HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-27 15-197 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-197
Date: May 27, 2015
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/ Downtown Bangor Partnership.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development
Committee at its May 19, 2015 meeting.
Tanya Emery
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
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City Manager
Associated Information:
Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan attached to CO
Budget Approval:
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Finance Director
Legal Approval:
Cify Solicitor
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CITY OF BANGOR
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(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, 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
2016", a copy of which is attached hereto as the development program for the Bangor Center
Development District.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 27, 2015
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
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Bangor Center Development District
Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan
Fiscal Year 2016
Proposed FY2016 Work Plan and Budget (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016)
The Downtown Bangor Partnership will launch into FY2016 welcoming five new Directors to its Board
along with two Directors returning for second terms. The committed volunteers that serve on the Board of
Directors dedicate their time and resources to the tried-and-true successes of the DBP and look forward
to new directions as the downtown grows.
For the coming fiscal year, we will work to keep Downtown Bangor vibrant, continuing many of our
successful programs and projects.
Beautification
Blooms on the Stream/Street-side Planters
Winter Lights in Downtown Bangor
Downtown Clean -Up Days — Spring and Fall
Adopt A Garden
Events
Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series and Fresh Air Market
Downtown Trick or Treat
Santa's Workshop
Marketing
Discover Downtown Bangor
Holiday Marketing -Early Bird Shopping/Plaid Friday/Small Business Saturday
Networking & Outreach
Downtown Town Hall
Quarterly Downtown Business Meetings
Welcome Baskets for New Downtown Businesses
In addition, we will tackle items that are outlined in our strategic planning process including significant
work in the areas of Governance/Organizational Structure and Advocacy.
Downtown Bangor Partnership will utilize contracted part-time staff services available through the City of
Bangor's Department of Community & Economic Development along with the committees of the Board of
Directors and additional volunteers to carry out the FY2016 work plan. Revenues will be derived from the
special assessment levied on property owners in the Downtown Development District and sponsorships.
Those revenues will be used to fund our activities for the next fiscal year. Total cash estimated to be
available for fiscal year 2016 is $85,900 a combination of sponsorships, event revenues, and the FY2016
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estimated assessment of $58,650. The DBP will reimburse the Department of Community & 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 $2,100 to coverall events and
activities.
We look forward to a continued partnership and collaboration with the City of Bangor and other
organizations for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and will take advantage of opportunities that
become available during the year.
Proposed Budget FY2016
Income
Special Assessment
$
58,650
Event Revenue
$
2,000
Sponsorship
$
25,250
Total
$
85,900
Expenses
Networking & Outreach
$
750
Beautification
$
.11,000
Contract Services
$
30,700
General Administration
$
6,000
Public Safety Officer
$
10,000
Marketinq
$
12,300
Events
$
14,475
Total
$
85,225
Net Income $ 675
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