration at the June 14, 2010 City Council meeting.
The first public hearing is to consider adoption of the proposed Development Program
and Budget to be implemented within the Bangor Center Development District. Notice of this
hearing will be published in the June 3, 2010 edition of the Bangor Daily News. The notice will
include the date, time and location of the public hearing; a legal description of the district; the
maximum rate of assessment of $0.53/$1,000 of valuation for a one year period beginning July 1,
2010; and notice that the proposed list of properties to be affected is available in the City
Assessor's Office.
The second public hearing will be to consider implementation assessments on properties
within the District. The public notice (same as above) will be published in the June 3, 2010
edition of the Bangor Daily News and include a description of the area to be assessed and a
maximum rate of assessment per thousand dollars of assessed value.
The City Council Agenda sequence for the required public hearings and four Council
Orders should be as follows:
HEARING - Public Hearing on the Municipal Development
Program and Budget for the Bangor Center Development District
10- ORDER - Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial
Plan for the Bangor Center Development District
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HEARING - Public Hearing on the Establishment of
Implementation Assessments for the Bangor Center Development
District
10- ORDER - Bangor Center Development District - Establishment of
Implementation Assessments
10- ORDER - Establishing the Amount of the Tax Rate and Overlay for
the 2011 Fiscal Year for the Bangor Center Development
District
10- ORDER - Authorizing Execution of Contract with Bangor Center
Management Corporation/Downtown Bangor Partnership.
The budget proposed by the Municipal Development District Advisory Board and the
Bangor Center Management Corporation/Downtown Bangor Partnership is $103,432, $52,432 of
which is proposed to be raised from implementation assessments on property owners within the
District, $30,000 carry-over from FY2010 and $21,000 to be raised via sponsorships and event
revenues.
The special assessment rate needed to fund the $52,432 district budget from
implementation assessments in the coming year is $ 0.51 per $1,000 of assessed value based on
an estimated total district assessed value of $ 102,8 10, 100. An overlay rate of $ 0.02 per $1,000
of assessed valuation is recommended, resulting in a total implementation assessment rate of
$0.53 per $1,000 of assessed value, the amount indicated in the public hearing notice as the
"Maximum Rate of Assessment" for the period commencing on July 1, 2010 and ending on June
30, 2011.
A map of the Bangor Center Development District, comparison of prior years'
assessments and funding, Notice of Public Hearings, and Bangor Center Corporation/Downtown
Bangor Partnership's FY 2010 Annual Report are attached.
Attachments: AS
BANGOR CENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PROPOSED BUDGET
JULY 1, 2010 -JUNE 30, 2011
Year
Funded
1 to June 30
FY.1988 ...
FY 1989
FY 90
FY1991
Proposed
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual
Actual Actual
Actual Actual
Bangor Center Corporation �
S tial Assessments less overla
Pe..................._....._........................_5..._......._................Ya.._..........._.......................
Ca Over Over, From Previous Year _._ _
Revenue from Events/Misc. & Sponsorships ...
.......................................................... _....................................................
Amount from General Fund
FY 2011
_52,432
- 30,000
.
-
FY 2010
........... .._54,456
._
35,783
w_
y..........................'......._..........................._._............................-............._$...................._-........._$........._2.500...:.$.._............_2
-
FY 2009
54,187
.__....._.............._......_............_.........................__......._........_......._......._....it}._...,__............__.....,......_...._......__,.._............._........._...._._........_.......i_.......................__..............,
24.813
FY 2008
49,296
_ _16.903
-
FY 2007
$ 48,760
$ 12,563
$
00
FY 2006 FY 2 5
$ 46,314 $ 40 961
! $ 10 000 $ 4,000
750...$............1,900.1._$................1�9�..:
$ - $
FY 2004 FY 2003
,
$ 40,581 $ 39,372
$ 2,647 r $_ 3,731
$ - $ -
Total Bud et
82,432
90,239
79,000
_
66,199
$ 61,323
$ 58,814: $ 47,711
$ 45,128 ! $ 45,003
Year
Funded
1 to June 30
FY.1988 ...
FY 1989
FY 90
FY1991
BCC
District
Budget
$ 120 000 ....
$ 140,000
66 42
$ 111f473
% $From
Annual Genral
Change Fund
.. ..... _ .... i $ ..._60,000
16.7%� $ 52,000
18.7 52 000 E
32.9% $ 28,000
°!o al Value of
Annual Value of
Change _ District
i $..... 67,730 400 !
...
-13.3%1,$ 79,588,100
0.0% 87,915,000i$
-46.2%'1 $ 90,668,700
�o Special
Annual Assessment
•._ Change Rate `
$0.93 1
........ ...... _ _
17 5% $1.00
10.5%1 1.30
3.1% $0.78
°!o Special
Annual Assessment
Chane _ to Budget
. $ 62,996...
. .._. .
7.5% $ 79 588
30.0% 114,.2.9.0
$
-39.9%1 $ 70,794
%Annual
Revenue
Change
........
26,3%
Overla�ent
AssessmJul
Rate_ Overlay
............. 4 . ............ _..
0
43.6
-38.1%i
FY 1992
$ 84,892 (
-23.8% $ 0
-100.0%1
$ 45,576
$0.02: $ 1,787
FY 1993
_._......_._..._.-__ _-._.
$ 47,000
..
44.6%' $_,_- 0
i - _..._.
_$_.._._89,365,000
0.0%s $ 88 391 500
_ _.___ ._ _.,_ ._� _l.._
„ _ -1.4% .__„.,...,.,,.. _$0.51
-1.1%1 $0.51
�_.. _._ _,�
._.._...._'34.7% ..__
0.0%1 $ 45,080
. _ _ _
_--35.6%
-1-1%
.............
$0.02 $ 1,768
_ _.
-3.7 /0
., _._ _ .
�0�2� 17
0 03
$ $
FY 1994
$...... 52.500..!.....
o .
11.7/0... $.
a 33 00 I
...,9.. _..:
o
-3 /o: 0.51 '
_...._.........._.7_....................$_.............1..............................,.-$...
0 43 18
.0% 4
.
FY_1995
i FY 1996
$- 59,700
$ 66,000,11--10.6%`.$
_........_�.................._0.0/0..__85,1
13.7%L$ __. 0
____,.
,,,,,. .,,_ 0
.... ...... ....
......
0.0% $ 85 041,900 '
_______.!.$ _
,,.,. 0.0%: $ _ 85,567,600
> ........... .. .... ..",
-0.1%1 $0.51
! ____-___-_.
0,6%; .,_ ,,,, $0.51 ......
0.0% $ 43,371
_._. ___ _. __
,.,._, __ 0.0%! $ ......... 43,639
-0.1%
,_. 0._ _
.. ___... 0.6%
$0.02 ! $ 1,701 `
_-1
..• 1,,711
_. FY 1997
I FY 1998
$65034
$ 69 302 ...........
1 :5% $ __. 0
_---..._.
...... 6.6'/o`i_$ ......... 0.........
i !
