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Home My WebLink About2007-06-11 07-214 ORDERitem 14% 07 214 Dome June u, zppT Item/Subject: ORDER, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Ran for the Bogor Center Development District Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: HEARING - Prior to voting on this Order, the Council is required to hold a Public Hearing on the Municipal Development Program and Rnancial Ran for the Bangor Center Development District. The purpose of this Order is for the City Council to adopt the Program to be Implemented for Die Bangor Center Development District. The Program has been prepared by me Bangor Center Management Corporation. Department Head This has been mimed and is recommended by the Business and Economic Development Committee. u2 m y Manages Associated Inforrrrmion: Program Plan and Budget Budget Approval: r6 Finance Director 3 Passage _ First Reading Page _ of Referral 07 21.4 A gmdmOowcimv sarrmstoo June 11, tom CITY OF BANGOR (MLE.) 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 Munldpal Development District, known 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 and to the betterment of the health, welfare, and safety of the City of Bangor; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation has recommended a proposed development program to be adopted by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE R 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 DisMq Municipal Development Program Plan and Budget, Fiscal Year 2008," a copy of which is attached hereto as the development program for the Bang" Center Development District. IN CITY.;COONCiL June 11. 2007 Motion Wade and secomled to y of -z 14 Open the Public Head" HeaffaOpened 0 H0 0 No One e Pu6110 came Ho One from the N o MNnward ottionion Node and Seconded Co dontiin Pla Clace the Public g Program for the M n P� for the �engox Program Financial Closed Public Hearing Closed =r Pweloomen[ Dia[iict eoe ao Notion Made eOd Seconded for' - Pas e Yas ed dwkPed%(C,mamMu,Wd/ V ' •' "W—Ra 07 214 Bangor Center Development District Municipal Development Program Plan and Budget Fiscal Year 2008 Bangor Center Corporation will use staff services available through the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Subcommittees for Marketing/Events, Beautification, and Downtown Liaison to carry out its fiscal year 2008 work plan. Revenues will be derived from the special assessment Ivied on property owners in the Downtown Development District. Those revenues, and the carry forward bank balance from fiscal year 2007, will be used to fund BCC's activities for the next fiscal year. Total funds estimated to be available for fiscal year 2008 are $66,199, a combination of carryover and the estimated assessment of $51,229 net of a .02% overlay. Personnel. BCC will subsidize the cost of a staff person from the Department of Community and Economic Development. This coordinator will administer me implementation of the adopted work plan. Administration and Insurance. BCC will reimburse the Department of Community and Economic Development for postage, copies, and materials. It Will also purchase Insurance at an approximate cost of $850. Marketing and Events Program BCC 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. Activities produced by BCC will include • Cool Sounds Concert Series • Outdoor Market • Holiday lighting and lighting events • Winter Weekend (in partnership with others) Dog Day • Downtown Countdown Advertising will include: • Bangor Chamber of Commerce visitors Guide • CV8 Meeting Planners Guide • Bangor Daily News • The Maine Edge • Selective ads to promote events Brochure distribution in CVB imo packets 6Banga 0" 214 F�trke6�' Marketing materials will include: • Rack brochures • Web Site with current information Media releases BCC will continue to partner with other organizations for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and the committee will take advantage of other opportunities that become available during the year. BCC will continue to encourage and participate in the production of free seminars and networking gatherings geared toward downtown businesses and building owners. Downtown Liaison Program BCC will ennaee stakeholders in a broad-based waw BCC will conduct public meetings as needed, and will continue to supplement the City of Bangor's Police Department budget with funding to help support bicycle patrols and holiday season foot patrols. The Committee will meet throughout the year with City department liaisons associated with public safety, pedestrian, and vehicular issues, and vv th downtown stakeholders. The Committee will also formally welcome new, businesses that open downtown. Beautitkadon Program BCC will partner with Bangor Public Works and Keep Bangor Beautiful to provide flowering planters and flowers for the parks during the growing season and will fill 46 or more flower boxes along the Kenduskeag canal. BCC will build on and coordinate the comprehensive street banner program. BCC will promote and encourage activities that improve the cleanliness and overall appearance of downtown. All Committees will Identify and recognize individual, arganizationab and business initiatives that azemplify the "Feel the Beat" spirit tlrC�6eaL/ is 7 214 Bangor Center Corporation Budget Anticipated Proposed Actual For FY 2007 FY 2008 Development District Levy $48,760 $49,296 Estimated Carryover 12,563 16,903 Total available for spending 61,323 66,199 Personnel reimbursement to City of Bangor 12,000 12,000 Events (net of sponsorships and entry fees) 10,000 13,000 Marketing 10,500 13,000 Beautifcation and wayside signs 12,260 13,000 Security 8,400 9,000 Administration and insurance 51600 6,199 Difference between estimated and aR al c/over 2.563 Total spending plan $61,323 $66,199 3