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Date: lune 13 2011
Item/Subject ORDER, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the
Bangor Center Development District
Responsible Department: Community& Economic Development
PUBLIC NEARING - Prior to voting on this Order, the Council is required to hold a Public
Hearing on the Municipal Development Program and financial Man for the Bangor Center
Development DIsbict.
The purpose of this Order is for the City Council W consider the Program to be Implemented for the
Bangor Center Development District. The Program has been prepared by the Bangor Center
Management Corporation/ Downtown Bangor Partnership.
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June 13, 2011
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for
the Bangor Center Development District
WHEREAS, by action of the City Council, a certain area in the downtown has been
designated as a Municipal Development District, Roown as the Bangor Center
Development District, in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5223(1); and
WHEREAS, 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5224(1) requires that the governing body of a Municipality adopt
a development program for each development district; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Previously established Development District continues to exist
and the District will contribute to the economic growth and well-being of the
Municipality, to the betterment of the health, welfare, and safety of the City of
Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation/Downtown Bangor Partnership has
recommended a proposed development program to be adapted by the City
Coundl:
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. §§ 5223 and 5224, there Is hereby adopted the "Bangor
Center Development District, Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan, Fiscal Year
2012', a copy of which Is affected hereto as the development program for the Bangor Center
Development District.
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Sohn Hamer. Incoming President of Bangor Center
Development Corporation, urged council Support.
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Fiscal Year 2012
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Downtown Bangor Partnership will use staff services available through the Department of
Community and Economic Development, and the subcommittees of the Board to carry out the
FY 2012 work plan. Revenues will be derived from the special assessment levied an property
owners in the Downtown Development District. Those revenues, and the carry forward bank
balance from fiscal year 2011, will be used to fund Downtown Bangor Partnership's activities for
the next fiscal year. Total cash estimated to be available for fiscal year 2012 is $96,473.51 a
combination of carryover and the FY 2012 estimated assessment of $52,507. This figure does
nor include anticipated sponsorships or eventreac nce.
Capacity: DBP will contract for the services of a staff person from the Department of
Community and Economic Development. This part-time coordinator will administer the
Implementation of the adopted work plan. All board of director and officer seats will be filled;
this Includes all ex -officio seats. Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to utilize
volunteers for event implementation and will seek to engage Interested parties in other
organizational activities, such as standing committees, as appropriate. DBP will continue to
actively recruit and engage the business community in our efforts through sponsorships and
other appropriate means.
Administration and Insurance: DBP will reimburse the Citys Department of Community and
Economic Development for staff services up to $30,000, and for direct expenses such as
portage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cost of $1,500.
Advocacy ity Llal DBP will continue an ongoing dialogue with the City Council re: issues
that impact downtown. DBP will advocate for expenditures from the City budget for
vestments that will enhance the district. Moving forward DBP will review the appropriateness
of the district boundaries and make recommendations to the City council. DBP will support
Economic Development efforts surrounding construction of the New Arena and Civic Center
facility. Additionally DBP will financially support the bike patrol up W $10,000 for overtime
costs.
Marketing: Downtown Bangor Partnership will continue to position downtown as the City's arts
and cultural center and will produce events and publicity and marketing materials to support
the Image of a central business district that is also a vibrant neighborhood We will conduct
market research o n
ongoing basis to assess the v and opinions of downtown
stakelolders. We will work closely with theCity's Community & Economic Development
Department W assure brand commonly and appropriate messaging to potential businesses. We
will continue W issue media releases for any significant events or relevant news Items that
impact the downtown businesses, residents, employees or visitors.
Networking & Outreach: Under our newest area of focus CHP will reach out to various
downtown constituencies to gather Information, feedback and Input to guide the board and our
work moving forward. This commtttee plans t0 host regular networking sessions as well as
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educational sessions that can benefit downtown business owners, property owners and
residents. Additionally this committee will provide welcome baskets to new businesses to
assure they are aware of DBP and what we can do to support them.
Activi0es & Events: Downtown Bangor Partnership will collaborate with partners to produce
attivities events that are meaningful to the business and will benefit business recruitment and
retention while bringing people downtown. This committee is currently reviewing the program
of activities for FY 2012 to determine where energies and funds are best spent. It is possible the
program of events implemented may look slightly different than past years. Additionally we
plan to bring in committee members that are not serving on the board to diversify, our work
base and encourage more Involvement from the downtown community. At this time Downtown
Bangor Partnership plans to produce the fallowing signature events In FY 2012: Cool Sounds
Concert Series & Outdoor Market, Santa's Workshop & Downtown Festival Day, Downtown
Countdown, Beautification activities (Blooms on the Stream, Streetside planters; Banner
program, Holiday Lighting, etc.(.
On all levels; DBP will continue W partner with the City of Bangor and other organizations for
the promotion and betterment of downtown, and will take advantage of ether opportunities
that become available during the year. DBP will continue to encourage and participate In the
production of free seminars and networking gatherings geared toward downtown businesses
and building owners.
Downtown Bangor Partnership Budget FY 2012
Oap proposed Annual Budgeter FY2012 Approved 511WO11 by Dap Booed pi Direcroes
Revenues
FY2011
H2022
Development District Levy
$52,432
$52,507
Estimated Carryover
$30,0.')0
$13,967
Event Revenue
$2500
$3,500
Sponsorships
$181500
$26,500
Total Available for Spending
$103,432
$96,474
Spending Plan
FY2011
FY2012
Administration & Insurance
$32,600
$39,945
Events
$25,700
$32,450
Marketing
$161900
$7,500
Beautification
$16,700
$9,800
Liaison
$8,500
$10,000
Reserve
$3,000
$2400
Total Spendin Wan
$103,400
$96,295