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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-08 09-203 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. J 9 9-0 Date: June 8, 2009 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. Manager's Comments: �'� -f � 1) A)- ��� qw-U4 Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head L! Z. wd, 02 J III, City Manager Finance Director Page _ of _ j9 11:210113 Assigned to Councilor — Nealley June 8, 2009 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development District 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 and to the betterment of the health, welfare, and safety of the City of Bangor; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation has recommended a proposed development program to be adopted by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, 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 Plan and Budget, Fiscal Year 2010", a copy of which is attached hereto as the development program for the Bangor Center Development District. IN CITY COUNCIL June 8, 2009 Motion Made and Seconded to Open the 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 # 09-203 wivommmmom. III. 1 U 1 J�151�Y W'IM nial qm Y'i Am.f.10 Assigned to Councilor &)A, ANGOR C TER � 9 4-03 Downtownungor Bangor Center Development District Municipal Development Program Plan and Budget Fiscal Year 2010 Bangor Center Corporation will use staff services available through the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Subcommittees for Marketing/Events, Beautification, and Downtown Liaison to carry out its fiscal year 2010 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 2009, will be used to fund BCC's activities for the next fiscal year. Total funds estimated to be available for fiscal year 2010 are $90,239, a combination of carryover and the FY 2010 estimated assessment of $54,456. Personnel. BCC will contract for the services of a staff person from the Department of Community and Economic Development. This coordinator will administer the implementation of the adopted work plan. Administration and Insurance. BCC will reimburse the City's Department of Community and Economic Development for staff services, and for direct expenses such as postage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cost of $750. Marketing and Events Program BCC 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. Activities produced by BCC will include: • Cool Sounds Concert Series • Outdoor Market • Holiday lighting and lighting events • Downtown Countdown Advertising will include: • Bangor Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide • CVB Meeting Planners Guide • Bangor Daily News • The Maine Edge • Selective ads to promote events • Brochure distribution in CVB info packets • Marketing materials will include: • Rack brochures • Web site with current information • Media releases BCC will continue to partner with other organizations for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and the committee will take advantage of other opportunities that become available during the year. BCC will continue to encourage and participate in the production of free seminars and networking gatherings geared toward downtown businesses and building owners. Downtown Liaison Program 39 20� BCC will engage stakeholders in a broad-based way. BCC 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 BCC will partner with Bangor Public Works and Bangor Beautiful to provide flowering planters and flowers for the parks during the growing season and will fill 64 or more flower boxes along the Kenduskeag Stream canal. BCC will build on and coordinate the comprehensive street banner program. BCC will promote and encourage activities that improve the cleanliness and overall appearance of downtown. All Committees will identify and recognize individual, organizational, and business initiatives that exemplify the "Feel the Beat" spirit. 