HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-27 04-290 ORDERItem No 04-220
Date: Seotemher 27 2004
Dem/Subject: ORDER- Authorizing Application to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development EDI -Special Projects Program for
Waterfront Improeement Grant
Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development
Commentary: The FFV 2004 HUD budget contained an Economic Development Incentive - Special
Projects appropriation in the amount of $248,525 for further development of the Penobscot Wver Park.
These funds may be used in support of the next phase of these improvements: the water's edge project
that is now out to bid. Council action is needed to satisfy HUBS submission requirement needed for the
Ponds to be released. Other requirements have been satisfied, inducting environmental review and imer-
governmental review. These EDI -SP funds may be used as part of the required local match far the
$500,000 State Municipal Infrastructure Trust Fund grant also awarded to this project. The water's edge
project will complete the Improvements from the Front Street improvements to the tap of the vertical
bulkhead and provide utility Services for the planned large vessel flooding dock to accommodate cruise
ships, large pleasure boats, and a possible future passenger ferry.
Budget Approval:
Department Head
Ory Manager
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Finance Director
ity Solicitor
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Assignetlto CowcilM Palser Sepreaaer 27. 2004
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Application W the Department of Housing and Urban
Development EDI -Special Projects Program for Waterfront
Improvement Grant
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has directed the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to provide footling from the Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
account for certain special projects, pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriation Act of FY 2009
(PL 100-199); and
WHEREAS, these projects are specified in the Conference Report (HR 100101) which
accmnpanies the FY 2004 Appropriations Act; and
WHEREAS, Me Conference Report specifies the following special project for the City of
Ballor. $298,525.00 for fuller tlevetopmen[ of the Penobscot River Park; and
WHEREAS, HUD has requested that the City complete and submit to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development certain application materials including Applicant Assurances
and Certifications for the Departments review for consistency With the intent of Congress and
applicable requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE R ORDERED BY THE CIT/ COUNCIL OF THE CM OF BANGOR
THAT, the City Manager be authorized to apply to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the appropriated fords; and that the City Manager be authorized to receive
and disburse such funds In accordance with the grant guidelines, Bthe City is successful in Its
application.
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Sepeaher 27, 2006
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ORDER
(TITLE) AatMrielvo Aovlf tion to the
Depertaeor of 9 sing cad Orb n Development
®I -Special Projects Prograa for Waterfront
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