Land Bank Commission — Portland, ME
Date: 2025-08-13
Time: 17:00

City of Portland
 Land Bank Commission Agenda

 The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the
 city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation
 of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values.




Commission Members:
Alaina Chormann, Daniel Herzlinger, Jon Kachmar, Joshua Barber, Michael Carey,
Michael Scrameyer, Robert Foster.

City Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Doug Roncarati (Public Works-
Stormwater Coordinator), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant)

 August 13, 2025
 5:00 PM
 On the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm, the Portland Land Bank Commission will hold a
 meeting at Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, 212 Canco Rd. Suite A conference room.

 The Land Bank Commission will conduct this meeting in-person. Public comments may only be
 submitted in person or in writing. To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email
landbank@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the Land Bank
 Commission meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the agenda packet. All submissions must include the
 person's name and legal address. To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please
 include the name of the agenda item (see below).
 To view this meeting please visit the Livestream link:

I. Call to Order
II. Citizen Comment Period
 i. Public Comment Emails 7.9.25 thru 8.12.25
III. Agenda Items
 i. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes:
 a. April 9, 2025
 b. July 9, 2025
 ii. New Business
 a. Secretary's Report
 b. Treasurer's Report
 c. Hope Ave. acquisition funding request
 d. Sumner Court purchase proposal
 e. Officer Appointment vote
 iii. Old Business
 iv. Communications and Parcel Updates
 a. Parks Division Report
City of Portland
Land Bank Commission Agenda

The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the
city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation
of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values.




 b. Parks Commission Report
 c. Project Assignments
 d. Murray Street
 v. Commissioner requests for Agenda Items
IV. Adjournment

City of Portland
 Land Bank Commission Agenda

 The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the
 city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation
 of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values.




Commission Members:
Alaina Chormann, Daniel Herzlinger, Jon Kachmar, Joshua Barber, Michael Carey,
Michael Scrameyer, Robert Foster.

City Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Doug Roncarati (Public Works-
Stormwater Coordinator), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant)

 August 13, 2025
 5:00 PM
 On the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm, the Portland Land Bank Commission will hold a
 meeting at Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, 212 Canco Rd. Suite A conference room.

 The Land Bank Commission will conduct this meeting in-person. Public comments may only be
 submitted in person or in writing. To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email
landbank@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the Land Bank
 Commission meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the agenda packet. All submissions must include the
 person's name and legal address. To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please
 include the name of the agenda item (see below).
 To view this meeting please visit the Livestream link:

I. Call to Order
II. Citizen Comment Period
 i. Public Comment Emails 7.9.25 thru 8.12.25
III. Agenda Items
 i. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes:
 a. April 9, 2025
 b. July 9, 2025
 ii. New Business
 a. Secretary's Report
 b. Treasurer's Report
 c. Hope Ave. acquisition funding request
 d. Sumner Court purchase proposal
 e. Officer Appointment vote
 iii. Old Business
 iv. Communications and Parcel Updates
 a. Parks Division Report


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City of Portland
Land Bank Commission Agenda

The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the
city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation
of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values.




 b. Parks Commission Report
 c. Project Assignments
 d. Murray Street
 v. Commissioner requests for Agenda Items
IV. Adjournment




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To the Portland Land Bank Commission,

Protect Presumpscot is a North Deering Portland based nonprofit currently representing 120+
members, mostly from the neighborhood adjacent to the 1 Hope Ave parcel, but also including
residents of the Greater Portland area. Our mission is “to advocate for a reasonable balance of
low impact development and land conservation in areas of consequence to the Presumpscot
River Preserve (PRP), the adjacent section of the Presumpscot River, and nearby sections of
the Portland Trails network”. Since the 1 Hope Ave parcel is directly uphill from the PRP, Protect
Presumpscot has taken an interest in the most recent development proposal by GenX Capital
Partners LLC and the ensuing foreclosure auction currently scheduled for Friday August 15th at
11am on the property.

Protect Presumpscot is in strong support of recent Land Bank interest and activity related to
acquiring the 1 Hope Ave parcel for conservation. You may recall that Protect Presumpscot
submitted a community letter last fall ahead of the November Land Bank meeting with the
support of its 120+ members in addition to numerous in-person testimonies given by members
of both Protect Presumpscot and Friends of the Presumpscot River encouraging the Land
Bank’s conservation efforts of the 1 Hope Ave parcel.

Protect Presumpscot maintains serious concerns around development occurring on the 1 Hope
Ave parcel, including:
 ● A heightened risk of landslide associated with the parcel due to the likely
 presence of the Presumpscot Formation. The Presumpscot Formation is a
 glacial-marine deposit unique to the Greater Portland area consisting of specific soil
 layers, most having significant clay content making them poorly draining. Most notable is
 the slippery viscous clay layer typically present deep below top soil layers, and which is
 the root cause of most of the landslides in the area. A recent high intensity soil survey
 conducted on the 1 Hope Ave parcel as part of permitting activity for the previous
 development proposal discovered 9 unique topsoil types consistent with the
 Presumpscot Formation. Additionally, historic soil boring sites adjacent to the parcel’s
 northwest boundary taken during the construction of the Falmouth Spur highway were
 positive for the characteristic viscous clay layer of the Presumpscot Formation. In order
 to properly identify regions of landslide concern on the parcel, recent state guidelines
 require soil boring surveys be conducted in a 150ft grid pattern necessitating over 50
 sites be surveyed on the 1 Hope Ave parcel. The risk of a landslide on the 1 Hope Ave
 parcel would only be exacerbated by the removal of soil securing vegetation, the added
 weight of construction materials including roads and foundations, vibration from heavy
 machinery operating during construction activities, and moisture from planned wetponds
 filtering down into the slippery clay layer. You may recall the recent Westbrook landslide
 of 2020, just a few miles upstream from the 1 Hope Parcel, in which a portion of the
 Presumpscot Riverbank slid into and temporarily blocked the Presumpscot River
 prompting the town of Westbrook to declare a state of emergency. Similar construction
 activities and conditions existed there and were cited as the assumed cause of that
 landslide.




