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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-29 02-230 RESOLVEDate: 5-29-02 Item/Subject Resolve, Supporting Ballot Question #1 and Question #2 on the lune 11, 2002 Ballot Responsible Department: CM Manager We have been contacted by several organization, Including the University of Maine at Orono, that have requested the City to formally support the passage of bond questions 1 and 2 on the lune primary election ballot Question 1 Includes funding for repairs and improvements to public school facilities to address health, safety, and compliance defidencies; giants to public educational institutions including the University of Maim System and the Maine Technical College System, m install sprinkler systems in dormitories; funding to renovate a state office building in Augusta; and funding for a homeless teen shelter In Portland. Question 2 is the proposed economic development bond. Among the funded projects, Mose of particular interest to the City and our region include: the Municipal Invesvnent Trust Fund; the Finance Authority of Maine's program to fund community, regional and state business financing Programs; capitalization of the Maine Rural Development Authority; funding for the University of Maine for its manufacturing and engineering center; and funding for biomedical research. A Ilsting of all of the projecWpurposes included In these bond proposals is attached. Department Head Manager's Comments: Recommend approval. all tlry Manager Assotlated InhrmaOon: Resolve, BOM Project tlstln95 Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: SOlicita Introduced for X passage Firs[ aaalog page_of Referral Assigned to Cauvcilox Farringtan nay 29, 2002 p CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Supporting Ballot Question #1 and Question #2 on the lune 11, 2002 Ballot. WHEREAS, on June 11, 2002, Maine voters will be asked to approve Ballot Question #1, a $28.5 million bond issue to fund renovations and improvements for public schools and buildings related to health, safety, accessibility, and function; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 2002, Maine voters also will be asked to approve Ballot Question #2, a $34.9 million bond proposal to stimulate job growth in Maine through strategic investment in economic growth initiatives, research and development, renovation of historic cultural facilities in Maine that will strengthen Maine's tounsm industry, safety and homeland security measures to protect public court houses, and WHEREAS, passage of Question #2 will provide particular benefits to this region, especially in the areas of protecting and increasing manufacturing and biomedical -related jobs, businesses, Industries, and opportunities; and WHEREAS, passage of Question # 2 will allow Maine to successfully attnact several millions of dollars In federal grants and contracts to our universities and biomedical Institutions that will stimulate the state's economy; and WHEREAS, together passage of questions #1 and #2 will take advantage of Low interest nates to provide much-needed strategic investment in facilities and projects that are essential to Maine's economic growth and future; and WHEREAS, passage of both bond questions will provide Immediate and long-term benefits to the region and to the stare by providing safer, more functional schools and public buildings as well as economic growth and job creation, and WHEREAS, passage of questions #1 and #2 are wise Investments in opportunities to improve the attractiveness of Maine as a place to learn, to work, and to live; NOW, THEREFORE, BE Ir RESOLVED BY THE CIT' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR that we hereby support passage of Question #1, the school renovation and safety bond, and Question #2, the economic growth bond. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT we call upon the citizens of Bangor and our state to vote "yes" on both ballot questions on June 11, 2002. IH CITY COUNCIL Pray 29, 2002 Notion Nsde and seconded for Passage passed Leo C n Bee 02-230 ORDER Title,suoporHog must Question i1 and Question 12 on the June 11, 2002 Ballot Assigned to 1� ��V_ �Councilor O" 02-230 Question 1: Bond Issue Do you favor a $28,500,000 bond issue to capitalize the State's School Revolving Renovation Fund for repairs and improvements in public school facilities to address health, safety and compliance deficiencies, general renovation needs and learning space upgrades; to provide grams to public educational institutions to install sprinkler systems in dormitories; to renovate the Augusta Fast Campus Harlow Once Building; and to provide a center for homeless teenagers In the Portland Area? EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Provides funds for renovation of and capital $13,000,000 repairs; and improvements to public school facilities to address health, safety and compliance deficiencies; general renovation needs; and learning space upgrades. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM Provides funding for public educational 5,807,000 institutions for the purchase and installation of automatic sprinkler systems in dormitories. A public educational institution that applies for funds under this section must prove to the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System that reasonable progress towards meeting the requirements of the federal Amedcans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has been made on that campus. MAINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM Provides funding for public educational 1,193,000 institutions for the purchase and installation of automatic sprinkler systems In dormitories. A public educational Institution that applies for funds under this section must prove to the Board of Trustees of the Maine Technical College System that reasonable progress towards meeting the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has been made on that campus. 02-"0 ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Provides funding for renovation of a building 500,000 in the Portland area to establish a center for homeless teens. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Provides funding for renovation of the Augusta 8,000,000 East Campus Harlow Building, including all electical, water and mechanical systems, roof replacement and asbestos and mold abatement, and other necessary Improvements and equipment related to the occupation of the building by employees. TOTAL ALLOCATIONS ;281500,000 0T -T30 Question 2: Bond Issue Do you favor a $34,970,000 bond issue to stimulate job growth, renovate buildings, defend against terrorism in Maine and promote tourism? The bonds would be used for the following purposes: 1. Funds of $4,000,000 for the Municipal Investment Trust Fund to provide loans and grants to municipalities for public infrastructure to support economic development and other purposes of the fund; 2. Funds of $8,000,000 to the Finance Authority of Maine to create and retain Maine jobs through the funding of community, regional and state business financing programs; 3. Funds of $540,000 for the protection of the lives and property of Maine citizens; 4. Funds of $6,000,000 to capitalize the Maine Rural Development Authority to facilitate job creation through the development and redevelopment of commerclal and Industrial buildings in Maine; S. Funds of $400,000 for renovation of buildings and associated infrastructure at the Scirootlic Education and Research Center. State bond funds will match $4,000,000 in federal funds; 6. Funds of $5,000,000 for the construction of a facility for Product development and support that will provide the University of Maine with the resources needed to help solve dally manufacturing and engineering problems; 7. Funds of $4,000,000 for the construction of a facility for product development and support that will provide the University of Southern Maine with the resources needed to help solve daily manufacturing and engineering problems; 8. Funds of $5,500,000 for medical research and development by Maim -based biomedical research institutions in order to obtain matching federal funds for health research to cure disease and to retain Maine gratluates by providing quality Maine jobs; 9. Funds of $1,000,000 for the planning and construction of the Franco -American Heritage Center at St. Mary's in Lewiston; 10. Funds of $30,000 to assist the Moosehead Marine Museum in the renovation of its flagship, the Katandin; and 11. Funds of $500,000 for the renovation of the Center Theater in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.