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Home My WebLink About2005-05-23 05-171 ORDERitem No 0171 Date: Mav23.2005 Ilan/Subject: ORDER Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development Distact Responsible Department Community& Economic Development HB G-Paor to voting on this Order, the Council is required to hold a Public Heating on the Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development Dismot. The pumose of this Order is for the City Council 0 consider the Program to be implemented for the Bangor Center Development Disnict. The Program has been prepared by the Bangor Cemex Management Corporation. G epartm eatl Managers Comments: Associated Information: Fl u e _ 1744- , :�- _ _I Finance Director First se _ MReading page _ of Referral Com., s Assignedto CowcBar Tceoble My 23, 2005 4 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Adopting Municipal Development Pmgrvn and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development District By Bre Gly Cooed/ of the Qly of Banpian ORDERED, THAT WHEREAS, by action of the City Council a certain area in the downtown area has been designated as a Municipal Development District knowa as the Bangor Center Development District in accordance with 30-A MRSA. § 5223(1); and WHEREAS, 30-A M.R.S.A. § 5224(l) ro7airos that the governing body of Municipality shaB adopt a development program for each development district; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Canter Management Corporation bas recommended a proposed development program to be adopted by the City Council, NOW,'THEREFORE, BE IT 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 2006", a copy ofwbich is attached limit, as the development program for the Bangor Cancer Development District _ IH -CITY COUNCIL - -. May 23. 2005 emciou Made and seconded PaeN 05 u+ .,�n1n-��1AcQh4 Q� Den E n�oax clxT cce� (TITLE,)�epInmteipal_s__,.� .." .+:� ..eroBNigRyEAeBecrileteo+{oi the.:skWGO&G.i•. _. - •.•� —""..y •_� .. : .. '..-`Ceueee-0avcloed�srOsatrict - �W mAFXA BWgnedm CounUlar� °aw1`628 eOl Bangor Center Development District Municipal Development Program Plan and Budget Fiscal Year 2006 Bangor Center Corporation will use staffservices available through the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Subcommittees for Maikemgn vena, Beautification, and Downtown Liaison to carry out its fiscal year 2006 work plan. Revenues will he derived from the special assessment levied on property owners in We Downtown Development District. Those revenues, and the carry forward bank balance from fiscal year 2005, will be used to fund BCC's activities for the neat fiscal year. Total fords estimated to be available for fiscal year 20% we $58,814. Personnel. BCC will subsidize the cost of a staff person from the Delimitation of Community and Economic Development. This coordinator will administer the implementation of the tactics work plan. Administration and Insurance. BCC will reimburse the Deparhnend of Community and Economic Development for postage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cast of $800. Marketing and Events Program BCC will continue in position downtown as the city's arts and cultural cent" and will produce events and publicity and marketing materials that support that image. Activities produced by BCC will include: • Cool Sounds Concert Series • Artisans'Market • Holiday lighting and lighting events • Warner Weekend (in partnership with others) • 7a Amual Downtown Studio Tom • Feel the Beat Street Dance Advertising will include: • Bangor Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide • selective ads to promote events • Imchure dutributim in CVB info packets • Marketing materials will include: • Rackbrochures • Web site with current information • Mediareleases 5 Bangor redol BCC will continue to partner with other organizations for the promotion and betterment of downtown, and Ne committee will take advantage of other oppomurities that become available during the year. BCC will continue to encourage and participate in the production office seminars and networking gathetings geared toward downtown businesses and building owners. Downtown Liaison Program BCC will conduct public meetings to engage stakeholders in a broad-based way. BCC will also 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 ince[ throughout the year with City depamhent liaisons associated with public safety,pedestrian, and vehicular issues, and with downtown stakeholders. The Committee will also Annually welcome new businesses that open downtown. Beautification Program BCC will partner with Bangor Public Works and Keep Bangm Beautiful in provide flowering planters and flowers for Ne parks during the growing season. BCC will build on and coordinate the comprehensive street harmer program. BCC will promote and encourage activities that improve Ne appearance of downtown. M Committees will identify and recognize individual, organizational, and business initiatives that exemplify Ne "Feel the Beat' spirit j/teXO/ Bangor Center Corporation 05-171 3 FY 2005 FY 2006 Budget Budget Preliminary Development District levy 40,961 46,314 Studio Tom Revames(tickets and ads) 2,500 2,500 Estimated carryover 7,012 10,000 Total available for spending 50,473 58,814 Personnel reimbwsenen to City of Bangor 12,000 12,000 Events(net ofsponsmships and entry fees) 8,752 12,000 Marketing(incl. Studio Tour and photo show) 13,002 15,114 beautification (net ofsponeorsbips) 4,200 7,600 Security 7,500 7,500 Adminimation and insurance 4,000 4,600 To be allocated to programs as needed 1,019 Total spending plan 50,473 5014 3