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REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
This is the portion of the meeting set aside for general public comment directly related to City business, for matters that do
not appear on this evening’s agenda. If you are here for a specific agenda item that is under Unfinished Business or New
Business, please wait until we reach that item. Items under First Reading & Referral will be discussed when they return
under Unfinished Business, and we will hear public comment at that time. Public comment requires a person to state your
name and whether you are a resident of Bangor. The City Council has adopted a Public Comment Policy that we will
adhere to. Statements during public comment should respect the dignity and seriousness of the proceeding, and individuals
will be restricted to speaking once. Obscene, truly threatening, or overly repetitive comments will be deemed out of order
and will be interrupted and removed. Topics that are considered out of order also include matters that are in litigation,
individual employees or employee groups discussing matters for which complaint or grievance procedures are in place,
personal disputes between the speaker and another resident not germane to City business, support for or opposition to any
candidate for political office, and personnel complaints pertaining to individual City employees. There is a time limit of
three minutes per speaker, and the total time allowed for general public comment regarding City business will be limited to
no more than one hour. The public comment period is for City Council members to listen and not to respond or debate
with persons. If you do not live in Bangor or own property in Bangor, please allow those who do to have the opportunity to
speak first. If you’d like to offer comment on any item directly related to City business not appearing on the regular
agenda, you may approach the podium. Individuals who have appropriately pre-registered to give public comment via
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at [email protected]. (A link to the adopted public comment policy can be found on the City’s website.)

PROCLAMATION

Proclaiming September as National Recovery Month
PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM NO.

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR

*Explanatory Note: All items listed in the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are proposed for adoption by the City Council
by one motion without discussion or deliberation. Any member of the public may request that the Council remove an item from the
Consent Agenda for discussion. An item will only be removed if a City Councilor requests its removal to New Business.

MINUTES OF:

Bangor City Council Regular Meeting of August 24, 2026, and Business and
Economic Development Committee Meeting of July 20, 2026

26-263

Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim
Deed for Real Estate Located at 28 William Street

ORDER

FALOON

Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal quitclaim deed for real estate
located at 28 William Street. Tax, sewer, and stormwater liens have matured on the property owned by the Heirs
of Margaret P. Shalhoob and Emily Ruth Britelli, Personal Representative, and the Estate of Margaret P.
Shalhoob, and Margaret P. Shalhoob, at 28 William Street. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid.
Because the liens matured, a municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property.
26-264

ORDER

Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim
Deed for Real Estate Located at 70 Thatcher Street

CARSON

Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal quitclaim deed for real estate
located at 70 Thatcher Street. Sewer and stormwater liens have matured on the property owned by Tom P.
Ward, at 70 Thatcher Street. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens matured, a
municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property.
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REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM NO.
26-265

ORDER

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR
Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim
Deed for Real Estate Located at 1579 Union Street

LEONARD

Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal quitclaim deed for real estate
located at 1579 Union Street. Tax and stormwater liens have matured on the property owned by Michael
Tuller, at 1579 Union Street. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens
matured, a municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property.
26-266

ORDER

Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Bill of Sale
for Real Estate Located at 159 Holiday Park

BECK

Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal bill of sale for real estate
located at 159 Holiday Park. Tax liens have matured on the property owned by Brian Columbus, at 159
Holiday Park. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens matured, a
municipal bill of sale is required to release the City's interest in the property.
26-267

ORDER

Authorizing Revisions to Ambulance Service Policy
Hereinafter Referred to as the Emergency Medical
Services Transport Plan

DEANE

Executive Summary: This Order would authorize updates to the Ambulance Service Policy, including
changing its title to Emergency Medical Services Transport Plan.
The City currently has an Ambulance Service Policy, adopted in 1999, governing the provision of
ambulance services. A recently enacted law requires municipalities to adopt a written plan identifying
how transporting emergency medical services will be provided within the municipality. Staff reviewed the
current policy and identified several recommended revisions that are needed to align with the Fire
Department's current operational model while incorporating the requirements of the new law found in Title
30-A, Chapter 154, § 3172: Municipal Emergency Medical Services.
Changes include 1) allowing the Fire Chief to determine number of front-line and reserve ambulances
based on operational need, rather than a fixed fleet configuration; 2) authorization for mutual aid
agreements to rest with Fire Chief and City Manager, rather than City Council; 3) removing geographic
limitations while maintaining that the department's emergency response not be reduced; and 4) adding
administrative provisions required by law.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9, 2026
Government Operations Committee meeting.
26-268

ORDER

Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Temporary
Land Lease for Two Lot Locations as Described Below,
to General Electric Company

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MALLAR

REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM NO.

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR

Executive Summary: This Order would authorize the City Manager to execute a temporary Land Lease to
General Electric Company for the use of two properties as listed below which is needed for storing and
staging operations:
Property 1: The property is a 4.5 acre parcel located at the southerly corner of Griffin Rd and Maine
Avenue in Bangor and is zoned Industry and Service District.
Property 2: The property is a 5.8 acre parcel located at the westerly corner of Johnson Street and Maine
Avenue and is zoned as Government and Institutional Service District and Urban Industry District.
Airport staff now propose a new temporary lease for the period June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The
monthly lease rate is $2,940.30 for property 1 and $3,789.72 for property 2.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9, 2026, Business
& Economic Development Committee meeting.
26-269

ORDER

Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Agreement with Athena Health for Electronic Health
Record and Medical Billing Services for Bangor Public
Health and Community Services

FISH

Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Athena
Health for electronic health record (EHR) and medical billing services for Bangor Public Health and
Community Services.
Bangor Public Health and Community Services provides a variety of clinical services to the community,
including immunization, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, travel medicine, lactation
services, case management, and other emerging clinical services.
Bangor Public Health and Community Services issued an RFP for electronic health record and medical
billing services and received 13 proposals from qualified vendors. The proposals were evaluated through
the City's competitive procurement process based on the vendor's ability to meet the Department's clinical,
documentation, billing, and revenue-cycle management needs, as well as overall value and cost. Athena
Health was selected as the best-qualified and best-value vendor based on its experience serving healthcare
organizations in Maine and its ability to meet the Department's current and anticipated clinical and billing
needs.
The agreement requires no upfront implementation costs, with Athena Health receiving 9.8% of collected
revenue generated through the system. The EHR and billing platform will improve documentation, billing,
claims submission, and revenue collection, creating sustainable reimbursement revenue and supporting
Bangor Public Health's efforts to diversify funding streams and reduce reliance on grant and other
restricted funding.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the Finance Committee meeting
on Sept. 9, 2026.
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REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING
ITEM NO.
26-270

ORDINANCE Moratorium Extension Ordinance on Data Centers in
the City of Bangor, Maine (First Reading)

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR
CARSON

Executive Summary: The proposed ordinance would place an additional 180-day moratorium on the
development of data centers in the City of Bangor. The City of Bangor continues to experience increased
development pressure from data centers, which are a rapidly growing and evolving land use that typically
require substantial electricity and water usage for cooling and related operations, often generate air, water, and
noise pollution, and can take up a very large amount of land. Because this development pressure was
unanticipated, existing ordinances and development standards do not adequately address the unique
infrastructure demands, environmental impacts, impacts to neighboring property owners, and operational
characteristics of data centers. The City has made reasonable progress to address this issue; however, more time
is needed to develop regulations. Therefore, the City Council finds that an additional moratorium of 180 days is
necessary to develop and implement the necessary amendments to the Land Development Code to accommodate
and mitigate negative impacts from this development pressure.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9th, 2026 Business &
Economic Development Committee meeting.
26-271

RESOLVE

Accepting and Appropriating an Airport Improvement
Grant Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Program in the Amount of $5,534,795 from the FAA,
$145,652.50 from MDOT, and $575,578.50 Local
Match for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A and
Taxiway M at Bangor International Airport (First
Reading)

