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Date: 3une22.2011
Item/Subject ORDER, Atithormng Negotiation of a Contract for the Operation of the New
Arena/Meeting Complex
Responsible Department: Finance
If approved, this Order would authonae Ory staff to negotiate a centrad with Global Spectrum
for passible operation of the new arena and meeting complex. In the spring of 2011, the City
issued a Request for Proposals for the operation of the new arena and meeting complex. The
Gly received three responses from qualified companies that operate similar types of facilities
throughout the country. To facilitate the selection process, a panel comprised of staff, Council,
and the Manager from the Cumberland County Civic Center reviewed the proposals and
Interviewed Me three companies. After a thorough review, the panel has recommended that the
City enter into negotiations Mth Global Spedmm. Although all three companies were well
qualified m operate the arena and meeting complex it was felt that Global Spectrum more clearly
met our identified needs and provided a slightly better Flt Man the other two.
This item will be reviewed by Me Finance Committee prior M tonight's Coundl meeting.
Department Head
Manager's Comments: ca L
City Manager
Associatetl Information: Oker
Budget Approval:
ce Director
legal Approval:
qcltg Solicitor
X Passage
_ First Reading Paye _&_
Referral
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June 27. 2011
P ('° Assigned to councilor - Durgin
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Negotiation of a Contract for the Operation of the New
Arena/Meeting Complex
By the City Coun l ofChe CO of Bangor:
THAT, Catherine M. Carlow, City Manager, and staff designated by the City Manager, are
hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to negotiate a contract with Global Spectrum
for the daily operation of the new arena/meeting complex at Bass Park. Said contract shall be
subject to the approval of the Bangor City Council.
n CITY C CIL
]uoe 27. 2011
Notion made and Seconded for Fassage i.
mark 6rnola questlss the
annual. cost.
Tin Woodcock of Paton Peabdy urged the Council
to consider this before a decision is made. A 11-M
Sadd Clicban of Glohal bytttnm thanked the Council O"M
and C ttee and urged Cowell✓SYpPart -
A Hall Call Vote was Requested - (TREE.) qutMrialue meant :a T of a contract
votae e-1.
Councilors voting Yes: eLuchette.. for teb Operation of the Arevalmeeting
grosson. Duxgfn. Gxatuick. Ili.ougo. Complex
Raves. Wealley A Weston
Go"Cilors voting No: Palmer
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