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3/11/2008 AVANT-GARDE LIGHTING PROJECT FOR MITCHELL PARK DOMES 3/11/2008
Milwaukee County Board
Parks, Energy & Environment Committee
Supervisor Lynne De Bruin, Chairperson
March 11, 2008

For Immediate Release
Contact: Harold Mester, Public Information Manager

414/278-4051 or harold.mester@milwcnty.com

DONOR COMMUNITY, COUNTY BOARD COLLABORATE ON AVANT-GARDE LIGHTING PROJECT FOR MITCHELL PARK DOMES

$550,000 gift will save energy and enhance nighttime presence

Milwaukee, WI - The Milwaukee County Board's Parks, Energy & Environment Committee voted 6-0 this morning to approve a $550,000 gift from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to restore and improve the lighting system at the Mitchell Park Domes.

"I thank the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and, in particular, benefactors Michael Cudahy, Chris Abele and an anonymous donor, for this generous gift," said Supervisor Lynne De Bruin, Chair of the Committee. "This gift will enable Milwaukee County to bring the Domes into the 21st Century."

The innovative lighting project, to be completed by the end of the summer, will upgrade the lighting system with programmable light emitting diode (LED) technology, with longer life and better energy efficiency. Due to these improvements, the Domes will be closed from June 22 through late September.

"Local governments like Milwaukee County face many challenges these days," Chris Abele said. "The donor involvement in this project allows Milwaukee County to have a larger impact than it would on its own. I thank the other donors, the County Board and Parks Director Sue Black for making this happen."

"We're excited about enhancing the domes and preserving this jewel for future generations," Domes Director Sandy Folaron said. "This project will bring new life to the Domes and improve this asset for visitors to enjoy and residents to be proud of."

The full County Board will consider the item at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 in Room 200 of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

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