2 Bangor Center Corporation Budget Budget For FY 2009 Proposed For FY 2010 Development District Levy $54,187 $54,456 Estimated Carryover 24,813 35,783 Total available for spending $79,000 $90,239 Personnel reimbursement to City of Bangor $12,000 $30,000 Events (net of sponsorships and entry fees) 15,000 15,000 Marketing 13,000 15,000 Beautification and wayside signs 11,000 15,000 Security 10,000 8,000 Administration and Insurance 2,850 3,000 Reserve 0 4,000 Total spending plan $63,850 $90,000 BCC Proposed Annual Budget 2010 Approved 051209 by BCC Board 3 MEMORANDUM May 28, 2009 TO: Business & Economic Development Committee FR: Rod McKay, Director of Community & Economic Development RE: Re -authorization of Bangor Center Development District Funding CC: Edward A. Barrett, City Manager Patti Dubois, City Clerk 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. These are scheduled for required public hearings and consideration at the June 8, 2009 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 May 29, 2009 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, 2009; 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 May 29, 2009 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 09 - U 3 ORDER - Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development District HEARING - Public Hearing on the Establishment of Implementation Assessments for the Bangor Center Development District 09 -may ORDER - Bangor Center Development District - Establishment of Implementation Assessments 09- ORDER - Establishing the Amount of the Tax Rate and Overlay for the 2010 Fiscal Year for the Bangor Center Development District 09- ORDER - Authorizing Execution of Contract with Bangor Center Management Corporation. The budget proposed by the Municipal Development District Advisory Board and the Bangor Center Management Corporation is $90,239, $54,456 of which is proposed to be raised from implementation assessments on property owners within the District and $35,783 carry-over from FY2009. The special assessment rate needed to fund the $54,456 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 $106,778,400. An overlay rate of $-Q.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, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2010. A map of the Bangor Center Development District, comparison of prior years' assessments and funding, Notice of Public Hearings, and Bangor Center Corporation's FY 2009 Annual Report are attached. Attachments: AS BANGOR CENTER Downtownhngor Bangor Center Development- District er 'rty statute. The District stretches from a northern boundary of Cumberland, Harlow, and Court Street to the southern boundary along the Penobscot River. BANGOR CENTER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET JULY 1, 2009 -JUNE 30, 2010 Year Funded July 1 to June 30 Proposed Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual E Bangor Center Coition FY 2010 FY 2009 FY 2008t64 FY 2007 i FY 2006 i FY 2005 r FY 2004 Y. FY FY 2002 - I v S 'al Assessments ess o erla 4 4 6 5 5 54 187 43 9 2948 760 ; 46 14 $ 40 961 40 581 $ $ 3 3 9 72 $Ca $ 4 1 597 ` OverFrom Previous Year 35,783 24,813 16,90 12,563.$ 10,000 $ 4,000 ( $ 2,647 $ 3,731 $ 12,000 Revenuefrom Events/Mise. 52 000 0 0.0 /0 91 00 87 5 0 2,500.. -_....�1$=58,814 o 1. 0 ' 30 /o : 11 290 3 .0 $ 4 $ $_._.......__.....840 _.._....__.__....__.........._._..._....._.... Amount from General Fund _._...._.__....._-...........__..._...........__...- -32.9%' ........................__........_._L$61.3=23 ..._..... - _3__ ._2750.E_$_.........._.....1,900._ $ $ _...1,900_ $ $�- [Total Bud et 90,239 79,000 66,199 ....__,_._._....._23.8% 1$ 47,711 $ 45,128 1 $ 45,003 $ 54,437 Year Funded July 1 to June 30 BCC District Budget % Annual Chane $ From% General Fund Annual Chane Assessed Value of District % Annual Chane Special % Special Assessment Annual Assessment Rate * Chane to Budget I 6nal Revenue Chane Overlay Assessment Rate O.,,_v_ena FY 1988 $ 920L000 _._�_.._.._.._.._,_$ .60000 v._ _.._ $ 67,730,400 _ _-_..-----.---$093 $ 62,996 FY 1989 $ 140 000 + 16.7%€ $ 52 000 13.3% $ 79'588,100 ( 17.5%0[ $1.00 7.5% $ 791588 26.3% FY 1990 6 i 6 242 8 0 1 .7 /0 52 000 0 0.0 /0 91 00 87 5 0 0` 10. o ` 5 / o 1. 0 ' 30 /o : 11 290 3 .0 $ 4 o 43.6 0 / _ FY 1991 $ 111,473 -32.9%' $ 28,000 0 -46.2/° $ 90 668 700 t 0 3.1 /o ° $0.78 , -39.9/0: $ 70,794 o -38.1 /o (_......... __FY_1992 ._..__.....$ .._.._. 84,892 ....__,_._._....._23.8% $ -� 0 , .. -100:0%1 $ _ 89 365,000 1_ $ 88391 500 _-. _1.4% $0.51 _( _ .. -.34.7%? $ 45,576 ( 0.0%i $ 45,080 -35.6% 1.1% _ $0.02 _ $ 1,787 $0.02 [.$ 1,768 FY 1993$ ^ - FY 1994 ;........... ........�__ - FY 1995 - j FY 1996 _ 47000 $ 52 500 .......... $ 59,700 $ 66 000 -44.6% 11.7%' ...__............._....._o_...._..._.-.._......__..-.......__..-..__ 13.7/0 10.6% $ 0 $ 0_ $ 0 $ 0 0.0%I 0.090 E .._...._......