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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-10 02-247 ORDERItem No. 02-24 Date: lune 30.2DD2 Item/Subject: ORDER Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bangor Center Development District Responsible Department: Community& Economic Development HEARING - Prior to voting on this Order, the Council is required to hold a Public Hearing on rhe Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for am Bangor Censer Development District. The purpose of this Order is for the City Council to consider the Program to be implemented for the Bangor Center Development District. The Program has beea prepared by rhe Bangor Center Management Corporation. �� nt Bead Manges Comments:'�.1.�'D PP,b cl�ia 5 Is Re9Ufvtol eoto,r-In ap nct i7ar City Manager associated Information: �/W Induced for Passage _ First Reading Page _ of Referral Assignedw councilor Nealley June 10. 2002 CITY OF BANGOR (MLE.)Order, Adopting Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan for the Bogor Center Development District By Me pry CmunN/mfNae aym Sanpm.. ORDERED, menet WHEREAS, by action of the City Council a cettain area in the downtown area has been designated as a Municipal Development District known as the Bangor Center Development District in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. ¢ 5253(t); and WHEREAS, 30-A M.R.S.A. $ 5253(2) requires that the governing body of a Municipality shall adopt a development program for each development district; and WHEREAS, the Bangor Center Management Corporation has =amended a proposed development program to be adopted by the City Council, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED THAT the City Council of the City of Bangor, in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. Q 5253(2), does hereby adopt the "Bangor Center Development District, Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan, Fiscal Year 2003", a copy of which is attached hetero, as the development program for the Bangor Center Development District. IN CITY COUNCIL Jane 10. 2002 Notion Made and seconded to open Public Nearing. Public Nearing Opening. No we from the Public town forward. Notion Made and Seconded to Close Public Nearing. Public Nearing Closed. Notion Made and seconded for Passage Passed F. TY CLPAP. QTLE, Adopting Municipal Development ogra) a a< t Nengor Center Development District Assigned toCouncilor 02-24] BANGOR CENTER CORIORIT101 Bangor Center Development District Municipal Development Program and Financial Plan Fiscal Year 2003 Bangor Center Corporation will use staff services available through the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Subcommittees for Marketing/Events, Beautification, and Security to carry out its fiscal year 2003 work plan. Revenues will be derived from the special assessment levied on property owners in the Downtown Development District. Those revenues, and the carry forward bark balance from fiscal year 2002, will be used to fund BCC's activities for the next fiscal year. Total funds estimated to be available for fiscal year 2003 are $45,003. Personnel. BCC will subsidize the cost of staff person from the Department of Community, aM Economic Development. This coordinaror will administer the implementation of the adopted work plan. Administration and insurance. BCC will reimburse the Department of Community and Economic Development for postage, copies, and materials. It will also purchase insurance at an approximate cost of $400. Marketing and Events Program BCC will continue to position downtown as the city's arts and cultural center and will produce everts and publicity and marketing materials that support that image. Activities produced by BCC will include: • Concerts • Holiday lighting and lighting events • Octoberfest • 0 Annual Downtown Studio Tour • Historic Dowvtown Bangor Photo Show Advertising and sponsorship venues will include: • Bangor Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide • Maine Public Radio l4adoung materials will include: • Rack brochares • Web site with unique feature(s) changed frequently to encourage frequent repeat visits BCC will continue to parfier with other mganirations for the promotion and betermert ofdownmwn, and the committee will take advantage of other oppormai ies that become available during the year. BCC will condom to encourage and participate in the production of free sernmens geared [mond downtown businesses and building Gamete. BANGOR CENTER CORPORATION Safety and Security Program BCC will continue to supplement the City of Bangor's Police Department budget with funding to help support bicycle patrols and holiday season that patrols. The Committee will meet throughout the year with City department liaisons associated with public safety, pedestrian, and vehicular issues. Beautification Program BCC will partner with Bangor Public Works and Keep Bangor Beautiful to provide Flowering planters and flowers for the parks during the growing season. BCC will build on and coordinate the comprehensive street banner program. BCC will promote and encourage activities that improve the appearance of downtown. ® oz-za7 BANGOR CENTER CORPC RAYION Bangor Center Corporation FY 2002 Budget FY 2003 Budget Preliminary Development District Levy 41,597 39,372 Studio Tour Revenues 840 1,400 Photo Contest Entry Pees 10,890 500 Estimated Canyover 12,000 3,731 Total available for spending 54,437 43,003 Pommel reimbursement to City of Bangor 12,000 12,000 Events 10,400 10,303 Marketing (incl. Studio Tow & spacial mailings) 10,890 8,7M Beautification 3,900 2,500 Security 6,200 9,000 Administration and insurance 2,500 2,500 To be allocated to programs as needed 8,547 Total spending plan 54,437 45,003 I