LEONARD

Executive Summary: This Resolve will authorize accepting and appropriation of an Airport Improvement
Grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program in the amount of $5,534,795 from the FAA and
$145,652.50 from MDOT for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Taxiway M at Bangor International
Airport. The local match would be $575,578.50, which has been approved in the Airport's FY27 Capital
budget. This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9, 2026,
Business & Economic Development Committee meeting.
26-272

RESOLVE

Appropriating $7,000 from Bangor Opioid Settlement
Unspent Funds to the Together Place (First Reading)

LEONARD

Executive Summary: This Resolve would appropriate $7,000 from opioid settlement unspent funds to
support the Together Place. In late July, the Together Place announced the sudden impending termination
of certain programs, including peer recovery support services and the 2nd Street Diner due to a funding
gap at the organization. That funding gap was initially estimated at over $200,000 but due to substantial
fundraising efforts, only $7,000 remains needed to restart these services.
Over the course of several meetings, City Council has discussed the possibility of providing funding to the
Together Place, including the review of a formal proposal and plan submitted by the Together Place. This
item was reviewed and recommended for approval at the Government Operations Committee meeting on
Sept. 9, 2026, by a vote of (3-1).
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REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING
ITEM NO.
26-273

RESOLVE

Amending Council Resolve 26-195 Making an
Appropriation for the Total School Budget for the
Bangor School Department as Required by 20-A
MRSA Section 15690 4 A (First Reading)

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR
MALLAR

Executive Summary: This Resolve will amend Council Resolve 26-195 to correct the fiscal year from FY
2026 to FY 2027.
On August 28, 2026, it was discovered that the fiscal year listed in the Resolve 26-195 was for FY 2026
and should have been FY 2027.
The error on Resolve 26-195 was administrative only and has no impact on the School's total budget or the
approved tax mill rate. The School's total budget Resolve, 26-195, authorized by the city council on June
8, 2026, included all changes to the School budget.
26-274

ORDER

Authorizing Issuance of up to $1,400,000 of the City’s
Bonds to Purchase Land and Improvements Located at
103 Maine Avenue and a Tax Levy Therefor (First
Reading and Referral to Finance Committee on
September 21, 2026)

LEONARD

Executive Summary: This Order would authorize issuance of up to $1,400,000 of the City’s general
obligation bonds to purchase land and improvements located at 103 Maine Avenue.
This Order will require a Public Hearing at the September 28, 2026, City Council Meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM NO.

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR

26-253

BECK

RESOLVE

Accepting and Appropriating up to $300,000 from
MaineHousing with a $126,000 Match from Bangor
Opioid Settlement Unspent Funds to Support Project
HOPE

Executive Summary: This Order would accept and appropriate up to $300,000 from MaineHousing and
authorize a $126,000 match from Bangor opioid settlement unspent funds to support Project HOPE.
Project HOPE is a collaborative initiative between MaineHousing and the City of Bangor designed to
assist individuals living in places not meant for human habitation in obtaining and maintaining stable
housing. The program provides comprehensive housing navigation services, including locating housing,
completing the rental process, and supporting participants for a minimum of six months after they move
into housing. Participants will also be referred and connected to additional supportive services based on
their individual needs.
Funding will support up to three Housing Navigators employed by the City of Bangor and the Bangor Area
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REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM NO.

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR

Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program, as well as a Program Coordinator, operational
expenses, and flexible housing assistance. Eligible housing assistance includes, but is not limited to
security deposits, landlord incentives, move-in expenses, transportation, and other client-related costs
necessary to secure and maintain housing. During the pilot year, Project HOPE aims to serve 90
individuals and households in the Bangor area and successfully place at least 45 into stable housing. The
program builds on a proven model that has demonstrated success in Portland and is now entering its third
year.
MaineHousing will provide 70 percent of the project's funding, with the City of Bangor contributing the
required 30 percent local match. The City's $126,000 match will be provided through unspent Bangor
opioid settlement funds previously allocated to the Intensive Case Management Program. Homelessness is
both a contributing factor to and a consequence of opioid use disorder, other substance use disorders, and
mental health conditions. Project HOPE's activities are consistent with Maine's Memorandum of
Agreement governing the use of opioid settlement funds. By providing comprehensive, wraparound
services that include housing stabilization, the program advances one of the approved core strategies for
addressing the impacts of the opioid epidemic and supporting long-term recovery.
This item was reviewed at the August 17th special Government Operations Committee meeting. Four of
five committee members supported the project; however, those four committee members disagreed on the
appropriate source of funding with two members supporting use of unassigned fund balance and two
supporting the use of unspent opioid settlement funds. As a result, a vote to recommend passage with
funding from unassigned fund balance failed (2-3) and a vote to recommend passage with funding from
unspent opioid funds failed (2-3). Therefore, this item is coming back to full Council without a Committee
recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO.

ASSIGNED TO
COUNCILOR

PUBLIC HEARING:

Application for Special Amusement Permit of 81 Park
Street LLC d/b/a The Tarratine, 81 Park Street

BECK

PUBLIC HEARING:

Application for Special Amusement Permit of Giri
Bangor Holiday Inc. d/b/a Holiday Inn, 404 Odlin
Road

BECK

PUBLIC HEARING:

Application for Special Amusement Permit of Las
Palapas Mexican Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Las Palapas
Mexican Restaurant, 8 Bangor Mall Boulevard

BECK

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CONSENT AGENDA

MINUTES

OFREGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITYCOUNCIL— AUGUST 24, 2026

Meeting called to order at 7: 00 PM
Chaired by Council Chair Hawes
Councilors Absent: None

Meeting adjourned at 8: 02 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT

Richard Chaucer outlined the Courtyard Model Action Plan, a copy is attached
Phil Henry stated people have questions about the Yellen Pines Project but are not
receiving answers. He suggested that changes be made so Bangor does not continue
to be devastatec

Katie Coe wanted to see continued evidence- based plans to move forwarc
Jody MacDonald spoke against Flock cameras. She would like tofind ways for
corporations to give back.

Scott Pardy stated there needed to be accountability andfiscal responsibility to keep
spending under control.
George Lance wanted a month dedicated to European heritage.
CONSENT AGENDA

ASSIGNED

ITEMNO.

COUNCILOR

TO

Explanatory Note: All items listed in the Consent Agenda are considered.routine and are proposed for adoption by the
City Council by one motion without discussion or deliberation. Any member ofthe public may request that the Council
remove an item fi•om the Consent Agendafor discussion. An item will only be removed if a City Councilor requests its
removal to New Business.

MINUTES OF:

Bangor Ciry Council Regular Meetings ofAugust 10, 2026, and August l7, 2026,
Government Operations Committee Meeting of March 2, 2026, and Business and
Economic Co` nmittee Meeting of June 1S, 2026
Action:

26- 256

ORDER

Approved

Authorizing

the Execution

of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for

FALOON

Real Estate Located at 16 Chase Road

Action:

26- 257

ORDER

Passed

Authorizing

the Execution

of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for

WALKER

Real Estate Located at 164 Thornton Road

Action:

26- 258

ORDER

Passed

Authorizing

the Execution

of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for

Real Estate Located at 248 Randolph Drive

Action:

Passed

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CARSON

MINUTES OF REGULAR

MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL— A UGUST 24, 2026

CONSENT AGENDA

ASSIGNED

ITEMNO.

