Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-13 00-353-355 RESOLVECOUNCILACRON Item N:00-35� Dade: September 13, 20110 OI1-356 Rem/Subject: Rabolves Relating to Me Future of Me Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center 00-355 Responsible Department: City Council In lune of this year, the City Council adopted a resolve shifted "Stating to Goals of the City of bargain Regarding Me Capital Needs and Future of Me Bass Park Complex.- That resolve set the first morning in September as the 5me when Me Council wmud select one of a number of options relating M the future of Mase facilities. The options under discussion Include replacing, renovating, or dosing Mese buildings. The resolve also outlined a number of tasks to be undertaken over the summer M elicit comments from groups and individuals with an interest in this Complex and M Identify the level of support which might be available for Me Council's preferred] optlmn of replacing Mese buildings with a new facility. This effort also, was M include exploration with others of financing options other than the property tax. Over the summer, Councilors and staff have met with citizens through neighborhood meanings, solicited views at a variety of business and civic meetings, met with the Council's of a number of neighboring communities, and surveyed the membership of the Chamber of Ccmmerte. It is tlear from Mese meetings that there is wdespreol support for building a new large event facilay M replace Me Audkodum and Clvlc Canter. There also appears M the interest in reviewing alternatives other Man He property tax for funding such a pmject. Attached you will find three resolves which address each of the three options under consideration Oepartnent Head mmuger's comments: At this time, I symbol recommend Mat Me Council adopt Me attached resolve which establishes Me goal a conrtrucling a new facility. Marc! onthis summer's work, it is door that tare is support for this effort and at least an expressed willingness to work toward finding and authonong an appropriate funding machan6m. AI the same time, l would be remiss if I did not note that this decision, if adapted, Is only the beginning and but significant time and energy, must continue to a devotes net only to public education but to working win Mian stm parties M refine Me financing mechanism to be sought and to seek the necessary approvals M Implement b. (.tlulamn U� /itb.a� Gry Manager Aaaacutetl Information: Remlae4 Budget Appraval: Finance Director Legal Approval: 44fty Winter Introduced] for X Passage _First Reading paga_M Referral M,353 9.S An7enDsD \\ Cau.bsd+�.+.la �YJ AAAAA u~ ` CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Expressing the Commitment of the City of Bangor to Construct a New Large Event Facility to Replace the Current Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center. Whereas, on June 12, 2000, the City Council adopted a Resolve Entitled, `Stating the Goals of the City of Bangor Regarding the Capital Needs and Future of the Bass Park Complex; and Whereas, this resolve Indicated the sense of the Council that the current Auditorium and Civic Center should be replaced with a new structure; and Whereas, this resolve pledged the City's best efforts to work with all interested parties to evaluate options and to explore financing options to be pursued; and Whereas, since that time, the Bangor City Council has held a series of neighborhood meetings, met with a number of Coundis from neighboring communities, and solicited the opinions of the business community; and Whereas, a general concensus has emerged from these meetings supporting the conshuction of a new large event facility while recognizing that such a facility cannot be supported by the property tax alone; and Whereas, numerous groups and Individuals have also expressed support for and an interest in worldng with the City to explore alternative financing arrangements; and Whereas, the first regular Council meeting of September was established as the date at which the Council would evaluate the progress which has been made to date and to select one of a number of options relating to the future of the Auditodum and Civic Center; Now, therefore, be it ReWA42dBy pile dry Cbuncd of the City ofBangion' That, the City Council has determined that sufficient support exists far replacing the current Auditorium/Civic Center and for exploring and working toward an appropriate means for financing such a project As a result, it is the policy of the City of Bangor that a new large event facility be constructed and that efforts continue to identify and work toward an appropriate mechanism to fund such a project. The City Council and staff shall continue the efforts already begun to further inform all Interested parties of the need for a new facility and to take the necessary steps to develop and implement a financing plan for such a complex while continuing to recognize brat such a project cannot be supported by the property tax alone. At the first regular Council Meeting held in January 2002, the City Council shall review 00,-36-5 ris a..,�"(be cL (s�SA'4ift �u e,) the progress made toward identifying and achieving an appropriate funding mechanism. Should the Council determine that inadequate progress has been made at that time, the Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center shall be closed as of December 31, 2004. =r g, �szgma ca �cssor cra.xer s.er...ae: ta, zona CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Expressing the Commitment of the City of Bangor to Construct a New large Event Facility to Replace the Current Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center. Whereas, on June 12, 2000, the City Council adopted a Resolve Entitled, "Stating the Goals of the Cfty of Bangor Regarding the Capital Needs and Future of the Bass Park Comdex; and Whereas, this resolve indicated the sense of the Council that the current Audilonum and Clvk Center should be replaced with a new structure; and Whereas, this resolve pledged the City's best efforts to work with all interested Parties to evaluate options and to explore financing options to be pursued; and Whereas, since that time, the Bangor City Council has held a soles of neighborhood meetings, met with a number of Councils from neighboring communities, and sdkited the opinions of the business community; and Whereas, a general concensus has emerged from these meetings supporting the construction of a new large event facility while recognizing that such a facility cannot be supported