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● The high intensity soil survey which identified 9 distinct soil types described all 9
 of those soils as “poorly draining” and “unsuitable for development”. The only
 mitigation listed in the solids report under the management section for these soils is
 “removal and replacement with structural fill”. Meaning, anywhere roads or structures
 would be placed, which for a major site development could cover the majority of the 13+
 acre parcel, existing soil would need to be removed down to bedrock, likely 20-30ft deep
 in some locations, and replaced with sand and gravel. At a Portland Planning Board
 workshop last October, Planning Board Members described this as a “mass wasting
 event”. The economic expense alone of such a mitigation should render development on
 this parcel nearly infeasible. The environmental impacts of such a mitigation would likely
 have serious negative consequences to the surrounding ecosystem: consider the need
 to clearcut the lot in order to remove the problematic soils, leading to increased erosion
 into the PRP and the Presumscot River.
● Erosion caused by poorly designed wet ponds damaging the PRP and
 Presumpscot River. The poorly draining soils present on the 1 Hope Ave parcel
 necessitate that any stormwater retention ponds be wet ponds relying on evaporation for
 water removal. Not only would these ponds increase load and water saturation on the
 subsurface soils, which if the viscous clay layer isn’t removed would heighten the risk of
 pond embankment failure, these ponds would also be more likely to overfill during major
 storm events. The ponds planned for the previous development proposal were
 positioned up against the steep embankment boundary with the PRP. Concerns
 persisted throughout the development proposal review of wet pond designs
 non-compliant to code, heightening the risk of pond failure, on top of routine overflow
 discharging into the PRP causing serious damage.
● A neglectful or irresponsible developer refusing to mitigate damages to the PRP
 and Presumpscot River caused by mistakes made during permitting or
 construction activities. Mistakes inevitably happen during construction. With the 1
 Hope Ave parcel just uphill from the PRP and within 500ft of the Presumpscot River,
 construction mistakes have the potential to cause significant collateral damage. This
 concern materialized during the most recent development proposal when a soil boring
 survey was conducted as part of permitting activity. Heavy machinery trespassed on City
 land, felled trees on the PRP, and damaged a section of Portland Trails. GenX agreed to
 a consent judgement in the amount of $11,600 as remediation, but then defaulted on
 payment despite a 6 month payment timeframe, multiple requests for extensions, a
 motion for contempt of court filed against them by the City, and multiple ensuing court
 hearings at which they failed to appear. The fine is still outstanding, the damage caused
 by this incident is still unremedied, and a lien for collection has been filed by the City
 against the 1 Hope Ave parcel.
● Construction debris blowing onto the PRP and into the Presumpscot River. Similar
 to situations that occurred with the recent Brandy Lane development less than 100 yards
 from the 1 Hope Ave parcel: If a neglectful, or irresponsible developer doesn’t insist on
 contractors keeping the construction site free of loose debris, it could easily pollute the
 nearby environment, which again includes the PRP and the Presumpscot River.
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 suggests that GenX is particularly sloppy when it comes to maintaining clean
 construction sites and employing considerate contractors. A Saco resident named Kevin
 Leary mentioned that during GenX's Saco Cottages project a few years ago, he routinely
 needed to clean construction trash and debris out of his abutting farm's growing fields,
 ultimately requiring a property line fence to protect his land.
 ● Diminishing the natural experience of recreational activities on the PRP. The
 previous 1 Hope Ave development proposal had condo units positioned directly up
 against the minimum 25ft boundary stepback requirements meaning units would be
 within 500ft of the main PRP river trail and as close as 50ft from the Hope Ave
 Connector Trail and North Loop Trail. Protect Presumpscot believes this scale of
 development would have had a deleterious effect on the natural and pristine experience
 of using the Portland Trails network in this section of the PRP.

As you may know, the most recent owner of the 1 Hope Ave parcel went into foreclosure and
the property is headed to auction. Protect Presumpscot has been advised that foreclosure
proceedings like this typically take 9 to 12 months to resolve through the courts. That the
auction of the 1 Hope Ave parcel has been scheduled to occur roughly a month after it went into
foreclosure makes one question whether there is some pre-existing framework in place to help
facilitate a much more expedient foreclosure process. Furthermore, that the development
proposal by GenX is still reflects as Active on the Portland Planning website is worrisome. The
public understands that there have been no good faith efforts made by the applicant to
“diligently pursue” the permit because requests for three specific pieces of material (proof of
Right, Title, and Interest (RTI), an updated technical and financial capacity letter, and proof of
payment of the fine) made by the Portland Planning Board at the March 11th hearing have all
gone unanswered. This exceeds the 120 day period of inactivity stipulated in Maine’s land use
codes, which should ordinarily force the permit to be considered “null and void”. Protect
Presumpscot is concerned that GenX is using this rapid foreclosure and auction process as a
tactic to clear previous outstanding debts and limit the time other interested parties have to
conduct their own due diligence on the parcel in an attempt to repurchase the parcel along with
a clean release deed, claim they are also purchasing the associated development rights of the
still unclosed development permit application, and continue to advance their major site
development proposal for the 1 Hope Ave parcel.

Please recall that in the over 2 years since this development proposal was initiated, code and
rules governing development in the state of Maine have changed substantially. Specifically, Low
Impact Development Standards (LIDS) were codified at the beginning of this year. These
standards were enacted to protect our environment among other goals, so we strongly believe
LIDS should apply to any potential development on the 1 Hope Ave parcel given the riskiness of
the soils and the consequences of substandard execution. However, if the current development
permit is not closed by Portland Planning, then GenX, or another developer could circumvent
these new standards and build out ecologically damaging development.

For this reason, it is imperative that the 1 Hope Ave parcel not be repurchased by GenX, or
another developer. Protect Presumpscot implores the Land Bank to work quickly and decisively,




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along with other partners like Trust for Public Land, to make a strong attempt to purchase the
parcel for conservation. We feel this is the only way to truly protect this parcel, the fragile PRP
directly downhill from this parcel, and the adjacent section of the Presumpscot River.

In service of conservation of this parcel, how can we be of assistance? Many Protect
Presumpscot members have offered to assist with fundraising, research, grant writing, and
more. We are excited to form a working relationship with the Land Bank to ensure it or some
other land conservation entity can enter a bid for the 1 Hope Ave parcel at the upcoming auction
and that enough funding has been pledged so that the land conservation bid is the winning one.

Thank you for your time, efforts, and service to the City of Portland.

Protect Presumpscot




In partnership,
Protect Presumpscot


Cosigned by:
Alexandra Peacock Garsoe Drive
Alison Mickey Crestview Drive
Amanda Benak Alice Street
Amanda Kabantu Hope Avenue
Angel Soutuyo Hope Avenue
Anna Louise Englund Hope Avenue
Anthony Derrig Hope Avenue
Anthony Robb Hope Avenue
Audrey Gagne Hope Avenue
Benjamin Haber Hope Avenue
Beth Katz Hope Avenue
Bill St. Laurence Curtis Road




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Blake Kastle Hope Avenue
Bob Macdonald Alice Court
Bob Milliken Alice Court
Brady Freeman Alice Court
Brenda Downs Hope Lane
Bronwyn Sewell Hope Avenue
Bryan Carter Whaleboat Road
Caitlyn Hanley Hope Avenue
Carissa Robb Hope Avenue
Caroline Viall Whaleboat Road
Carrie Haber Hope Avenue
Charles Cathcart Garsoe Drive
Cheryl Sarno Saco Cottages
Chris Harmon Curtis Road
Chris Hegstrom Alice Street
Christopher Cathcart Garsoe Drive
Colleen Craig Summit Street
Dan Downey Alice Street
David Bates Abby Lane
David Hesselink Hope Avenue
Davina Kabantu Hope Avenue
Deb Whitworth Hope Avenue
Emily Anne Garland Abby Lane
Erez Katz Hope Avenue
Eric Kenney Rustic Lane
Erika Myer Caron Street
Gavin Goodall Preserve User
Gemima Motema Hope Avenue
Gen Macdonald Alice Court
Glen Mayberry Carter Street
Gloria LaBrecque Alice Street
Grace Stacey Hope Avenue
Gren Freeman Alice Court
Henry Downs Hope Lane
Hillary Weimont Basket Lane
Ian McGinley Basket Lane
Jake Hunnewell Whaleboat Road
James Freeman Alice Court
James Macisso Hope Avenue
Jamie Rice Alice Court
Janet Parker Whaleboat Road
Jason Cole Hope Avenue
Jenna Harmon Curtis Road
Jennifer Gagner Hope Avenue




