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Item/Subject: ORDER Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan
for the Bangor Center Development District
Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development
Commentary:
HBA - Prim to voting on Us Order, the Council is required to hold a Public Hearing on the
Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development District.
The purpose of this Order is for the City Council b consider the Program to be implemented for
the Bangor Center Development District. The Program has been prepared by the Bangor Center
Management Corporation.
Depamn� Head
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Grp Manager
Associated Information:
Hnance Director
City Solicitor
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Assigned to Councilor Palmar nay 24. 20M
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial
Plan for the Bangor Center Development District
By the City Caurrtll of the Qty of Ranger.
ORDEREDr
THAT WHEREAS, by action ofthe City Council a certain area in the downtown
area bas been designated as a Municipal Development District known as the Bangor Center
Development District in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5223(1); and
WHEREAS, 30-A MR-S.A. § 5224(1) requires that the governing body
of a Municipality shall adopt a development progrem for each development district, and
WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation has
recommended a proposed development inclusion on be adopted by the City Council,
NOW, TBEREFORE, BE Tp ORDERED THAT the City Council of the
City of Bangor, in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. §§ 5223 and 5224, does hereby adopt the
"Bangor Center Development District, Municipal Development Program Plan and Budget, Fiscal
Year 2005", a copy of which is attached hereto, as rhe development program for the Bangor
Center Development District
IN CST[ COUNCIL
Nay 24, 2004
Norlom Made and Seconded
to Open Public Nearing,
Public Nearing Opened.
No one from the Poblle
are emeatd. notion Made
core
and Seconded to Close Public
Hearing. Public Hearing
Closed.
Motiom'Made and Seconded
for Passage
Passed
IC pY CLERK 1
X 04-148
RITLEJ Adopting Momiepal DeveloInuat
Program a or t e ogor
Crater Development District
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BANGOR CENTER
CORPORATION
Bangor Center Development District
Municipal Development Program Plan and Budget
Fiscal Year 2005
Bangor Center Corporation will use stat'fservioss available through the Department of
Community and Economic Development, and the Subcommittees fm Marra ing/Events,
Beautification, Paid Downtown Liaison to carry out its fiscal year 2005 workplan.
Revenues will be danced from the special assessment levied on property owners in the
Downtown Development District Those revenues, and the carry forward bank balance
from fiscal year 2004, will be used to fund BCC's activities for the next fiscal year. Total
funds cautioned to be available for fiscal year 2005 am $47,711.
Personnel. BCC will subsidize the Cost of a stuff person from the Department of
Community and Economic Development. TWs coordinator will administer the
implementation of the adopted we& 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 $500.
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 that support that image.
Activities products by BCC will include:
• Concerts
• Holiday lighting and lighting events
• Winter Weekend (in partnership with others)
• 66 Annual Downtown Studio Tom
•
0 Downtown Bangor Photo Show
Advertising will include:
• Bangor Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide
• Selective ads topromote Satmdaypaddnginthegamge
• Brochure distribution to motels and B&B's from
Augusta to Old Town and tlnoughout mid -coast
Marketing materials will include:
• Rackbrochmes
• Web site updated frequently
BANGOR CENTER
coaroennoN
HCC will confirm¢ to partner with other organizations for the promotion and betremmnt
of downtown, and the conuniuee 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 geared inward douvtown businesses and building owners.
Downtown Liaison Program
BCC will Continue to supplement the City of Bangor's Police Depmlment budget with
fording in 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 with downtown stakeholders. The Committee will
also formally welcome new businesses that plant downtown.
Beautification Program
BCC will partner with Bangor Public Works and Keep Bangor Beautiful in provide
flowering planters and flowers for the parks during the growing season.
BCC will build on and coordinate the comprehensive street banner program.
BCC will promote and encoamge activities that improve the appearance of downtown.
Bangor Center Corporation
FY 2004 Budget FY 2005 Budget
Preliminary
Development District Levy
Studio Tour Revenues
Photo Contest Entry Fees
Estimated Canyover
Total available for spending
Personnel reimbursement to City of Bangor
Events (net of sponsomhips)
Marketing (incl. Studio Tom and photo show)
Beautification
Security
Administration and insurance
To be allocated to programs as needed
Total spending plan