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
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14-069
JANUARY 27, 2014
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(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
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