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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA  BOOKMARK ASSISTANCE The Agenda contains bookmarks that help you navigate though the document. On the left hand side is a panel of icons. One shows thumbnails of the pages, and the second is bookmarks. If you click on the bookmarks icon you can maneuver through the document the same as you have always been able to before. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. lisa.goodwin@bangormaine.gov  REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JULY 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE This is the portion of the meeting set aside for general public comment directly related to City business, for matters that do not appear on this evening’s agenda. If you are here for a specific agenda item that is under Unfinished Business or New Business, please wait until we reach that item. Items under First Reading & Referral will be discussed when they return under Unfinished Business, and we will hear public comment at that time. Public comment requires a person to state your name and whether you are a resident of Bangor. The City Council has adopted a Public Comment Policy that we will adhere to. Statements during public comment should respect the dignity and seriousness of the proceeding, and individuals will be restricted to speaking once. Obscene, truly threatening, or overly repetitive comments will be deemed out of order and will be interrupted and removed. Topics that are considered out of order also include matters that are in litigation, individual employees or employee groups discussing matters for which complaint or grievance procedures are in place, personal disputes between the speaker and another resident not germane to City business, support for or opposition to any candidate for political office, and personnel complaints pertaining to individual City employees. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker, and the total time allowed for general public comment regarding City business will be limited to no more than one hour. The public comment period is for City Council members to listen and not to respond or debate with persons. If you do not live in Bangor or own property in Bangor, please allow those who do to have the opportunity to speak first. If you’d like to offer comment on any item directly related to City business not appearing on the regular agenda, you may approach the podium. Individuals who have appropriately pre-registered to give public comment via remote means will be given the opportunity to participate remotely. Alternatively, Councilors may be reached via email at councilors@bangormaine.gov. (A link to the adopted public comment policy can be found on the City’s website.) PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR *Explanatory Note: All items listed in the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are proposed for adoption by the City Council by one motion without discussion or deliberation. Any member of the public may request that the Council remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. An item will only be removed if a City Councilor requests its removal to New Business. MINUTES OF: Bangor City Council Regular Meeting of July 13, 2026 26-238 ORDER Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim BECK Deed for Real Estate Located at 36 Grove Street Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal quitclaim deed for real estate located at 36 Grove Street. Tax liens have matured on the property owned by John Price and Jennifer Price, at 36 Grove Street. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens matured, a municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property. 26-239 ORDER Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim LEONARD Deed for Real Estate Located at 166 Larkin Street Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal quitclaim deed for real estate located at 166 Larkin Street. Sewer and stormwater liens have matured on the property owned by Malcolm Greenlaw, at 166 Larkin Street. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens matured, a municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property. Page 1  REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JULY 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM CONSENT AGENDA ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 26-240 ORDER Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective CARSON Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Bangor and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 714 Representing Transit Drivers Executive Summary: This Order authorizes the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bangor and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 926, Council 93 representing the Public Works employees. The City of Bangor and the Union entered into negotiations on May 5, 2026, to bargain the agreement expiring on February 5, 2026. A tentative agreement was reached on July 2, 2026, and has been ratified by the Union members. The agreement was reached based on guidelines established by the City Council for a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The tentative agreement was reviewed by the City Council in Executive Session on July 13, 2026. 