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Votes at a glance: rezoning approved, HIV services funded, development agreement amended
Summary
At its April 27 meeting the council unanimously approved a rezoning at 355 Main Avenue, accepted an $80,000 grant for HIV outpatient services, and approved an amended development agreement and subordination for 8 Harlow Street; several related motions (project fee, ordinance substitution) failed or were postponed.
The Bangor City Council approved several agenda items on April 27 that will affect local land use, public-health services, and redevelopment projects.
- Ordinance 26‑139 (rezoning): Passed unanimously, 9‑0. The ordinance rezones approximately 2.48 acres at 355 Main Avenue from Government & Institutional Service District to Shopping & Personal Service District; the Planning Board had recommended approval.
- Resolve 26‑140 (HIV services funding): Passed unanimously, 9‑0. The council accepted and appropriated $80,000 from Maine General Medical Center to support Ryan White Part C outpatient early intervention services delivered through Bangor Public Health and Community Services; case managers will be based at 103 Texas Ave and other outreach sites.
- Order 26‑143 (8 Harlow Street / Pike Development): Passed 9‑0. The order authorizes the city manager to endorse a subordination agreement and an amendment to the development agreement to allow Pike Development to pursue financing for purchase of 8 Harlow Street, with quarterly milestone reporting. A proposed amendment to add a project-recovery fee was defeated by roll call, 1 yes, 8 no.
Other procedural outcomes: the council approved its consent agenda (8 yes, 1 no) and postponed further action on Ordinance 26‑095 (immigration matters) to May 11 after debate and legal review.
Quote: "This ordinance would amend the land development code district map to rezone a portion of the property at 355 Main Avenue," Councilor Leonard said before a unanimous roll-call vote.