COUNCILOR

26- 259

ORDER

Authorizing

the Execution

of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for

Real Estate Located at 849 Stillwater
Action:

26- 260

ORDER

26- 26I

ORDER

WALKER

Avenue

Passed

Authorizing the City Manager to Accept$ 6, 090 in Funds as
Result of a State Criminal Forfeiture
Action:

TO

BECK

Passed

Authorizing the Execution of an Amended Lease Agreement
Between the City of Bangor and Hannaford Bros. Co., LLC

LEONARD

for City- owned Property at 39 Florida Avenue
Action:

26- 262

ORDER

Passed

Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Construction

FALOON

Contract with Dagle Electrical Construction Corp. for Traffic
Signal Intersection Improvements at the Intersection of
Broadway and Stillwater Avenue
Action:

REFERRALS

Passed

TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING

ITEMNO.

ASSIGNED

TO

COUNCILOR

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ASSIGNED

ITEMNO.

COUNCILOR

PUBLIC HEARING:
26- 251

ORDER

Authorizing

Issuance

of$ 4, 455, 000 of the City' s General

Obligation Bonds to Finance Upgrades and Improvements to

the KMart Pump Station, and Other Sewer/ Sewer

Separation/ CSO Infrastructure Improvements and a Tax Levy
Therefor

Action:

Motion made and seconded to Open Public Hearing
Public Hearing Opened
Motion made and seconded to Close Public Hearing
Public Hearing Closed
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote:

9— 0

Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Fish, Faloon,
Leonard, Mallar, Walker, Hawes

Councilors Voting No: None
Passed

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DEANE

TO

MINUTES

UNFINISHED

OFREGULAR MEETING BANGOR

CITYCOUNCIL—

AUGUST 24, 2026

BUSINESS

ASSIGNED TO

ITEMNO.

COUNCILOR

PUBLIC HEARING:
26- 252

ORDER

Authorizing a Loan in the Amount of$ 6, 575, 000 from the

DEANE

Maine Municipal Bond Bank State Revolving Fund to
Finance Replacement ofthe Perry Road Pump Station, and
Other Sewer/Sewer Separatioyr/ CSO Infsastructure

Improvements and a Tax Levy Therefor
Action:

Motion made and seconded to Open Public Hearing
Public Hearing Opened

Motion made and seconded to Close Public Hearing
Public Hearing Closed
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote:

9— 0

Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Fish, Faloon,
Leonard, Mallar, Walker, Hawes

Councilors Voting No: None
Passed

26- 253

RESOLVE

Accepting and Appropriating up to $ 300, 000 from
MaineHousing with a $ 126, 000 Match from Bangor
Opioid Settlement

BECK

Unspent Funds to Support Project

HOPE

Linda Deabay asked ifthe apartments would be inspected to ensure they were
not being destroyed.

Scott Pardyfully supported Project HOPE but how it is beingfunded is
creating a predictable cliff. Hefelt thefunding needed to go through the
budget.

Tyler Shanahan was opposed to giving the Public Health Department any
more opioid settlement money.
Jacqueline

Smallwood

and Katherine Devine were opposed.

Katie Coe and Andrea LaFlamme were in support.

Phil Henry stated if data was neglected, mistakes would happen. He felt
questions needed to be answered.
Action:

Motion made and seconded for Passage

Motion made and seconded to amend the Title by crossing out " Opioid
Settlement Unspent Funds" and replacing it with " the Bangor Unassigned

Fund Balance" and under paragraph 3, crossing out " unspent Bangor opioid
settlement funds previously allocated to the Intensive Case Management
Program"

and replace

with " the Bangor Unassigned Fund Balance."

Motion to amend was withdrawn.

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MINUTES

UNFINISHED

OFREGULAR

MEETING

BANGOR CITYCOUNCIL—

AUGiIST 24, 2026

BUSINESS

ASSIGNED TO

ITEMNO.

COUNCILOR

Action:

Motion made and seconded to Postpone to the September

14, 2026, City Council meeting and refer for further

discussion to Council Workshop immediately preceding
the September l4, 2026, Ciry Council meeting.
Vote: 9— 0
Vote:

9— 0

Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Fish,
Faloon, Leonard, Mallar, Walker, Hawes

Councilors Voting No: None
Passed to Postpone

NEWBUSINESS

ASSIGNED

ITEMNO.

COUNCILOR

PUBLIC HEARING:

Application for Special Amusement

License renewal of Timka,

BECK

Inc., d/ b/ a Geaghan' s Pub, 570 Main Street

Action:

Motion made and seconded to Open Public Hearing
Public Hearing Opened

Motion made and seconded to Close Public Hearing
Public Hearing Closed
Motion made and seconded for Approval
i ote: 9— 0

Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Fish, Faloon,
Leonard, Mallar, Walker, Hawes

Councilors Voting No: None
Approved

PUBLIC HEARING:

Application for Special Amusement License renewal of Global
Spectrum LP d/b/ a Cross Insurance

Action:

BECK

Center, SI S Main Street

Motion made and seconded to Open Public Hearing
Public Hearing Opened
Motion made and seconded to Close Public Hearing
Public Hearing Closed
Motion made and seconded for Approval
Vote: 9— 0

Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Fish, Faloon,
Leonard, Mallar, Walker, Hawes

Councilors Voting No: None
Approved

ATTEST:
Lisa J. Goo .

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partn,ership and conven.es a ran.ge of service providers in a cenfral, convenient tocation, to provide
homeless clients with access to:

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The Couriyard Master Plan includes intrastructure such as shade structures, new building construction,
landscaping

and furniture to outfit a range of spaces from a clinic to case management

offices.

In addition, a portion of this plan includes operational costs such as medical care, intake, social
services; security and housing services. Additional funding through the Mayor' s Fund for Las Vegas
LIFE will support capital and programming costs to ensure a wide range of services to meet the

needs of ali individuals experiencing homelessness in our community 365 days a year.

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Who We Can' Contact in Las Vegas for;Guidance
The Courtyard Homeless Resource Center is operated by the City of Las Vegas. We can reach out
to their team for guidance on how they built their model and what lessons they' ve learned.
Contact Information:

Phone:

702- 229- 6117

Email: courtyardHRC@lasvegasnevada. gov
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response:

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Planning documents and blueprints
Funding sources and partnership strategies
Implementation challenges and solutions

Community feedback and impact data
Advice on adapfing the model to Bangor' s climate and layout

How Other Cifies Have Implemented Similar ldeas
Cities that have adopted Courtyard- style or low- barrier service hubs often follow these steps:
1. Needs Assessment

We conduct local research to identify gaps in daytime shelter, sanitation, outreach, and
safety
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and survey work already provide

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strong foundation

2. Stakeholder Engagement

We meet with city officials, shelter directors, public health teams, and police
We include voices of unhoused individuals and service providers
3. Site Selection

We identify a location near existing services ( Coes Pond Park is a strong candidate)
We consider zoning, accessibility, and environmental

impact

4. Partnership Building

We collaborate with nonprofits, hospitals, mental health providers, and housing
agencies

We seek support from city council, planning boards, and community leaders
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We look into ARPA funds or Continuum of Care grants
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We begin with basic services: rest area, bathrooms, outreach

We expand to include storage, medical care, pet support, and housing navigation

What Partnerships and Directions We Need to Take in Bangor
Local Partnerships to Build:
Bangor

Area

Homeless

Shelter

Bangor Public Library

City of Bangor Advisory Committee on Homelessness
Penobscot Community Health Center
Hope House Health and Living Center
Food pantries, warming centers, and menta) health organizations
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and its benefits

We host a community listening session to gather feedback
We create a visual layout of the proposed space at Coes Pond Park

We present findings to the Advisory Committee and City Council
We use our PTK chapter to support awareness, research, and advocacy