26-241 ORDER Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a DEANE Construction Contract with DBU Construction, Inc. to Horizontal Directional Drill Under I-95 for Sewer Improvements Executive Summary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with DBU Construction, Inc, to horizontal directional drill under I-95 for sewer improvements. The Engineering Department recently solicited bids for the I-95 Sewer Crossing Project. The project includes horizontal directional drilling under I-95 approximately 475 feet. This project is needed to provide sewer capacity to the Penjajawoc sewer subsection, as detailed in a sewer and pump station report by Haley Ward in 2025. The Engineering Department solicited bids from six contractors that have experience in this type of work. Only one contractor, DBU Construction Inc., submitted a bid. The bid is within budget and can be done within the City's time frame. The Engineering Department recommends awarding the project to DBU Construction, Inc. and is requesting authorization for the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with DBU Construction, Inc., of Epsom, New Hampshire, in the amount of $933,000.00. REFERRALS TO COMMITTEE AND FIRST READING ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 26-222 ORDINANCE Amending the Code of the City of Bangor to Modify CARSON the Duties and Responsibilities of the Legislative Committee Page 2  REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JULY 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM UNFINISHED BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR Executive Summary: On February 25, 2026, the Bangor City Council established a standing Legislative Committee to liaise with the City’s state legislative delegation and other elected officials on legislative matters of City interest; provide the City’s state legislative delegation and other elected officials with input on legislative proposals; and seek sponsorship of legislation in the City’s interest. Council wishes to include additional duties and responsibilities within the scope of the standing Legislative Committee to permit the Committee to engage in conversations with candidates for office other than candidates for Bangor City Council, partners, and other stakeholders on topics falling within the purview of the Legislative Committee. This item is being amended by substitution so it is clear that the permitted conversations with candidates for office do not include candidates for Bangor City Council. 26-237 ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 33, Code of Ethics, To Add FALOON Sections 33-22 (Response Deadline) and 33-23 (Council Response to an Ethics Board Advisory Opinion) Executive Summary: This Ordinance will amend Chapter 33, Code of Ethics, to add sections 33-22 (Response Deadline) and 33-23 (Council Response to an Ethics Board Advisory Opinion). This addition to the City’s Code of Ethics would establish a deadline of 120 days for the City’s Board of Ethics to field a referral from the City Council, conduct its work, and draft and issue its written advisory opinion to the City Council. It also provides the framework for the Ethics Board to request an extension of the 120-day deadline if the Board cannot complete its investigation and issue its written findings within the 120 days. The deadline is intended to be sufficient for most matters while preserving Council oversight over the pace of the process, and while providing flexibility in instances where additional time is needed. The addition to the Ethics Code also provides a procedure for the Council to follow when the Ethics Board’s written advisory opinion is received by the Council. Currently, the City’s Ethics Code does not contain any procedure for the Council to follow after receiving an Ethics Board advisory opinion. The proposed addition also provides a framework for considering an appropriate penalty in the event the City Council finds a violation(s) of the Code of Ethics has occurred. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval at the Government Operations Committee meeting on July 6, 2026. NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Special Amusement License of Pike BECK and Peppard, LLC d/b/a Barliman’s, 2 Hammond Street PUBLIC HEARING: Application for Special Amusement License of BECK American Cruise Lines, Inc. d/b/a American Independence and American Constitution, Float Dock 5, Bangor Wharf Page 3  REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JULY 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR 26-242 ORDER Authorizing the Execution of a Credit Enhancement LEONARD Agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation for a Portion of the Property Addressed at 205 Corporate Drive Executive Summary: This Order authorizes the execution of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation for a portion of the property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive. The Bangor Housing Development Corporation has an option to purchase from the City of Bangor the noted property for the purpose of constructing 30 units of supportive housing. This district will capture the added value to the property for investment back into the property as the city may choose. This Credit Enhancement Agreement proposed to return 75% of the real estate taxes paid on the subject property, contained in the proposed TIF district for a period of thirty (30) years. Under the requirements of the City Policy, this Credit Enhancement Agreement meets the General Principles to encourage new affordable housing investment. It is also in keeping with the 2022 Comprehensive Plan for affordable housing and supportive housing creation, as well as the Council's priorities for housing development. Under the Maine Statute §5250-A, affordable housing tax increment financing, this is a public hearing. 26-243 ORDER Authorizing the Creation of a Tax Increment FALOON Financing District for Affordable Housing for a Portion of Property Addressed at 205 Corporate Drive with Bangor Housing Development Corporation Executive Summary: This Order authorizes the City, through its City Manager or her designee to file the creation of a Tax Increment Financing District for Affordable Housing for a portion of property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive with Bangor Housing Development Corporation. The Bangor Housing Development Corporation has an option to purchase from the City of Bangor the noted property for the purpose of constructing 30 units of supportive housing. This district will capture the added value to the property for investment back into the property as the City may choose. Under the requirements of the City Policy, this district meets the General Principles to encourage new affordable housing investment. It is also in keeping with the 2022 Comprehensive Plan for affordable housing and supportive housing creation, as well as the Council's priorities for housing development. Under the Maine Statute §5250-A, affordable housing tax increment financing, this is a public hearing. 