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:
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Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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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
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CITY CLERK