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.
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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.
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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
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