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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-09 04-252 ORDERRem No. 04-252 Oats: August 9, 2004 Item/Subject Order, Referring an Order Entitled "Placing an Order Entitled 'Authorizing Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine' on the November 2, 2004, Municipal Ballot" for a Public Hazing Responsible Department: Legal This Order refers an Order entitled "Placing an Order Endtled'Authorizing Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine' on the November 2, 2004, Municipal Ballot" to the August 23, 2004, City Council meeting for a public hearing on whether the Order should be submitted to the voters on November 2, 2004. This referral complies with the procedures contained in the Chapter IB of the Code of the City of Bangor regarding initiatives and referendums. Associated Information: Department Head Finance Dlrecror Legal Approval: CitySolicrtpr Introduced for Passage _ First Reading Page _ of _ Refetrdl 04-252 Anip lWCouncilor Pal r August 9, 2004 CITY OF BANGOR (MILE.) ORDER, Referring an Order Entitled "Placing an Order Entitled'Authorizing Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine' on the November 2, 2004, Municipal Ballot" for a Public Hearing WHEREAS, the current Police Headquarters located on Court Street no longer meets the needs of the department and its employees; and WHEREAS, the Bangor City Council passed CO 04-155 to locate a new police headquarters at 107 Maine Avenue; and WHEREAS, a group of Bangor citizens formed a Petitioners' Committee and secured the signatures of at least 2,274 registered Bangor voters as required by the City's Initlative/Referendum Ordinance for the purpose of sending the question of whether to locate the new police headquarters on Main Street or Maine Avenue to the voters; NOW, THERErORE, BE rr ORDERED THAT: The attached order entitled "Placing an Order Entitled `Authorizing Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine' on the November 2, 2004, Municipal Ballot" be placed on the August 23, 2004, City Council Agenda for a public hearing, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to post 7 -day's notice of said hearing. Rsslenedb Gsunsllar j__ B IR CITY Notice 9,, 2006 2004L Notice Nad¢ and Seeovded for Passage 0 R 0 R A Passed (TITLE) Referring an Order Entitled "Placing of OI Q' a Police Reaaquaters Building at 240 Main street, v..:^ _ _...r. u oah 2014 Municipal - Ballot" far a Public Rearing Rsslenedb Gsunsllar j__ A iii WM Umnur CITY OF BANGOR (mtEJ ORDER, Placing an Order Entitled "Authorking Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine" on the November 2, 2004, Municipal Ballot WHEREAS, the current Police Headquarters located on Court Street no longer meets the needs of the department and its employees; WHEREAS, the Bangor City Coundl passed CO 04-155 to situate a new police headquarters at 107 Maine Avenue; and WHEREAS, a group of Bangor citizens formed a Petitioners' Commitee and secured the signatures of at least 2,274 registered Bangor voters as required by the City's Initiative/Referendum Ordinance for the purpose of sending the question of whether to situate the new police headquarters on Main Street or Maine Avenue to the voters; NOW, THEREFORE, BE 7 ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT: The attached order entitled "Authodihng Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine", be placed on the November 2, 2004, municipal ballot. Assignd w Countibr 'IT DD CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Construction of a Police Headquarters Building at 240 Main Street, Bangor Maine WHEREAS, the current Police Headquarters located on Court Street no longer meets the needs of the department and its employees; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of locating major public facilities, including the police building, in or rear downtown; and WHEREAS, locating the police department at 240 Main Street will ensure ease of access to the police department for businesses and the public; and WHEREAS, the Council directed staff to proceed to develop a new police building at - 107 Maine Avenue by adopting Counal Order 04-155 on May 24, 2004; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT: Council Order 04-155 is hereby rescinded and City staff is hereby authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to proceed with the location and construction of the police headquarters building at 240 Main Street.