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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.