Conn.ecfiorrto Our Honors in: Action Project.
This proposal directly supports our Honors in Action goals. It answers the quesfion:
Where and how will humans live, work, and play in the future?"
Our Courtyard model is a real solution to a future-focused problem. If one of us is selected for
the City Council Advisory Committee, we gain access to decision- makers, data, and collaborators
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Monday, July 20, 2026 @ 5:15 PM
Council Chambers, First Floor of City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
City Councilors Present: Leonard, Carson, Faloon, Mallar, Fish,
Beck
City Staff Present: Krieg, Collette, Stanicki, Hernandez-Smith, Vologina
Chair Leonard called the meeting to order at 7:48 P.M.
1. Land Development Code Continued Discussion
A.
Data Centers
Chair Leonard introduced the agenda item.
Planning Officer Collette presented on potential data center regulations, referencing
regulations in other municipalities and providing recommendations on City policies.
Chair Leonard opened up Committee discussion.
Chair Leonard discussed concerns with data centers, recommending strict regulations and
referencing that citizens oppose data centers in Bangor.
Councilor Beck asked what occurs if a ban is enacted and then challenged – Community
& Economic Development Director Krieg responded that the Legal Department would
have to be consulted and it would depend on the subject of the appeal.
Councilor Beck asked if setting a size and capacity limit is the likely route – Planning
Officer Collette responded setting limits to large centers, as they are most demanding and
experience community pushback. She discussed potential zoning incentives to offset
impacts.
Councilor Carson expressed that while he is not a fan of large data centers, he does not
support a full ban. He discussed setting a sensible threshold for data centers of certain
sizes once there is more understanding surrounding infrastructure capacity. Carson is
interested in exploring Project Labor Agreements and Community Benefits Agreements.
Planning Officer Collette discussed that Community Benefit Agreements are outside the
scope of zoning and are typically accompanied by tax incentives. Community & Economic
Development Director Krieg discussed the possibility of Impact Fees associated with a
development. She expressed that while it would be more difficult for community impacts,
it could assist with impacts on water and sewer systems. Councilor Carson expressed
interest in exploring including Project Labor Agreements in regulations.
Councilor Faloon expressed interest in ensuring that if utilities and infrastructure require
an upgrade for a project, the burden falls on the developer rather than rate payers. She

discussed the possibility of data centers being first to go offline and last to come online in
the case of an outage. Faloon recommended exploring requirements to use local labor.
Planning Officer Collette discussed regulations requiring developers to provide written
verification that there is enough power capacity from the electric provider as part of land
use approval. She shared the possibility of requiring rooftop solar to offset electricity
impacts as well as requiring efficiency in building design to reduce electricity need. Collette
discussed potentially requiring battery storage for power outages as well as regulating
generators.
Councilor Faloon shared she is involved with the Public Utilities Commission, asking if it
presents a conflict of interest.
Councilor Carson moved to discuss whether Councilor Faloon has a conflict of interest.
Seconded by Councilor Fish.
Councilor Fish discussed she finds Councilor Faloon’s insight helpful in brainstorming
discussions, and that the Committee can reevaluate in the instance of a vote.
Councilor Carson moved that Councilor Faloon has a conflict of interest. Seconded by
Councilor Fish. All voting members opposed, none in favor – motion failed.
Councilor Fish discussed components of the proposed regulations and suggested
referencing the Community Benefit Agreement with the casino development.
Councilor Beck expressed interest in success stories from communities with data centers.
Chair Leonard discussed making regulations as heavy as possible.
Planning Officer Collette discussed that the overall direction is to develop regulations and
potentially ban centers over a certain size, or to allow all sizes but have different
regulations for each size.
Councilor Carson asked when the moratorium expires – Planning Officer Collette
responded mid-October and noted it has the opportunity to be extended if more time is
needed to develop regulations.
Councilor Carson expressed wanting to better understand infrastructure capacity before
deciding cutoffs.
Councilor Beck recommended to engage in discussion and partnership with neighboring
communities surrounding restrictions.
Planning Officer Collette noted a suggestion of requiring closed loops for recycled water
systems to cut down on water use impact. She discussed further exploration to be done.
Councilor Carson expressed interest in continuing discussion around Community Benefit
Agreements and Project Labor Agreements.

2. Update on Sustainability Projects
A.
Energy Audits

Chair Leonard introduced the agenda item.
Planning Officer Collette presented on energy audits and discussed recommendations
that provide savings over time.
Councilor Carson asked if there was any diversity surrounding whether heat pumps were
better than oil for buildings – Planning Officer Collette discussed the electricity cost for the
City.
Councilor Faloon asked how long the 11 cents per kilowatt hour rate lasts – Planning
Officer Collette responded 18 months.
Councilor Fish expressed surprise surrounding heat pump suggestions, as she finds that
heat pumps have been less effective and efficient than oil regarding an increase in electric.
Planning Officer Collette asked if this is the case with recent oil price increases – Fish
confirmed. Collette discussed it may need to be evaluated on a case by case basis, and
she has found that transitioning from a traditional electric water heater to a heat pump
water heater would result in savings.
Planning Officer Collette discussed that although most buildings do not require heating
system replacements yet, other recommendations could be implemented to reduce
demand.
Councilor Beck expressed that due to the significant return on investment, he
recommended incorporating the suggestions.
B.

Fleet Electrification

Planning Officer Collette presented on fleet electrification, discussing financial savings and
benefits such as less air and noise pollution. She shared that a transition in equipment
and the light duty vehicle fleet would provide savings and is feasible, but the heavy-duty
vehicle fleet is not feasible at this time. Collette provided the recommendation to follow a
phase vehicle transition plan for the next 10 years, and as vehicles reach the end of their
lifespan, to consider electric alternatives.
Chair Leonard expressed support for developing a multimodal transportation philosophy
as well as reducing carbon emissions.
Councilor Fish asked about battery life and replacement costs – Planning Officer Collette
responded that battery replacement in newer vehicles is rare, and battery life is expected
to be around 13 years on average.
Councilor Beck asked about input from department heads, such as Public Works –
Planning Officer Collette responded that electric vehicles have received positive feedback
from departments that have implemented them, such as the Police Department. Beck
replied that there may be instances where implementation is not feasible for some
departments.

3. Update on Long-Term Rental Registry Pilot Program
Chair Leonard introduced the agenda item.

Community Development Officer Stanicki presented updates on the Long-Term Rental
Registry Pilot and requested feedback to ensure the program is being implemented in
alignment with City Council’s goals.
Councilor Fish recommended education efforts through partnerships.
Community Development Officer Stanicki expressed wanting to co-produce something
landlords could buy into.
Councilor Beck discussed the option of mandatory inspections, and Community
Development Officer Stanicki responded the program became more voluntary as it
evolved.
Chair Leonard discussed the opportunity for renters to express issues and provide
feedback on buildings -- Community Development Officer Stanicki responded that this
avenue exists, and she will explore ways to make it easier.
Councilor Carson discussed conversations occurring at the State level surrounding similar
rental registry regulations. Councilor Beck expressed his desire to include incentives.
Councilor Fish discussed that mandatory registry may create barriers to relationship
building with landlords.

4. Executive Session: Acquisition of real property or economic development 1
M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) – 1 item
Councilor Carson moved that, pursuant to 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(C) Acquisition of Real
Property or Economic Development, there is one item to enter into Executive Session.
Seconded by Council Faloon. Roll call vote conducted – all in favor, none opposed. Motion
passed.
5. Possible Actions on Executive Session Items
Councilor Carson moved staff recommendation regarding affordable housing Tax
Increment Financing district to City Council. Seconded by Councilor Faloon. Roll call vote
conducted – three in favor (Carson, Faloon, Leonard), and two opposed (Mallar, Fish).
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
Meeting minutes respectfully submitted,
Kayleigh Rienas
Development Assistant
Community & Economic Development Department

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P. Shalhoob, and Margaret P. Shalhoob, at 28 William Street. The outstanding charges due the City
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Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, Jody Varney, Interim Finance Director, is hereby
authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute a Municipal Quitclaim Deed releasing any interest the
City may have by virtue of tax, sewer, and stormwater liens recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of
Deeds in Book 17911, Page 302; Book 17839, Page 1; Book 17651, Page 42; Book 17511, Page 344; Book
17840, Page 29; Book 17649, Page 289; Book 17510, Page 337; and Book 9985, Page 190. Said deed shall be
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City may have by virtue of sewer and stormwater liens recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in
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Page 35; Book 16313, Page 244; Book 17838, Page 326; Book 17651, Page 17; Book 17511, Page 320; Book
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Union Street. Tax and stormwater liens have matured on the property owned by Michael Tuller, at
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City may have by virtue of tax and stormwater liens recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in
Book 17910, Page 325; Book 17565, Page 103; Book 17210, Page 128; Book 17839, Page 53; and Book
17651, Page 101. Said deed shall be directed to Michael Tuller and shall be in final form approved by the City
Solicitor or the Assistant City Solicitor.

