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Sep 3, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Work includes approx 4,000 LF of 8” sanitary sewer; 14 EA of pre-cast manholes; 1,600 LF of 4" and 6" sanitary sewer services, including all materials, equipment, and labor to conduct project pipe installation, traffic control, excavation, backfill, compaction, trench paving, erosion control and all other work required for complete project.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
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166282
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
88.1
Population
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12,421
Procurement Hell Score
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45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Startup Friendliness
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Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Orono
The council held a workshop to discuss the Public Safety Building assessment. Key discussion topics included the space constraints and limitations of the current facility, which negatively impact police and fire department operations. The council analyzed the need for maintenance, particularly regarding the HVAC system, and explored the feasibility of facility renovations versus potential alternative approaches. Additionally, the participants reviewed the accuracy of existing space needs reports, discussed the necessity of professional assessments for square footage requirements, and examined the available budget allocations, including ARPA funds, for the project.
The council conducted a budget workshop focusing on public services, specifically covering community development, public library, and parks and recreation department budgets. Discussions included personnel costs, market adjustments for staff wages, licensing and software expenses for assessing and code enforcement services, and ongoing challenges in recruiting qualified assessors and code officers. The council also reviewed funding mechanisms for economic development, including tax increment financing, the status of credit enhancement agreements, and the operational budget for the Black Bear Express transit service.
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The committee discussed the progress of 360-degree surveys, focusing on the internal staff survey form and its potential optimization for future use. The discussion also covered conflict of interest declarations for individuals appointed to quasi-judicial commissions, including defining immediate family members and reviewing state law requirements regarding kinships. The committee considered seeking advice from the Maine Municipal Association regarding these conflict policies.
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