0.0%i $ 8482,900
_ _ _.
........_0:0%1 $ _..80 830,900......
o
I 5.9%1 $0,51
..9%1:
..... 0.4% ...... _ .
00.0%i
0.0% $ 41x048
_ ._...__.,._ _.
.
39
�5.9%1
°
/o
$0.02 $ 1,610
9 1 542
• $0.02
FY 1999
.......... FY 2000...........
FY 2001
_ ....._.....,....
FY 0
5
$ 6,636
4
_$ ............._4,625.........._
$ 45 026
_ a.µ ._.
54 437
-18.3% $ 0
0
_....... -21..2%0 � $..................................
0.9%1 $ 0
___.._,.-_ _....._..._.. _....
0
20.9 / : 0
0.0 i 77 16 00
%. $.
1 0
.0°/ 77 492 000
Q....... R.:.._�....._.. . �............,..........................................:.........
0.0%' $ 82,796 900
�.. -_
0.0°/ ': 81 562 700
6 0
-4. /o l .51$
$$
-0.5%! : 5
.. $ _..............
? 6.8%0; $0.51
__ _ __.._
o i 0 1
-1.5 /o : .5
329
$ 2
_...._.... _...............<............ .......a. ...
0.0% $ 42,226
_._. _ _,�
o:
0. /o: 41597
0 $
-4.6
0
0 /
_ 6.8%'
.____ -7.5/0
o
_
0.02 ! 1 550
$
$0.02 $ 1 656 I
$0.0 2 ? 1 631
$
FY 2003
FY 2004
$ 45 003
$ 45,128
3 -17.3%1 $ 0
1
0.3%.( $.... 0.
0.0°!0[ $ . 77 200,000
_.._ _
q. 0:0'/0! $_.....79 570,600
I -5.3%'1 $0.51
t.. _ o _.
1. 3.1 /o.......... $0.51
0.0%' $ 39,372
_ _._ o ? - _
0.0%; $.., 40,581
-5.3°!0.
3.1%
.� $0.02 i $ _ 1,544
�.. $0.02: $ 1,591
FY 2005
$ 47711
......... ..
5.7%1 $ 0
` 0.0°!04 $ 80 316,200
, 0.9°!0`1 $0.51
0,0%; $ 40,961
0.9%
$0.02 `: $ 1606
FY 006
2
_
58 814
23..3.%.!..$ 0
0 t 0
0.0 /0 90 812 5 0
$
13.1%' $0.5 1
o 1
0.0%: 463 4
$
o
13.1/0
$ 0 02 $ 1,816
FY 2007
__......_..-_..__,._-_......._.___.__•.._.-.�-.-....
$ 61,323
4.3%1 $ 0
_ ._._....-.__.-._.__
0.0°!01 $ 92 000 800
_..__._._._._1--=_U_.-_._
w 1.30 $0.51
_._� ___._.
0,0°k $ 46 920
_.__..__._ ,_._�_.. L
1.3%!
,. �_,._...._
�5.1%
. .
$0.02 .' 1,840
_ $..,.
FY 2008
$ 66,199
l 8.0%� $ 0
0.0%4 $ 96,658,100
5.1°!0'
0.0°!0; $ 49,296
$0.02 $ 1,933
..................
_...... ...
FY 2009
FY 2010
$ 79,000
}- 90,239
' ..... ....................._.._..........o_......
19.3%; $ 0
- �.,.._
0
14.2 0
..
0.0 01 $ 106,250,000
1
0.0% 06 778 400
.. ......,,$0.51
i 9.9/0! $0.51
i
5 1
0. /o $0.5
o...
0.0%; $ _54187
5
00/0: 544 6
$
_......... o--......
�._ ^9.9/0
0.5%
$0.02. $ 2,124 f
� 0.02 1 2135 I
$ $
FY 2011
_.__..�_.__..
$ 82,432
___.
8.7%i $ 0
_.
0.0%' $ 102 810,100
_ _
.
-3.7%1 $0.51
_
0.0% $ 52,432
-3.7%
$0.02 $ 2,055 ,
Develop District Funding Comparison FY 2011.x1sx Bangor Community and Economic Development 06/02/2010
D4 Thursday, June 3, 2010, Bangor Daily News
Legal Notices
CiTY OF BANGOR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Bangor City Council, Municipal Officers of the City of
Bangor, will hold a public hearing, in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. Section 5224 and
Section 5228, for purposes of receiving public comment on a proposed program, budget
and implementation assessments to be assessed against properties for the Municipal
Development District located in the downtown area, known as the Bangor Center
Development District:
Date of Hearing: June 14, 2010
Time of Hearing: 7:30 PM
Place of Hearing: City Council Chambers, Bangor City Hall
Bangor, Maine 04401
B. Legal Description of Bangor Center Development District: Beginning at a point on the.
northerly bank of the Penobscot River at the southwesterly corner of land now or
formerly owned by Coal_ Energy of Maine, Inc. as described in a Deed recorded in
Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 3058, Page 249, said property being located
southwesterly from the intersection of Railroad Street and Front Street; thence N
54°09'59" W, by and along the southwesterly line of said Coal Energy property, ninety-
one (91) feet, more or less, to a point on the high water mark of the Penobscot River; .
