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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-24 11-314 ORDER COUNCIL ACTION Item Nos i 31 r? Date: October 24, 2011 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to Proceed with an Effort to Replace the Gazebo formerly located at Paul Bunyan Park. Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation Commentary: This Order will authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to begin the process of replacing the Gazebo formerly located at Paul Bunyan Park. The Department has recently been approached by a group of individuals who are interested in assisting with replacing and relocating the gazebo, which was dismantled as part of the Arena construction project. Among those individuals are representatives from the Bangor Band. The gazebo has been a popular and heavily utilized amenity and there is significant sentiment to replace it. The group will work in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Department to identify a suitable location and is willing to seek donations to help cover construction costs. This was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval by the Government Operations Committee on October 11, 2011. Department Head Manager's Comments: n Ccf9-0 )(n.I I�. (,,SSL n / City Manager Associated Information: Order, Background Memorandum Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: itty Solicitor Introduced for x Passage _ First Reading Page_of_ Referral _ , 1 .. 3 .1. 4 c.�S o't.Ba "' Assigned to . "4.90"..- 9 Councilor - Palmer October 24, 2011 v --f I:\: ti=;` CITY OF BANGOR P4TC0.��' (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to Proceed with an Effort to Replace the Gazebo formerly located at Paul Bunyan Park BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, BE IT ORDERED, THAT: 1. The Parks and Recreation Department is hereby authorized to proceed with a project to replace and relocate the Gazebo; and 2. Fundraising efforts to assist with the costs of the project are hereby authorized, and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to accept such donations; and 3. The Parks and Recreation Director or his designee is authorized to work with those volunteers/individuals involved with this project to complete the work intended including incidental use of Department funds, materials, supplies, and City equipment; and 4. The Finance Director shall establish such procedures as she deems necessary to insure that any donated funds, goods, or services that are eligible for a tax deduction are appropriately received and accounted for and are used specifically for the purpose intended by the donors. IN CITY COUNCIL. • October 24, 2011 • Motion Made and Seconded for Passage Passed (12Y ‘La UM,tawm ORDER V • (TITLE,) Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to Proceed with an Effort to Replace the Gazebo formerlylocated at Paul Bunyan Park Assigned to Councilor Tj� Oj)perSL.3 J 11 314 MEMORANDUM TO: Government Operations Committee FROM: Tracy Willette, Director Parks and Recreation SUBJ: Gazebo Replacement, Paul Bunyan Park DATE: October 4, 2011 When the construction schedule for the new arena was confirmed during the summer, a discussion commenced regarding the gazebo located in Paul Bunyan Park. The gazebo has hosted a variety of community activities including being the primary summer venue for the Bangor Band. Given the scope of the construction, the gazebo could not stay in its current location. Based on advice from engineers from Cianbro as well as our own City engineers and staff, it was determined that the cost and possible damage were would be too large to allow us to move the gazebo. We were left with little alternative other than to dismantle the structure. An effort has been started to embark on a fundraising campaign to build a new gazebo. A group of enthusiastic supporters have met with me to start the process. Along with a fundraising process, there will need to be a discussion regarding a new location for a new gazebo. There has been a list of tentative locations developed and a review process started. We will be returning to this committee to review with you those locations along with their potential strengths and weaknesses. We are asking the Committee to recommend authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to work with this citizens group to replace and relocate the gazebo. This authorization would be similar to our recent efforts with the Bangor Community Garden and the restoration of the Paul Bunyan Statue. I will be available at your meeting to answer any questions you may have.