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right, thanks. So I'll jump in now with the resolution first and then we can talk a little bit about some of the ARPA updates. And I apologize because I'm on one screen this little widget disappears quite a bit. So just wanted to update everyone on why we have this resolution out there. And so the resolution is to to leverage or at least offer support to the rowing club to establish a temporary facility within their leased area in the parking lot. I don't want to go over too much in redundancy to what Ron talked about, but obviously they no longer have access to the boathouse to operate to store things that kind of stuff due to some of the damage that you can see in the photos here including, you know, ceiling collapses and balconies, obviously significant structural concerns when it comes to the sharing of the exterior stucco, some of the accesses into the building including the steps and stairs. So, just going back to what Mr. Platt at our last meeting talked about in foreign as far as their plans going forward. The area was fenced off and the building was closed to entry in August of 2022. Got a few more photos in here that shows some of the reasons that is obviously it's very dangerous to be near the building. It's it's even more dangerous to be inside it so they they can no longer operate within that building. They have temporary tents they've got uncovered equipment they've been holding, as he stated at the last meeting they're rowing classes at the athletic shelter. So they have a need to continue operation. The solution that they proposed at our last meeting was a temporary structure and that temporary structure would be again within their leased area. It is back in the parking lot and it would include indoor storage programming space. You can see some brief diagrams of how that would work where you might have you know, rowing machines perhaps and storage for the skulls. Maybe some some operating space or an office. So that is the resolution that was included in the agenda to determine if we can offer you know support for them to be able to establish that. So with that. Michelle, I'm not sure how you want to break that up if you want to discuss that first before I go on to the other ARPA investments. 

you. So the next update that I have is going to be very brief because Ron already kind of talked through it. A little bit. We did ask for $43 million in supplemental appropriation for Belisle. We were very lucky to receive $23 million for that. And so this kind of outlines some of the investments that Ron talked about First off, there is a allocation specifically to address the HVAC and ventilation for the aquarium and conservatory. As you may all know, as of right now those two systems are linked and the aquariums. HVAC has experienced several different issues, including it being very old. And then anybody that's visited the aquarium knows that if it's 90 degrees outside, it's very close to that on the inside. So that $10 million is specifically to address that. There's another approximately one and a quarter that is allocated to increasing ADA accessibility improvements, some building stabilization and some of the facility development planning at the aquarium conservatory complex as well. The second part of that allocation is, as Ron mentioned, going to address some several of the structural issues. We have approximately $1 million to remove the dilapidated structures and provide recreational green space at the old zoo site. As Ron mentioned, we already went through the robust public comment period for that. And that was the overwhelming request from the public is that we return it to recreational green space, approximately $2 million to address the future of the boathouse. Again, that is in the stage where we will soon begin public input and in public communication, as we did with the zoo. So that's to be determined. But just to be clear, about $2 million of vet 23 is present to address some of those concerns at the boathouse whatever that process dictates. Lastly, there $6 million to replace the concrete decking that supports the fountains main basin and I just threw some photos in here. appreciation to Amanda Treadwell. I stole this photo that shows very clearly how the bull sits with the fountain. This is the lower bowl, as you can imagine holds millions of gallons of water and they sit on these concrete piers. So there are several areas of concern and we certainly don't want that lower bowl to collapse into these areas. So the money would specifically address some of that stabilization of that. Ron mentioned some updates. We're already currently working on some updates as far as the chlorination system for the water. We're working through a different alarming system to alert us should there be any issues. As you know, this past summer we had a flooding issue. So we're trying to address some modernization in there and get some communication systems in place to allow us to monitor that remotely and make sure everything is good. And then we have the hazardous material removals, strategic, some strategic planning for some of the facilities, some mobility engineering services for some of those immediate recommendations that may come from the mobility study. Again, the mobility study is not complete, but they will present us with options for assisting with mobility around the island. And some of this money could be utilized to generate those immediate recommendations and you know, in reference to park wide hazardous material removals that we talked about. This is just a small example of some of the hazardous materials that the staff have to deal with when we're operating in the park. This is a picture of the stables I believe and you can see the asbestos pipe wrap on top of this pipe in the ceiling of this room. So you know staff is not allowed to get access into the building to be able to store our equipment. If you're at the headquarters. You'll see a lot of our equipment is stored outside from time to time, because we simply don't have that that ability to get into those spaces. So the remainder of that money would be to address these things. So I just wanted to run through that briefly. Again, as Ron mentioned, when we move forward with anything with the boathouse, we're moving forward with the understanding that one, we have approximate number of what we have allocated. And then we have to, you know, obviously get that message out to the public, which we're in part doing now. And get their recommendations as well. So that's all I have, and I appreciate the time.
