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Home My WebLink About2005-02-28 05-90 RESOLVEItem No. 05-90 Date: 2-28-05 Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Expressing Support for the Adopt -a -Spot Program and Authorizing City Staff W Work in Conjunction with Keep Bangor Beautiful to Implement the Program Responsible Department: Executive/Public Works Commentary: Keep Bangor Beautiful (KBB) In conjunction with Bangor Putdic Works has developed a new program entitled Adopt -a -Spot. The program is designed to reduce litter and to beautify open spaces through the Involvement of individuals, groups, organizations or businesses. Identified spaces will be adopted and then maintained wnh oversight and assistance from both KBB and Bangor Public Works. Benefits of the program include litter reduction, beautification of open spots/spaces, reduced costs to the city for litter pick-up, planting and maintaining open spaces, and the creation of opportunities for active involvement in the community. This program was a plained and reviewed at the February 150 Government Operations Committee and recommended to the Qty Council for approval. Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Resolve, Program Summary Sheet, Related background! information Finance Director Legal Approval: City Solicitor Inuced for TPassage _ First Reading Page _ of Referral 05-90 AsSigeea to Heves February 28. 2005 CITY OF BANGOR 01TLE.) RESOLVE, Expressing Support for the Adopt -a -Spot Program and Authonzing City Staff W Work In Conjunction with Keep Bangor Beautiful W Implement the Program WHEREAS, Keep Bangor Beautiful has approached the City of Bangor indicating their interest in establishing an Adopt -a -Spot Program; and WHEREAS, the objective of the program is to reduce litter and beautify open spaces through individual citizens, groups or businesses adopting spots in selected locations around the City; and WHEREAS, the adopted spots will be maintained with oversight and assistance from Keep Bangor Beautiful and Bangor Public Works; and WHEREAS, the benefits of the program include creating a more beautiful Bangor, encouraging citizen and group involvement in the community, reducing costs associated with litter pick-up, planting and maintaining open spaces, and recognizing those who have contributed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT the Adopt -a -Spot Program has the support and encouragement of the City Council and City staff is authorized to work in conjunction with Keep Bangor Beautiful and to provide the necessary resources to promote, implement and administer the program. IL CITY Comm 1 February 28. 2005 x nS-nn_ �• Motion !lade a Seconded for passage P g S o i p M P ed (TMR,)sepreeaiug Support for the Adopt- ggIf mm A Spot Program fmd Au[Mrizing Ci[y Staff to Wet In Coniwetiov Hth Reeo Bav¢or Beautiful to Implement the program os- povid5gleadasbiptovoluoctaysaaY agOwl beautf6catior tb%ough education andevampb.. KKEEEEEEO S The "Quick and DWHigbhghts about Adopt-ASPot Adopt -A -Spot objedivr. • To beautify designated aty -ffPOW untheaf incurring additional resmuces from the Gry. I To encourage gmups(buanos, dvss,neighborhood, ete.) to show pride al tier community and gra For nl(BB bto anfortiair efforts. promote,fmplemert&admiwscer[hu prod+aevnthpublic Works currarclitter dean- upstlsNolearMplantingneeds. AdopFA-Spot Deseaplioeu The City of Bangor Adopt -A -Spat Program is open tom y orpoeation IwAdog to adopt an area withal the City ofBm orfor the putpose of titter abatement and beadifimfion Groups must pledge to adopt the area for ammimuen of one year. Align will be placed at the deeignated spotev=ghoattheadopbonpedod. How Adopt -A -Spot Program wBl work: 1. Open to awry mganimtlon looting to adopt art area widiln the Qty Bangor Nor the ppcae of Btta abatement ands for ad Gabon 2 Them pgrambas ida�tified areastoradopeort rating Cityneedsand safety an peetta mwderatioa aced identified. 