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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 Z&&L- Finance Director Page _of_ 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 CITY CV -K 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.