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Park. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens matured, a municipal
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authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute a Municipal Bill of Sale releasing any interest the City
may have by virtue of tax liens recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Book 16546, Page 81.
Said bill of sale shall be directed to GC MHP LLC and shall be in final form approved by the City Solicitor or the
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Emergency Medical Services Transport Plan.
The City currently has an Ambulance Service Policy, adopted in 1999, governing the provision of
ambulance services. A recently enacted law requires municipalities to adopt a written plan
identifying how transporting emergency medical services will be provided within the municipality.
Staff reviewed the current policy and identified several recommended revisions that are needed to
align with the Fire Department's current operational model while incorporating the requirements of
the new law found in Title 30-A, Chapter 154, § 3172: Municipal Emergency Medical Services.
Changes include 1) allowing the Fire Chief to determine number of front-line and reserve
ambulances based on operational need, rather than a fixed fleet configuration; 2) authorization for
mutual aid agreements to rest with Fire Chief and City Manager, rather than City Council; 3)
removing geographic limitations while maintaining that the department's emergency response not be
reduced; and 4) adding administrative provisions required by law.
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Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the revisions to the Ambulance Service Policy,
now to be called the Emergency Medical Services Transport Plan, are hereby adopted as presented.

Emergency Medical Services Transport Plan
1.

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the City of Bangor's Emergency Medical Services
Transport Plan and to govern the delivery of transporting emergency medical services by the
Bangor Fire Department.
Pursuant to 30-A M.R.S. § 3172, the municipal officers of each municipality are required to
adopt a plan specifying the method by which transporting emergency medical services will be
delivered within the municipality. This policy fulfills that requirement while establishing the
operational framework for the Bangor Fire Department's ambulance service.

2.

Policy
It is the policy of the City of Bangor to provide its residents and visitors with the highest
possible level of transporting emergency medical services and ambulance response.
Emergency responses shall be given the highest priority for service. The Bangor Fire
Department is charged with the responsibility to meet or exceed established national response
time standards and quality standards in the provision of this service.
Recognizing the public investment made in training Fire Department personnel and providing
the equipment necessary to meet emergency response needs, the Fire Department is authorized
to establish fee schedules for emergency medical services designed to recover the City's
allowable costs associated with providing those services.
In addition, the Fire Department is authorized to provide interfacility transport services to the
extent that such services can be provided with existing equipment and manpower and without
negatively impacting the Fire Department's primary emergency response mission. The
provision of such service is limited as further described in Section 5.0 below.
2.0 Emergency Medical Services Transport Plan
The City of Bangor designates the Bangor Fire Department as the primary provider of
transporting emergency medical services within the municipal boundaries of the City of
Bangor.
Transporting emergency medical services shall be provided directly by the City through
the Bangor Fire Department utilizing municipally owned ambulances staffed by
appropriately licensed emergency medical personnel in accordance with Maine EMS
licensing requirements, protocols, and applicable law.
The Bangor Fire Department shall maintain licensure as a transporting EMS service
through Maine Emergency Medical Services.

3.

Transporting Emergency Medical Services Goals and Interests
In furtherance of the policy objectives set out above, the following transporting emergency
medical services goals and interests are established. In implementing this policy, the City will
strive to:
3.1
Maintain its ability to provide a full range of emergency medical and rescue services
with response times at or below those currently provided;

3.2

4.

Ensure the availability of a transporting emergency medical services workforce
necessary to appropriately respond to all emergency and fire calls;
3.3
Maintain a sufficient workload to ensure that the skills of emergency response
personnel are maintained; and
3.4
Provide a continuing revenue stream from services in order to offset a portion of the
costs associated with maintaining a complete emergency response capability.
Emergency Response Services
4.1 In order to meet the Fire Department's primary emergency response mission, the Fire
Department shall:
a. Operate and maintain in good working conditions an adequate number of
ambulances to appropriately respond to all emergency and fire calls, while
meeting or exceeding established response time and quality standards. These
ambulances will operate out of the department’s fire stations. The Fire Chief
shall determine the number of frontline ambulances necessary to meet
operational needs and shall ensure that an adequate number of reserve
ambulances are maintained to support maintenance, repairs, and emergency
surge capacity. First responder engine companies shall supplement available
units, as deemed necessary;
b. When demand exceeds available City resources or circumstances otherwise
require, transporting emergency medical services may be supplemented through
established mutual aid agreements or other lawful emergency response
arrangements.
c. Ensure that adequate personnel are appropriately licensed, credentialed,
trained, and certified to provide paramedic -level response twenty-four (24)
hours per day, seven (7) says per week;
d. Ensure that the Fire Department maintains appropriate certification and
complies with all laws, rules, and regulations required for the provision of
transporting emergency medical services;
4.2 Nothing in this policy shall be construed to limit any rights afforded to patients under
applicable federal or state law regarding emergency medical care or transportation.

5.

Interfacility Transfer Services
Consistent with the general policy outlined in Section 2.0 above, the Fire Department may
provide, upon approval from command staff, certain interfacility transfer services subject to
the limitations and exclusions outlined below.
5.1
Interfacility transport service is an ancillary function of the Bangor Fire Department and
shall only be provided when sufficient personnel, ambulances, and operational
resources are available to ensure that the Fire Department's emergency response
capability is not diminished.

6.

Miscellaneous Provisions
6.1
The Fire Chief, subject to City Manager approval, is authorized to negotiate, execute,
amend, or terminate mutual aid agreements covering transporting emergency medical
services with other appropriate municipal, not for profit, or for -profit entities.

6.2

7.

The Fire Chief is authorized, following the approval of the City Manager to develop,
and negotiate agreements with other entities for joint services or cooperative ventures
in such areas as: dispatch and communications, purchasing, training, claims processing
and billing, medical direction, and data collection and reporting.
6.3
The Fire Department is authorized, upon request and with the approval of the Fire
Chief, to provide stand-by ambulance service to other City Departments or third-party
events and other special events occurring within the corporate limits of the City of
Bangor.
6.4
Nothing in this policy shall supersede or otherwise interfere with the requirements of
existing mutual aid agreements to which the City of Bangor is a party.
6.5
The City Council must approve all contracts between the Bangor Fire Department and
any other entity involving the provision of transporting emergency medical services,
except in those instances where this authority has been expressly delegated by Charter
or Ordinance to the City Manager, Fire Chief, or a subordinate Council Committee.
6.6
This Emergency Medical Services Transport Plan shall be publicly posted and
maintained in accordance with 30-A M.R.S. § 3172. Any amendment to this Transport
Plan shall be submitted to Maine EMS within thirty (30) days of adoption by the
municipal officers, as required by law.
6.7
The Bangor Fire Department shall maintain all licenses, certifications, insurance,
medical direction, and regulatory compliance required by Maine Emergency Medical
Services and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the provision of
transporting emergency medical services.
6.8
If any provision of this policy is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such
determination shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full
force and effect.
6.9
This policy shall become effective upon adoption by the Bangor City Council and shall
remain in effect until amended or repealed.
Responsibility for Review
The Fire Chief shall periodically review this policy to ensure continued compliance with Maine
law, Maine EMS regulations, and the operational needs of the City. Recommended revisions
shall be submitted to the City Manager for consideration by the City Council or other municipal
officers as required by law.