3. approv afsswbmitasough plan layoutaM use of plan[ma[edalsm KBB for pprw & parXBB ponmsindarmsig ti mecivmrolBBto pante regards 5. RBB provldesinfmmaBon direcdympaNtlP�regarding Pub6<Wmks ERISHNGtitter&weed nsd 6. RB pmmotm proram aori pailmpaalts-medaetc YSmelinet Teak Deeaiofioa Data Define h4ap Mae 1/15200.5 Developand FinaBu Logo 1/152003 Matt with City Can ndl 213/200.5 Finalize Waiver 3/l5/200.5 Discuss Signage Optima 228/m05 Defira-spo[" 22&00.5 Cet Kit Sponsor 3/1/21105 Deane"apo["Levek&Types 3/10/2005 Derermme Kit Coacenis 3/102005 5eese Initial 'Spot Sponsors" 3/15f2 Anncuce Initial Spon 3/312W5 Rick off Pres Release 422W3 Frees Cmlfaentt, BGS 492005 - " 53owdifw esne, PM, ba;+548,C vr,,,Nm04402 . P$Onp_ '0-t20 I,, 94 S>3 ;5s;:v_ s atj.c.,g-:usogI MYk a,vor bangaidsouNju(min 05-90 Adopt -A -Spot Abstract T. Introduction Objective of Adopt -A -Spot: To empower companies and individuals to take pride and ownership in area improvements. The Message: Join the City of Bangor and Bangor Beautiful to bezutity its streets, parks end buildings with your Adopt A Spot partnership. Yom family, business, chmcb or civic organization wn partner with our City to plant and maimem landscaping areas. How do you get involved? It's easy! U. How to Implement: • Meet with Bangor Public Works in Review and bremenorm • Keep Bangor Beaviiful to Map out suggested areas for improvement • KBB to also map out criteria for unacceptable areas for improvement. • Inaccesible or Dangerous Areas: Median Snips, etc • KBB to Drag Adopt—A— Spot Agnoment/Conama • City Solicitor to Review and] q eak"Agreement • IBB to provide planning ideas for prospeonsoparticipauts: a cceptableseedlings/planlings, trees,groutscovertlutw thrivemowclimateandconditions(perhapssomeuniquemthe "Spot"Adopled) • KBB w promote program to Prospective companies/groups • KBB to provide litter collection tools, safety vests, tongs, designated Collection Bags. • KBB& BPW to coordinale litter collection, signage, waterurg&weed Pickup. M. Continued Onneach for Adopt A Spol Partners • Everybody walls in be on a"Winning Team" W. KBB to Publicize • KBB websin, • KBB Membership • Media Relations Weekly Papers BDN • WABIMorning Spots • Bangor Garden Show Signage Website • "Yom Space Is the Place" p5-90 DR Procedure for Adop4A-Spot Steps for creativg raw Adopt -A -Spot Beautification Projects: 1.) Adopter submits a sketch of the planting plan and a plant list along with the completed and signed RBB Membership application to RBB. The planting plau should: • Clearlyidmdfythelaca moftheproposedprojst • Listplaatspeciesyouwishtouse • IndudeadetaHediB fimoftheplantingplm.Thiscanbehmddmwm. 2.)1CBB At City staff will review the plan, taldng into consideration a numberof factors, including traffic, public safety, suitability of proposed planting rnaterial and maintenance requvemeam If RBB Staff determines you project is not appropriate, we will work with you to identify other beautification projects. • RBHwillmtityadoptaofa=p • Adopter notifies KBB uladvmrz of of scheduled plavting date • 1Le City ofBangor furnishes and installs the Adopt -A -Spot sign in the bei 05-90 Draft "Message" Adopt -A -Spot Beautification program Plantsame irear,pick ap same Hash, sowsomeseedr,AdaplA Spoil The Message: Join the City of Bangor and Bangor B=dfkd m beautify its streets, parks ambi ildings with your Adopt Spot paMership. Your family, business, church or civic orgawzetion can parther with our City m plain and maintain landscaping areas. How do you get involved? Its easy! 1.) Identify a location. You might choose your neighborhood or your favorite City she. KBB also maimaivs a Jig of prime adeption areas. After identifying your location, KBB will provide you with a map of that area in assist you with planning. 2.) Develop a plan. Will you plvrt tees, bushes, flowps, or aminture? Consider the cost of materials, maintenance requirements, soil conditions, and water avaflebility when planning. RBB can help walk you through the process of developing a plan that meets both your needs and City beartiflcatinn requirements. 