HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-22 09-034 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Date: December 22, 2008 Item No. 09 O
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Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the Execution and Filing of an Application with the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Economic Development Initiative
(EDI) Special Project Funds
Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development
Commentary:
This Order would authorize the City Manager to apply to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for $257,250 in Federal Economic Development Initiative Special Project funds available to
the City for the Bangor Waterfront Park. It would also authorize the City Manager, on behalf of the City of
Bangor, to execute such documents as are necessary to apply for the funds, accept the funds, certify the
City's willingness to comply with rules and regulations governing the use of funds, and to carry out the
activities funded. These funds will be used to begin public infrastructure improvements in the areas
designated for open space and recreational use at the intersection of Main and Railroad Streets and
between the railroad tracks and Penobscot River downriver from Railroad Street.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
These funds became available to the City through our Congressional Delegation which worked to have
this funding included in a federal appropriations bill. As we approach the Waterfront infrastructure
development work planned for next year, we must begin the process of accessing these funds by
requesting them from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The planned work
has been reviewed on a number of occasions by both the Business and Economic Development
Committee and the City Council. The Business and Economic Development Committee recommends
your approval. '--'A� „ T-�
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
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Referral
City Manager
Finance Director
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Assigned to Councilor Hawes December 22, 2008
CI`i~Y OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Execution and Filing of an Application with the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for Economic Development
Initiative (EDI) Special Project Funds
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
The City Council, as the local governing body, hereby authorizes the City Manager, on behalf of
the City of Bangor, to submit to and file with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development an application for Economic Development Initiative Special Project Funds as
provided for in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (PL 110-161); to provide such
information and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development in consideration of the City's application; to execute such contract,
contracts, or sub -contracts as may be necessary for the grant to be received; to execute such
documents as may be required to certify the City's willingness to comply with the laws, rules
and regulations governing the use of funds applied for and received; and to carry out the
activities for which the funds were received;
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT
the City Manager is hereby appointed as the authorized representative of the City of Bangor to
act on behalf of the City in assuring and certifying the City's compliance with requirements
associated with the receipt of funds applied for and in carrying out the activities for which the
funds are received.
IN CITY COUNCIL
December 22, 2008
Motion Mande and Seconded
for assage
Pa d
CITY CLERK
O R D E R
(TITLE,, Authorizing the Exaeuta can- and Filing
of an Application with the U.S. Department
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Economic Development Intitative (EDI)
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Assigned to Councilor