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The Docket · Government Meeting · DKT-2026-002935

On the agenda: Sanford City Council - Sep 16, 2026 — data center (Sep 16)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Sanford, Maine · Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — 3 weeks ago

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WhenWednesday, September 16, 2026
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.
WhereSanford, Maine
BodyCity Council - Sep 16, 2026
Money$500,000, was at stake
On the record“data center”

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AGENDA
MEETING - City Council
City Council Chambers
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
6:00 PM

Meeting Format
This meeting will be conducted in person in the Sanford City Council Chambers and via remote video
and teleconference pursuant to 1 MRSA §403-B (2) (D) and section 6 of the Sanford City Council Rules
of Procedure. Members of the public may join the meeting by phone by dialing 1 (929) 205-6099 using
Meeting ID 810 1213 3820 and Password 653159, or via computer at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81012133820?pwd=6YXzn1ZYQNvb9BcV8OWwUCOXXQVJ8R.1 .
Members of the public may also submit comments via the City of Sanford website at
www.sanfordmaine.org under Government/ City Council/ Contact the Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Minutes
26-232-01

Ordered, to approve the minutes from the regular City Council Meeting held on July
21, 2026.

26-233-01

Ordered, to approve the minutes from the Executive Session of the City Council
held on July 21, 2026.

Mayor’s Report/City Council Sub-Committee Reports
City Manager's Report
Homelessness Update
Communications/Presentations
26-212-01

A Presentation of the Community Heart & Soul Summary Report and Action Plan by
the Friends of Downtown

Public Participation
Public Hearings
The City Council will take public comment on the following:
26-218-01

A Public Hearing to take comments on a Community Development Block Grant for

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the 2026 Housing assistance Grant Program in the amount of $500,000, to be used
for assistance to Habitat for Humanity to complete five single family homes in
Sanford on Island Avenue.
Consent Agenda
Old Business
26-231-01

Ordered, to enact a citizen-initiated ordinance instituting a 180-day moratorium on
data centers, pursuant to City Charter Section 1301. (This item must be read on two
separate occasions. This is the second reading.)

New Business
26-219-01

Resolved, to authorize the City Manager to accept a 2026 Housing Assistance
CDBG Grant in the amount of $500,000 to assist Habitat for Humanity York County
in the creation of five housing units on Island Avenue.

22-373-01

Ordered, to approve the Midtown Mall Maintenance Assessment for the 2026-2027
Fiscal Year.

26-241-01

Ordered, to approve the bid for the demolition of the barn structure at 217 Old Mill
Road from Peter Petit Landscaping in the amount of $12,950.00

Council Member Comments
Future Agenda Items
Adjournment

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