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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-10 14-076 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 14-076 Date: February 10, 2014 Item/Subject: ORDER , Authorizing Discussions with the City of Bangor School Committee for the use of Building and Land at 208 Maine Avenue Responsible Department: Legal Commentary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to discuss the terms and conditions of an agreement with the Bangor School Committee for use of property located at 208 Maine Avenue. The School Committee proposes using the building for the purpose of providing a therapeutic day program for children with emotional or behavioral disabilities. This program is primarily for students that have difficulty in a traditional school setting and is currently provided as part of a joint effort with other school units at a facility in Old Town. Because of concerns raised about changes in the governing structure of that joint effort, the Bangor School Committee has determined it may be in the best interest of the City of Bangor to consider alternatives to its current arrangement. The City of Bangor owns a building and land located at 208 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine, which the School Department has determined would be suitable for this program and students. Any agreement arising out of these discussions shall be subject to final approval by the City Council. This item was reviewed at a pre -council executive session on January 27, 2014. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for Passage First Reading Referral :y City Manager Finance Director Page _of_ Solicitor 14-076 FEBRUARY 10, 2014 Assigned to Councilor Durgin GI~l-Y OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Discussions with the City of Bangor School Committee for the use of Building and Land at 208 Maine Avenue WHEREAS, the City of Bangor School Department provides a therapeutic day program for children who have emotional or behavioral disabilities which impact their ability to be educated in a traditional school environment; and WHEREAS, currently said services for Bangor students are provided as part of a joint effort with other school units at a facility in Old Town; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Bangor and the School Department to consider alternatives to its current arrangement for the education of children who are in need of a therapeutic day program; and WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is the owner of the building and land located at 208 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine; and WHEREAS, the building and land at 208 Maine Avenue is suitable for the School Department's program for children who are in need of a therapeutic day program. By the Oty Couno/ of the City of Bangor: ORDERED, THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, and City staff designated by her, are hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor, to discuss the terms and conditions for an agreement with the City of Bangor School Committee, or its designee, for use of the building and land located at 208 Maine Avenue. Any agreement shall be subject to approval by the City Council. IN -CITY COUNCIL February 10, 2014 d CITY CLERK