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Jeremy Harmon Curtis Road
Jerry Rawcliffe Summit Street
Jesse Pinchoff Whaleboat Road
Jessica Karp Christy Road
Jessica Myer Crestview Drive
Jona Rice Alice Court
Josh Hunnewell Whaleboat Road
Josh Labrecque Hope Avenue
Joshua Barton Alice Court
Kasey Cole Hope Avenue
Katherine Maxsimic Rustic Lane
Kathleen Kelly Abby Lane
Kathleen McGinley Basket Lane
Katie Milliken Alice Court
Kevin Noonan Carter Street
Kristen Giancotti Hope Avenue
Kristin Harmon Curtis Road
Laurie Downey Alice Street
Laurie Hesselink Hope Avenue
Leslie Silk-Champagne Hope Avenue
Libby Derrig Hope Avenue
Lindsay Macisso Hope Avenue
Lisa McCafferty Caron Street
Lisa Noonan Carter Street
Liz Freeman Alice Court
Lorna Blackmer Basket Lane
Marco Giancotti Hope Avenue
Mark Arienti Hope Avenue
Mary Beyer Alice Street
Matt Drew Crestview Drive
Megan Drew Crestview Drive
Melissa Soutuyo Hope Avenue
Michael Pierter Garsoe Drive
Michael Saucier Basket Lane
Mitch Petracca Garsoe Drive
Morgan Myer Crestview Drive
Nathan Barr Hope Avenue
Nick Peterson Curtis Road
Nikki Hegstrom Alice Street
Owen Freeman Alice Court
Pam Lyden Hope Avenue
Peter Myer Caron Street
Rachel Petracca Garsoe Drive
Robert Benak Alice Street




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Robert Pineau Crestview Drive
Ronnie Crosby Hope Avenue
Sara Goodall Preserve User
Sally Richardson  Alice Court
Scott Bowe Hope Avenue
Scott Stacey Hope Avenue
Sean Macdonald Alice Court
Sharon Smalley Garsoe Drive
Sheila Mayberry Carter Street
Stephen Champagne Hope Avenue
Stephanie Noyes Lower Falls Rd, Falmouth
Steve Gagne Hope Avenue
Steve Smalley Garsoe Drive
Su Rawcliffe Summit Street
Susan Pierter Garsoe Drive
Susan Pineau Crestview Drive
Taryn Macdonald Alice Court
Tessa Peterson Curtis Road
Theodore Hanley Hope Avenue
Tim Viall Whaleboat Road
Wendy Cathcart Garsoe Drive
Wendy Harmon Curtis Road
Will Plumley Main Street, Windham
William Noyes Lower Falls Rd, Falmouth




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City of Portland | Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
Ethan Hipple, Director
Alex Marshall, Director of Parks Division




Commission April 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes
This meeting was recorded and is available to watch on the Agendas and Meetings Portal here:
https://portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7477/media

Present Commission Members: Alaina Chormann, Baxter Miatke, Daniel Herzlinger, Evan
Ferguson-Hull, Jon Kachmar, Michael Scrameyer, and Simon Rucker.
Not Present: Michael Carey, Robert Foster

Staff:
Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive
Assistant)



Call to Order-.J. Kachmar called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm

General Citizen Comment Period-

Anne Reid from the Trust for Public Land, Hope Ave. parcel

Agenda Items

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes: February 12, 2024

Motion to accept meeting minutes: The motion was made by S. Rucker and seconded by B.
 Miatke.

Passed: 7-0 with 1 abstain

New Business

Secretary's Report- Google Drive update and purpose of the commissioners utilizing the shared
drive. J. Kachmar reminds everyone to update their assignments.

Treasurer's Report- B. Miatke provides update on land bank financials. Zero expenses since the
February meeting. Cash on hand $444,817.27. No changes since the Annual Report. Estimated
bonded amounts still yet to come put the total estimated available $547,217.27.

Old Business

Hope Ave-M. Carey has had communication with the broker. Premature to order an appraisal,




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something in writing is needed before due diligence proceeds.. Discussions will continue. The
current planning application is no longer active. Lack of clarity of the property ownership due to
the LLC. The Trust for Public Land is interested in helping with the acquisition of this property.
No verbal or written agreements with the property owner.

Redlon-M. Carey has sent a letter of interest to the owner of the Berry parcels. The landowner is
unresponsive. B. Miatke recommends removing Redlon from the acquisitions list line item on the
budget. No action taken.

0 Gray Rd..- J. Kachmar provides project update. Two city-owned parcels will be marketed for
development for housing. If sold, the money would go into the housing fund. The Land Bank is
ready if needed.

University Park- Development has begun on the property adjacent to the city-owned property.
Staff is monitoring regularly to make sure there is no impact on city land.

Communications and Updates

Parks Division report- E Hipple provides a Parks Division update. Encampment report has low
numbers due to the park ranger's enforcement of city ordinances. 5-25 encampments removed
weekly. Private property continues to be an issue with encampments.

Parks Commission report- R. Foster is not in attendance. Green Space Gathering is being broken
down into two separate events. Friends and neighborhood associations have been invited to the
May Parks Commission meeting, which will be CIP-focused. There is a June event being planned
called Party in the Park. Details forthcoming.

Commissioner Requests for Agenda Items

 ●​ Redlon Woods
 ●​ Property assignment review
 ●​ Murray St. Letter of interest update
 ●​ Boat launch
 ●​ Field trip meeting plan

Adjournment




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City of Portland | Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management
Ethan Hipple, Director
Alex Marshall, Director of Parks




Land Bank Commission July 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes
This meeting was recorded and is available to watch on the Agendas and Meetings Portal.
Here: https://portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7480/media

Present Commission Members: Alaina Chormann, Jon Kachmar, Joshua Barber.
Robert Foster.

Not Present: Daniel Herzlinger, Michael Carey, Michael Scrameyer.

Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Doug Roncarati (Public Works
Stormwater Coordinator), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant)

Call to Order: J. Kachmar called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm

General Citizen Comment Period- None

Agenda Items

Acceptance of Meeting Minutes: April 9, 2025

Motion to accept meeting minutes: The motion was made by R. Foster and seconded by J.Barber

Did not pass: 2 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 2 abstentions.

 ●​ Due to low attendance and abstentions, the April 9th agenda did not pass and will be
 added to the next meeting agenda.

