HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-28 06-038 ORDERCOUNCIL
Item No,08 0,38
Date: 12-2 S
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the Fxpenditure of $1,700 in Support of the Camp Bangor Program
Responsible Department: City Council
Camp Bangor is a Libra F-oundal funded program that provides every V to 8'" grade student In the
Bangor public schools with the opportunity to attend the Maine summer camps) of their choice trough a
$1,000 scholarship. An annual Camp Fair, sponsored by Camp Bangor, allows students and chair families
the opportunity to review many different camp options at one time. The program also holds an annual
Citywide Clean Up In which a majority of Bangor City pad¢ are cleaned by children who receive these
scholarships. City support for this program has been an important element of to Libra Foundation's
continuing involvement. Last year, more tan 800 Bangor residents and other local families attended the
Camp Fair. Over 200 children and parents participated in the citywide cleanup. Last year, the fibra
Foundation distributed nearly $700,000 on behalf of 837 Bangor students trough summer camp
scholarships. Of that amount, half went directly to Bangor organintions.
The Ory has provided financial support to this program in the Past, including the purchase of t -shirts for
campers for a number of years. Per the Coundl's wishes, the United Way, the program's organizer, has
obtained funding directly from Libra for the t -shirts this year.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
This Is an excellent program. The City's strong support for the program was essential in Bangor's initial
selection as one of the three CNes selected for the program. I recommend Wuur approval.
Gly Manager
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Assignedto Cuuncilw Stw,e December 28, 2005
CITY OF BANGOR
(nTLE.) Order, Authorizing the Expenditure of $1,]00 in Supportof the Camp Bangor Program
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ORDERED,
That the expenditure of $1,700 in existing budgeted funds within the City Council budget is
hereby authorized in support of the Camp Bangor Program, said expenditure m be as follows:
$1,0DO for the rental of the Bangor Civic Center for the annual summer camp fair and up to
$70D for expenses related W the barbecue following the annual City-wide clean up event
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