Bangor committee approves mobile home code changes, CDBG plan, and property sales

The Business and Economic Development Committee reviewed proposed code amendments to standardize mobile home park requirements and approved the Community Development Block Grant action plan for 2026 and 2027. The committee also voted to empower the city manager to sell three specific properties to private buyers.

Key points

• Committee approved a staff recommendation to amend code to make dimensional controls for mobile home parks consistent across all construction dates.
• The committee approved receiving a $10,000 state grant to cover staff time for developing housing opportunity program ordinances.
• Robin Stanicki, community development officer, presented the CDBG action plan, noting that $390,000 in funds are being carried forward, including money for the Williams Park project that was delayed by federal procurement requirements.
• Councilor Joseph Leonard asked why the YMCA Accessibility Project was funded separately from their overall facility plan, and staff explained it was to diversify the funding stack.
• The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss four items related to the acquisition of real property or economic development.
• Following executive session, the committee voted to empower the city manager to sell properties at 45 Allen Street, 117 4th Street, and a property referred to as GD to specific buyers.

Next steps

• The full council will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Plan next Monday.
• Staff will consider proactive planning for future fund allocations in upcoming meetings.

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