New Business-

a. Officer Appointments- D. Herzlinger was nominated to be the Land Bank Secretary and R.
 Foster was nominated as Treasurer. Votes for these officers were deferred until the next
 meeting.

b. Secretary's Report-The secretary's seat is currently vacant.

c. Treasurer's Report- The treasurer's seat is currently vacant

Old Business-None

Communications and Updates




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a. Parks Division Report-E. Hipple provided an update on the current projects taking place on
Land Bank properties:

 ●​  The Stroudwater Park Boat Launch project is funded and has been assigned to Jen DeRice
 as project manager. Fall bid and Spring installation expected.
 ●​ The Stroudwater Bridge project is fully funded and has been submitted to purchasing and
 is in line to go out to bid.
 ●​ Portland Youth Corps is in session, doing conservation education and community service,
 focusing its efforts in North Deering Park
 ●​ Three full-time and six seasonal park rangers on staff. Weekly encampment report
 provided to the City Manager and City Council.

b. Parks Commission Report-R. Foster provided an update on the Party in the Park event that was
hosted by the Parks Commission on June 18th at Payson Park. The Parks Commission did not
meet in July.

Commissioner Requests for Agenda Items

 ●​ Review the project list and reassign
 ●​ Sumner Court property purchase proposal
 ●​ University Park- rustic play features
 ●​ Officer Appointment voting
 ●​ Water resources: Capisic watershed
 ●​ Fall Brook and Dole Brook Management Plan

Adjournment




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Hope Avenue Parcels
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PROPERTY INFORMATION PACKAGE




 Our 8,794th Auction
 Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97
13.27+/- Acre Residential Development Parcel
 North Deering
 1 Hope Ave, Portland, Maine
 Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11AM
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July 18, 2025


Dear Prospective Bidder:

Keenan Auction Company, Inc. would like to announce Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97:
Real estate consists of a 13.27+/- acre residential development parcel bordered by the Presumpscot
River Preserve on 3-sides. The auction will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11AM on
premises. Please find our detailed Property Information Package enclosed for your review.

The above property is subject to a $25,000 deposit (non-refundable as to the highest bidder) in CASH
or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS made payable to the Keenan Auction Company, Inc. (deposited with
Auctioneer as a qualification to bid), increased to 10% of the purchase price within 5 calendar days of
sale, with balance due and payable within 30 days from date of auction. The property will be sold by
public auction subject to all outstanding municipal assessments. Conveyance of the property will be
by release deed. All other terms will be announced at the public sale.

Keenan Auction Company, Inc. is committed to providing you with comprehensive information
concerning this property. Our staff is readily available to assist you with any questions you may have
regarding this property or the auction process. Thank you for your interest in this property and we
look forward to seeing you on the day of the sale.

Sincerely,


KEENAN AUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Enc.




"This agency represents the Seller's interests and, as such, has a fiduciary duty to disclose to
the Seller information, which is material to the sale, acquired from the Buyer or any other
source."




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 Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97
13.27+/- Acre Residential Development Parcel
 North Deering
 1 Hope Ave, Portland, Maine




 Prepared for:
 Titan Funding, LLC




 Prepared by:
 Keenan Auction Company, Inc.

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 Table of Contents
Agency Relationships (Form 3) ................................................................................. 1

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................. 2

Advertisement ........................................................................................................... 3

Notice of Mortgagee’s Sale of Real Estate ............................................................... 4

Property Summary .................................................................................................... 5

Location Map ............................................................................................................ 6

Flood Map ................................................................................................................. 7

Zoning Map ............................................................................................................... 8

Land Use Code ......................................................................................................... 9

Tax Map .................................................................................................................... 15

Assessment Information ........................................................................................... 17

Municipal Information ................................................................................................ 18

Property Disclosure Form will be provided prior to the auction.

Enclosures:
 Purchase and Sale Agreement
 Exhibit A – Legal Description
 Terms and Conditions of Sale
 Plan

Available Online:
 City of Portland Land Use Code Click Here
 Plan Click Here




 Note: Please use page number in lower right hand corner of page


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 DISCLAIMER




 ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE BIDDER



THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS PROPERTY INFORMATION PACKAGE IS BELIEVED TO
BE CORRECT AND COMPLETE. HOWEVER, THE KEENAN AUCTION COMPANY, INC. AND THE
SELLER OF THIS PROPERTY AND ITS AGENTS/REPRESENTATIVES MAKE NO WARRANTIES AS
TO THE ACCURACY, TRUTHFULNESS AND COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION.




PRIOR TO THE AUCTION, PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD MAKE SUCH INVESTIGATION, AS
THEY DEEM APPROPRIATE.




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 Advertisement
 Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97
 13.27+/- Acre Residential Development Parcel
 Adjacent to Presumpscot River Preserve
 1 Hope Ave., North Deering
 PORTLAND, MAINE
 Auction Date: Friday, August 15, 2024 at 11AM On Premises




Real Estate: Consists of a 13.27+/- acre parcel located in the RN-1 (Neighborhood Residential) zone.
The lot is bordered on 3 sides by the Presumpscot River Preserve that provides forested walking trails
and river frontage. The wooded site has 192.25+/- ft. of frontage on Hope Avenue and has a generally
level topography. The neighborhood consists of higher end homes of traditional architecture. The
location is conveniently located to all North Deering services and the Maine Turnpike and Falmouth
Spur. Public water and sewer are available to the site. Reference Tax Map 448, Block A, Lot 1, Map
449, Block A, Lot 2 and Map 390, Block A, Lot 1.
 Broker Participation Available – Contact Auctioneer to Qualify
Terms: A $25,000 deposit (nonrefundable as to highest bidder) in CASH or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS,
made payable to the Keenan Auction Co., Inc. (deposited with the Auctioneer as a qualification to bid),
increased to 10% of the purchase price within 5 calendar days, with balance due and payable within 30
days from date of auction. The property will be sold by public auction subject to all outstanding municipal
assessments. All other terms will be announced at the public sale. For a Property Information Package
visit KeenanAuction.com or call (207) 885-5100 and request by auction #24-97. Richard J. Keenan
 rd th
#236. Our 53 Year and 8,794 Auction.




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 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

 By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a Mortgage and Security
Agreement, dated November 9, 2023, given by 338 Falmouth Foreside Partners LLC to Titan Funding,
LLC (hereinafter the “Mortgage”), which Mortgage was recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of
Deeds in Book 40473, Page 14, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of
foreclosing the same, there will be sold at Public Sale at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1
Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103, all and singular the premises described in
said Mortgage, to wit: The real property described in Exhibit A to the Mortgage recorded in Book
40473, Page 14 of the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds.

Street Address: 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103

 Terms of Sale: The real property, above-described, will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS”
WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, as to the condition of the property or the
status of title. Keenan Auction Company will conduct the auction and will accept bids on the property.
Titan Funding, LLC will sell the property to the party who has the highest bid. A deposit, in cash or
certified funds, is required in order to bid. The deposit is Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00),
which amount shall be increased to equate to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price within five (5)
calendar days of the date of public sale. Certified checks must be made payable to Keenan Auction
Company. The deposits of the successful bidder will be retained by Keenan Auction Company as non-
refundable, non-interest bearing down payment(s) to be applied to the purchase price. Titan Funding,
LLC reserves the right to submit a credit bid. The bidder to whom the property is sold must sign a
purchase and sale agreement with Titan Funding, LLC calling for a closing on or before the thirtieth
(30th) day following the date of public sale, at which time the balance will be due in cash or by certified
or cashier's check (or equivalent) payable to Titan Funding, LLC, which will then deliver a duly
executed Quitclaim Deed Without Covenant for the real property. In the event that the highest bidder
fails to close pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement, the deposit will be retained by Titan Funding,
LLC and the premises may be sold to the next highest bidder or through such other process as allowed
by law.