__o-.�...... 0.0% 0.0% $ 85 133,900 ' .!_..-_...._-._._...-...}........_..__...._.........o $ 85,041,900 i $ 85,567,600_ -1.1% .., -3.7%` � -0.1/01 $0.51 $0.51 0.0%1 $ 43 418 � - ........__.._....._.!......_._......_.. $0.51 ! 0.0% $ 43,371 $0.51 1 0.0%1 $ 43 639 -3.7% -..._ _..__..... -0.1% 0.6% __�_.._... - „ ..__, ----.. �.. ............... $0.02 t $ 1,701 $0.02 ( $ 1,711 -_.... _............._..... __.._.. _.._..-_...__............_ 19 7 FY 9 _... $ 65 034 0 -1.5 /0 $ 0 0 0.0 /o ----- 8 90 $ 0 482 0 `.._.,..,,,___0.6-__+_._____..__-________..1 0 -5. 0 9 / _...---......_..._,_._---..._.._ _... 0 1 0 0%E 41 0 6 $ .5 $ 4 - O 5.9 /o 0 1 10 .02 =. 6 $ $ FY 1998$ 9 0 6 ,3 2 0 6 /0 6.. $... 0 0 0 0 0..._/ 8 830 90 $ 0!.... o 0.4 /0 i 0 1 0.0 /0 41 224 $....•`�... $ 0.4.. 0.02 1 617 $ $ FY 1999$ _ FY 6 6 5 63 8 0 13 /o ( $ 0 0 _ 0 0 0 /o_^ 0.0% ._.. .._..0 1 00 $ - 77,1 6, - 0 $ 77,492,000 .. ..._ ...... 0 4.6 0 / ? 0.5%( _ ._... ..............J__.....__..........._._..._..._......................_..... 0 ': 0 1 0.0 /o : 39 329 $ .5 $ $0.51 0.0% $ 39,521 6 o 4 /o 0.5% ......__......_........................................... 0.02 1 542 $ $ $0.02 $ 1,550 2000 i......__.._.__.__. .._._..........._. g. $.._, 44,625 ___.....___.__._.__....__._..__.._........_...._..__.._.....--..----_-.___---.-_..._..._......_.__._,.. -21.2%` 0 $ 0 1 0 _.._...-......._. __._..___........._..........__..__.__._._. 0 _.._.._........._....__._- E i 2 1 FY UO 3 $ 45 026 0.9 /0 $ 0 0.0 % 8 96 90 $ 2 7 0 �' 6.8 0 / 0 1 0.0%: 4 226 $ .5 $ 2 6.8 /o 0.0 1 656 $0.02 $ � FY 2002 54 437 0 20.9 /o : 0 f 0 0.0 /0 0 7 81 562 00 - 0 1.5 /o 0 � 0 1 0.0%' 4 597 .5 $ 1 0 1.5 /0 0 0 0 � 31 $ 2$ 1 6 FY 2003 5 $_ 4003j _ 45128 -17 %' 3$ -- _ _ ,-_-0 0.0 0 /_ 7 200 00 $ 7, O _ -5.3 /0 f -_$ i,..._,_ E 3 2 0 51 0.0% 39 7 $ .._..._., _ $ 40,581 -5.3 0 _ / 3.1% 1 44 0.02 5 $ $ _ $0.02 ` $ 1 591 FY 2004 .._.__.__..._._..._ ............._....... 20 5 FY 0 $ ._. �._. _. _. __ ... ,._._.. 47 1 7 1 1- 0.3% _.._-_..__...__._.._. 0 5.7/0 $ 0 .____...._.._ $ 0 0.0%0l ......._..._....-._........_..__. 0 0.0%f W $ 79,570600 _....._...._...,_ __ # 8 1 $ 03 6200. 3.1% 7 _.___....__.___ 0. 0 9/0 $0.51 0.0% .. .. .._.__....................___......._-._-...-....._._..__..._... 0 1 0.0% 40 961 .5 $ $ € _...... _.........._._. _ . 0 0.9 /0 ...._ _.........___.._ o.o i 606 $ 2 $ _ -1 FY 2006 $ 58 814 23.3 /0 $ 0 0 o 0. /o 9 1 50- $ 0 8 2 0 o 13.1 0: I / 0 1 0.0 0: 46 314 5 / $ $ , 0 13.1 / e 816 0.02 . $ $ FY 2007 ( $ 61.323 _4.3%� $ 0 0.0%0_.8800 j 1.30 $0.51 0.0%j $ 46,920 1.._..3....3% $0.02 $ 1,840 _...._FY2008_....___....$__...__66,199.... r FY 2009 $ 79 000 _ __.__._8:0%. 19.3% $ ._._......_._0..... $ 0 __._ 0.:0%;._$_._96,658,100_$ 0.0%E_$ 106 250,000 5.1%I _ 9.9%; $0.510.0%I $ .... 49,296 1 _ ._. ........_... _.. - __.... $O.! Il _ 0.0% $ 54,187 - 5.1% _. _ 9.9%0 _ ..... $0.02 ,i1 933 . _ __..L $0.02 $ 2,11_24 FY 201 $ 90 239 .. 14.2% _ $ 0 0.0%j_$ 106,778,400.. 0.5%j _ $0.51 ': 0.0% $ 54,456 0.5%, _- $0.02_1_$.. 2,135 j Develop District Funding Comparison FY 2010.x1s Bangor Community and Economic Development 5/28/2009 ' 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 Devel- opment District: Date of Hearing:June 8, 2009 Time of Hearing: 7:30 PM Place of Hearing:City Council Chambers, Bangor Citv 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 for- merly owned by Coal Energy of Maine, Inc. as described in a Dead 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 dis- tance of 25.58' still along same to a point, thence S 45023'05" W a distance of 126.35' still along same to a point, thence S 39120'40" W a distance of 92.55' still along same to a point, thence S 48°16'47" W a distance of 96.12' still along same to a point, thence S 42° 56'45" W a distance of 108.57' still along same to a point, thence S 36142'31" W a distance of -93.65' still along same to a point, thence S 22°41'31" W a distance of 90.71' still along same -to a point, thence S 21°17'03" W a distance of 103.76' still along same to a point, thence S 15°26'44" W a distance of 98.25' still along same to a point, thence S 06° 16'26" W a distance of 99.42' still along same to a point, thence S 19°58'37" W a distance of 110.80' still along same to a point, thence S 29015'42" W a distance of 100.04' still along same to a point, thence S 24127'47" W a distance of 105.08' still along same to a point, thence S 