Amended Council Order 98-392, June 14, 1999
Amended CO [insert number], September 14, 2026

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Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Temporary Land Lease for Two Lot Locations as Described Below,
to General Electric Company

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This Order would authorize the City Manager to execute a temporary Land Lease to General Electric
Company for the use of two properties as listed below which is needed for storing and staging
operations:
Property 1: The property is a 4.5 acre parcel located at the southerly corner of Griffin Rd and Maine
Avenue in Bangor and is zoned Industry and Service District.
Property 2: The property is a 5.8 acre parcel located at the westerly corner of Johnson Street and
Maine Avenue and is zoned as Government and Institutional Service District and Urban Industry
District.
Airport staff now propose a new temporary lease for the period June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.
The monthly lease rate is $2,940.30 for property 1 and $3,789.72 for property 2.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9, 2026
Business & Economic Development Committee meeting.

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Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Temporary Land Lease for Two Lot Locations as Described Below,
to General Electric Company

WHEREEAS the City of Bangor, Bangor International Airport (BGR) is the owner of:
Property 1: The property is a 4.5 acre parcel located at the southerly corner of Griffin Rd and Maine Avenue in
Bangor, Maine referenced in the Bangor Assessor's office on Tax Map 102, Lot 002, and is zoned Industry and
Service District (I&S). The lot has 460 feet of frontage on Griffin Rd and 403 feet of frontage on Maine Ave.
and is improved with approximately 34,150 square feet of paved surface.
Property 2: The property is a 5.8 acre parcel located at the westerly corner of Johnson Street and Maine
Avenue in Bangor, Maine referenced in the Bangor Assessor's office on Tax Map 001, Lot 001, and is zoned as
Government and Institutional Service District (G&ISD) and Urban Industry District (UID). The lot has 350 feet
of frontage on Johnson Street and 945 feet of frontage on Maine Ave. and is unimproved.
WHEREAS, this Seasonal Land Lease will be in effect from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027; and
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a temporary Land Lease for two lot locations as described
above, to General Electric Company, a New York Corporation, office located at 534 Griffin Road, Bangor, ME
04401 from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028 for a monthly rent of $2,940.30 for property 1 and $3,789.72
for property 2 to be paid by the first day of each month.

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Medical Billing Services for Bangor Public Health and Community Services
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This Order will authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Athena Health for electronic health record (EHR) and
medical billing services for Bangor Public Health and Community Services.
Bangor Public Health and Community Services provides a variety of clinical services to the community, including immunization, sexually
transmitted infection testing and treatment, travel medicine, lactation services, case management, and other emerging clinical
services.
Bangor Public Health and Community Services issued an RFP for electronic health record and medical billing services and received 13
proposals from qualified vendors. The proposals were evaluated through the City's competitive procurement process based on the
vendor's ability to meet the Department's clinical, documentation, billing, and revenue-cycle management needs, as well as overall
value and cost. Athena Health was selected as the best-qualified and best-value vendor based on its experience serving healthcare
organizations in Maine and its ability to meet the Department's current and anticipated clinical and billing needs.
The agreement requires no upfront implementation costs, with Athena Health receiving 9.8% of collected revenue generated through
the system. The EHR and billing platform will improve documentation, billing, claims submission, and revenue collection, creating
sustainable reimbursement revenue and supporting Bangor Public Health's efforts to diversify funding streams and reduce reliance on
grant and other restricted funding.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the Finance Committee meeting on Sept. 9, 2026.

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Be it Ordered by the Bangor City Council on behalf of the City of Bangor that, the City Manager is hereby
authorized to execute an agreement with Athena Health for electronic health record and medical billing
services.

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CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Council Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Item No: 26-270
Responsible Dept: Planning
Action Requested: Ordinance

Map/Lot: N/A

Title, Ordinance
Moratorium Extension Ordinance on Data Centers in the City of Bangor, Maine.
Summary
The proposed ordinance would place an additional 180-day moratorium on the development of data centers in
the City of Bangor. The City of Bangor continues to experience increased development pressure from data
centers, which are a rapidly growing and evolving land use that typically require substantial electricity and
water usage for cooling and related operations, often generate air, water, and noise pollution, and can take up
a very large amount of land. Because this development pressure was unanticipated, existing ordinances and
development standards do not adequately address the unique infrastructure demands, environmental impacts,
impacts to neighboring property owners, and operational characteristics of data centers. The City has made
reasonable progress to address this issue; however, more time is needed to develop regulations. Therefore,
the City Council finds that an additional moratorium of 180 days is necessary to develop and implement the
necessary amendments to the Land Development Code to accommodate and mitigate negative impacts from
this development pressure.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9th, 2026 Business &
Economic Development Committee meeting.
Committee Action
Committee: Business & Economic Development Committee

Meeting Date: September 9, 2026

Action: Recommend for passage

For: 5

Against: 0

Staff Comments & Approvals

City Manager

Introduced for:

First Reading and Referral

City Solicitor

Finance Director

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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
Date: September 14, 2026
Assigned to Councilor: Carson

ORDINANCE, Moratorium Extension Ordinance on Data Centers in the City of Bangor, Maine.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bangor, Maine, has a responsibility to protect the public health,
safety, and general welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City regulates land use and development to ensure that infrastructure systems, including
water supply and wastewater treatment, are adequate to support existing and future uses, and that potential
pollution is mitigated; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor continues to experience increased development pressure from data centers;
and
WHEREAS, data centers are a rapidly growing and evolving land use that typically require substantial
electricity and water usage for cooling and related operations, often generate air, water, and noise pollution,
and can take up a very large amount of land; and
WHEREAS, because this development pressure was unanticipated, existing ordinances and development
standards do not adequately address the unique infrastructure demands, environmental impacts, impacts to
neighboring property owners, and operational characteristics of data centers; and
WHEREAS, the potential cumulative impacts of data centers on Bangor’s municipal water supply, groundwater
resources, wastewater infrastructure, electrical grid, and air and water quality are not yet fully understood; and
WHEREAS, there is strong support for this Moratorium Ordinance from the Bangor Water District and
members of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that allowing the establishment or expansion of data centers without the
presence of use-specific regulations could pose risks to water availability, wastewater system performance,
electrical grid resilience, environmental quality, quality of life, and the long-term interests of the community;
and
WHEREAS, an extended moratorium will provide the City with necessary time to study these issues, consult
with experts, evaluate infrastructure capacity, consider appropriate regulations, and develop standards to
mitigate potential adverse impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that an additional moratorium of 180 days is necessary to develop and
implement the necessary amendments to the Land Development Code to accommodate and mitigate negative
impacts from this development pressure; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Land Development Code require a public hearing by the Planning Board and
City Council; and
WHEREAS, in the judgement of the City, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of 30-A
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preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS
FOLLOWS, THAT a moratorium is hereby imposed, effective immediately and applicable to the maximum
extent permitted by law and subject to the severability clause below, on the acceptance, processing, and
approval of any applications, permits, or approvals related to the establishment, construction, expansion, or
operation of data centers within the City of Bangor until the effective date of the necessary amendments to
the City’s zoning and land use ordinances and regulations or until 180 days after the adoption of this
Ordinance, whichever is earlier; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that for the purposes of this Moratorium Ordinance, “data center” shall mean
any building, structure, or facility, or group thereof, whose primary use is the storage, management,
processing, or transmission of digital data, and which houses computer systems, servers, and associated
components, including but not limited to cooling systems, power supply infrastructure, and water-dependent
cooling technologies. This includes, but is not limited to cloud computing facilities, server farms, cryptocurrency
mining operations, artificial intelligence training or processing facilities, and data storage warehouses; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Planning Division, Code Enforcement Division, Planning Board, Board
of Appeals, all City departments and all City employees shall neither accept nor approve any applications,
plans, permits, licenses, and/or fees for any new construction or uses governed by this Moratorium Ordinance
for such data centers for said period of time; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that those provisions of the City’s Land Development Code and other
regulations which are inconsistent or conflicting with the provisions of this Moratorium Ordinance, including,
without limitation, the requirements for site plan review by the Planning Board, subdivision or Site Location of
Development review by the Planning Board, and variance appeals by the Board of Appeals, are hereby repealed
to the extent that they are applicable for the duration of the Moratorium Ordinance hereby ordained, but not
otherwise; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that to the extent any provision of this Moratorium Ordinance is deemed invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of the Moratorium Ordinance shall remain valid.

