HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-08 15-023 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-023
Date: December 8, 2014
Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Grant Application to the Maine Department of
Economic and Community Development, Building 487 Remediation
Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development
Commentary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application, in an amount
of up to $150,000, to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. If successful,
the funds will be used to finish the remediation and demolition of Building 487. Additionally, the City
would utilize up to $50,000 from CDBG funding as a match for the application.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development
Committee at its meeting on December 2, 2014.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information: Order
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Tanya Emery
Department Head
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City Manager
Finance Director
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15-023
DECEMBER 8, 2014
Assigned to Councilor Baldacci
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Grant Application to the Maine Department of
Economic and Community Development, Building 487 Remediation
WHEREAS,, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development will accept and
review a grant proposal to assist in the remediation of Building 487 at the
Airport; and
WHEREAS,, a recent Maine Department of Environmental Protection grant to the City is
contingent upon the City securing the remaining project funding; and
WHEREAS, the Building 487 site meets the eligibility requirements of the program and would
remediate a longstanding blight and environmental hazard:
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CrTY OF BANGOR THAT
The City Manager is authorized to submit an application to the Maine Department of Economic
and Community Development for up to $150,000 to remediate and demolish Building 487.
IN CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 8, 2014
PASSED
CITY CLERK