15°26'33" W a distance of 94.60' still along same to a point, thence S 12° 07'12" W a distance of 91.13' still along same to a point, thence S 10015'34" W a distance of 196.56' still along same to a point, thence S 09024'26" W a distance of 298.19' still along same to a point, thence S 03033'16" W a distance of 113.49' still along same to a point, thence S 21040'54" E a distance of 133.73' still along same to an iron pin on the northerly sideline of Barrett Paving Materials, Inc., thence N 84100'25" W a distance of 99.00' along said lands of Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. to a point, thence N 43154.25" 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 73150'25" E a distance of 62.64' still along same to an iron pin on the high water mark of said Penobscot River; thence S 22°19'46' W a distance of 357.79' along said high water mark to a point, thence S 17140'56" 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 681 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 32153'27" 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 19009'20" W a distance of 111.89' still along said exit ramp to a point, thence N 00°50'40" E a distance of 76.65' still along same to a point, thence N 20150'40" E a distance of 105.29' still along same to a point, thence N 40° 50'40" 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 06112'17" 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, inc. dated December 1, 1995 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 6003, Page 001, thence N 6511011" E a distance of 280.40' along said southerly sideline to an iron pin, thence N 3302311" 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, Page 079 to a point, thence N 07145'40" 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. Oresner dated March 30, 1979 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 2963, Page 127, to a point, thence N 33002'40" E a distance of 39.32' still along said easterly sideline of Bangor Metals, Inc. to a point, thence N 07°03'38" 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 01140149" E a distance of 70.10' along said easterly terminus to a point on the northerly sideline -of Buck Street, thence N 56°57'20" 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 33102'40" E a distance of 24.44' along said easterly sideline to a point, thence N 01°40'49" 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 Lincol , Street and continuing still 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, 1967 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 3963, Page 56, to a point, thence N 56° 46129" 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 lands 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 20°34'00" 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, 1987 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 4161, Page 030 to a point, thence N 57°58'00" W a distance of 45.50' stili 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 20°34'00" 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 deed of James W. Vardamis and Judith L. Vardamis dated 1988 and recorded at the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, Book 4260, Page 166 to a point, thence N 57°58'00" W a Jistance of 44.38' still along lands of said Dewey B. Gosselin II and Lorraine M. Gosselin to a point, thence N 20°34'01" E a distance of 101.16' still along same to a point, thenc N 69°26'00" W a distance of 65.00' still along same to a point on the aforesaid easter) sideline of Main Street, thence N 20034'00" E a distance of 1482.06' along said easter] sideline of Main Street to the southerly line of Railroad Street; thence N 20°34'00" E, b and along said Main Street to the center line of Cedar Street; thence in a northwesterl, direction along the centerline of Cedar Street to the centerline of First Street; thence in northeasterly direction along the centerline of First Street to the northwesterl, prolongation of the northeasterly line of Davenport Park; thence southeast along sai( northeasterly line of Davenport Park to the westerly corner of land now or formerl) owned by the Maine Savings Bank as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registn of Deeds in Volume 1722, Page 54 and in Volume 2839, Page 93; thence in a northeasterll direction along ,the northwesterly line of said Maine Savings Bank property to the southwesterly line of ]and now or