thank you for letting me know. Okay. Well, just so this is a summary of the dollar amounts that I just reviewed that were awarded for fiscal 20 For the last one being this $314,000 that finished out the land water conservation grant, as well. We're working with the sales team on IBT funds. And we'll be meeting with private funders early November to round that out. Our goal will be to rebuild this in early January. And then kick off construction next spring. So now, for projects. Wrapping up this week we had our final walkthrough for the handball courts at the athletic complex. There were a lot of structural issues with this as we went through to make repairs and it was a long process determining that we had to remove the ceilings. The structure was not built just current code standards. There's a lot of deterioration of that roof. And so we had to add a lot of funding for this project to get us to this point which took multiple fiscal cycles. So because there's not money readily available to add that we'd have to wait till the next year. Anyways, very glad that this project
is all complete. It looks great. The site looks clean. The DNR and the hype have been working to clean up the area around the shelter. And so I know I talked to a lady yesterday and they are benches and cleaning up the fence lines at the bottom and he plans to have this open once those once that work is complete and then some kind of opening next spring. So hopefully this will get well used and it's been a long time coming so we are glad to check get this one off the books. Other projects underway is the Belle Isle sawmill. So demo work has been completed they're going to be pouring concrete this week. We'll have a new ADA accessible entrance and site drainage around the sawmill. There'll be new custom barn doors built on the front. And that'll pretty much wrap up this phase. The next phase would be to address windows and doors. So DNR parks is partnering with the DNR forestry department and have We have worked together to fund the restoration of the sawmill. So we'll have more pictures for you next month. This should be wrapping up this year. As mentioned that casino roof replacement is underway. In part I have mentioned before part of this roof renovation was removing the equipment off the roof and putting that on grade so the footings and screening wall for new HVAC equipment that that's currently being constructed. We're reviewing new lights so new lights will be put under the soffits around the casino to downlight the walls we're also looking at new light fixtures and lotia and addressing the drains, drain connections from the roof through areas in the building down to the basement. So I highlighted some of that that month but we're still revealing how that's going to work through the boiler room. So lots to coordinate there with improving that drainage for the building. The clay tile is you know that'll be fabricated. That's with a little Ricci down in Florida. That will be delivered next year. I think this week they were exposing some of the clay tiles to put in new copper valleys that will be scanned bills digitally scan that and then send that to lead away to for the clay tile fabrication. So that is underway right now. To the aquarium has quite a bit 

going on there. We're working with Ally construction a new storm or excuse me new sewer line is being installed from the bathroom in the basement. That sewer line was abandoned a while back and some temporary thing had been put in pre DNR so we're putting in adequate size sewer line on that should address some of the flooding that is taking place in the basement there. So they're excavating this week they should be making those final connections next week on the interior. And wrapping that up then, as well. We've been working with WTA and fH Martin to address the sagging roof on the back of the aquarium. So masonry repairs to the chimney are done. Now the roof decking has been exposed and we're working with our structural engineer McMillan to inspect the rafters additional repairs will have to be made to supplement these roof beams. We're working with McMillan on that now. So here's what it looks like from the interior. You can see here I've highlighted this hip beam that's going to have to be shored up with some additional steel members running across the roof of the top there. So this was exposed 
yesterday. It's covered now. And then we'll start shoring up the roof and then finish up with the new shingles here hopefully in a couple of weeks. Here's the interior photo of what the work sewer work. Being done in the basement. This was the old drain line expose. Now that's been removed and preparing to make connection to the new drain line in inside the building and on the exterior. So that's been a long time coming glad to get that underway, as well. Now that it's starting to get a little cooler outside. The boiler has been turned on in the aquarium to heat that conservatory and aquarium. We walked through with contractor yesterday to look at least some of the radiators. Getting those working again and then addressing some leaks and the valves around the pipe system so you can see once I think that new HVAC for the aquarium has been mentioned a couple of times today this is this will all be replaced when that new system is put in. So we're looking forward to getting that new system in and just kind of working to make sure doing what we can to make sure 

