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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-02-11 08-100 ORDERMon No, A 1,00
Date: 2-11-M
Item/Subject: Order, E4ablishing a Speclal Committee on Arma Implementa0on
Responsible Department: Executive
Over the past several months, including at the recent Coundl Planning Seasion, there has been
discussion regarding establishing a Special Committee on Arena Implementatron. The purpose
of this committee would be to develop an implementation plan and schedule for the
development of a new arena and meeting mmpiex to replace our current Auditorium/Civic
Center. R would provide a mechanism to Involve various stakeholders in m1s; process as well as
a forum In which Interested Individuals can be educated on such issues as financing and facility
desgn.
In order to initiate discussion, an Order has been drafted and is attached that would establish
such a Committee. This Order Is modeled after the order which established the Special
Committee on the Future of the Auditorium In calendar year 2000 which was established to
advise the Council on issues related to the goal of constructing such a new facility.
As drafted, the Committee would be composed of 14 members plus one or more Councilors.
The membership would represent a range of Interests Including members of the general public,
facility users, and the business community.
Department Head
This has bean reviewed by the Business and C-conomic Development Committee, which
recommends your approval. A ,6
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Budget Approval:
Finance Director
City Solicitor
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Assigned lo Councilor Falmer February 11. 2008
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Establishing a Speaal Cemmii[tce on Arena Impkmentation
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bangor has long been committed to replacing the
Bangor Auditor um and Civic Center with a new meeting and large event facility;
and
WHEREAS, the major obstade facing this effort has been the availability of a non-property, tax
revenue source to support the nastetl capital investment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has designated the revenue received from Hollywood Slats toward
this project; and
WHEREAS, with the opening of the permanent Hdlywood Slots facility on Main Street scheduled
for the summer of 2008, additional revenues will become available to the City from
this source; and
WHEREAS, the site location study for such a new facility has recently been completed and the
Condi will mon consider designating its general location; and
WHEREAS, we are now In a position to develop a more detailed implementation plan that will
guide our future efforts W design and build such a facility; and
WHEREAS, It Is essential that such a plan be developed with the participation of numerous
stakeholders and the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
THAT
In accordance with Chapter 9, Artide I, Section 9-9 of the Cade of the City of Bangor, there is
hereby established a Special Committee on Arena Implementation.
I. Purpose. The purpose of this committee shall be W develop an implementation plan
and schedule for the development of a new arena and meeting complex to replace the
current Bangor Auditonum and Civic Center. This plan shall address such Issues as
financing the complex, Its size and design, and its eventual management stricture.
2. Composition. The Committee shall be composed of the following:
a. One or more members of the Bangor City Counal to be appointed by the Council
Chair, one of whom shall be designated by the Council Chair to serve as the
Chair of the Committee;
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b. A representative of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce to be selected by
the Chamber of Commerce;
c. A representative of the Convention and Visitors Bureau to be selected by the
Bureau;
d. Two representatives of the local visitors industry to be selected by the Council
Chair;
e. A representative of Bangor Historic Track to be designated by Bangor Historic
Track;
f. A representative of the Uruverety of Maine to be designated by the University;
g. A representative of Penboscat County m be selected by the Penobscot County
Commissioners;
It. Up to three representatives of organizations ar groups consideretl to be major
users of the current Auditorium/Civic Center, with groups to be represented
selected by the Council Chair from a Isk prepared by the Director of Bass Park
and the representatives to the Committee to be designated by the selected
organizations;
L The Director of Bass Park;
j. Up to three representatives of the general public to be selected by the Business
and Economic Development Committee of the City Council Baro among
individuals nominated by Members of the City Council.
3. Term. The Committee shall remain in evidence until January 1, 2010. This term may
be eftended by a vote of a majority of its members for one addltlonal year. Any
additional eadenslons must be authorized by the City Council.
4. Staff Support The City Manager shall assign the necessary City Staff ra support the
work of the Committee and shall designate a staff coordinator to handle Committee
logistics.
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