HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-27 15-151 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-151
Date: April 27, 2015
Item/Subject: Resolve; Ratifying Execution of Agreement with Jensen Baird, Gardner and x n y
Legal Services Related to the�Property Tax Abatement Request of GLP Capital
L.P. — 500 Main Street
Responsible Department:
Commentary: This order will ratify an agreement with to assist the City in its defense to an
abatement request from Hollywood Slots.
GLP Capital L.P., owner of property at which Hollywood Casino operates, has requested a
reduction in the value of the real estate and an abatement in its property taxes. Issues
regarding valuation of gaming properties are unique and defending an abatement request for
gaming property requires considerable time and a certain level of expertise.
Because the City needed to respond to the request as soon as possible, staff has begun to work
with William Dale, Esq. of Jensen, Baird, Gardner and Henry to assist the City in its response to
the pending request for abatement. Mr. Dale has worked with the City on prior abatement
requests.
Manager's Comments:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Passage
First Reading
Referral
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Finance Director
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City Solicitor
Assigned to Councilor Civiello
CITY OF BANGOR
15-151
APRIL 27, 2015
(TITLE.) Resolve, Ratifying Execution of Agreement with Jensen Baird, Gardner and Henry for Legal
Services Related to the Property Tax Abatement Request of GLP Capital L.P. — 500 Main Street
WHEREAS, GLP Capital L.P., owner of property at which Hollywood Casino operatesi has requested a
reduction in the value of the real estate and an abatement in its property taxes; and
WHEREAS, issues regarding valuation of gaming properties are unique; and
WHEREAS, defending an abatement request for gaming property requires considerable time and a
certain level of expertise; and
WHEREAS, it is in the Citys interest to obtain the services of outside counsel to assist it in its defense of
its assessment and response to the pending request for abatement; and
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR:
BE IT RESOLVED,
THAT the action of City staff to retain the services of William Dale, Esq. of Jensen, Baird, Gardner and
Henry to represent the City of Bangor on matters concerning the request for a real estate abatement
filed by GLP Capital L.P. are hereby ratified,
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 2015
PASSED
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15-151
APRIL 27, 2015
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR:
BE IT ORDERED,
THAT the City hereby adopts the recommendations outlined in the report by the Substance Abuse
Working Group and endorse the work of the Community Health Leadership Board to guide and lead the
issue in an effort to reduce substance abuse in our community and improve population health in Bangor
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED,
That a letter of conveyance outlining the City's position on this issue be provided to Bangor's legislative
delegation, Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services, Mary Mayhew, members of
the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, and leadership for the Maine House of
Representatives and Senate.