26-244 ORDER Finding Councilor Wayne Mallar Violated Three DEANE Provisions of the City's Ethics Code By His Actions on August 14, 2025, During a Recess of a Meeting of the City's Historic Preservation Commission, and Imposing a Requirement to Undergo Training Page 4  REGULAR MEETING BANGOR CITY COUNCIL – JULY 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM NEW BUSINESS ASSIGNED TO ITEM NO. COUNCILOR Executive Summary: This Order would find that Councilor Wayne Mallar's conduct at the August 14, 2025, Historic Preservation Commission meeting violated three provisions of the City's Code of Ethics and would impose a requirement that Councilor Mallar undergo training with the City's Legal Department on the appropriate use of titles and disclaimers. Councilor Mallar approached the Commission during a recess of the meeting while some members of the public, including the person with an application before the Commission at that meeting, were not present in the hearing room. Councilor Mallar made comments to at least one Commissioner within hearing range of other Commissioners regarding the subject matter of the pending application. Whether Councilor Mallar's statements to the Commissioners were being made in his capacity as a City Councilor or as a private citizen was left ambiguous. By approaching the Commission during a recess without the applicant present and discussing the subject matter of the pending application, Councilor Mallar's actions could diminish public confidence in the integrity of the City's government. This matter was investigated and reviewed by the City's Board of Ethics, and the Board submitted a written advisory opinion to the Council. This order follows the recommendations made by the Board, including finding that Councilor Mallar's actions violated Sec. 33-13.1(B)(2)(c) of the City's Code of Ethics, which prohibits a City Councilor from using his title unless the official makes it clear and unambiguous that the official is speaking in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council, Sec. 33-13.1(C), which places an affirmative duty on a City Councilor when there could be ambiguity to make a disclaimer indicating he is speaking in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council, and Sec. 33-1, which requires City Councilors to maintain a standard of conduct that will inspire public confidence in the integrity of the City's government. This order also follows the Ethics Board's findings that Councilor Mallar's actions did not violate Sec. 33- 13.1(D) or any additional provision of the Code of Ethics. 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Because the liens matured, a municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHH 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/27/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU $JDLQVW 6WDII&RPPHQWV $SSURYDOV &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU Consent  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-238 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-238 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Beck Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for Real Estate Located at 36 Grove Street Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, Stephanie Kimball, Finance Director, is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute a Municipal Quitclaim Deed releasing any interest the City may have by virtue of tax liens recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Book 17210, Page 251; and Book 16877, Page 276. Said deed shall be directed to John Price and Jennifer Price, and shall be in final form approved by the City Solicitor or the Assistant City Solicitor.  &,7<&281&,/$&7,21 07/27/2026 26-239 &RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R 26-239 5HVSRQVLEOH'HSWLegal 5HTXHVWHG$FWLRQ Order 2UGHU 0DS/RW 024-061 Title, Order Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for Real Estate Located at 166 Larkin Street 6XPPDU\ This Order will authorize the execution of a municipal quitclaim deed for real estate located at 166 Larkin Street. Sewer and stormwater liens have matured on the property owned by Malcolm Greenlaw, at 166 Larkin Street. The outstanding charges due the City have been paid. Because the liens matured, a municipal quitclaim deed is required to release the City's interest in the property. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHH 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/27/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU $JDLQVW 6WDII&RPPHQWV $SSURYDOV &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU Consent  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-239 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-239 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Leonard Authorizing the Execution of a Municipal Quitclaim Deed for Real Estate Located at 166 Larkin Street Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, Stephanie Kimball, Finance Director, is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute a Municipal Quitclaim Deed releasing any interest the City may have by virtue of sewer and stormwater liens recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Book 17839, Page 346; Book 17649, Page 257; Book 17510, Page 310; Book 17392, Page 141; Book 17152, Page 29; Book 17838, Page 319; Book 17651, Page 13; Book 17511, Page 316; and Book 17391, Page 239. Said deed shall be directed to Mortgage Research Center, LLC d/b/a Veterans United Home Loans, a Missouri Limited Liability Corporation, c/o Mr. Cooper d/b/a Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and shall be in final form approved by the City Solicitor or the Assistant City Solicitor.  &,7<&281&,/$&7,21 07/27/2026 26-240 &RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R 26-240 5HVSRQVLEOH'HSWCity Manager 5HTXHVWHG$FWLRQ Order 2UGHU 0DS/RW N/A Title, Order Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Bangor and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 714 Representing Transit Drivers 6XPPDU\ This Order authorizes the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bangor and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 926, Council 93 representing the Public Works employees. The City of Bangor and the Union entered into negotiations on May 5, 2026, to bargain the agreement expiring on February 5, 2026. A tentative agreement was reached on July 2, 2026, and has been ratified by the Union members. The agreement was reached based on guidelines established by the City Council for a three-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The tentative agreement was reviewed by the City Council in Executive Session on July 13, 2026. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHHCouncil Workshop 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/13/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU $JDLQVW 3UHYLRXV&RXQFLO$FWLRQV &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU Consent  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-240 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-240 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Carson Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Bangor and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 714 Representing Transit Drivers Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City Manager is authorized to execute a collective bargaining agreement for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, between the City of Bangor and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 714 Representing Transit Drivers.  &,7<&281&,/$&7,21 07/27/2026 26-241 &RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R 26-241 5HVSRQVLEOH'HSWEngineering 5HTXHVWHG$FWLRQ Order 2UGHU 0DS/RW N/A Title, Order Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Construction Contract with DBU Construction, Inc. to Horizontal Directional Drill Under I-95 for Sewer Improvements 6XPPDU\ The Engineering Department recently solicited bids for the I-95 Sewer Crossing Project. The project includes horizontal directional drilling under I-95 approximately 475 feet. This project is needed to provide sewer capacity to the Penjajawoc sewer subsection, as detailed in a sewer and pump station report by Haley Ward in 2025. The Engineering Department solicited bids from six contractors that have experience in this type of work. Only one contractor, DBU Construction Inc., submitted a bid. The bid is within budget and can be done within the City's time frame. The Engineering Department recommends awarding the project to DBU Construction, Inc., and is requesting authorization for the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with DBU Construction, Inc., of Epsom, New Hampshire, in the amount of $933,000.00. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHHFinance Committee 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/20/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU 5 $JDLQVW 0 6WDII&RPPHQWV $SSURYDOV &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU Consent  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-241 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-241 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Deane Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Construction Contract with DBU Construction, Inc. to Horizontal Directional Drill Under I-95 for Sewer Improvements Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, The City Manager is authorized to enter into a construction contract with DBU Construction, Inc., of Epsom, New Hampshire, in the amount of $933,000.00 to horizontal directional drilling under I-95 approximately 475' of a 20" fusible C-900 sewer pipe, in a form approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.  REFERR ALS TO COMMITTEES & FIRST READING UNFINISHED BUSINESS  07/27/2026 26-222 AS AMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: July 27, 2026 Item No: 26-222 AS AMENDED Responsible Dept: City Manager Action Requested: Ordinance Map/Lot: N/A Title, Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Bangor to Modify the Duties and Responsibilities of the Legislative Committee Summary On February 25, 2026 the Bangor City Council established a standing Legislative Committee to liaise with the City’s state legislative delegation and other elected officials on legislative matters of City interest; provide the City’s state legislative delegation and other elected officials with input on legislative proposals; and seek sponsorship of legislation in the City’s interest. Council wishes to include additional duties and responsibilities within the scope of the standing Legislative Committee to permit the Committee to engage in conversations with candidates for office other than candidates for Bangor City Council, partners, and other stakeholders on topics falling within the purview of the Legislative Committee. This item is being amended by substitution so it is clear that the permitted conversations with candidates for office do not include candidates for Bangor City Council. Committee Action Committee: Legislative Committee Meeting Date: June 15, 2026 Action: Recommend for Passage For: 5 Against: 0 Staff Comments & Approvals City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director Introduced for: Unfinished Business  07/27/2026 26-222 AS AMENDED CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE Date: July, 27, 2026 Item No: 26-222 (As Amended) Assigned to Councilor: Carson ORDINANCE, Amending the Code of the City of Bangor to Modify the Duties and Responsibilities of the Legislative Committee BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT The Code of the City of Bangor is amended as follows: Chapter 9. City Council … Article I. Rules and Orders … § 9-8. Standing committees. … H. Legislative Committee. The Legislative Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To liaise with the City's state legislative delegation and other elected bodies on legislative matters of City interest. (2) To provide the City's state legislative delegation and other elected bodies with input on legislative proposals. (3) To seek sponsorship of legislation that is in the City's interest. (4) To engage in conversations with candidates for offices other than candidates for Bangor City Council, partners, and other stakeholders on topics falling within the purview of the Legislative Committee. (45) To keep the full Council apprised of the Committee's activities and obtain appropriate full Council approval prior to taking any action on behalf of the Council.  26-237 7/13/2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: July 13, 2026 Item No: 26-237 Responsible Dept: Council Action Requested: Ordinance Map/Lot: N/A Title, Ordinance Amending Chapter 33, Code of Ethics, To Add Sections 33-22 (Response Deadline) and 33-23 (Council Response to an Ethics Board Advisory Opinion) Summary This addition to the City’s Code of Ethics would establish a deadline of 120 days for the City’s Board of Ethics to field a referral from the City Council, conduct its work, and draft and issue its written advisory opinion to the City Council. It also provides the framework for the Ethics Board to request an extension of the 120-day deadline if the Board cannot complete its investigation and issue its written findings within the 120 days. The deadline is intended to be sufficient for most matters while preserving Council oversight over the pace of the process, and while providing flexibility in instances where additional time is needed. The addition to the Ethics Code also provides a procedure for the Council to follow when the Ethics Board’s written advisory opinion is received by the Council. Currently, the City’s Ethics Code does not contain any procedure for the Council to follow after receiving an Ethics Board advisory opinion. The proposed addition also provides a framework for considering an appropriate penalty in the event the City Council finds a violation(s) of the Code of Ethics has occurred. This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the July 6, 2026 Government Operations Committee meeting. Committee Action Committee: Government Operations Committee Meeting Date: July 6, 2026 Action: Recommended For Approval For: 5 Against: 0 Previous Council Actions City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director Introduced for: First Reading  26-237 7/13/2026 CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE Date: July 13, 2026 Assigned to Councilor: Faloon ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 33, Code of Ethics, To Add Sections 33-22 (Response Deadline) and 33-23 (Council Response to an Ethics Board Opinion) WHEREAS, at present, the City’s Code of Ethics contains no deadline for the City’s Board of Ethics to complete its work upon a referral from the City Council, and does not contain any procedure for the City Council to follow after receiving an Ethics Board advisory opinion; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide such a deadline with flexibility for requested extensions of time, and a framework for the City Council to follow upon receiving an Ethics Board advisory opinion; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT Chapter 33 of the Code of Ethics of the City of Bangor is hereby amended as follows: § 33-22. Board of Ethics — Response Deadline. A. Deadline for Findings. Upon receipt of a referral from the City Council pursuant to this Chapter, the Board of Ethics shall issue its written advisory opinion to the City Council within 120 days of the date the referral is received by the Board. B. Extension Request. If the Board of Ethics determines that it cannot complete its review and issue written findings within the 120-day period, the Board shall, prior to the expiration of that period, submit a written extension request to the City Council. The extension request shall include: (1) A statement of the reason or reasons the Board requires additional time; (2) A proposed extended deadline by which the Board commits to issue its findings; and (3) A summary of the Board's progress on the matter to date. C. Council Action on Extension Request. The City Council shall consider the Board's extension request at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the request. The Council may, by majority vote, approve the requested extension, approve a modified extension period, or deny the extension. D. Public Record. All extension requests submitted by the Board and all Council actions taken in response thereto shall be part of the public record of the City Council. E. Effect on Board Procedures. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the Board's authority to conduct thorough and impartial fact-finding within the deadline established herein, or as extended by the Council. The Board retains full authority to request voluntary statements, review records, and conduct hearings as otherwise provided in this Chapter and the Board’s Procedural Rules within the applicable timeframe.  