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Accepting and Appropriating an Airport Improvement Grant Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program
in the Amount of $5,534,795 from the FAA, $145,652.50 from MDOT, and $575,578.50 Local Match for the
Rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Taxiway M at Bangor International Airport

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program in the amount of $5,534,795 from the FAA and $145,652.50
from MDOT for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Taxiway M at Bangor International Airport. The
local match would be $575,578.50 which has been approved in the Airport's FY27 Capital budget.
This item was reviewed an unanimously recommended for approval at the September 9, 2026
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in the Amount of $5,534,795 from the FAA, $145,652.50 from MDOT, and $575,578.50 Local Match for the
Rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Taxiway M at Bangor International Airport

Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept
and appropriate an Airport Improvement Grant (AIG #091) Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Program in the
Amount of $5,534,798 from the FAA, $145.652.50 from MDOT, and a local match of $575,578.50 for the
Rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Taxiway M at Bangor International Airport.

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Appropriating $7,000 from Bangor Opioid Settlement Unspent Funds to the Together Place

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This resolve would appropriate $7,000 from opioid settlement unspent funds to support the Together
Place.
In late July, the Together Place announced the sudden impending termination of certain programs,
including peer recovery support services and the 2nd Street Diner due to a funding gap at the
organization. That funding gap was initially estimated at over $200,000 but due to substantial
fundraising efforts, only $7,000 remains needed to restart these services.
Over the course of several meetings, City Council has discussed the possibility of providing funding to
the Together Place, including the review of a formal proposal and plan submitted by the Together
Place.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval at the Government Operations Committee
meeting on Sept. 9, 2026 by a vote of (3-1).

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Appropriating $7,000 from Bangor Opioid Settlement Unspent Funds to the Together Place

Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, $7,000 is hereby appropriated from Bangor
Opioid Settlement Unspent Funds to the Together Place.

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This Resolve will amend Council Resolve 26-195 to correct the fiscal year from FY 2026 to FY 2027.
On August 28, 2026 it was discovered that the fiscal year listed in the Resolve 26-195 was for FY
2026 and should have been FY 2027.
The error on Resolve 26-195 was administrative only and has no impact on the School's total budget
or the approved tax mill rate. The School's total budget Resolve, 26-195, authorized by the city
council on June 8, 2026 included all changes to the School budget.

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Amending Council Resolve 26-195 Making an Appropriation for the Total School Budget for the Bangor School
Department as Required by 20-A MRSA Section 15690 4 A

Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
In accordance with 20-A MRSA Section 15690 4 A., Council Resolve 26-195 is hereby amended to approval of
an appropriation authorizing a total FY2027 School Department budget in the amount of $65,507,201 for the
total cost of Pre-K to grade 12 education as described in the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act,
non-state funded school construction projects, additional local funds for school purposes under the Maine
Revised Statutes, Title 20-A section 15690, unexpended balances, tuition receipts, state subsidy and other
receipts for the support of schools, are hereby approved.

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103 Maine Avenue and a Tax Levy Therefor

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purchase land and improvements located at 103 Maine Avenue.
This Order will require a Public Hearing at the September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting.

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Authorizing Issuance of up to $1,400,000 of the City’s Bonds to Purchase Land and Improvements Located at
103 Maine Avenue and a Tax Levy Therefor

Following a public hearing held upon due notice posted and published pursuant to Article VIII, Section 13 of
the City Charter,
By the City Council of the City of Bangor, BE IT ORDERED:
THAT, pursuant to 30-A, §5772 of the Maine Revised Statutes, Article VIII, Sections 13 and 15 of the City
Charter, and all other authority thereto enabling, there is hereby authorized and approved a loan in the
aggregate principal amount of up to $1,400,000, which loan will be evidence by the issue and sale of the
City’s general obligation bonds and notes in anticipation thereof (referred to herein as the “bonds” and the
“notes”), in an amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of up to $1,400,000, the proceeds of
which, including premium and any investment earnings thereon, if any, shall be used and are hereby
appropriated to pay a portion of the costs (as herein defined) of the following improvements (the “Project”):
Description
Purchase Land and Improvements
Located at 103 Main Avenue

Amount
$1,400,000

Estimated Life
40 Years

BE IT FURTHER ORDERED:
THAT the estimated weighted period of utility for the property constituting the Project to be financed with the
proceeds of the bonds and notes is hereby determined to be the period of time indicated above for said
Project.
THAT the bonds and notes shall be executed in the name of and on behalf of the City by the manual or
facsimile signatures of Finance Director, countersigned by the Chair of the City Council (provided that at least
one of such signatures shall be a manual signature), sealed with the seal of the City, attested by its Clerk.
THAT the City Council delegates to the Finance Director, with the approval of the Finance Committee, the
power and authority, in the name of and on behalf of the City, to establish, determine and approve the form,
date, maturities (not to exceed the maximum term permitted by law), denominations, interest rates, payment
dates, provisions for redemption prior to the stated maturity date, with or without a premium, as provided in
Title 30-A, §5772(6) of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended, and all other details of the bonds and notes,
such establishment, determination and approval to be conclusively evidenced by his/her execution thereof.
THAT the City Council delegates to the Finance Director the power and authority, in the name of and on
behalf of the City, to establish, determine and approve the time of the sale, award and settlement of the
bonds and notes, which may be issued at one time or from time-to-time, through a public offering or a private

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sale, on a competitive or negotiated basis, in serial form or as term debt, or some combination of any of the
foregoing, such establishment, determination and approval to be made in his/her sole discretion, all in such
manner as the Finance Director deems appropriate and in the best interest of the City, and to be conclusively
evidenced by his/her execution thereof.
THAT to the extent not payable from other funds, each year that any of the bonds remain outstanding, the City
shall levy a tax in an amount sufficient to pay the annual principal and interest on such bonds.
THAT the City Council delegates to the Finance Director the power and authority, in the name of and on behalf
of the City, to do or cause to be done all such acts and things necessary and expedient in connection with the
financing of the Project and the issuance the bonds and notes, and the investment of the proceeds thereof,
including to select a financial or municipal advisor, underwriter, bond counsel and paying agent/registrar with
respects to the bonds and notes, and to execute, deliver and approve all agreements, investment agreements, bond
purchase agreements, preliminary and final official statements or other offering documents, escrow agreements,
continuing disclosure agreements, tax compliance agreements, or arbitrage certificates, and all other closing
certificates and documents (collectively referred to as the “Bond Documents”), which Bond Documents may be
in such form and contain such terms, conditions and provisions including, without limitation, the waiving of the
City’s sovereign or governmental immunity with respect to the enforceability of any of the forgoing, which waiver
of sovereign or governmental immunity is hereby authorized, confirmed and approved, as the Finance Director
shall establish, determine and approve, such establishment, determination and approval to be conclusively
evidenced by his/her execution thereof.
THAT the City Council delegates to the Finance Director the power and authority, in the name of and on behalf
of the City:
•

To covenant and agree (A) that no part of the proceeds of the bonds or notes, or the Project, shall be
used directly or indirectly in any manner that would cause the bonds or notes to be “private activity
bonds” or “arbitrage bonds” within the meaning of Sections 141 or 148 of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and (B) that the City will take all such action as may be necessary
to ensure that interest on the bonds or notes will remain exempt from federal income taxation and that
the City will refrain from any action that would cause interest on the bonds or notes to be subject to
federal income taxation;

•

To designate such bonds or notes as qualified tax-exempt obligations for purposes of Section 265(b)(3)
of the Code, to the extent such designation is available and permissible under said Section 265(b)(3);
and

•

To covenant, certify, and agree for the benefit of the holders of such bonds or notes, that the City will
file any required reports, make any annual financial or material event disclosure, and take any other
action that may be necessary to ensure that the disclosure requirements imposed by Rule 15c2-12 of
the Securities and Exchange Commission, if applicable, are met.

