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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-27 14-069 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 14-069 Date: January 27, 2014 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to take Necessary and Appropriate Action for the City of Bangor to Join Maine Municipal Association and Pay Required Dues Responsible Department: City Manager Commentary: Currently the City of Bangor is not a member of Maine Municipal Association. Maine Municipal Association provides services to its member municipalities including advocating for municipalities before the Maine Legislature. There are several issues pending before the Maine Legislature that have a direct affect on municipalities, including the potential reduction of Maine Revenue Sharing. It is in the interest of the City of Bangor to work collaboratively with other municipalities, directly and through Maine Municipal Association. This Order, if approved will authorize the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate action for the City to obtain membership in Maine Municipal Association and pay any required dues. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for Passage First Reading Referral Department Head City Manager Finance Director City Solicitor Page _of_ 14-069 JANUARY 27, 2014 Assigned to Councilor iDf BA* e CITY OF BANGOR JR4 TEDF_- (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the City Manager to take Necessary and Appropriate Action for the City of Bangor to Join Maine Municipal Association and Pay Required Dues WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is not a member of Maine Municipal Association; and WHEREAS, Maine Municipal Association provides services to its member municipalities including advocating for municipalities before the Maine Legislature; and WHEREAS, Reducing Maine Revenue Sharing to municipalities continue to be an item under consideration by the Legislature; and WHEREAS, several other issues affecting municipalities are pending in the Legislature; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Bangor to work collaboratively with other municipalities, directly and through Maine Municipal Association. By the Oty Coundl of the Oty of Bangor ORDERED, THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby authorized to take all necessary and appropriate action for the City to obtain membership in Maine Municipal Association and pay any required dues. IN CITY COUNCIL January 27, 2014 Motion made and seconded to suspend the rules to consider Order 14-069 Authorizing the City Manager to take Necessary and Appropriate Action for the City of Bangor to join Maine Nunicipal Association and Pay Required Dues Passed Motion made and seconded for Passage of Order 14-069 Motion Doubted Vote: 6-3 Councilors Voting Yes: Baldacci, Durgin,Graham, Nealley, Plourde, Sprague Councilors Voting No: Blanchette, Civiello, Gallant Passed CITY CLEC` "