formerly owned by the Unitarian Church of Bangor a; 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 ChurcF 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's 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 formerly owned by the City of Bangor, being the parcel occupied by the Bangor Police Department building; thence in a north- erly'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 Stream; 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 intersec- tion with the centerline of Cumberland Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Cumberland Street to the intersection with the northwesterly prolonga- tion of the northeasterly line of property now or formerly owned by Danny L. Rauch as described in Deeds recorded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 3604, Page 162 and in Volume 3636, Page 143; thence southeast along the northeasterly line and south- west along the southeasterly line of said Rauch property to the southerly corner, being on the northeasterly line of land now or, formerly owned by the City of Bangor as de- scribed 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 in- tersection with the northeasterly line of land now or formerly owned by Bangor Devel- opment 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 ]and 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 north- easterly 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 west- erly 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 north- erly line of land now or formerly owned by the First Universalist Society of Bangor as de- scribed 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 Com- pany 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 direc- tion along the northerly line of said New England Telephone Company property ex- tended to the centerline of French Street; thence in a southerly direction along the cen- terline 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 re- corded in Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 2480, Page 86; thence in an easterly di- rection 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 Broad- way, and 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 in 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 south- erly right-of-way line of Washington Street, said land described in Deeds recorded in Pe- nobscot Registry of Deeds in Volume 2077,, Page 157 and in Volume 2135, 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 LO- CATED WITHIN THE DISTRICT WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT THE HEARING AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILE OBJECTIONS TO THE AMOUNT OF AS- SESSMENT. D. Maximum Rate of Assessments to be Extended in Any One Year. $0.53 per thousand dollars of assessed value as of April 1, 2009. This assessment will be levied for a one- year program commencing on July 1, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2010. 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. May 29, 2009 Patti Dubois City Clerk BANGOR CENTER Downtownhngor May/June 2009 Mayor Gerry G.M. Palmer and the Bangor City Council City of Bangor 73 Harlow Street Bangor, Maine 04401 Mayor Palmer and Councilors: Anna/ Report 2009 I have served on this committee for several years, in the capacity of Board Member, committee member and now President. Upon reflection of what was the Downtown then and what is the Downtown now feels pretty good, Bangor Center Corporation is focused on maintaining this momentum. We are excited to present to you the Bangor Center Corporation (BCC) Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2010 Proposed Work Program and Budget. BCC'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 BCC has made a positive contribution to downtown development over the past year. Staying on track: A team of dedicated volunteers, BCC's Board of Directors regularly revisits and updates its strategic plan. The plan keeps us focused on strategies that leverage our limited resources to achieve optimal results. Our subcommittees, whose members include Board Directors, Volunteers at large, and City Staff, develop and implement work plans that support our mission, vision, and values. Those committees are Marketing/Events, Downtown Liaison, and Beautification. Our current strategic plan is included in our annual report. BCC's Marketing Committee produces several events throughout the year. Our "signature" events are the Cool Sounds Concerts, Outdoor Market and Downtown Countdown. These events are not ends in of themselves, but opportunities for people who haven't been to our Downtown for a while. Events give folks an incentive to check what's new and shows them what we all ready know — we have a wonderful Downtown and we should be on YOUR list of "Things to Do!" Our Liaison Committee and City Staff continue their outreach to Downtown stakeholders, merchants, residents and the like as well as the Beautification Committee works constant to keep our Downtown look sparkling! BCC's Board of Directors has a good relationship with the staff members of the Department of Community and Economic Development, Engineering, Public Works and the Police Department. BCC networks with other organizations that are also interested in Downtown and engages in collaborative activities to keep Downtown a beautiful, safe and fun place to live, work and enjoy. Most Sincerely, Brian A. Ames, President Bangor Center Corporation Board of Directors BANGOR CENTER Downtownhngor Background: Annual Report 2009 Mission: Bangor Center Corporation 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. ist : Since its establishment in 1987, Bangor Center Management Corporation, now known as Bangor Center Corporation, has conducted activities to improve Downtown Bangor. A special assessment levied on property owners in the Bangor Center Development District provides BCC'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 Corporation. Changes in BCC's revenues (based on the assessment and the City's financial support) necessitated changes in its management structure. In its early years, BCC 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. BCC's subcommittees develop work programs for Marketing/Events, Beautification, and Downtown Liaison. 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 on page 5. Overall goals/objectives/strategies for attainment: BCC's primary goal is to develop and maintain a healthy economy in Downtown Bangor, employing the following strategies to advance the goal: • BCC produces and partners in activities that encourage growth of business, organizational, residential and cultural clusters in the district. • BCC reaches out to downtown stakeholders. • BCC 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, beautification and safety. • BCC 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. 2 BANGOR CENTER Downtownhngor Anna/ Report 2009 Review of Fiscal Year 2009 development programs and activities: The 2009 work program was administered by the staff of the Department of Community and Economic Development, and carried out by BCC's established subcommittees of the Board of Directors: Marketing/Events, Beautification, and Downtown Liaison. Personnel. In addition to the time dedicated to BCC by the Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development (C&ED) and various members of his staff, BCC utilized the services of the Department's Business and Economic Development Officer, Sally Bilancia, until her departure in January 2009. This position functioned as BCC's part-time administrator, coordinating Board and subcommittee meetings and activities, helping the subcommittees carry out their work programs, creating and producing a number of events, and networking with other community organizations. These are the highlights of the programs of BCC's subcommittees for 2008-2009: Marketing and Events: BCC continued to position downtown as a diverse neighborhood that is also the city's arts and cultural center. We produced events, publicity and marketing materials supporting that image under the "Feel the Beat" brand. Events included: • The third evening -long Downtown Countdown—New Year's Eve Bangor style! • The fourth season of our outdoor market (with 25 vendors) that ran for eight consecutive Thursdays during the summer in Gomez Park. • Our summer concert season in Pickering Square, now in its second decade. • The flower box project along the Kenduskeag Stream, which expanded in 2008 to 64 boxes. • An Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Pickering Square sponsored by Epic Sports and Lane Construction. • We developed and sponsored networking events targeted to downtown businesses and building owners. BCC relies on and appreciates event -related financial sponsorships from a variety of businesses. We are