thence S 41 50' 54" W a distance of 116.44' along said high water mark to a point, thence
N 45 23' 00" W a distance of 25.58' still along same .to a point, thence S 4523'05" W a
distance of 126.35' still along same to a point, thence S 3920'40" W a distance of 92.55'
still along same to a point, thence S 4816'47" W a distance of 96.12' still along same to a
point, thence S 4256'45" W a distance of 108.57' still along same to a point, thence S
3642'31" W a distance of 93.65' still along same to a point, thence S 2241'31" W a
distance of 90.71' still along same to a point, thence S 2117'03" W a distance of 103.76'
still along same to a point, thence S 1528'44' W a distance of 98.25' still along same to a
point, thence S 0616'26" W a distance of 99.42' still along same to a point, thence S
1958'37" W a distance of 110.80' still along same to a point, thence S 2915'42" W a
distance of 100.04' still along same to a point, thence S 2427'47" W a distance of 105.08'
still along same to a point, thence S 1526'33" W a distance of 94.60' still along same to a
point, thence S 1207'12" W a distance of 91.13' still along same to a Point, thence S
1015'34" W a distance of 196.56' stiff along same to a point, thence S 0924'26' W a
distance of 298.19' still along same to a point, thence S 0333'16" W a distance of 113.49'
still along same to a point, thence S 2140'54" E a distance of 133.73' still along same to
an.iron pin on the northerly sideline of Barrett Paving Materials, Inc., thence N 8400'25"
W a distance of 99.00' along said lands of Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. to a point, thence
N 4354'25" W a distance of 28.58' still along same to a point, thence S 03°34'35" W a
distance of 612.67' still along same to a point, thence S 7350'25" E a distance of 62.64'
still along same to an iron pin on the high water mark of said Penobscot River; thence S
2219'46' W a distance of 357.79' along said high water mark to a point, thence S 1740'56"
W a distance of 382.50' still along same to a point on curve on the northerly sideline of
Interstate Route 395, thence by and along the right of way of Interstate Route 395 along a
curve to the right having a radius of 2764.79' a distance of 135.10' , the same having a
chord bearing and distance of N 68 45' 59" W and 135.09', along said easterly sideline to
a point on curve on the southerly sideline of lands remaining to the Maine Central
Railroad Company, its successors, heirs and assigns, thence by and along the same
curve to the right 50.01' to the north side of Maine Central Railroad Company; thence
along a curve to the right having a radius of 2764.79' a distance of 87.99, the same having
a chord bearing and distance of N 65 25' 06" W and 87.98', along said northerly sideline
to a point on tangent on the northeasterly sideline of the Main Street exit ramp from said
Interstate Rte. 395 northbound, thence N 3253'27" W a distance of 66.00' along said exit,
ramp to a point, thence N 57"22'14" W a distance of 144.00' still along same to and along
the face of a concrete wall to a point, thence N 1909'20" W a distance of 111.89' still along
said exit ramp to a point, thence N 0050'40" E a distance of 76.65' still along same to a
point, thence N 2050'40" E a distance of 105.29' still along same to a point, thence N
4050'40" E a distance of 78.88' still along same to a point on curve, thence along a curve
to the left having a radius of 300.00' a distance of 28.00', the same having a chord
bearing and distance of N 0612'17' E and 27.99', still along same to an iron pin and point
on tangent on the southerly sideline of lands now or formerly of Lafayette Bangor, Inc. as
conveyed to it by deed of Conjon, )nc. dated December 1, 1995 and recorded at the
Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 6003, Page 001: thence N 6510'11" E a
distance of 280.40' along said southerly sideline to an iron pin, thence N 3323'11" E a
distance of 319.59' still along said southerly sideline and continuing along the easterly
terminus of Dutton Street and continuing still along the easterly sideline of lands now or
formerly of Erin, Inc. as conveyed to it by deed of Stanley E. Macmillan dated March 2,
1989 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 4402, Pape 079 to a
point, thence N 0745'40" E a distance of 294.10' still along said southerly sideline of Erin,
Inc. and continuing along the easterly terminus of Emerson Street and continuing still
along the easterly sideline of lands now or formerly of Bangor Metals, Inc. as conveyed
to it by deed of Isadore E. Drearier dated March 30, 1979 and recorded at the Penobscot
County Registry of Deeds, Book 2963, Page 127, to a point, thence N 3302'40" E a
distance of 39.32' stiff along said easterly sideline of Bangor Metals, Inc. to a point,
thence N 0703'38" E a distance of 30.20' still along same to a point on the southerly
sideline of Buck Street, if extended, thence N 56°57'20" W a distance of 23.06' along said
southerly sideline, if extended, to a point on the easterly terminus of Buck Street, thence
N 0140'49" E a distance of 70.10' along said easterly terminus to a point on the northerly
sideline of Buck Street, thence N 5657'20" W a distance of 14.90' along said northerly
sideline to a point on the easterly sideline of lands now or formerly of Erin, Inc. as
conveyed to it by deed of Dorothy H. Titus dated March 7, 1990 and recorded at the
Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 4621, Page 032, thence N 330240" E a
distance of 24.44' along said easterly sideline to a point, thence N 0140'49" E a distance
of 368.11' still along same and continuing along the easterly sideline of lands now or
formerly of L & C Corporation as conveyed to it by deed of the Newport Company dated
November 8, 1985 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, book 3746,
Page 129 and continuing still along the easterly terminus of Lincoln Street and continuing
.al along the easterly sideline of lands now or formerly of Neal N. Carter as conveyed to
him by deed of Leanne Davis Mohammed dated January 15, 1987 and recorded at the
Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 3963, Page 56, to a point, thence N 5646'29"
W a distance of 156.94' along the rear lot line of said Leanne Davis Mohammed and
continuing along the rear lot line of lands now or formerly of Bangor Twenty -Four Club
as conveyed to it by deed of United Pentecostal Church dated January 13, 1978 and
recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 2828, Page 117 to a point on
the rear lot line of )ands now or formerly of Texaco, Inc. as conveyed to it by deed of
Statewide Stations, Inc. dated November 20, 1981 and recorded at the Penobscot County
Registry of Deeds, Book 3283, Page 63, thence N 2034'00" E a distance of 221.04' along
said rear lot line of Texaco, Inc. and continuing along lands now or formerly of Eugene L.
Richardson as conveyed to him by deed of New England Equipment Rental, Inc. dated
December 24, 19$7 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 4161,
Page 030 to a point, thence N 5758'00" W a distance of 45.50' still along lands of said
Eugene L. Richardson to a point on the rear lot line of lands now or formerly of Dewey B.
Gosselin and Lorraine M. Gosselin as conveyed to them by deed of Robert E. Cort dated
April 24, 1987 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 4007, Page
114, thence N 2034'00" E a distance of 123.00' along said rear lot line of Dewey B.
Gosselin and Lorraine M. Gosselin and continuing along the rear lot line of lands now or
formerly of Dewey B. Gosselin II and Lorraine M. Gosselin as conveyed to them by dee.
