City Hall·Bangor Finance Committee
Bangor Finance Committee approves truck purchases, airport shelter, and billing software
The Bangor Finance Committee approved several procurement items on September 9, 2026, including two trucks for Public Works, a temporary maintenance shelter for the airport, and a roof repair at the state police building. The committee also approved the selection of Athena One for medical billing services to generate revenue for public health operations.
Key points
- Committee approved the purchase of a half-ton truck for Public Works from the low bidder at $54,263.
- Committee approved a three-quarter ton truck for Public Works, noting the selected bid was for a newer model despite a slightly higher cost.
- A temporary maintenance shelter for the airport was sole-sourced to Alaska Structures to meet strict specifications before winter operations.
- The committee approved a roof replacement at the state police building for $2,500, selecting the lowest responsive bidder.
- Athena One was selected for medical billing software, with a 9% revenue share model and no significant upfront costs.
- Councilor Michael Beck requested that future budget reports include remaining balance information to aid in fiscal planning.
Next steps
- City Manager Carollynn Lear will evaluate adding remaining balance information to future budget reports.
- The medical billing services contract will be moved to full council for final approval.
Where this came from
City of Bangor YouTube
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