HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-08 02-171 ORDERItem No. 02-171
Date: April 8, 2002
Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Agreement with the University of Maine
-- Museum of Art
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary:
On October 23, 200, by Council Order 00-399, as amended, the City Council authorized a challenge
grant to the University of Maine for the purpose of locating the Maine Museum of Art In Ommown
Bangor. The City Council agreed to give the Un"versity of Maine $9D0,000 if the University minetl a
minimum of $900,000 and met certain other requirements regarding the reloration of the Museum of Art
to downtown Bangor.
The University has raised $900,000, but was not able to relocate the Museum of Art as early as originally
planned.
This Order will authorize an Agreement to give 0re University $900,000 provided it meets certain
requirements regarding the relocation and operation of the Museum of Art. The Agreement is consistent
with the provlsiore of Council Order 00-399, as amended, with the exception of dates.
Manager's Comments:
City Manager
Associated Information: Agreement
Approval:
Legal Approval:
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CITY OF BANGOR
(MLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Agreement with the University of Maine
--- Museum of Art
By fix Oily cs&vkv of ote O'ty of Fargo:
ORDERED,
WHEREAS, the CRy has worked with the University toward locating the University's
Museum of Art in Downtown Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the presence of a quality Art Museum in Downtown Bangor is estimated to
attract 20,000 visitors annually and will assist the City in meeting its long-term goals for
downtown; and
WHEREAS, such a facility will also serve to strengthen the ties between the University
and the City; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that its financial support is necessary to accomplish this
goal; and
WHEREAS, by Council Order 00-399, as amended, the City Council authorized a
challenge grant to the University of Maine for the purpose of locating the Maine
Museum of Art/Visual Arts Center in Downtown Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the University has raised $400,000 for the purpose of locating its Art
Museum in Downtown Bangor, though not within the time frame provided in Council
Order 00-399, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE )T ORDERED THAT the City Manager is authorized to execute an Agreement with the
University of Maine. Said Agreement Is attached hereto.
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April a. 2002
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(TITLE,) Aatnoriting Agreement .itn the
feaiversity of Maine - museum of Art
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This Agreement is made and entered ban as of 2002 by and between the
City of Bangor (hereinafter "City'), a municipal preparation located in Bangor, County of
Penobscot, State of Maim, and the University of Maine (hereinafter "University"), with aplace
of business in Oman, County of Penobscot. State of Maine
WHEREAS, the City has worked with the University toward lreming the Universtys
Museum of Art th Downtown Bangor, and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that its finaacial support is necessary to accomplish flus
goal; and
WHEREAS, the presence of quality Art Museum m Downtown Bangor is esmand d m
attrect 20,000 visitors =natty and will easier the City in meeting its long -teem goals for
downtown; and
WHEREAS, such a facility will also serve to strengthen the ties between the University
and the City; and
WHEREAS, the University has raised 5400,000 for the purpose oflocetiag its Art
Musemn in Dowmowm Bangor.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual premises and covenants
containxi in Us Agreement. the City end the University agree as follows:
1. On or before July 1, 2001, the University shall complete a lease agreement for the necessary
space for the Museum to be located in Nouombega Hall, Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.
2. The University shall arrange for an initial lease from the Conn Foundafioq owner of
Norumbege Hall, for the Museum of Art for a nommum of not less than five (5) years with two
(2) five (5) year provisions for renewal, commencing not later than July 1, 2001.
3. Thmthe UnivemityofMnineagreesmrenovate Uuleasedprenimwr thoneedsofthe
Museum of Art and to complete renovations by December 31,20Q to include painting, security,
andclimmization.
4. In conjunction with the Museum of Art; me University shall operate in downtown Bangor a
Visual Arts Carter which shall offer chuees, workshops, and other events serving a wide range
of individuals including children, young adults, senior citizens, and other adult populations.
S That the University agrees that the Museum of Art and Visual Arts Center shall he open m tic
public sixty hour a week.
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6. That the University agrees to reloome and house the Museum of Arc's permanent collection to
Nommbega Hall, the permanent collection being comprised of approximately 4,500 objects with
a fair market value of approximately $6,000,000.
7. That the University provide all necessary formes for the facility, a an expense of
epproximately$75,000, and neimain an armual operating budget for the f ility of not less than
$200,000 and employ a minimum of four and one-half(4 %) full-time anployees and fifteen (15)
work-study students from the greeter Bangor community.
S. 13mt upon occupancy, of the Museum of Art and Visual Arcs Center, the University shall be
responsible for all costs associated with its operation including staff costs, waster, sewer, and
electrical utilities, fee and casualty insurance, security and all other related costs.
9. That the University shall make availabletm, annual fall tuition scholarships forresidem
Bangor students for aperiod clean less than tan years, such scholarships to be awarded by the
Tmstres ofthe Sophia Kirstein Student lam Fund.
10. Thm the University shall undertake its best efforts to insure that the Museum is opened an or
before December 31, 2002.
Il. That the University shall agree to maintain and operate the University Museum of Art and
Visual Arts Center in downtown Bangor for a miNmum of 10 years from the data it opens.
12. That the City will gift to the University the sum ofS400,000 to be paid out in the following
mercer aRerthe University expends $300,000 an the costs of construction the University shall
submit invoices for combustion work completed to the City's Finance Director and the City
shall pay the invoices until such time as the City shell have expanded $400,000.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been exemted, sealed and delivered in
duplicate counterparts as of the day and year fust above written.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
By
Witness Nave:
Its:
CITY OF BANGOR
By
Witness Edward A. Barrett
Its: City Manager