partners in the production and/or sponsors of other downtown events, including River City Cinema's outdoor movie series. General marketing: BCC 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 get information about downtown Bangor into guest rooms at hotels and motels. Downtownhngor Annul Report 2009 Downtown Liaison: BCC engages stakeholders in a broad-based way. BCC 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 met throughout the year with City department liaisons associated with public safety, pedestrian, and vehicular issues, and with downtown stakeholders. We are making progress in a war that deploys 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. Other outreach activities: ■ BCC welcomes new businesses that open downtown and participates in grand openings and ribbon cuttings. Beautification: BCC partnered with Bangor Public Works and Keep Bangor Beautiful to provide flowering planters and flowers for the parks during the growing season. Working with an anonymous donor and Bangor Public Works, and recruiting in-kind and cash business sponsorships, BCC developed a large flower box project along the Kenduskeag Stream that totaled 64 boxes for the summer 2008, and the same number this summer. BCC also continued the street banner program, and promoted and encouraged activities that improve the appearance of downtown. Formal and informal relationships with other organizations: BCC's strategic plan identifies COOPERATION as a core value,,, "Our partnerships produce greater results than we could achieve alone," BCC partners with the following organizations on a recurring basis: UMMA, Bangor Public Library, Bangor Symphony Orchestra, River City Cinema, Maine Discovery Museum, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Museum and History Center, Keep Bangor Beautiful, Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau, Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, Bangor Police Department, Bangor Parks and Recreation, Bangor Engineering and Public Works Departments, Bangor's Community and Economic Development Department, Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, PowerHouse Teen Center, Shaw House, Hammond Street Congregational Church, Unitarian Universalist Church, Union Street Brick Church, Husson College, and a long list of downtown businesses — large and small. BCC's network continues to grow and strengthen. Every new event that BCC develops expands the network of partnerships across a broader spectrum, and attracts visitors to downtown. 4 BANGOR CENTER DowntownBangor Annual Report 2009 Bangor Center Development District �I BANGOR CENTER DowntownBangor Anna/ Report 2009 Proposed Work Program Plan and Budget Fiscal Year 2010 Bangor Center Corporation will use staff services available through the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Subcommittees for Marketing/Events, Beautification, and Downtown Liaison to carry out its fiscal year 2010 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 2009, will be used to fund BCC's activities for the next fiscal year. Total funds estimated to be available for fiscal year 2010 are $90,239, a combination of carryover and the FY 2010 estimated assessment of $54,456. Personnel. BCC will contract for the services of a staff person from the Department of Community and Economic Development. This coordinator will administer the implementation of the adopted work plan. Administration and Insurance. BCC will reimburse the City's Department of Community and Economic Development for staff services, and for direct expenses such as postage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cost of $750. Marketing and Events Program BCC 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. Activities produced by BCC will include: • Cool Sounds Concert Series • Outdoor Market • Holiday lighting and lighting events • Downtown Countdown Advertising will include: • Bangor Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide • CVB Meeting Planners Guide • Bangor Daily News • The Maine Edge • Selective ads to promote events • Brochure distribution in CVB info packets BANGOR CENTER Annual Report 2009 Downtownhngor Marketing materials will include: • Rack brochures • Web site with current information • Media releases BCC will continue to partner with other organizations for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and the committee will