of James W. Vardariiis and Judith L. Vardamis dated 1988 and recorded at the Penobsco
County Registry of Deeds, Book 4260, Page 166 to a point, thence N 5758'00" W ;
distance of 44.38' still along lands of said Dewey B. Gosselin It and Lorraine M. Gosselif
to a' point, thence N 2034'01" E a distance of 101.16' still along same to a point, thence P
8926'00" W a distance of 55.00' still along same to a point on the aforesaid easterll
sideline of Main Street,'thence N 2034'00" E a distance of 1482.06' along said easterll
sideline'of Main Street to the southerly line of Railroad Street; thence N 20°34'00" E, bt
and along said Main Street to the center line of Cedar Street; thence in a northwesterlt
direction along the centerline of Cedar Street to the centerline of First Street; thence in e
northeasterly direction along the centerline of First Street to the northwesterly
prolongation of the northeasterly line of Davenport Park; thence southeast along saic
northeasterly line of Davenport Park to the westerly corner of land now or formerly
owned by the Maine Savings Bank as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registy
of Deeds in Volume 1722, Page 54 and in Volume 2839, Page 93; thence in a northeasterly
direction along -the northwesterly line of said Maine Savings Bank property to the
southwesterly line of land now or formerly owned by the Unitarian Church of Bangor as
described in a Deed recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 223, Page 121;
thence in a northwesterly direction along the southwesterly line of said Unitarian Church
property, extended to the centerline of First Street; thence in a northeasterly direction
along the centerline of First Street to the centerline of Union Street; thence in a
northwesterly direction along the centerline of Union Street to the centerline of Columbia
Street, thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Columbia Street to the
centerline of Middle Street; thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of
Middle Street to the centerline of High Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along
the centerline of High Street to the intersection with'the centerline of North High Street;
thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of North High Street to the
centerline of Hammond Street; thence in a westerly direction along the centerline of
Hammond Street to .the southerly prolongation of. -the westerly line of the YMCA
property; thence in a northeasterly direction along the westerly and northerly lines of
said YMCA property extended to the ,centerline of Court Street; thence crossing Court
Street to the northwesterly line of land now or formedy owned by the City of Bangor,'
being 'the 'parcel occupied by the Bangor Police Department building; thence in a
northerly direction along the northwesterly and southwesterly lines of said City of
Bangor land to the Kenduskeag Stream; thence continuing along the same course to the
easterly shore of Kenduskeag Streams thence in a northwesterly direction along the
easterly shore of Kenduskeag Stream to the centerline of Harlow Court extended; thence
In a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Harlow Court to the centerline of
Harlow Street; thence to the northeasterly right-of-way line of said Harlow Street at the
intersection with the centerline of Cumberland Street; thence in a northeasterly direction
along the centerline of Cumberland Street to the intersection with the northwesterly
prolongation of the northeasterly line of property now or formerly owned b� Danny L
Rauch as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Vo ume 3604,
Page .162 and in Volume 3636, Page 143; thence southeast along the northeasterly line
and southwest along the southeasterly line of said Rauch property to the southerly
comer, being on the northeasterly line of land now or formerly owned by the City of
Bangor as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 1410,
Pages 24 and 256, and in Volume 3206, Page 28, said land occupied by the Atler Parking
Lot, so-called; thence southeast along the northeasterly line of said Alter Lot extended to
the centerline of Spring Street; thence east to the southeasterly line of Spring Street at
the point of intersection with the northeasterly fine of land now or formerly owned by
Bangor Development Associates as described in a Deed recorded in Penobscot Registry
of Deeds in Volume 3530, Page 239; thence southeast *along the northeasterly line and
southwest along the southeasterly line of said Bangor Development Associates property
to the northerly corner of land now or formerly owned by the City of Bangor occupied by
the Bangor Public Library as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds.
in Volume 957, Page 218 and in Volume 1920, Page 262; thence southeast along the
northeasterly line of said Library lot to the easterly corner of said lot, being on the
northerly line of City of Bangor land described in a Deed recorded in Penobscot Registry
of Deeds in Volume 839, Page 136 which is occupied by the Peirce Memorial Park; thence
in an easterly direction along the northerly line of said Peirce Memorial Park land to the
westerly right-of-way line of Center Street-, thence in a southeasterly direction across
Center Street to the intersection of the easterly right-of-way line of Center Street with the
northerly line of land now or formerly owned by the First Universalist Society of Bangor
as described in a Deed recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 903, Page
295; thence east along the northerly line of said Universalist lot extended to the
centerline of Park Street; thence southeast to the easterly right-of-way line of Park Street
at the point of intersection with the centerline of Penobscot Street; thence in an easterly
direction along the centerline of Penobscot Street to a northerly prolongation of the
easterly line of land now or formerly owned by Tarratine Club, inc. as described in Deeds
recorded in the Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 747, Page 63 and in Volume 941,
Page 369; thence in a southerly direction along the easterly line of the Tarratine Club
property to the northerly line of land now or formerly owned by the New England
Telephone Company as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in
Volume 919, Page 471, Volume 1033, Page 36 and Volume 1034, Page 379; thence in an
easterly direction along the northerly line of said New England Telephone Company
property extended to the centerline of French Street; thence in a southerly direction
along the centerline of French Street to the intersection with a westerly extension of the
northerly line of land now or formerly owned by Shaun and Janet P. Dowd as described
in a Deed recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 2480, Page 86; thence in an
easterly direction along the northerly line of said Dowd property to the westerly right-of-
way line of Broadway; thence in a southerly direction along the westerly right-of-way line
of Broadway, end continuing along the westerly line of Stetson Square and the westerly
Line of Oak Street to the centerline of Hancock Street thence in an easterly direction
along the centerline of Hancock Street to the northerly prolongation of the westerly line
of land now or formerly owned by Brake Service & Parts, Inc. as described in Deeds
recorded 1n Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 2153, Page 345 and in Volume 3558,
Page 14; thence in a southerly direction along the westerly line of said Brake Service
property to the northerly right of -way line of Washington Street; thence in an easterly
direction along, the northerly line of Washington Street to a point opposite the easterly
line of a parcel of land now or formerly owned by the City of Bangor which is located
south of the southerly right-of-way line of Washington Street, said land described in
Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 2077, Page 157 and in Volume
2136, Page 448; thence in a southerly direction along the easterly line of said City land
and extending along a southerly prolongation of said line to the bank of the Penobscot
River; thence in a generally southwesterly direction along the northerly shoreline of the
Penobscot River to the southwesterly corner of the property formerly owned by Coal
Energy of Maine, Inc. and the point of beginning.
C. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OWNING REAL ESTATE OR TAXABLE PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE DISTRICT WILL BE GiVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
AT THE HEARING AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILE OBJECTIONS TO THE AMOUNT
OF ASSESSMENT.
D. Maximum Rate of Assessments to be Extended in Any One Year: $0.53 per thousand
dollars of assessed value as of April 1, 2010. This assessment will be levied for a
one-year program commencing on July 1, 2010 and ending on June 30, 2011.
E. Proposed List of Properties to be Assessed and the Estimated Assessments Against
Those Properties is available for review at the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 73
Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.
Patti Dubois
June 3, 2010 City Clerk
May 2010
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The Honorable Council Chair and Members of the Bangor City Council
City of Bangor
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
The Honorable Council Chair and Members of the Bangor City Council:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Bangor Partnership, until recently known as the
Bangor Center Corporation, I am pleased to present to you the Downtown Bangor Partnership Fiscal Year
2010 Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2011 Proposed Work Program and Budget.
The Downtown Bangor Partnership represents downtown business and building owners, employees,
residents and visitors alike. The Downtown Bangor Partnership is managed by a board of directors and is
charged with promoting and marketing activities that enhance the distinctive identity of downtown
Bangor which encourages retention and growth of commercial, residential, and cultural life within the
downtown district. The board of directors regularly revisits and updates our strategic plan, which has
been in place since 1999. The plan included in this report, keeps us focused on strategies that leverage
our limited resources to achieve optimal results.
To achieve our mission the board has three standing committees: Beautification, Liaison and Marketing
& Events. Committee membership includes board members, volunteers at large, and City staff. These
committees meet regularly and work tirelessly to develop and implement work plans that support our
mission, vision, and values. Outcomes of committee work include advocacy, beautification, economic
development, events, marketing and promotion.
One of the most noticeable changes of FY 2010 has been the recent name change of the organization from
Bangor Center Corporation to Downtown Bangor Partnership. While we will legally remain Bangor Center
Management Corporation the board approved the "assumed name" of Downtown Bangor Partnership.
The State approved use of this assumed name in May.