26-237 7/13/2026 § 33-23. Council Response to an Ethics Board Advisory Opinion A. Duty to Act. Upon receipt of a written advisory opinion by the Board of Ethics that a City Councilor, board member, or commission member has or has not violated a provision of this Chapter, the City Council shall place the matter on the agenda of its next regularly scheduled meeting, or a special meeting called for that purpose, occurring no later than thirty (30) days after the City Council's receipt of the Board's written advisory opinion. B. Deliberation and Vote. At the meeting described in subsection A, the City Council may conduct any portions of the Council’s deliberations, investigation, or fact-finding in executive session as provided in 1 M.R.S. §405(6)(A), and shall deliberate on the Board's advisory opinion and publicly vote on one or more of the following responses: (1) In the event the Ethics Board’s written advisory opinion concluded that there was no violation, the City Council may: (a) vote to take no further action on the matter; or (b) deliberate and vote on whether the City Council finds that a violation(s) did or did not occur. The City Council is not bound by the findings or the advisory opinion of the Ethics Board and may make findings that are or are not consistent with the Ethics Board’s findings and opinion; or (c) deliberate and vote on whether the Council wishes to conduct its own investigation into the matter. In the event the City Council votes to conduct its own investigation into the matter, the Council shall determine the parameters of the investigation, including but not limited to (1) identifying which issue(s) the Council will be investigating, (2) determining which individual(s), if any, the Council will request voluntary statements from, (3) determining which additional records, if any, the Council will request for review, and (4) identifying any other items needed in order to adequately complete the investigation. (2) In the event the Ethics Board’s written advisory opinion concluded that there were one or more violations of the Ethics Code, the City Council may: (a) deliberate and vote on whether the City Council finds that a violation(s) did or did not occur. The City Council is not bound by the findings or the advisory opinion of the Ethics Board and may make findings that are or are not consistent with the Ethics Board’s findings and opinion; or (b) deliberate and vote on whether the Council wishes to conduct its own investigation into the matter. In the event the City Council votes to conduct its own investigation into the matter, the Council shall determine the parameters of the investigation, including but not limited to (1) identifying which issue(s) the Council will be investigating, (2) determining which individual(s), if any, the Council will request voluntary statements from, (3) determining which additional records, if any, the Council will request for review, and (4) identifying any other items needed in order to adequately complete the investigation. (3) In the event the City Council votes and determines that one or more violations of the Ethics Code occurred, the Council shall deliberate and vote on the issue of an appropriate penalty, which may include one or more of the following: (a) the Council may vote that no penalty will be imposed, accompanied by a written statement of the Council’s reasoning; (b) Formal Censure — the Council may vote on whether to impose a public resolution formally censuring the official, with written findings entered in the public record;  26-237 7/13/2026 (c) Committee Removal — the Council may vote on whether to remove the official from one or more committee or board assignments for a specified period not to exceed the remainder of the current Council year; (d) Civil Fine — the Council may vote on whether to impose a civil fine as authorized by §33-3 of the City’s Code of Ethics, and as provided in §9-26 of the Code of the City of Bangor; (e) Training Requirement — the Council may vote on whether to require that the official complete specified training as a condition of continued service in assigned roles; or (f) Other Lawful Action — the Council may vote to take any other lawful action the Council deems appropriate and proportionate to the nature of the violation. (4) In conducting the deliberations and voting described in this subsection B, a Councilor(s) who was (were) the subject of the Ethics Board’s investigation and findings shall not participate in the Council’s deliberations or vote(s), but shall be given the opportunity to speak on their own behalf and to offer a defense to the allegations, including, in the event the Council chooses to conduct its own investigation, the opportunity to request voluntary witness statements and to seek and present relevant documents for the City Council’s review. C. Public Record. The Board of Ethics written advisory opinion, the Council's deliberation (other than deliberation(s) that occur(s) in executive session), and any action taken by the Council pursuant to this section shall be maintained as part of the City’s public record. D. Scope. This section applies to findings involving City Councilors, and, where applicable, to findings involving board members or commission members whose conduct falls within the jurisdiction of the Board of Ethics under this Chapter. This section does not alter the referral requirements or investigative procedures of the Board of Ethics as otherwise set forth in this Chapter or the Board’s Procedural Rules. §33-2224 Orientation meeting; annual report A. All members shall attend an annual orientation meeting to be scheduled during the month of January of each calendar year. B. The Board shall meet at least quarterly and, prior to December 31 of each calendar year, shall prepare and submit to the City Council an annual report outlining its doings during the preceding twelve-month period. Additions are underlined; deletions are struck through. NEW BUSINESS  &,7<&281&,/$&7,21 07/27/2026 26-242 &RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R 26-242 5HVSRQVLEOH'HSWCommunity & Economic Development 5HTXHVWHG$FWLRQ Order 2UGHU 0DS/RW R25-001-A Title, Order Authorizing the Execution of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation for a Portion of the Property Addressed at 205 Corporate Drive 6XPPDU\ This Order authorizes the execution of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation for a portion of the property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive. The Bangor Housing Development Corporation has an option to purchase from the City of Bangor the noted property for the purpose of constructing 30 units of supportive housing. This district will capture the added value to the property for investment back into the property as the city may choose. This Credit Enhancement Agreement proposed to return 75% of the real estate taxes paid on the subject property, contained in the proposed TIF district for a period of thirty (30) years. Under the requirements of the City Policy, this Credit Enhancement Agreement meets the General Principles to encourage new affordable housing investment. It is also in keeping with the 2022 Comprehensive Plan for affordable housing and supportive housing creation, as well as the Council's priorities for housing development. Under the Maine Statute §5250-A, affordable housing tax increment financing, this is a public hearing. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHHBusiness & Economic Development Committee 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/20/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU 3 $JDLQVW 2 3UHYLRXV&RXQFLO$FWLRQV &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU New Business  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-242 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-242 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Leonard Authorizing the Execution of a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation for a Portion of the Property Addressed at 205 Corporate Drive WHEREAS, The Bangor City Council has designated housing development as a priority; WHEREAS, the Bangor Housing Development Corporation is proposing to develop supportive housing on the subject property; WHEREAS, Bangor Housing Development Corporation has a private entity for certain development projects, including this proposal that will pay taxes, WHEREAS, assistance is needed to help close financial gaps in the project development and operations; WHEREAS, the assistance necessary can be provided through entering a credit enhancement agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation to provide the return of 75% of real estate taxes paid on the increase in value created by the improvement to the property for a period of thirty (30) years as the life of the Affordable Housing TIF, Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, The City Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a Credit Enhancement Agreement with Bangor Housing Development Corporation for a portion of the property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive which will include the following terms: a return to Bangor Housing of 75% of the real estate taxes paid on the increase in value of property located on the portion of property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive provided services are available and present for the residents of the facility 24 hours a day, and seven (7) days a week and such other terms and conditions as appropriate and the Agreements shall in in a final form approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.  &,7<&281&,/$&7,21 07/27/2026 26-243 &RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R 26-243 5HVSRQVLEOH'HSWCommunity & Economic Development 5HTXHVWHG$FWLRQ Order 2UGHU 0DS/RW R25-001-A Title, Order Authorizing the Creation of a Tax Increment Financing District for Affordable Housing for a Portion of Property Addressed at 205 Corporate Drive with Bangor Housing Development Corporation 6XPPDU\ This Order authorizes the City, through its City Manager or her designee to file the creation of a Tax Increment Financing District for Affordable Housing for a portion of property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive with Bangor Housing Development Corporation. The Bangor Housing Development Corporation has an option to purchase from the City of Bangor the noted property for the purpose of constructing 30 units of supportive housing. This district will capture the added value to the property for investment back into the property as the City may choose. Under the requirements of the City Policy, this district meets the General Principles to encourage new affordable housing investment. It is also in keeping with the 2022 Comprehensive Plan for affordable housing and supportive housing creation, as well as the Council's priorities for housing development. Under the Maine Statute §5250-A, affordable housing tax increment financing, this is a public hearing. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHHBusiness & Economic Development Committee 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/20/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU 3 $JDLQVW 2 3UHYLRXV&RXQFLO$FWLRQV &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU New Business  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-243 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-243 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Faloon Authorizing the Creation of a Tax Increment Financing District for Affordable Housing for a Portion of Property Addressed at 205 Corporate Drive with Bangor Housing Development Corporation WHEREAS, The Bangor City Council has designated housing development as a priority; WHEREAS, the Bangor Housing Development Corporation is proposing to develop supportive housing on the subject property; WHEREAS, the Maine State Housing Authority will review this district upon the city's filing/application; Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, The City Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to approve the creation of a Tax Increment Financing District for Affordable Housing for a portion of the property addressed at 205 Corporate Drive with Bangor Housing Development Corporation.  &,7<&281&,/$&7,21 07/27/2026 26-244 &RXQFLO0HHWLQJ'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R 26-244 5HVSRQVLEOH'HSWCity Council 5HTXHVWHG$FWLRQ Order 2UGHU 0DS/RW N/A Title, Order Finding Councilor Wayne Mallar Violated Three Provisions of the City's Ethics Code By His Actions on August 14, 2025, During a Recess of a Meeting of the City's Historic Preservation Commission, and Imposing a Requirement to Undergo Training 6XPPDU\ This Order would find that Councilor Wayne Mallar's conduct at the August 14, 2025, Historic Preservation Commission meeting violated three provisions of the City's Code of Ethics, and would impose a requirement that Councilor Mallar undergo training with the City's Legal Department on the appropriate use of titles and disclaimers. Councilor Mallar approached the Commission during a recess of the meeting while some members of the public, including the person with an application before the Commission at that meeting, were not present in the hearing room. Councilor Mallar made comments to at least one Commissioner within hearing range of other Commissioners regarding the subject matter of the pending application. Whether Councilor Mallar's statements to the Commissioners were being made in his capacity as a City Councilor or as a private citizen was left ambiguous. By approaching the Commission during a recess without the applicant present and discussing the subject matter of the pending application, Councilor Mallar's actions could diminish public confidence in the integrity of the City's government. This matter was investigated and reviewed by the City's Board of Ethics, and the Board submitted a written advisory opinion to the Council. This order follows the recommendations made by the Board, including finding that Councilor Mallar's actions violated Sec. 33-13.1(B)(2)(c) of the City's Code of Ethics, which prohibits a City Councilor from using his title unless the official makes it clear and unambiguous that the official is speaking in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council, Sec. 33-13.1(C), which places an affirmative duty on a City Councilor when there could be ambiguity to make a disclaimer indicating he is speaking in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council, and Sec. 33-1, which requires City Councilors to maintain a standard of conduct that will inspire public confidence in the integrity of the City's government. This order also follows the Ethics Board's findings that Councilor Mallar's actions did not violate Sec. 33-13.1(D) or any additional provision of the Code of Ethics. &RPPLWWHH$FWLRQ &RPPLWWHHCouncil Workshop 0HHWLQJ'DWH07/13/2026 $FWLRQRecommend for passage )RU $JDLQVW 3UHYLRXV&RXQFLO$FWLRQV CO 25-282 - Council Referred Matter to Board of Ethics For Investigation, Hearing, and Advisory Opinion Ethics Board Written Advisory Opinion Approved April 16, 2026 &LW\0DQDJHU &LW\6ROLFLWRU )LQDQFH'LUHFWRU ,QWURGXFHGIRU New Business  CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 07/27/2026 26-244 'DWH 07/27/2026 ,WHP1R26-244 $VVLJQHGWR&RXQFLORU Deane Finding Councilor Wayne Mallar Violated Three Provisions of the City's Ethics Code By His Actions on August 14, 2025, During a Recess of a Meeting of the City's Historic Preservation Commission, and Imposing a Requirement to Undergo Training WHEREAS, by Council Order 25-282, this Council referred to the City's Board of Ethics for advisory opinion the issues of whether Councilor Wayne Mallar's actions taken during a recess in the August 14, 2025 meeting of the City's Historic Preservation Commission violated certain provisions of the City's Code of Ethics; and WHEREAS, the Board of Ethics investigated, held public hearing, deliberated, made findings, and approved and submitted a written Advisory Opinion on the issues; and WHEREAS, this Council has decided to follow the recommendations made by the Board of Ethics. Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that, the City Council adopts the Ethics Board's findings that on August 14, 2025, during a recess in the meeting of the City's Historic Preservation Commission, Councilor Wayne Mallar approached the Commission and made comments to at least one Commissioner within hearing range of other Commissioners regarding the subject matter of an application pending before the Commission that evening, at a time when the applicant was not present. Whether Councilor Mallar's statements to the Commissioners were being made in his capacity as a City Councilor or as a private citizen was left ambiguous. By approaching the Commission during a recess without the applicant present and discussing the subject matter of the pending application, Councilor Mallar's actions could diminish public confidence in the integrity of the City's government. The Council also adopts the Ethics Board's findings that Councilor Mallar's actions violated Sec. 33-13.1(B)(2) (c) of the City's Code of Ethics, which prohibits a City Councilor from using his title unless the official makes it clear and unambiguous that the official is speaking in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council; Sec. 33-13.1(C), which places an affirmative duty on the official when there is ambiguity to make a disclaimer indicating he is speaking in his individual capacity and not on behalf of the City Council; and Sec. 33-1, which requires City Councilors to maintain a standard of conduct that will inspire public confidence in the integrity of the City's government. The Council also adopts the Ethics Board's findings that Councilor Mallar's actions did not violate Sec. 33-13.1 (D) or any additional provision of the Code of Ethics. This Order imposes a requirement on Councilor Mallar to undergo training with the City's Legal Department on the appropriate use of titles and disclaimers within a reasonable period of time.