take advantage of other opportunities that become available during the year. BCC will continue to encourage and participate in the production of free seminars and networking gatherings geared toward downtown businesses and building owners. Downtown Liaison Program BCC will engage stakeholders in a broad-based way. BCC 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 BCC will partner with Bangor Public Works and Bangor Beautiful to provide flowering planters and flowers for the parks during the growing season and will fill 64 flower boxes along the Kenduskeag Stream canal. BCC will build on and coordinate the comprehensive street banner program. BCC will promote and encourage activities that improve the cleanliness and overall appearance of downtown. All Committees will identify and recognize individual, organizational, and business initiatives that exemplify the "Feel the Beat" spirit. BANGOR CENTER Downtownhngor Annual Report 2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 2009 - June 2010 OFFICERS President: Vice -President: Brian A. Ames John K. Hamer Ames A/E Rudman & Winchell 1st Term: 7/2008 - 6/2011 1st Term: 7/2008 - 612011 (Large Property Owner) (Service Business) Treasurer - Vacancy 1st Term: 712009 - 612012 (At Large) DIRECTORS Sonya Eldridge Tracy Darcy Bagel Central Metropolitan Soul 1st Term: 712006 - 612009 1st Term: 7/2007 - 612010 (At Large) (Merchant) Tim Kelly Scott Levy JB Parker's Cafe & Catering Penobscot Theatre 1st Term. 7/2008 - 6/2011 1st Term: 7/2008 - 6/2011 (At Large) (At Large) Heather Van Frankenhuyzen Peggy Markson Bella Luna Communications Coordinator Is` Term: 712009 - 612012 Univ. Maine System (At Large) 1st Term. 7/2008 - 6/2011 (At Large) Vacancy Vacancy Pt Term: 7/2009 - 6/2012 Pt Term: 7/2009 - 6/2012 (Small Property Owner) (Downtown Resident) Bangor City Council Representative: Gerry G. M. Palmer One Year Term: 11/2008 -11/2009 EX -OFFICIO DIRECTORS (non-voting members) Vacancy Bangor Museum & History Center Mike Youngblood Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Rod McKay City of Bangor, Dept. of Community & Economic Development Kerrie Tripp Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau Vacancy Bangor Beautiful Vacancy, Staff Liaison to BCC City of Bangor, Dept. Community & Economic Development BANGOR CENTER Ann//al Report 2009 Downtownhngor Bangor Center Corporation Budget Proposed FY 2009 For Budget FY 2010 Development District Levy $54,187 $54,456 Estimated Carryover 24,813 35,783 Total available for spending $79,000 $90,239 Personnel reimbursement to City of Bangor $12,000 $30,000 Events (net of sponsorships and entry fees) 15,000 15,000 Marketing 13,000 15,000 Beautification and wayside signs 11,000 15,000 Security 10,000 8,000 Administration and insurance 2,850 3,000 Reserve 0 4,000 Total spending plan $63,850 $90,000 BCC Proposed Annual Budget for 2010 Approved 051209 by BCC Board 9 BANGOR CENTER Anniva/ Report 2009 Downtownhngor Bangor Center Corporation Strategic Plan On March 14, 2006 BCCs Board updated and revised Its strategic plan. It has had a formal plan since September 7, 1999. MISSION STATEMENT Bangor Center Corporation 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 Bangor Center Corporation as a leadership organization for downtown, which coincides with the special assessment district that extends from the Federal Building on Harlow Street, to the I-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 Bangor Center Corporation'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 BCC and to involve BCC 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. 10 BANGOR CENTER Downtownhngor Action Strategies 1 to 3 years Annria/ Report 2009 Strategy: BCC produces and partners in activities that encourage growth of business, organizational, residential and cultural clusters in the district. Strategy: BCC reaches out to downtown stakeholders. Committee activities introduce BCC to new members of the downtown community, and promote the community's awareness of BCC and address issues of concern to constituents. Strategy: BCC 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: BCC 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: BCC 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 BCC. Evaluation includes a description of the area considered for expansion, advantages, and disadvantages of "annexation" and the appropriate timing. Ii