 Titan Funding, LLC reserves the right to modify or add to the terms of sale. Other terms and
conditions of sale, including additions to or modifications of the terms set forth above, will be
announced at the sale.

 Further information regarding the property may be obtained by contacting Christopher L.
Brooks, Esq. of Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon at 1-207-253-0517.

Dated: July 17, 2025 TITAN FUNDING, LLC
 /s/ Christopher L. Brooks, Esq.




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 Property Summary
 1 Hope Avenue, Portland, ME


 Property Size – 13.27+/- Acres
 Surveyed – Yes
 Zone – RN-1 (Neighborhood Residential)
 Utilities – Public Water & Sewer, Electric, Cable/Internet at Street
 Street Frontage – 192.25+/- Feet on Hope Avenue
 Mortgage Deed – Book 40473, Page 14 Cumberland County Registry of Deeds
 Recorded Plan – Plan Book 206, Page 412 Cumberland County Registry of Deeds
 Assessor’s Reference – Map 448, Block A, Lot 1, Map 449, Block A, Lot 2 and
 Map 390, Block A, Lot 1
 Owner of Record – 338 Falmouth Foreside Partners, LLC
 Primary Adjacent Land Owner – City of Portland, Presumpscot River Preserve
 Walking Trails
 Neighborhood – North Deering




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 Municipal Information

Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97
1 Hope Ave, Portland, Maine

Tax Map 448, Block A, Lot 1 (primary)
 Map 449, Block A, Lot 2
 Map 390, Block A, Lot 1

FY2025 Mill Rate $15.01 Per $1,000.00
Percent of Valuation at Market 90%

FY2025 TAX VALUE:
Land $503,800
Building 0
Total Value $503,800

FY2025 ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES: $7,562.041

REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE: as of 8/15/25
2024 $4,155.00
2025 $7,995.06

FY2026 TAX VALUE:
Land $1,014,200
Building 0
Total Value $1,014,200

FY2026 ESTIMATED ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES: $15,223.14

PUBLIC WATER: NA (goes by property)
PUBLIC SEWER: NA (goes by property)

The above information was obtained from the Portland City Hall. For further details on
municipal information please contact the City Hall at 207-874-8300.




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 FY2025 taxes were due 10/18/24 and 3/14/25. FY2026 tax bill hopefully will go out in September and most likely due in October
2025 & March 2026.
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 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

 AGREEMENT made this 15th day of August, 2025, by and between Titan Funding, LLC, with a
 mailing address of 2701 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 105, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 and
 __________________________________________ of ________________________________
 (“Buyer”).
 1. Real Property: Titan Funding, LLC hereby agrees to sell, pursuant to the authority
 granted to it through the Power of Sale clause in the Mortgage and Security Agreement held by Titan
 Funding, LLC, given by 338 Falmouth Foreside Partners, LLC and recorded in the Cumberland
 County Registry of Deeds in Book 40473, Page 14 (hereinafter the “Mortgage”), and the Buyer
 hereby agrees to buy a certain lot or parcel of land with any buildings thereon, situated at 1 Hope
 Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 (the “Property”), being the same premises as
 referenced in the above Mortgage.
 2. Purchase Price: Buyer hereby agrees to pay the sum of ____________________
 Dollars ($_________________) as follows: Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) at the time of
 execution of this Agreement, said amount to be paid in cash, certified check, or cashier's check, which
 amount shall be increased to equate to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price within five (5) calendar
 days of the date of public sale1, which amounts shall be nonrefundable down payments, and the balance
 is due at the time of the closing in cash, certified check or cashier's check. Should Buyer fail to make the
 payment of the balance due by the closing date, the down payments will be forfeited by Buyer and
 retained by Titan Funding, LLC and Titan Funding, LLC reserves all of its rights in law and equity
 against Buyer.
 3. Closing: Buyer and Titan Funding, LLC agree to close this transaction at the offices of
 Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon, 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, Maine 04101, or such
 other location agreed upon by Titan Funding, LLC and Buyer on or before the thirtieth (30th) day
 following the date of the public sale, with Buyer delivering the balance of the purchase price to Titan
 Funding, LLC. The Buyer shall, at his/her/its cost, pay all applicable real estate transfer taxes,
 including any transfer tax assessed to Titan Funding, LLC, so that Buyer shall pay Four and 40/100
 Dollars ($4.40) per thousand dollars or fraction thereof of the purchase price.
 4. Title: Titan Funding, LLC agrees to convey its interest in the Property by Quitclaim
 Deed Without Covenant to be delivered at closing subject to all existing easements, restrictions,
 encumbrances or other matters which may or may not be of record. Buyer acknowledges that the
 Property is being sold “as is, where is, without recourse” and that no representations are made by
 Titan Funding, LLC or its representatives as to the marketability or insurability of title and the condition
 thereof. Buyer acknowledges he/she/it is purchasing the Property subject to the following
 encumbrances:
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 Must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the deadline by Keenan Auction Company, Inc., 2063 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102.

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 a. Relevant state, municipal, Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
 b. Any conditions or state of facts, which would be disclosed by inspection of the Property
 and/or an accurate engineering survey (including the exact geographic location of the Property).
 c. Persons in possession and those claiming under leases for a term less than two years.
 d. Unrecorded mechanics liens.
 e. The existence of any violation of State, Municipal or Federal environmental laws or
 ordinances and the existence of any liens resulting therefrom which are not recorded within the chain of
 title in the Registry of Deeds for the county in which the Property is located.
 f. The Buyer shall be responsible for compliance with, application for, renewal and
 transfer of any and all approvals, orders, and permits issued by the State of Maine and the City of
 Portland, if applicable. Titan Funding, LLC makes no representations or warranties of any kind with
 respect to the validity, existence, renewability, transferability, or necessity of any such permits, order, or
 approvals.
 g. Taxes assessed and payable that may or may not be liened and which are due and
 payable or not yet due and payable, and for subsequent years.
 h. Title to and rights of the public and others entitled thereto in and to those portions of the
 lots lying within the bounds of adjacent streets, roads, and ways.
 i. All rights, restrictions, encumbrances, covenants, rights of way, easements, reservations,
 conditions, agreements, and limitations as described in the instruments recorded in the Cumberland
 County Registry of Deeds.
j. Rights of tenants, if any.
 5. Taxes and Assessments: All unpaid taxes, utility fees and assessments, plus interest
 fees and costs including, but not limited to, real property taxes, personal property taxes, sewer and water
 assessments and all applicable real estate transfer taxes including any transfer tax assessed to Titan
 Funding, LLC as Seller are the responsibility of the Buyer.
 6. Risk of Loss: The risk of loss or damage to said Property by fire or otherwise until the
 closing is assumed by Buyer.
 7. Broker: Titan Funding, LLC and Buyer hereby agree that there is no real estate broker
 involved in this transaction, and that no one is due a commission for this sale, unless such broker was
 disclosed and agreed upon between Titan Funding, LLC and Buyer at the time of auction. If applicable,
 the real estate broker is: _________________________________________.
 8. Back up Contract: Buyer acknowledges that Titan Funding, LLC may enter into a
 back-up contract or contracts with other bidders at auction. If Buyer fails to close as required under this


