HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-27 01-82 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 01-52
Data: 12-27-00
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Application to the Maine State Planning Office
Comprehensive Planning Grant Program for an Implementation Grant
Responsible Department: Planning
Commentary:
The Ory is applying ro Me State Planning Office fa an Implementation Gram to undertake activities moommeMed
in the Comprehenshe Plan 2000 that was adopte l by the Oty Coundl on July 24, 2000. The City is reguestiig
$9,375 in Co nmunity Planning and Investment Progam funds, to be mmNned with a City "matcth" of $11,067, ro
assist in the impkmenb[bn of Me recttnmendabons of Bangor's Comprehensive Plan In order to meet the
repuiranents of to Growth Management Statute anti the State goals contained In Me Statue. The City is
proposing four implemmtation activities to he undertaken in 2001-2002. These activDa are the fodorving:
1. Devdolon ent of a Guide for tine Future based on Me Comprehensive Plan the Integrates all planning goals,
objectives, and strategies Mr wise gnash ata come vaton into a unified doament
2. Update and revision of the Clive (and Develapmee Code, SubdMsbn Regulations, and Design StandaMs to
augmaht Meir value as a planning and reguleorr W.
3. Implementation of the Smart Growth Management Rrategks for specific neghboMoods and area of eargor
Mat build on the guidelines and remmmeslations developed in the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Reproduction 9 M Comprehensive! Plan, Guide for Me Future, Updated Codes, and Area G:aw[h Management
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CITY OF BANGOR
01-02
nece r zt, 2000
(TIRE.) Orde T f Authorizing Application to the Maine State Planning Office
Comprehensive Planning Grant Program for an Implementation Grant.
By resw cry coom.,r of sht Cay yaaago..
WHEREAS, the Maine Stale Legislature, through enactnent of the comprehensive Manning and
Land Use Regulation AR, has recognized trust local comprehensive planning is necessary to guide
future growth and development of Maine municipalities m as to maintain and enhance the quality of
life for Maine citizens, and has established programs to finaanclaly assist 1=1 co nprehersive planning
efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Community Manning and Invesbnent Program In the State Manning Office
makes funds available for Comprehensive Manning and Implementation Grants; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for and was awarded a Comprehensive Planning Grant in 1995 to
develop the City of Bangor Comprehensive Plan 2000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City of Bangor Comprehensive Man 2000 on July 24,
2000; and
WHEREAS, the City now seeks funds to assist in the Implementation of the recommendations of
Its Comprehensive Man 20001n order W meet the re Juin rnents of the Comprehensive Manning Statute
and the State goals contained in the Statute;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED BY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF BANGOR THAT,
the CIry Manager be authorized to appy to the State Manning Office for an Implementation Grant; and
that the Cly Manager be authorised to receive and disburse such funds in accordance with the grant
guidelines, 9the City Is successful in its application.
Grant monies up to a madmum of $9,375 per applicant are available and a minimum moth of
33%($3,094) is required. The 1=1 match is Included in the Community and Economic Development
Depamnent budget.
IN CITY COOPCTL
December 27, 2000
Notion for Passage Made
and Seconded
Passed
CI CLHN&
# 01-82
(TITLE,) Authorizing application to the
Maine State Planning Office Co reheusive
flaming Cram Program for an Implementation