THAT the term “cost” or “costs” as used herein and applied to the Project, or any portion thereof, includes, but
is not limited to: (1) the purchase price or acquisition cost of all or any portion of the Project; (2) the cost to
design, construct or reconstruct, renovate, improve, repair, furnish and equip the Project; (3) the cost of land,
easements and other real property interests, landscaping and site preparation, all appurtenances and other fixtures,
facilities, buildings and structures either on, above, or under the ground which are used or usable in connection

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with the Project; (4) the cost of feasibility studies, surveys, environmental studies and assessments, engineering,
plans and specifications, legal and other professional services associated with the Project; (5) the cost of
demolition, disposal, site preparation, permitting and environmental remediation in connection with the Project;
(6) issuance costs, including premiums for insurance, capitalized interest and other fees and expenses relating to
the financing transaction and issuance of the bonds and notes, and (7) other costs of the Project ancillary or related
to the foregoing costs.
THAT the proceeds of the bonds and notes (including premium and investment earnings thereon, if any), are
appropriated for the following purposes, to be selected by the Finance Director, in his/her sole discretion:
1. To the cost of the Project;
2. In accordance with applicable terms and provisions of the Arbitrage and Use of Proceeds Certificate
delivered in connection with the sale of the bonds or notes including, to the extent permitted
thereunder, to the City’s General Fund;
3. To pay debt service on the bonds or notes.
THAT if the Finance Director, Chair of the City Council, or Clerk are for any reason unavailable to approve and
execute the bonds or notes or any related Bond Document, the person or persons then acting in any such capacity,
, whether as an assistant, a deputy, or otherwise, in an interim or acting capacity, is hereby authorized, in the name
of and on behalf of the City, to act for such official with the same force and effect as if such official had himself
or herself performed such act.
THAT if the Finance Director, Chair of the City Council, or Clerk who have signed or sealed the bonds or notes
shall cease to be such officers or officials before the bonds or notes so signed and sealed shall have been actually
authenticated or delivered by the City, such bonds or notes nevertheless may be authenticated, issued, and
delivered with the same force and effect as though the person or persons who signed or sealed such bonds notes
had not ceased to be such officer or official; and also any such bonds or notes may be signed and sealed in the
name of and on behalf of the City by those persons who, at the actual date of the execution of such bonds or notes,
shall be the proper officers and officials of the City, although at the nominal date of such bonds or notes any such
person shall not have been such officer or official.
THAT if the actual cost of any Project differs from the estimated cost, whether due to completion, delay or
abandonment of such Project, or for any other reason, the City Council delegates to the Finance Director the
power and authority, in the name of and on behalf of the City, in his/her sole discretion, to reallocate proceeds of
the bonds or notes to any other Project or improvement that the City Council has approved or may in the future
approve as part of the City’s annual capital improvement plan or for which the City Council has authorized the
issuance of the City’s bonds.
THAT while any of the bonds remain outstanding, the City Council delegates to the Finance Director the power
and authority, in the name of and on behalf of the City to issue and deliver refunding bonds on either a current or
advance refunding basis, to refund some or all of the bonds then outstanding, and to determine, with the approval
of the Finance Committee, the date, form, denominations, interest rates, maturities (not to exceed the maximum
term authorized by law), provisions for early redemption, and all other details of such refunding bonds, such
establishment, determination and approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution thereof, and to execute
and deliver, in the name of and on behalf of the City, such additional Bond Documents as may be reasonable or

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necessary with respect to such refunding, and each refunding bond issued hereunder shall be signed in the same
manner as the bonds.
THAT if, following issuance of some but less than all of the bonds authorized hereby, the Finance Director
determines, in his/her sole discretion, that the remaining authorized but unissued bonds will not be issued in
furtherance of the Project, then the Finance Director is authorized, in the name of and on behalf of the City, to
note on the financial books and records of the City, in the form and manner as he/she shall determine to be
appropriate, that such authorized but unissued bonds will not be issued, following which notation the remaining
unissued bonds shall not thereafter be issued and the authority established pursuant to this Order to issue such
remaining unissued bonds shall be extinguished and of no further force and effect.
THAT the City may pay certain costs of the Project prior to the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized hereby
(referred to as “original expenditures”); to that end, the City hereby declares its official intent to reimburse itself
for such original expenditures from the proceeds of such bonds and notes, and this Order shall constitute the
City’s declaration of official intent pursuant to Treasury Regulation §1.150-2.

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This Order would accept and appropriate up to $300,000 from MaineHousing and authorize a $126,000 match from Bangor opioid settlement
unspent funds to support Project HOPE.
Project HOPE is a collaborative initiative between MaineHousing and the City of Bangor designed to assist individuals living in places not meant
for human habitation in obtaining and maintaining stable housing. The program provides comprehensive housing navigation services, including
locating housing, completing the rental process, and supporting participants for a minimum of six months after they move into housing.
Participants will also be referred and connected to additional supportive services based on their individual needs.
Funding will support up to three Housing Navigators employed by the City of Bangor and the Bangor Area Emergency Shelter and Housing
Assistance Program, as well as a Program Coordinator, operational expenses, and flexible housing assistance. Eligible housing assistance
includes, but is not limited to security deposits, landlord incentives, move-in expenses, transportation, and other client-related costs necessary
to secure and maintain housing. During the pilot year, Project HOPE aims to serve 90 individuals and households in the Bangor area and
successfully place at least 45 into stable housing. The program builds on a proven model that has demonstrated success in Portland and is
now entering its third year.
MaineHousing will provide 70 percent of the project's funding, with the City of Bangor contributing the required 30 percent local match. The
City's $126,000 match will be provided through unspent Bangor opioid settlement funds previously allocated to the Intensive Case
Management Program. Homelessness is both a contributing factor to and a consequence of opioid use disorder, other substance use
disorders, and mental health conditions. Project HOPE's activities are consistent with Maine's Memorandum of Agreement governing the use of
opioid settlement funds. By providing comprehensive, wraparound services that include housing stabilization, the program advances one of
the approved core strategies for addressing the impacts of the opioid epidemic and supporting long-term recovery.
This item was reviewed at the August 17th special Government Operations Committee meeting. Four of five committee members supported
the project, however those four committee members disagreed on the appropriate source of funding with two members supporting use of
unassigned fund balance and two supporting the use of unspent opioid settlement funds. As a result, a vote to recommend passage with
funding from unassigned fund balance failed (2-3) and a vote to recommend passage with funding from unspent opioid funds failed (2-3).
Therefore, this item is coming back to full Council without a Committee recommendation.

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Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept
and appropriate up to $300,000 from MaineHousing and authorize a $126,000 match from Bangor opioid
settlement unspent funds to support Project HOPE.

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