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 Agreement, Titan Funding, LLC, at its option, may then sell the Property to the party that was the next
 highest bidder at auction able to close, proceed with a subsequent public auction of the Property, or
 otherwise proceed with any other commercially reasonable method of sale of the Property.
 9. Default: In the event that Titan Funding, LLC defaults under this Agreement, Buyer’s
 sole remedy at law and equity shall be the return of its/his/her down payment(s). In the event that Buyer
 defaults under this Agreement, Titan Funding, LLC shall have all available rights and remedies at law
 and equity.
 10. No Representations: No representations or warranties of any kind are made with
 respect to the Property, including, without limitation, its condition or any use to which it may be put.
 The Property is being sold on an “as is”, “where is,” “without recourse,” “with all defects” basis, and
 any and all warranties, express, implied or otherwise, including, without limitation, the warranties of
 habitability, merchantability, marketability, insurability and fitness for any purpose, are hereby
 disclaimed. No representation or warranty is made as to the compliance of the Property with any laws,
 rules, regulations or ordinances, including zoning, environmental, or hazardous waste laws. Titan
 Funding, LLC, its agents and attorneys shall have no responsibility or liability for the loss of use of the
 Property, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss and/or any incidental or consequential damage,
 loss or injury. Buyer is not entitled to rely on any representations or warranties regarding the Property
 not embodied in this Agreement, and any such representations or warranties have not been authorized by
 Titan Funding, LLC or its agents and attorneys.
 11. Possession: Buyer shall be entitled to possession at closing, or as otherwise agreed to in
 writing by Titan Funding, LLC.
 12. Enforcement and Choice of Law: This instrument is to be construed and interpreted
 under the laws of the State of Maine, and sets forth the entire agreement between the parties. The
 determination of any claim, dispute or disagreement, which may arise out of the interpretation,
 performance or breach of this Agreement, shall be resolved in the courts of Cumberland County, State of
 Maine. In the event that Buyer breaches the terms of this agreement and Titan Funding, LLC hires an
 attorney to enforce its rights under this agreement, Buyer shall be liable to Titan Funding, LLC for its
 attorneys’ fees and costs.




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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the day and year written above.


 TITAN FUNDING, LLC:


 ______________________________
 By: ___________________________
 Its: ___________________________




 Address: BUYER:


 ______________________________
 Social Security # By: ___________________________
 Tax ID # _____________________ Its: ___________________________
 Telephone No. _____________________




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 Terms and Conditions of Sale
 Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97
 13.27+/- Acre Development Parcel – North Deering
 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine
 Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11AM
1. Date/Place of Sale: The Property shall be sold, subject to these terms and conditions, on Friday, August 15, 2025
commencing at 11:00 a.m. at 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine.
2. Terms of Sale:
 a. The sale is subject to all of those terms set forth in the advertisements of the public sale, including, but not
limited to, the terms set forth below. Additional terms may be announced orally at the time of the sale.
 b. The Property shall be sold subject to and with the benefit of all development rights, easements,
appurtenances, restrictive covenants, rights of way of record, and any easements, restrictions and rights of way which are of
record or which are visible upon the face of the earth or as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which is
available from the auctioneer.

 c. The Real Estate (the “Property”) will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS." Titan
Funding, LLC (the “Seller”) assumes that bidders have inspected the Property prior to the sale. The Property is offered for
sale "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS" unrepaired and without any express or implied warranties of
any kind or nature. Square footage dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified prior to bidding. The
Seller, its agents and subagents, assume no liability for errors or omissions in these Terms and Conditions of Sale or in any of
the property listings or advertising materials, or in any representations made by any party. Although information has been
obtained from sources deemed reliable, the auctioneer makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of the information herein
contained or in any other property listing or advertising materials. Any information provided regarding the Property is for
informational purposes only, and cannot be relied upon for any purpose. No representations or warranties are made regarding
any matter including, without limitation, the accuracy or completeness of any information or materials provided or any
comments made by the auctioneer or by the Seller or by any other party, regarding the environmental, structural or mechanical
condition of the Property.
 d. A deposit to bid of $25,000.00 must be left with the auctioneer prior to the sale. The deposit must be in the
form of Certified U.S. Funds and made payable to Keenan Auction Company and increased to 10% of the final purchase price
in 5 calendar days of the auction. The deposit to bid is nonrefundable as to the high bidder. Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits
will be returned immediately after the auction.

 e. Taxes and Other Assessments: Except as provided elsewhere herein, all real estate taxes, including taxes
for the current year and any unpaid real estate taxes for any prior year, and any other fees including water and sewer
charges due to municipal or quasi-municipal corporations will be the responsibility of the Buyer.
 f. The balance of the purchase price will be due at the Closing of the sale of the Property, which shall occur on
or before thirty (30) days from the date of the public sale. At the Closing, the Buyer shall pay the balance of the purchase
price, in certified U.S. funds.
 g. The deed to the Property will be by Quitclaim Deed Without Covenant. The high bidder shall at his/her cost
pay all real estate transfer taxes (including the Seller’s share, if any), whether assessed to purchaser or Seller.
 h. The sale is subject to all of the terms set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the form of which is
included in the Property Information Package.
 i. If Buyer fails to pay the purchase price in full within the time set forth herein and/or fails to comply with
any of the provisions of the Agreement, Seller and Auctioneer, in addition to all other remedies allowed by law or equity,
may retain the full deposit as damages. In addition, the Property may be resold in any manner determined by the Seller, in
its sole judgment and discretion, and to any party. Any deficiency, together with all expenses and costs of resale
(including attorney’s fees) will be paid by the defaulting Buyer. If the Buyer defaults under this Agreement, in addition
to other remedies, the Seller shall have the right to assign the Buyer’s rights under this Agreement to a third party.


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 j. The Seller and the auctioneer reserve the right, and subject to applicable provisions of Maine Law, to: (i)
refuse to accept any irregular bids or bids that do not comply with the terms of sale; (ii) hold periodic recesses in the sale
process; (iii) amend the terms of sale orally or in writing, as they deem to be in the best interest of the Seller.
 k. A record of bidding will be maintained by the Seller and/or the auctioneer for their own use.
 l. Seller, and its assigns, reserves the right to bid without making the required deposit and, if Seller, or its
assigns, is the high bidder, to pay for the Property with a credit for amounts secured by the Mortgage.
3. Auction Procedure: Open and verbal. Unless otherwise stated, announcements made on the day of the sale will be
subject to all printed material. The method, order of sale, and bidding increments shall be at the sole discretion of the
auctioneer. The auctioneer will acknowledge the high bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The high bidder will be required to
enter into a purchase and sale agreement with the Seller at the conclusion of the auction.