This significant change came about through the work of the Marketing Committee; we conducted market
research through focus groups and surveys to determine current perspectives on the organization and
downtown. Through this work it became apparent that the general public (and even some downtown
business owners) did not understand the Bangor Center Corporation, nor did they understand the
organization's role to develop downtown. As a board, we feel strongly that Downtown Bangor
Partnership better explains the organization to the public and encourages involvement while maintaining
a professional identity.
The market research has been critical as we work to rebrand ourselves. This data will also be instrumental
in guiding the work of committees, partners and the City itself when working on future downtown
initiatives. In addition to the name change, in FY 2011 you will see a change in our image and brand
including a new logo, public relations campaign, downtown walking map and the launch of a new website.
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While Downtown Bangor Partnership has refined our focus to enhance business recruitment and retention
we will continue to produce signature events in FY 2011 that draw individuals to the downtown. We will
work with partners to produce events that are meaningful to the businesses within the district and work
to incorporate programming into the events that create incentives for individuals to visit downtown
businesses; either during the event or at a later date.
Our Liaison committee and City staff continue their outreach to downtown stakeholders, merchants,
residents and the like. The Beautification Committee works to keep our downtown looking clean and
bright as well as support initiatives that improve downtown infrastructure; for example West Market
Square redesign, sidewalk improvements, increased high speed internet access and wayfinding signage.
The Board of Directors works closely with City staff in various departments and collaborates with other
organizations that are supportive of Downtown to assure we can meet our goals and objectives.
In FY 2010 we significantly increased capacity through recruitment of several new board members; Molly
Briggs, Gibran Graham, Suzanne Kelly, George Kinghorn, Bob Quirk and Elizabeth Sutherland. We also
were able to fill'the staff liaison position when Shirar Patterson came on board in September 2009 after
the position had been vacant for close to 9 months. The new board members and staff support has been
critical in increasing momentum and realizing our goals.
Downtown Bangor Partnership's board of directors, volunteers and partners commend the Bangor City
Council's continuing initiatives to promote downtown's economic vitality and cultural excellence. We
hope the City Council agrees that the Downtown Bangor Partnership has made a positive contribution to
downtown development over the past year. The board of directors is pleased to be involved with the
transformation of downtown Bangor to a vibrant and engaged economic center and we are focused on
maintaining this momentum.
Most Sincerely,
Brian A. Ames, President
Downtown Bangor Partnership Board of Directors
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Downtown Bangor Partnership Background:
Mission: Downtown Bangor Partnership promotes and markets activities that enhance the
distinctive identity of downtown Bangor which encourages retention and growth of commercial,
residential, and cultural life within the downtown district.
History: Since its establishment in 1987, Bangor Center Management Corporation, now known
as Downtown Bangor Partnership, has conducted activities to improve downtown Bangor. A
special assessment levied on property owners in the Bangor Center Development District
provides Downtown Bangor Partnership's primary funding. The special assessment rate is
currently $0.53 per $1,000 worth of property value. In the Corporation's first year of operation
the assessment rate was $0.93, and it received $60,000 in financial support from the City's
General Fund. The assessment peaked at $1.30 in fiscal year 1989-90, when the General Fund
provided $52,000 in support. Since 1989-90, the General Fund has not provided support to the
organization.
Changes in Downtown Bangor Partnership's revenues (based on the assessment and the City's
financial support) necessitated changes in its management structure. In its early years,
Downtown Bangor Partnership had a full-time executive director and staff to implement its
work program. Now these part-time services are contracted for with the City of Bangor's
Department of Community and Economic Development. Downtown Bangor Partnership's board
of directors and subcommittees develop work programs for Beautification, Liaison and
Marketing & Events.
In 2001, the special assessment district was expanded beyond its original boundaries to
encompass the developing waterfront area owned by the City of Bangor. The waterfront is
developing as an integral part of the downtown neighborhood, with strong visual and
pedestrian connections to the traditional downtown. The Bangor Center Development District
Boundary is shown in the map on page 10.
overall goals/objectives/strategies for attainment: Downtown Bangor Partnership's primary
goal is to develop and maintain a healthy economy in downtown Bangor, employing the
following strategies to advance the goal:
• Producing and partnering in activities that encourage growth of business,
organizational, residential and cultural clusters in the district.
• Reaching out to downtown stakeholders.
• Enhancing the downtown environment.
• Promoting a distinctive identity for downtown Bangor. The Marketing & Events
committee promotes the brand image for downtown, and measures the effectiveness of
its programs. The Beautification and Liaison committees assure that their efforts
support the downtown image.
• Considering the appropriateness of the boundaries of district.
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Review of Fiscal Year 2010 development programs and activities:
The FY 2010 work program was administered by the staff of the Department of Community and
Economic Development, and carried out by Downtown Bangor Partnership's board of directors
and subcommittees: Beautification, Liaison and Marketing & Events. Below are highlights of the
2009-2010 year for Downtown Bangor Partnership.
Capacity:
Personnel: FY 2010 was a transition year for the Downtown Bangor Partnership. The part-time
administrator position was vacant from January 2009 through late September 2009. During this
eight month period the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development
(C&ED) and various members of his staff filled in to support the work of the organization. It
became clear that it was necessary to fill this position if the organization was to perform at an
optimal level. In the fall of 2009, Shirar Patterson was hired as Business and Economic
Development Officer for the City of Bangor. She functions as Downtown Bangor Partnership's
part-time administrator, coordinating board and subcommittee meetings and activities,
overseeing work plans, creating and producing a number of events, and networking with other
community organizations.
Board of Directors: The Downtown Bangor Partnership nominating committee was successful at
recruiting several new board members. The new board members come from a variety of
backgrounds including downtown property and business owners, downtown residents and
representatives from downtown arts and cultural organizations. The new board members are
Molly Briggs, Gibran Graham, Suzanne Kelly, George Kinghorn, Bob Quirk and Elizabeth
Sutherland.
Volunteers: In addition to members of the board of directors Downtown Bangor Partnership
utilized several community volunteers for signature events throughout the year; most notably
Husson University students and community members (including City Councilors) who served as
volunteers at Santa's Workshop and at the Downtown Countdown.
Collaborations: Downtown Bangor Partnership collaborates with several area organizations on a
recurring basis to plan and support events that enhance the downtown district. One current
example is that several board members have been involved in implementation of a Maine Arts
Commission grant to provide umbrella marketing and promotion of arts and cultural
organizations. This grant was received by the City's Commission on Cultural Development. This
project will draw more people to the arts and cultural entities in the downtown (and beyond),
will provide economic stimulus to the surrounding businesses and enhance the district as a
whole.
The Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau supported the Downtown Bangor
Partnership's efforts during Santa's Workshop and served as a presenting sponsor of Downtown
Countdown through providing in-kind staff support of the event planning and logistics.
In the past year the following organizations have served as key partners in the work of the
Downtown Bangor Partnership: Bangor Museum and History Center, Bangor Public Library,
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Greater Bangor
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Husson University, Maine Discovery Museum, New England
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School of Communications, Penobscot Theatre Company, River City Cinema, Union Street Brick
Church, Unitarian Universalist Church and University of Maine Museum of Art.