3.) Get to workt Once your plan is reviewed by KBB, you're ready to get started. As an Adopt A Spot parmar, you commit in plant and maintain your adopted area for (designated lime). RBB and the City of Bangor will recognize you with the placement of an Adopt A Spot sign at you adopted location. d.) Together we can create a more beautiful Bangor, you'll receive the satisfaction of ajob well done. Men a Tree is plaided by avolunteer the City of Bangor saves $. when Litter is collected by a volunteer, the City Save$ 11! Target Adopt A Spot Partners Neighborhood Associations Individuals Professional Offices (Doctors, Lawyers, Architects, Accountants, hnuance) Car Dealerships Hospitals and Affiliates Real Estate Offices, Property Managers Major Retailers: WalMart, Target, Krasrt, Efannaford, Shaws Landscapers Senior Organizations, SCORE, Narumbega Civic Orgavisetions, Kiwads, Rotary, Jr. League Florist Equipment Rentals Educators, Local Schools, Universities, Colleges 05-90 Keep Bangor BeauOful Adapt -A -Spot Program Waiver Form Each person desiring to participate m an Adopt -A -Spot Clean Up MUST mail, f or deliver a vgned copy of tuts form to the Bangor Public ado Iron Dallss remei t aB mailed forms will not be accepted.) one rvaiver per participant, per p Year 9u re Participmu's Nmue: Legal Guardian, ifParticipem is a minor: Organization Address: city/ taMZip: Home Phova: Work Phone The undersigned Participant, m Participant's legal goarduR hereby agrees to RELEASE and HOLD HARNn,BSS the City of Bangor, Maine, its ofliws, 8e1vams, agems and emPloyess, from any and all claims of any nawre then 1, my successors, heirs azW assn'.., might have on account of participation in the Adopt -A -Spm Program; said in the scout a door's made against the City, its Officers, savants, agents or employees, the Partiupam. or Pesticipmet's'legal lumen, agrees to provide such inEormatim as shall reasonably be necessary or required, and to MY cc tedb We City of Bengor, the City's insurance cerriou sod my other person m mgmization desigw Y CiNmwveatiBate suchclaim. - BY signing this waiver, the Parncipon, or Participant's legal guardian acknowledges and agrees that Participant is not or mgaloyee of the City of Bangor and that Participant is at least 18 Years of age or, if a mirror, is permitted to volunteer order a0 applicable labor regu4sica s relating to minors cod agreasm comply witli all applicable labor regulAWTO Pacticipmt's Signorina Legal Guazdian'e Sigoaturc, Date if Pazticipm[isaminm Contact information Manor Fixbn physical Address: Keep Bangor Beautiful Keep Bangor Beautiful P.O. Box 1548 Wo Bangor Public Works Bangm,ME 04402-1548 530Maine Avenue Phone: 990-1901 Bmgor,ME M401 Fax: 942-6631 05-90 Frequently Asked Questloms for "Adopt- A. Spat" - What nen Adopt a Spot Program? Beupogam iurimS mmkiduciu YOMW mdbe m9nodshim spazes ivtheeares, and ebeodonedadd "w� Kap6®gm Beautiful and humors is it. els,}roWfi group4mgmtlzatiovq sclwols, buvneius, and Neighbodood Aasociatiov;bselec[a vtew Won area anama;mad a. - Wine Spotsaabe'Beawfi ed.? Kapf mga b matiNl has identified_ones (NeNto Bat this uveibv G®We Chy)wJLw Ne Ciry rM1at cmtie adoptee. Thew sh, ase v mat lob and pieua ofpmpsern teat me clearly and vivbly abandoned same unkempt (Mao limn these ujmt a lot of bitter Was needs a cleat up add mowbrmg far fnMe olemmp or We P!eatmg of flower b"spsmae Wthe plana Eve*ouppaimsmeidmtified,youmrybeebk:badoptaspotofyour be NeSAd� Luc MO lYNnare vmwre,ldsty to conduct W be adopted. Areas each as ma&n% pwl, mme hallways, ate, may no oixia' aS (link to_K sate) How do l care for my 'Spot?' Ft feta foremoat-KEEP R fiRO13 E!Try not to do a In at ibat az it may oawhelm yourself motor Yom fruit. Rauemba, it is In be a fiw and rewarding npe imsx. You de not want to d!smunm your vohmttua because a to much and work, tiIoomse, the mme vvlunhem, de, antler, as We bak ofkeemag the site clean and bemfiful IS spread amovg many. Smrdng song Is We emir Wing to de,jast pirkmg up the Ener& debris. As you weVor Yom grouP gem ctmfodable and fam0ar with what has Wbe dove, Wen other dome; cm be done, such as mowing We meas, weed and water planblgmae when nunnery. Keep Wmgm Beautiful clues rm monumental but zhuctmes be built no the .sm, as it IS ad your property Utilize We moment You have; Perhaps someone has some PlmNshmbrihea Way would Ile b dura. Bao it Matter if we adopt a site? You bet it don!1 When you m Yom grouP - mind a spot", You show People that you bene spirit and Pride; dot you care. And but makes it much Ina I!kely that Imer ma van W zWw wN enter an be ndopta l spa In the and, your mountains is not only When Weariful for everyone, but more aHndive b Nalbn and businesses, and that means better for n11 of us1