4. Disclaimer: All bidders are invited to inspect the Property and the public records pertaining thereto prior to making a
bid. No warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind are made, and all warranties are disclaimed with respect to any
improvements located on the Property, including improvements located underground, the location and/or boundaries of the
Property or improvements thereon, title to the Property, environmental compliance, or compliance with any applicable zoning,
land use or hazardous waste regulations, laws or ordinances. The Buyer shall assume responsibility and expense for any title
search, title examination or title insurance. THE SELLER/AUCTIONEER EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY MAKES
NO, AND SHALL MAKE NO, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC
WASTE, SUBSTANCES, MATTERS OR MATERIALS, AS THOSE TERMS MAY BE DEFINED FROM TIME TO
TIME BY APPLICABLE STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAWS, STORED OR OTHERWISE LOCATED ON THE
PROPERTY.
5. Risk of Loss: The risk of loss with respect to the Property shall be with the Buyer until the Closing shall occur.
6. Possession: Buyer shall only be entitled to possession at closing as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
7. Applicable Law: You have signed a written binding contract agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, and
understand that any bid you make falls under the Maine Auction Law, Title 11, Section 2-328 of the Uniform Commercial
Code, and the Statute of Frauds. Maine auctions are under the jurisdiction of the State of Maine Department of Professional
and Financial Regulations, Board of Licensure of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04330.
8. Bidder's Card: By signing for a bid number, the bidder has signed a written and binding contract agreeing to all of the
terms and conditions set forth herein. If you do not agree with any of the terms or conditions set forth above, please return
your bid number to the auctioneer immediately.
9. Absentee Bids: Absentee or Proxy Bids are subject to all Terms and Conditions of Sale as listed herein or announced
at the public sale. Any party submitting a proxy bid must be available, or have a representative available, to execute a
Purchase and Sale Agreement at the time of the Sale, and such representative must provide documentation satisfactory to
Auctioneer and/or Seller that the representative is duly and appropriately authorized to act on behalf of the parties submitting
the proxy bid.
10. Conflict With Purchase and Sale Agreement: In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions of Sale
and the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement executed by the Seller and the successful bidder, the Purchase and Sale
Agreement shall control.
11. Public Auction Bid Price Disclosure: The Seller and Buyer authorize the Auctioneer, its agents and employees, to
disclose the public auction bid prices to any party prior to the actual closing date, and in the event of a non-confirmed,
canceled, or defaulted sale.




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7/10/25, 11:28 AM City of Portland Mail - Re: Purchase of City Owned Lot on Sumner Court



 Jessica Teesdale <jteesdale@portlandmaine.gov>



  Re: Purchase of City Owned Lot on Sumner Court
  Pamela Jack <pamjack1@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
  To: Ethan Hipple <ehipple@portlandmaine.gov>
  Cc: landbank@portlandmaine.gov, Jessica Teesdale <jteesdale@portlandmaine.gov>, Jon Kachmar
  <jon.kachmar@gmail.com>, Devon Platte <devonplatte@gmail.com>

 Good Morning, Ethan:

 Thanks for your reply regarding our request to purchase a small portion of Land Bank property located adjacent
 to Sumner Court on Munjoy Hill. Yes, we would like to pursue this request, and welcome the opportunity to have this item
 added to the August 13, 2025, Land Bank agenda for you and the commission to discuss, thanks.

 The specific parcel we are interested in is currently part of a group of five lots with an address of "30 North Street rear,”
 which is the old rock quarry that runs between North Street and Sheridan Streets. The lot we are interested in is marked
 as 013 K013 on the attached tax map, and consists of 4,850 square feet, with some frontage on the north side of Sumner
 Court (a dirt lane that connects to North Street).

 Following up on your recommendation to demonstrate why this sale would be in the City’s best interest, here are a few
 points for you and the Land Bank Commission to consider:

 1. This parcel may never be built upon due to the narrow 12’ width of Sumner Court, and also the steep topography of the
 parcel. Given these facts, the lot holds little to no value to most anyone else. As abutters and owners of 28 North Street,
 our interest in the property is to increase our off-street parking by two to three spaces on the small level portion on the
 south end of the parcel before it drops off. This would in turn create more open parking spots on (already congested)
 North Street, which would be a significant ongoing benefit to the neighborhood.

 2. Additionally, we would also landscape and maintain the remainder of this overgrown parcel (which the City currently
 does not do). As a matter of fact, for many years people have been using the gully of this particular parcel as a dumping
 ground for trash, discarded furniture, computer monitors, yard waste, etc. Also, homeless people have been
 chased away from camping and growing marijuana on this site on a regular basis by us, other neighbors, and the Portland
 Police Department. Our goal is to improve and better maintain the space, stop the illegal dumping, camping and
 marijuana cultivation, reduce some of the petty property crime that currently plagues our area, and generally be good
 stewards of the land … all of which is a significant benefit to our Munjoy Hill neighborhood, and the City of Portland.

 3. The general public does not use or even know about this underutilized "30 North Street rear" Land Bank property. As
 outlined in the Land Bank annual report, “The E11 land drops precipitously from the western side of North Street to the
 eastern side of Sheridan Street, making most of it unsuitable for development.” Also, the land is surrounded by private
 property with very limited access, rendering it essentially landlocked and unusable by the general public. In summary,
 given its topography and access issues, the property has no practical use beyond habitat and the
 aforementioned frequent dumping activity and homeless campers looking for an overgrown, wooded place to hide.

 4. The proceeds from the sale of this parcel could be added to the annual Land Bank operating budget, thereby reducing
 the need to request those additional funds from the City operating budget, and allowing the Land Bank Commission to
 pursue and manage other more important, higher priority parcels that would be of greater benefit to the citizens of
 Portland.

 5. Additionally, the City would collect our annual property taxes in perpetuity from the sale of this parcel, thereby adding
 to the annual City operating budget and potentially reducing the need for future property tax increases.

 6. As you can see from the current irregular shape of the 013 K013 lot, the City actually has a history of selling portions of
 this same parcel to private individuals in our neighborhood. Specifically, 013 K070 was sold to a neighbor
 on 03/12/69 (Book 3077, Page 700), which has been used as unpaved off-street parking ever since. And 013 K069 was
 sold to a different neighbor on 5/17/2001 (Book 16312, Page 294), and is also now used as unpaved off-street parking.
 As previously mentioned, our intention is to do the same, extending this existing parking along the north side of Sumner
 Court by 2-3 spaces (for the benefit of our 28 North Street tenants), and generally cleaning up and maintaining the land
 going forward (which as avid gardeners, we love to do!).



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 7. Finally, the City owns an existing right of way along the entire west edge of the larger "30 North Street rear" Land Bank
 parcel, with access via Sumner Court to the south (and via the old Shailer School to the north). Thus, the sale of this
 particular 013 K013 parcel would have no negative impact on the City’s access to the remaining four Land Bank
 parcels from the southern end, and plenty of habitat would still remain between North and Sheridan Streets (if that is still a
 goal for this property).




