Belle Isle Aquarium Keeps Doors Open, For Now
Detroit City Council Gives Extension
POSTED: Wednesday, February 23, 2005
An extension was given to supporters of the Belle Isle Aquarium Wednesday who are trying to keep the historic site open.
The 100-year-old aquarium was scheduled to close in March as part of a plan by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to balance the budget for the city of Detroit. The Detroit City Council announced a 60-day extension for Friends of the Belle Isle Aquarium to establish a fund-raising plan, Local 4 reported.Closing the aquarium would save the city $500,000 per year, Local 4 reported. Friends of the Belle Isle Aquarium have developed a plan to raise money through private donors and fund-raisers.
HISTORY: Belle Isle Aquarium | DONATIONS: Sign Up To Save Aquarium
Detroit Zoo director Ron Kagan -- who has supported closing the facility, citing a decline in attendance -- is scheduled to meet with supporters Thursday to discuss further options, Local 4 reported.Supporters are also expected to meet with Kilpatrick later this week.
The 100-year-old aquarium was scheduled to close in March as part of a plan by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to balance the budget for the city of Detroit. The Detroit City Council announced a 60-day extension for Friends of the Belle Isle Aquarium to establish a fund-raising plan, Local 4 reported.Closing the aquarium would save the city $500,000 per year, Local 4 reported. Friends of the Belle Isle Aquarium have developed a plan to raise money through private donors and fund-raisers.HISTORY: Belle Isle Aquarium | DONATIONS: Sign Up To Save AquariumDetroit Zoo director Ron Kagan -- who has supported closing the facility, citing a decline in attendance -- is scheduled to meet with supporters Thursday to discuss further options, Local 4 reported.Supporters are also expected to meet with Kilpatrick later this week.
Previous Stories:
- February 21, 2005: Supporters Fight To Keep Belle Isle Aquarium Afloat
- February 2, 2005: Group Hopes To Keep Belle Isle Aquarium Open
- January 14, 2005: City To Close 100-Year-Old Belle Isle Aquarium
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