A number of Downtown Bangor Partnership's programs and events would not be possible
without the support of the City of Bangor. We work closely with a number of City departments
including but not limited to: Code Enforcement, Community and Economic Development,
Engineering, Parking Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Police Department, Public
Works and The BAT.
Downtown Bangor Partnership works to actively collaborate with all downtown stakeholders
and our network continues to grow.
Sponsorships: Downtown Bangor Partnership relies upon the support of the local business
community to produce activities and events that support the downtown. Downtown
Countdown and the Outdoor Market/Summer Concert Series are two examples of programs
that are not possible without sponsor support. In FY 2010 several local businesses provided
support of our events both through monetary donations and through in kind support. FY 2010
sponsors included; Bangor Daily News, Bangor Hydro Electric, Bangor Letter Shop, Bangor
Metro, Bangor International Airport, Camden National Bank, City of Bangor (Commission on
Cultural Development), Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hollywood Slots, J Group
Advertising, Merrill Bank, Rudman & Winchell, The BAT, The Maine Edge, Time Warner Cable,
UMaine Museum of Art, WABI-TV5, WBRC Architects and Engineers, and WKIT.
Downtown Bangor Partnership Marketing & Outreach:
Downtown Bangor Partnership provides appropriate signs, banners and posters for all its events.
We also send out media releases on our events and significant happenings downtown. Media
releases successfully generate coverage on television stations and in newspapers. We maintain
supplies of current collateral materials, and provide information about downtown Bangor into
guest rooms at hotels and motels.
In FY10 the Downtown Bangor Partnership marketing committee hosted several focus groups to
gather current data on perceptions of downtown; its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and
threats. This process supplemented existing data that has been gathered about downtown over
the years. It was evident from the focus groups that the general public does not understand
what the Downtown Bangor Partnership is, their goals or who they serve based on the current
name. The Marketing Committee used this information as they proposed the name change to
Downtown Bangor Partnership that better aligns the organization with the community at large
and better promotes downtown to prospective employers, employees and residents.
This year the marketing committee has also worked with students from New England School of
Communications on class projects. These projects have allowed the students to gain practical
experience while allowing the Downtown Bangor Partnership to receive some services at no
cost. Graphic Design students provided sample logo designs and brochure concepts for
committee consideration as the organization works to create a stronger brand in the
community.
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Staff and board members have consistently communicated with downtown business owners
and organizations through face to face visits and direct email communication. This has helped
to enhance understanding of what business owners feel is needed in the downtown district as
well as to communicate the work of the organization. A new initiative will launch in FY 2011 to
continue to build these relationships and reach out to new businesses through the presentation
of a gift basket upon opening. This initiative will help to support downtown business owners
and build a relationship with Downtown Bangor Partnership from the outset.
Downtown Bangor Partnership has consistently utilized "Constant Contact", an email marketing
system, to share information about downtown events with registered users and business
owners. At present there are 850 registered users of Constant Contact; net growth of
approximately 200 contacts from October 2009 to date. Our average email open rate is 26%,
which is higher than the average expected industry average of 23%.
Downtown Bangor Partnership created a "facebook" fan page for downtown Bangor in October
2009. Currently we have 2,100 "fans" and the network grows daily. Facebook allows us to
gather and share information about downtown Bangor, Downtown Bangor Partnership and
downtown events with a large network that has self identified as having an interest in
downtown Bangor. Through this page we link to downtown businesses that utilize facebook so
this also increases the network of downtown businesses. As a means of comparison the City of
Bangor has about 700 fans. Downtown Bangor also has a "twitter" account.
Staff has worked to consistently update www.downtownbangor.com and strives to keep
business information up to date. The website lists each downtown business with address and
phone numbers as well as links to their individual website. Staff has worked to solicit input from
downtown business owners to assure that the information is accurate. It is important to note
that not all business owners respond to inquiries. In FY 2011 we plan to enhance our database
of information on downtown businesses. In the fall of 2009 a downtown events calendar was
added to the website. The calendar is used for posting pertinent downtown events in an effort
to give a "one stop shop" to people looking to see what is going on downtown. All marketing
materials drive people to view the website for information on downtown Bangor. In 2009
website visits increased 88% over the previous year; and 85% of all visitors were new visitors to
the site. Downtown Bangor Partnership has budgeted to completely overhaul the current
website in FY 2011.
Beautification:
The Downtown Bangor Partnership Beautification committee promotes and encourages
activities that improve the appearance of downtown; from flowers to holiday lighting. This
committee is also engaged in advocating for infrastructure improvements that enhance the
downtown district including but not limited to West Market Square redesign, sidewalk
improvements, increased high speed internet access and wayfinding signage.
Blooms on the Stream- Downtown Bangor Partnership managed a substantial flower box
program along the Kenduskeag Stream Canal for the fourth consecutive year. Sixty four flower
boxes were planted along the stream. Banners were also placed along the stream to recognize
the program sponsor, Merrill Bank. This program was originally implemented through an
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anonymous donation for funding the construction of window boxes and the Bangor Public
Services Department for installing and maintaining these boxes.
Holiday Lighting & Decorations- Downtown Bangor Partnership again underwrote the costs of
Holiday lighting in West Market and Pickering Squares to supplement the City holiday tree. Due
to the height of the trees it is costly to have the lights hung and removed. The lights are hung
after Thanksgiving and are removed in late January. The lighting is well received by downtown
business owners, employees, residents and visitors; many have requested the lights remain up
later into the winter. Public Works Electrical Department assisted Downtown Bangor
Partnership, by hanging the holiday decorations and wreaths on the light posts downtown.
Kenduskeag Stream Heritage Trail- The Heritage Trail provides historical facts as well as
information on local wildlife and folklore through a series of thirteen educational signs along
two -miles of the Kenduskeag Stream. The trail is utilized by community members and visitors of
all ages. In the summer of 2009 Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau utilized the trail
to give historic Bangor tours to visitors from American Cruise Lines. The project was originally
funded by a grant from L.L. Bean.
Street Banners- Downtown Bangor Partnership works with Public Works Electrical Department
to continue the street banner program.
Downtown Liaison:
Downtown Bangor Partnership engages stakeholders in a broad-based way. In 2009-2010 the
organization continued to supplement the City of Bangor's Police Department budget with
funding to help support bicycle patrols and holiday season foot patrols. The committee meets
as needed with downtown stakeholders and City department liaisons associated with public
safety, pedestrian, and vehicular issues.
In the past this committee has made progress by deploying positive actions against bad
behavior, targeting:
• Pickering Square, where we both produced and persuaded others to produce more
special events than in previous years.
• Downtown light poles, where we remove posters that get taped up.
• Dog "debris" by maintaining doggie walk stations.
• Graffiti and tagging of public and private property downtown by calling on the
public to report it and to remove it on a timely basis.
This committee is actively working to expand its advocacy network and response to issues that
impact downtown.