 We would like to attend the August 13 meeting in person, if possible, so that we could be present to respond to any
 questions raised by the Land Bank Commission during discussion of this topic. Please let us know if this would
 be okay? Thanks very much!

 Regards,

 Pamela Jack & Devon Platte
 28 North Street
 Portland




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​ CITY OF PORTLAND​ CITY OF PORTLAND
​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department
​ Ethan Hipple, Director​ Alex Marshall, Parks Director


 Memorandum
TO: Parks Commission and Land Bank Commission
FROM: Alex Marshall, Parks Director, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department
SUBJECT: Parks Division Update
DATE: June/July 2025

Parks Division Staffing
 ●​ Total Budgeted positions in Parks Division: 43
 ●​ Vacancies:
 ○​ Forestry Supervisor
 ○​ Arborist
 ○​ Horticulturist
 ○​ Cemetery Grounds Maintainer

Citywide Unhoused Report
At this time, there are 40 encampments citywide, which is 3 fewer than this time in 2024 and 188 fewer
than that of 2023. Of the 40 active tent sites, none of them are located on City property. Overall, in 2025,
City Staff (primarily Rangers) have tagged and removed 384 tents citywide. Park Rangers continue to tag
and remove between 5 and 20 tents from City land each week and conduct a thorough clean-up
afterward with the help of other Parks staff or contractors. There continues to be a steady capacity
available at the Homeless Services Center.

Nathan Clifford Playground Reopening
The Playgrounds Team, led by Keith “Tater” Forest, took on the replacement of the old Nathan Clifford
School playground this Spring and Summer. With assistance from a local contractor, the Playgrounds
Team removed the old equipment and will be opening up the new and improved playground this coming
Friday the 15th. The creative solution for this neighborhood play space was to utilize a swingset recently
upgraded at Deering Oaks playground as well as the Kiwanis Pool play structure that came out due to the
pool’s reconstruction. Thank you team for making this project a reality for the community to enjoy!

Forestry Spring Planting & Co-Op Program
The Forestry Team planted a total of 125 trees this Spring as part of their annual tree planting program.
The focus in 2025 was in the low tree equity score neighborhoods and surrounding areas such as
continued efforts in Bayside. Additionally, of these 125 trees, there were 35 co-op trees planted across
the city. Additional trees will be planted this Fall during a second surge to reach their annual goal of
150-200 trees.

Court Resurfacing
The Riverton Tennis Courts have been officially renovated into 6 dedicated pickleball courts and one

 212 Canco Road, Suite A • Portland, Maine 04103
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​ CITY OF PORTLAND​ CITY OF PORTLAND
​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department
​ Ethan Hipple, Director​ Alex Marshall, Parks Director


multi-use tennis and pickleball facility. Additionally, the contractor for that project was also able to
reconstruct the basketball courts at Lyman Moore, install sports coating at the Talbot Basketball Court
and install the new half basketball court and pickleball court on Great Diamond Island.

Back Cove Music Festival
The Back Cove Music Festival occurred during the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Payson Park
was transformed into a festival grounds where 8,000-10,000 people each day gathered to hear incredible
music, and eat good food in the comfort of this wonderful park. After the festival concluded, the impacts
were deemed to be very minimal to the park.

Preble Field Reconstruction
Back Cove South Stormwater Storage Project, which captures 3.4 million gallons of combined
stormwater/sewer discharge during each rain event, has come to a close and the Fitness Course and
Bathrooms have been opened up as of Friday, August 1st. The field remains fenced off until September 5
when there will be a Grand Opening Ceremony planned to celebrate the completion of this monumental
project. Stay tuned for more details coming.

Park Projects and Department Updates
Staff are working on the following Park Improvement projects:
 ●​ Deering Oaks Park ADA Walkway improvements: Phase 3, providing ADA access to the wading
 ravine, was completed in the Summer of 2023. Phase 4, which is the sidewalk along Tennis Court
 Drive, is going out to bid later this Summer for a potential Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 construction.
 ●​ Riverton Preserve: Recreation improvement plans are in progress and will consist primarily of a
 trail network with other improvements. This project is intended to fulfill LWCF conversion
 requirements, and final approval of the improvement plan rests with the state and National Park
 Service, which has a public engagement process.
 ●​ Lower Western Prom Park Improvements: This project has been bid out and did not receive a bid
 within the allocated budget, so it will be revised and re-advertised in the coming months.
 ●​ Longfellow Elementary School Playground: Playground Equipment has been selected. The project
 went out to bid in the Spring of 2025 only to receive one bid substantially over the budget for
 the project. Portland School Staff and Park Project Managers are working through the next steps
 to keep this project going.
 ●​ Portland Harbor Common: This project went out to bid in the Spring of 2025 to receive one
 bidder. The contract is being worked through currently.
 ●​ Stroudwater Bridge: The funding gap has been met for this project thanks to a City Council
 approval of CIP funding this past Spring. The bid documents and construction drawings have all
 been completed and the project will be bid in the next few weeks.
 ●​ Public Restrooms: So far, the city has installed 15 new public restrooms citywide over the past 3
 years. Recent modifications were done to the units at The Eastern Promenade, Commercial

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 St/Fish Pier, and Fox Field to include a vault for increased storage capacity. 4 more public
 restrooms are on the way with one at Lower Western Promenade, 1 at the Spring and High
 street parking lot, and 2 at the Eastern Promenade near the existing bathhouse.




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2025 Land Bank Project Assignments
 Scorecard
Project Commissioner 1 Commissioner 2 Commissioner 3 Complete Status
Davis Pines Jon Kachmar Alaina Chormann yes
 Waiting to hear soil survey to see what portion, if any, is
 developable. Mike has communicated with the real
 estate broker, there is an interest in selling the land
 minus the sunk costs. Lack of clarity on who actually
Hope Ave. Michael Scrameyer Mike Carey Jon Kachmar yes owns it. TPL is getting involved, Jon will coordinate that.
 LBC is going to re-flagging these with TAPC - see purple
 lots on this map; Dan is preparing a letter of interest to
Murray Street Daniel Herzlinger Simon Rucker yes go to the landowner.
 Mike has a letter for the landowners, he'll review with Jon
 (2-12-25). Mike had a site visit and has connected with
 Maura Price. Landowner has been unresponsive to Mike
Redlon Michael Scrameyer Mike Carey yes so far on the Berry parcels.
Rocky Hill Jon Kachmar Baxter Miatke yes
Stroudwater Boat Launch Baxter Miatke City Staff/Jen Derice
Stroudwater Pedestrian Bridge City Staff
 2024 complete; was noticed properly and will be in front
Annual Report Simon Rucker of City Council 2/24/25 meeting
 They are requesting, through Greg/EDC, that the
 remaining land goes into the Land Bank. First the
 property is owned by the City and is going out on the
0 Gray Road Jon Kachmar Mike Carey no market again to recoup costs for developers.
 Evan - 2024; Dan - 2021; Robert - 2022, Alaina - 2023;
 they checked minutes and sent project list to Jon. Jon
 will check his emails. Robert was not present at April
Land Bank Map City Staff meeting to report.




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