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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-27 06-126 ORDERItem no. 06 126 Cate: 3-27-06 Moral Order, Authorizing the Expenditure of $900 in Support of the Camp CaPella — Rental of Bangor Civic Center for Fund Raising Event Responsible Department: City Council United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Northeastern Maine operates a number of programs in our area, including Camp Capella. CampCaPella provides a number of recreational programs for children with severe disabilities. Cue to budget constraints,UCP has been forced M dose the Camp for the 2006 season. Unfortunately, there are no other recreational opportunities available for Me population served by the amp. UCP is conducting fundraising efforts to provide the resources necessary to open Me Camp In 2002, Tim Sample, a well-known Maine humorist and long-time supporter of UCP, has agreed to perform in June or July at no cost to benefit Camp Capella. UCP identified the Bangor Civic Center as Me preferred location to host such an event. At its March 20, 2006 meeting, Me Finance Committee heard a request from UCP requesting City supportofMe event for thetotal estimated! costof $1,579. The Committee's final recomm endation, on a 4l vote, was to protide $9001n support for the rental of the fadlity. Normal rental costs are $1,100 plus expenses. This will reduce Me cost to $200 plus expenses. Department Head Manager's Comments: G � Gly Manager Non -Profit Funding Request Farm Budget Approval: ^ (�, � Approximately $3,300 is available within the Council budget. � '� O Finance Director Legal Approval: ity Solicitor _ Passage _ First Reading Page _ of _ Referral 06 126 Assigned to Councilor scone Bnrch 27, 2006 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) coder, MftftK the Expenditure of $900 In Support of the Camp Capella - Rental of Bangor Civic Center for Fund Raising Event By the C R y C oi#W of the Q2Y of ea/go% ORDERED, That the expenditure of $900 in existing budgeted funds within the City Council budget is hereby authorized In support of Camp Capella. The funds will be applied to the rental of the Bangor Civic Center, where Tim Sample will perform to raise funds for the reopening of the Camp in 2007. cin COUNCIL ch 27, 2006 :fan Made and Seconded Passage fon Doubted: .e 8-1- # 06-126 cumucilois voting yea: Allen. Casbumll. D'ertico, Oratelck, Oreme. Daws (fITL6) Authotiaine the Expenditure of Palmer 6: Stone Coun4lors voting no: Paalogion $900 as Support of the Camp Parella - Pas ` Bental of Den¢or Civic Cher for /4V` A send gaining Event A&dgoed to Coundlor_�94A-{ V1 & r• — 06 126) NON-PROFIT FUNDING REQUEST SPECIAL PROJECTS Organization Name: United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Maine Amount Requested: $1579 1. Briefly describe the special project or program for which Ponding is requested. United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Maine respectful requests the use of the Civic Center be accommodate a fundraising event to benefit Camp Capella. For 45 years Camp Capella has served as a summer recreational program for children with sever disabilities. Due to the decline in funding for this program, UCP made the painful decision to close camp for the 2006 season. A campaign to reopen Camp Capella was set in motion is early January of this year. The community has been supportive, creating special events to raise money as well as creating awareness about UCP's programs. Tim Sample, a well-known Maine humorist and long time friend of UCP wants to help raise money by donating his time and talent to do a show in June or July. I am requesting the use of the Civic Center on one Friday night in June/July 2006 to have Tim Sample perform a show to ralse money for Camp Capella. 2. Please provide information on the number of individuals who will directly benefit from the project or program, including the number of Bangor residents. This fundraising project we are proposing at the Bangor Civic Center will raise money to serve the Camp Capella program, one of many important programs offered through United Cerebral Palsy of Northeastern Maine. Camp Capella serves the Bangor area's most vulnerable population, children and teens living with disabilities. In 2002-2004, 33% of the campers were Bangor residents. The remaining campers were from the surrounding Bangor towns of Brewer and Hampden. 3. Please provide information on the total cost of the project and program and other sources of funding already available or which are anticipated to be raised. Total cost of this project Is $1,579 (Civic Center rental fee $1100, custodial fee $220, box office fee $225, room divider $10, stage fee $24). There are no sources of funding available at this time. With seating to accommodate 1000 people and tickets selling for $15 a piece, possible revenue for this project is $15,000. 06 126 4. Specify and, to the extent possible, quantify the benefits which the City of Bangor or its residents, taken as a whole, may anticipate receiving from the project or program. Residents of Bangor have been receiving benefits from UCP programs for over 50 years. We provide direct therapies along with advocacy, referral and support to all Bangor residents that have a disability. United Cerebral Palsy provides services to people with all different kinds of disabilities Including Autism, mental illness, and to people with intellectual delays. No one is turned away due to ability to pay. %ease attach any other information that you feel would be helpful in evaluating this request or provide this information in the space below. Name of Authorized Representative: Bobbi 3o Yeager, UCP Executive Director Address: 700 Mt. Hope Ave., Ste. 320, Bangor Telephone: (207) 941-2952 ext. 225 E -Mail: bobbitoyeaaerifucoofmalne.org Upon receipt of this request, it will be forwarded to the members of the City Council for their review. If, within seven days, three or more members of the Council indicate that they are interested in considering the request, it will be forwarded to the Finance Committee for its consideration and recommendation. If recommended by France, a final decision on funding will be made by the full City Council. Applicants will be notified of the date and time of the Finance Committee meeting. If less than three members of the Council Indicate that they are interested in considering the request, the applicant will be notified that the request will not be considered. Councilor Signatures (three signatures are required in order for this request to proceed)