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Downtown Countdown 2010- Downtown Bangor Partnership presented the 4th annual New
Year's Eve festivities, Downtown Countdown 2010. Four new venues were added (for a total of
14 venues) and entertainment offerings were diversified. It is estimated that over 3,000 people
attended this event; which includes the entertainment venues and midnight ball drop. The
event received excellent publicity with 11 stories (print, radio and television) about the
festivities prior to and following the event. This event was funded through sponsorships from
local businesses.
Downtown Holiday Festival Day- On December 5, 2009 Downtown Bangor Partnership
collaborated with downtown businesses, Bangor Rotary and the City to host a "downtown
festival". This included Santa's Workshop, Santa Scavenger Hunt in downtown businesses (with
over 250 participants), Bangor Rotary's "Joys of the Season" Festival of Lights Parade and the
City's Holiday Tree Lighting. We also partnered with Lane Construction to help them publicize
and develop collection sites along the parade route in their efforts to collect a ton of food for
the needy.
Santa's Workshop opened on Main Street for the second year in a row. On Saturdays from
11/28-12/19 parents had an opportunity to take pictures of their children with Santa & Mrs.
Claus at no cost. This activity utilized a vacant office storefront at 115 Main Street. This year
children's activities were added to Santa's Workshop; including a downtown scavenger hunt
with prizes, cookie decorating and story time/sing along with Santa. Throughout the course of
the four week program over 1000 children and adults visited Santa and Mrs. Claus, a substantial
increase from approximately 200 visitors in 2008.
Summer Concerts & Outdoor Market -In the summer of 2009 Economic Development partnered
with Parks & Recreation to manage Downtown Bangor Partnership's fourth annual 8 -week
(Thursday night) summer concert series in Pickering Square and the companion Outdoor Market
series. Despite the poor weather, crowds for the concerts and market were consistent each
week. The market was moved to Broad Street/West Market Square which greatly increased
foot traffic. In FY 2009 these events were paid for through a sponsorship by Camden National
Bank and market fees for vendors. In FY 2010 Bangor Hydro is the Corporate Sponsor.
Approximately 500 people attend these events each week.
Downtown Bangor Partnership Projects:
Holiday Promotions- Downtown Bangor Partnership managed Holiday Promotions to bring
people downtown for holiday shopping. Downtown Bangor Partnership invested a portion of
their marketing budget in a multimedia advertising campaign (print, radio and television) to
bring more shoppers to the downtown district. These promotions included advertising, Santa's
Workshop, Downtown Holiday Festival Day, discount card and storefront decorating contest.
Holiday promotions also included a discount card and storefront decorating contest. A
"Downtown Shopper's Card" was available at no cost for businesses or consumers. Hundreds of
cards were distributed at Santa's Workshop in an effort to encourage people to visit downtown
businesses.
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The storefront decorating contest returned for a second year. A panel of "celebrity judges"
scored each of the 11 participants based on established criteria and over 200 community
members voted online for the "People's Choice". Rebecca's won the grand prize and Epic Sports
won "People's Choice". The contest was well received by merchants and the general public as it
created a festive atmosphere in the downtown district. Additionally, the contest received a
great deal of positive publicity for Bangor with at least 7 news stories (print, radio and
television).
Holiday Promotions were well received by downtown business owners; in a recent survey 100%
of business owners that responded indicated that the holiday promotion helped downtown as a
whole this holiday season. Here are some comments from business owners in the same survey:
"I appreciate that more is being done to promote downtown without individual
businesses having to pay for it."
"Lots of foot traffic, good buzz in general."
"I was very impressed with the amount of promotion this year at Christmas time. One
effect of that has been that I have been getting feedback from people saying that
'seems like things are really happening downtown now.' The promotions and new
nightlife downtown have really been great. You have all done a fantastic job."
In addition, holiday promotions received a great deal of positive publicity for Bangor, beyond
paid advertising, with at least 19 stories appearing in print, radio and television.
Ice Rink- collaborated with Parks & Recreation and Public Works to build an ice rink in Pickering
Square for the second year in a row. The ice rink opened in late December 2009 and was free to
the public. Benches were available for changing into skates. Despite the poor weather for ice
this winter the rink was very well received. People that work downtown were seen skating on
their lunch break and the rink was well utilized on the weekends as weather permitted. Visitors
to the rink were encouraged to utilize downtown businesses before or after their skate. The ice
rink received positive publicity for Bangor with at least 5 news stories (print, radio and
television). The ice rink was made possible through an in-kind donation of materials from Lane
Construction and maintenance by Parks & Recreation.
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state statute. The District stretches from a northern
boundary of Cumberland, Harlow, and Court Street to
the southern boundary along the Penobscot River.
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Proposed Work Program and Budget
Fiscal Year 2011
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Downtown Bangor Partnership will use staff services available through the Department of Community and
Economic Development, and the subcommittees of Beautification, Liaison and Marketing & Events to carry
out the FY 2011 work plan. Revenues will be derived from the special assessment levied on property
owners in the Downtown Development District. Those revenues, and the carry forward bank balance
from fiscal year 2010, will be used to fund Downtown Bangor Partnership's activities for the next fiscal
year. Total cash estimated to be available for fiscal year 2011 is $82,432 a combination of carryover and
the FY 2011 estimated assessment of $52,432. This figure does not include anticipated sponsorships or
event revenue.
Capacity: Downtown Bangor Partnership will contract for the services of a staff person from the
Department of Community and Economic Development. This part-time coordinator will administer the
implementation of the adopted work plan. All board of director and officer seats will be filled; this
includes all ex -officio seats. Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to utilize volunteers for event
implementation and will seek to engage interested parties in other organizational activities as appropriate.
Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to actively recruit and engage the business community in our
efforts through sponsorships and other appropriate means.
Administration and Insurance: Downtown Bangor Partnership will reimburse the City's Department of
Community and Economic Development for staff services up to $30,000, and for direct expenses such as
postage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cost of $1,500.
Marketing & Outreach: Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to position downtown as the City's
arts and cultural center and will produce events and publicity and marketing materials to support the
image of a central business district that is also a vibrant neighborhood. We will be implementing a
strategic marketing and communications plan in FY 2011 to maximize the marketing budget and exposure
for downtown. When possible, DBP will leverage relationships with media outlets to meet these goals.
In FY 2011, Bangor Center Corporation will launch a new image and brand including a new name
(Downtown Bangor Partnership), logo design, downtown walking map brochure, launch of a new website
and any other relevant materials. We will continue to issue media releases for any significant events or
relevant news items that impact the downtown businesses, residents, employees or visitors.
Signature Events & Projects: Downtown Bangor Partnership has refined our focus to enhance business
recruitment and retention however, we will continue to produce signature events in FY 2011 that meet
our strategic objectives and draw individuals to the downtown. Downtown Bangor Partnership will
collaborate with partners to produce events that are meaningful to the businesses within the district and
will work to incorporate programming into the events that create incentives for individuals to visit
downtown businesses; either during the event or at a later date.
At this time Downtown Bangor Partnership plans to produce the following signature events in FY
2011:
• Cool Sounds Concert Series & Outdoor Market
• Santa's Workshop & Downtown Festival Day
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• Downtown Countdown.
