City Hall·Bangor Government Operations Committee
GovOps approves fire grant, syringe pilot, and housing committee; tables arena contract
The Government Operations Committee approved several grant applications, including a $7,500 track kit for fire department UTVs and a collaborative HIV testing initiative. The committee also authorized a pilot syringe delivery service and created a new standing advisory committee on housing. A proposed five-year contract extension for the Cross Insurance Center was tabled until May 18 for further discussion and an executive session.
Key points
- Committee voted 5-0 to authorize a $7,500 grant application for a track kit for fire department UTVs.
- Committee voted 5-0 to apply for up to $150,000 from Maine CDC for HIV, HCV, and STI prevention testing.
- Committee voted 4-1 to authorize a pilot syringe service provider program for case management clients, with Councillor Angela Walker voting no.
- Committee voted 5-0 to nominate Councillor Daniel Carson for the Maine Municipal Association Legislative Policy Committee.
- Committee voted 5-0 to table the five-year contract extension with Oakview Group for the Cross Insurance Center until May 18.
- Committee voted 5-0 to approve an ordinance creating a standing advisory committee on housing.
Next steps
- Schedule a special meeting and executive session on May 18 to discuss the Cross Insurance Center contract.
- Finalize the housing advisory committee ordinance with minor corrections regarding cause for removal.
- Submit the letter of intent for the Maine CDC grant application.
Where this came from
City of Bangor YouTube
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