by the property tax alone; and Whereas, numerous groups and Individuals have also expressed support for and an interest in working with the City to explore alternative financing arrangements; and Whereas, the first regular Council meeting of September was established as the date at which the Council would evaluate the progress which has been made to date and to select ore of a number of options relating to the furore of the AudRorium and Civic Center; Now, thensb4 be KRescAWfiythe 01y Couzaolthe 02y ofa9gw..' That, the City Council has determined that sufficient support edsts for replacing the current Audltomant0vk Center and for exploring and waking toward an appropriate means for financing such a project. As a result, it Is the policy of the City of Bangor that a new large event facility be constructed and that efforts continue to identify and work toward an appropriate mechanism to fund such a project. The City Council and staff shall continue the efforts already begun to further inform all interested parties of the need for a new facility and to take the necessary steps to develop and implement a financing plan for such a complex while continuing to recognize that such a project cannot be supported by the property tax alone. IN CITY COUNCIL September 13, 2000 Maim for Passage Made and Seconded Notion t0 Ameod by Substitution Made and Seconded Ton Saeyeq 566 Valley Avenue, expressed suport for Chin Resolve, Leopard Nlnsky, Bangor resident, encouraged the pursuit of private funding for this project. Vote to Pass As Avenged by Substitution: 9 yen COancilora voting yes, Aube Ballotcl, Blanchette, Crawley, Savannas, Palmer, Rohan, Tremble 6 Vardau is Passed As Bended by Substitution TY 00-353 RESOLVE TIUe, Expressing the Commitment: of the City of Bangor Co Construct a Large Event Facility to Replace the Content Seaport Auditorium and Civic Center ASsigned to I 00-354 Aseigued to councilor Crumley September 13, 2000 CITY OF BANGOR ("ITU.) Resolve, Expressing the Commitment of the Cly of Bangor to Renovate the Current Auditorium and Civic Center. Whereas, on June 12, 2000, the City Council adopted a Resolve Entitled, "Stating the Goals of the City of Bangor Regarding the Capital Needs and Future of the Bass Park Complex; and Whereas, this resolve indicated the sense of the Council that the current Auditorium and Civic Center should be replaced with a nen, structure; and Whereas, this resolve pledged the Ctys best efforts to work with all interested parties to evaluate options and to explore financing options to be pursued; and Whereas, since that time, the Bangor CIN Councll has held a series of neighborhood maedngs, met with a number of Councils from rrtighbonrg communities, and solicited the opinions of the business community; and Whereas, while it is apparent that support exists for construction of a new large event facility, no method for financing such a facility is currently available other than the property tax; and Whereas, numerous efforts to the past haw: failed to provide alternative financing mechanisms W such a major project, and future efforts are at best uncertain; and Whereas, while the current Auditorium and Civic Center are inadequate, they on be renovated for a cost of appmAn cutely $13 million, an amount which can be supported by the property tax, although only with difficulty; and Whereas, this complex provides a considerable economic benefit to the entire area, serving over 300,000 visitors per year and providing an estimated economic Impact In excess of $30 million; Abw, Blerefais, be itRE50AWBythe Chy CounaVofthe City ofeangor., That, the City of Bangor hereby adapts the goal of renovating the current Auditorium and Civic Center in oder to insure that this facility continues to serve this region and support our local economy. This goal is adopted on the basis that it is unlikely that a financing mechanism can be found to support the construction of a new large event facility. IN CTTy COUNCIL September 13, 2000 Mtfoo to Indefinitely Poetpooe Made and Seconded Ivdefiuitely Postponed CI 00-351 RESOLVE Trde, H ressing the C tmeut of the City of Bangor to Bemvate the Current Avditoriw and Civic Center Assigned to 00-355 BssiV¢d to Cowdlar Crowley September 13, 2000 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Resolve, Expressing the Commitment of the City of Bangor to Close the Existing Auditorium At the End of Its Expected Useful Life in 2004 Whereas, on jure 12, 2000, the City Council adopted a Resolve: Entitled, "Slating the Goals of the City of Bangor Regarding the Capital Needs and Future of the Bass Park Complex; and Whereas, this resolve Indicated the sense of the Council that the current Auditorium and Civic Center should be replaced with a new structure; and Whereas, this resolve pledged the City's best efforts to work with all interested parties M evaluate options and to explore financing options to be pursued; and Whereas, since that time, the Bangor City Council has held a series of neighborhood meetings, met with a number of Councils from neighboring communities, and solicited the opinions of the business community; and Whereas, while it is apparent that support exists for construction of a new large event facility, no method for financing such a facility is currently available other than the property tax; and Whereas, numerous efforts in the past have failed to provide alternative financing mechanisms for won a major pmjec% and future efforts are at best uncertain; and Whereas, the current Auditorium and Civic Center on be renovated for a cost of approximately $13 million or replaced at an estimated cost of $30 million, amounts which cannot M_ supported. by the property tax; and Whereas, the estimated end of life of the Bangor Auditorium is 2004, a date beyond which It Is unlikely that the facility on be operated without significant capital expenditures; Now, Membn Be ItResONedBy ore City Cowdloftlre Oty aF&w ..- That, the Bangor Auditorium and Civic Center shall be closed as of December 31, 2004, the wmem estimated end of life of the Bangor Auditorium. Should significant capital Investments be required to operate these facilities in a safe manner prior to that date, the City Council may choose to dose Mem sooner and avoid such expenditures. IN CITY 000 cm Septa her 13. 2000 Motion to Indefinitely Postp®e Mede and Seconded iadeffaftely Postponed C .e0 00-355 RESOLVE Tide, Expressing the Commitment of the City of aangor to Close the ousting PudltorLm at the hod of Its Expected Useful Life In 2004 Awigned to