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Downtown Liaison Program: Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to engage
stakeholders in a broad-based way. We will conduct public meetings as needed, and will
continue to supplement the City of Bangor's Police Department budget with funding to help
support bicycle patrols, holiday season foot patrols, and security for Pickering Square and
Parking Garage. The Committee will meet throughout the year with City department liaisons
associated with public safety, pedestrian, and vehicular issues, and with downtown
stakeholders. The Committee will also formally welcome new businesses that open downtown.
Beautification Program: Downtown Bangor Partnership will manage a comprehensive
Beautification program through the following initiatives:
• Blooms on the Stream in partnership with Public Works, Downtown Bangor Partnership
will fill and Public Works will maintain the 64 flower boxes along the Kenduskeag Stream
Canal
• Holiday Lighting in Pickering and West Market Squares to supplement the City Tree and
streetlight decorations
• Coordinate and enhance the street banner program
• Promote and encourage activities that improve the cleanliness and appearance of
downtown
• Support infrastructure improvements that benefit economic development of the
downtown district.
On all levels, Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to partner with other organizations
for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and will take advantage of other opportunities
that become available during the year. Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to
encourage and participate in the production of free seminars and networking gatherings geared
toward downtown businesses and building owners.
Board of Directors: Downtown Bangor Partnership's FY 2011 board of directors listing is shown
on page 13.
Budget: Downtown Bangor Partnership's FY 2011 budget is shown on page 14.
Strategic Plan: Downtown Bangor Partnership's current strategic plan is shown on page 15.
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Term
Office
Fist Name
Last Name
Business
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#
Seat
President
Brian
Ames
Ames A/E
2011
1st
Sm. Property Owner
Rudman &
Vice President
John
Hamer
Winchell
2011
1st
Service Business
Sutherland
Weston
Marketing &
Treasurer/Secretary
Elizabeth
Sutherland
Communications
2012
1 1st
At Large
Epstein
Commercial Real
Director
Molly
Briggs
Estate
2013
1st
At Large
Metropolitan
Director
Tracy
Darcy
Soul
2011
1st
Merchant/Entertainment
Director
Sonya
Eldridge
Bagel Central
2012
2nd
Merchant/Entertainment
Convention &
Director
Gibran
Graham
Visitors Bureau
2012
1st
Resident
Director
Suzanne
Kelly
House Revivers
2013
1st
Lg. Property Owner
University of
Maine Museum
Director
George
Kinghorn
of Art
2013
1st
At Large
Penobscot
Director
Scott
Levy
Theatre
2011 1
1st
Merchant/Entertainment
University of
Director
Peggy
Markson
Maine System
2011
1st
At Large
Director
Bob
Quirk
Quirk Auto
2012
1st
At Large
Van
Director
Heather
Frankenhuyzen
Bella Luna
2012
1st
At Large
Director
VACANT
At Large
Director
VACANT
At Large
Councilor
Council Rep
G.M.
Palmer
City Council
Bangor Region
Ex -Officio*
Karen
Cole
Chamber
n/a
n/a
Chamber
Convention &
Ex -Officio*
Kerrie
Tripp
Visitors Bureau
n/a
n/a I
CVB
Ex -Officio*
Rodney G.
McKay
City of Bangor
n/a
n/a
City
Bangor Museum
and Center for
Ex -Officio*
Vacant
History
n/a
n/a
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Patterson
Citv of Bangor
n/a
n/a
BCC Staff
Downtown Bangor Partnership Budget FY 2011
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Revenues
FY2010
FY2011
Development District Levy
$54,456
$52,432
Estimated Carryover
$29,356
$30,000
Event Revenue
$2,500
$2,500
Sponsorships
$10,000
$18,500
Total Available for Spending
$96,312
$103,432
Spending Plan
FY2010
FY2011
Personnel reimbursement to City
of Bangor
$30,000
$30,000
Signature Events
$15,000
$18,900
Marketing
$15,000
$23,700
Beautification
$15,000
$17,000
Liaison
$8,000
$8,579
General Administration
$3,000
$2,600
Reserve
$4,000
$2,000
Total Spending Plan
$90,000
$102,779
Downtown Bangor Partnership proposed Annual Budget for FY 2011 Approved 4/13/2010 by
Downtown Bangor Partnership Board of Directors
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Downtown Bangor Partnership Strategic Plan
In April 2009 Downtown Bangor Partnership's Board updated and revised its strategic plan. It
has had a formal plan since September 7, 1999.
MISSION STATEMENT
Downtown Bangor Partnership develops and implements activities that encourage retention
and growth of retail, service, and professional businesses; residential life; cultural organizations
and government offices within the historic and cultural center of Bangor.
VISION STATEMENT (3 -year)
In 2009, the community recognizes Downtown Bangor Partnership as a leadership organization
for downtown, which coincides with the special assessment district that extends from the
Federal Building on Harlow Street, to the 1-395 entrance ramp on Main Street, and includes Bass
Park. Increasing property values in the district provide revenues, which are leveraged by
sponsorships and partnerships to produce and promote activities that attract publicity, visitors,
and investment.
VALUES STATEMENT
These values are at the core of Downtown Bangor Partnership's activities:
Leadership: We envision and initiate ideas, projects, and solutions, and provide the
communication, guidance, and participation that move them toward implementation.
Innovation: We seek new ways to benefit Downtown Bangor. We try new things and
learn from experience.
Advocacy: We work to advance a positive image for Downtown Bangor, and invite the
public and the City to bring issues to Downtown Bangor Partnership and to involve the
organization in efforts that benefit downtown.
Cooperation: Our partnerships produce greater results than we could achieve alone.
Volunteerism: Board members and committee members share their time and
experience without compensation. Participation from members of the Bangor Center
Development District community is critical to its mission.
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ACTION STRATEGIES 1 TO 3 YEARS
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Strategy: Downtown Bangor Partnership produces and partners in activities that
encourage growth of business, organizational, residential and cultural clusters
in the district.
Strategy: Downtown Bangor Partnership reaches out to downtown stakeholders.
Committee activities introduce Downtown Bangor Partnership to new members
of the downtown community, and promote the community's awareness of
Downtown Bangor Partnership and address issues of concern to constituents.
Strategy: Downtown Bangor Partnership enhances the downtown environment.
The Board of Directors maintains communications with the Bangor City Council
and staff in the discussion of a broad spectrum of downtown issues, including
infrastructure, public policy, cleanliness and safety.
Strategy: Downtown Bangor Partnership promotes a distinctive identity for Downtown
Bangor.
The Marketing/Events Committee promotes the brand image for downtown,
and measures the effectiveness of its programs.
The Beautification and Liaison Committees assure that their efforts support the
downtown image.
Strategy: Downtown Bangor Partnership considers the appropriateness of the
boundaries of district.
Every July an ad hoc committee is formed to evaluate this issue and make a
recommendation to the Board of Downtown Bangor Partnership. Evaluation
includes a description of the area considered for expansion, advantages, and
disadvantages of "annexation", and the appropriate timing.
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