Bangor Finance Committee approves digital sign, sewer vehicle, and airport contract

The Bangor Finance Committee approved several procurement actions, including a new digital sign for the Public Works building, a utility vehicle for the sewer department, and a contract for an airport project. The committee also received an update on the citywide property revaluation, noting that staff are using questionnaires to gather data from residents who declined interior inspections.

Key points

• Committee approved a $31,071 contract with Golden Rule Signs for a digital sign at the Public Works building to improve communication with residents.
• Staff recommended awarding a $36,200 bid to Java Brothers Management LLC for a sewer department utility vehicle, which will be shipped directly from the factory in Minnesota.
• The committee approved a contract with Gordon Contracting LLC for an FAA-funded airport project, noting that the award is contingent on final FAA funding allocations for the remaining portions of the work.
• A protest from the non-selected bidder on the airport project was reviewed by the FAA and legal teams and was determined not to affect the validity of the procurement process.
• Staff reported that 35% of residential properties have completed interior and exterior inspections for the revaluation, with questionnaires sent to those who did not allow access.
• A public information session on the citywide revaluation is scheduled for June 16 at the Peaks Auditorium at Bangor High School.

Next steps

• Staff will monitor the FAA funding allocation for the airport project to confirm the final local share cost.
• The assessor's office will continue processing second and third attempts to gather property data for the revaluation.
• A public meeting will be held on June 16 to answer questions regarding the citywide revaluation process.

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