that plants and the fish are staying warm till we get to that point. So in the conservatory, this project is moving along right on target. They have started putting the glass in there about halfway done they shouldn't be done before Thanksgiving. They're cutting on the glass for the cupola. This week. And then in addition to being able to address all the upper dome, we're also going to be replacing the glass from the gutters up on both the cactus and tropical low houses. So that work will start next spring but it'll be good they'd have all the top portions of the center of the conservatory replaced there. So here's you can see the new glass going in all this steel in this background. This has all been abated. It's all been cleaned. It's all been repainted and now they're able to go in and put in the glass and the new bar caps. Staff on the scaffolding, inspecting the new glass. You can see here it's all the glasses, hand pre cut and then they go around on the list and install it so a lot of progress there. The Pavilion window replacement work has started this week. We've got a new sub contractor on board that does a lot of historic window repair. So much of the window framing will have to be replaced and that'll probably start in a couple of weeks. As of now FH Martin has replaced a lot of the facia boards and put a new drain line here. The new would work around the roof will be repainted and then there'll be working on the window replacement through December. Obviously with the temperatures that won't be able to be painted until next spring, when that building should be wrapping up. A 

can everyone see this full screen? Yes, yes. Yeah, okay. Perfect. So there's been quite a bit of activity and I'm so happy to share. This slide here gives an update to the fall in winter facility hours. What I want to point out, most notably is that the Dawson Great Lakes Museum has returned to their fall winter schedule, which means that they are open Friday and Saturday 10 to five and then Sunday's one to five. That is the most notable change here. The Detroit book club crew has some open learning to row courses so the junior racing team registration is currently open. It closes on November 16. And then middle school development. Registration closes on November 3. The PS for that are listed here. Any additional information, for instance, how to engage how to register all of that information can be found on the Detroit boat Boat Club web Boat Club crew website at Detroit Boat Club crew.com. also encouraging anyone who's interested in the Motown madness regatta to register currently information can be found on the same website and that event is February 11. I also want to excuse me highlight that not this weekend,
but next weekend the Belle Isle Nature Center will be hosting bu at the nature center which is their annual Halloween celebration. One thing that I want to point out of course, costumes are encouraged for those who dress up. But I also want to just not point out that there will be no bags provided so if you're there to get treats then you will need to bring your own bag and reusable bags are encouraged. And that is from 11am to 4pm. Next Saturday and Sunday the 28th and 29th of October. You heard me mentioned the change of hours for the Dawson Great Lakes museum I also want to point out that November 10 Save the date for the 24th annual last mariners remembrance and as we move into the end of the year holiday season, just want to point out that the Dawson will be open for regular hours on Friday, November 24th. And so that means they'll be open from 10am to 5pm. And as as always, as we talk about sort of stewardship. Check out the microplastic exhibit. Here they're in everywhere which will be on display through April of 2024. garden again is
a four seasons garden and it is open anytime the park is open with the exception of special events. I encourage you if you have not been to go check it out, is absolutely beautiful as the plants continue to grow and fill in the space. This one I'd also like to point out is for those who maybe are not on site but are interested in seeing what's happening around the garden. There is a section called now blooming where you can see all of the different plants that are currently blooming their flowers are on display. And so this photo here is called the Blue Steel Russian stage and it can be found in the A beds on the at the excuse me at the garden and so just want to encourage everyone again if you have not been to check it out it is a wonderful addition to the park as we move into the Belle Isle aquarium Belisle conservancy recap for the summer as well as the updates I just want to share the Aqua talks which is a short informational sort of mini session will be returning to Belle Isle aquarium weekly starting this Saturday
and there'll be there Saturday mornings at 11:30am and you get to hear from our expert Aquarius and aquarium team about the different aquatic species and just all things that are related to the species stewardship and conservation. And so be on the lookout and if you're at the aquarium, please do join us want to celebrate that Detroit City Council has adopted a resolution unanimous, unanimous adoption to support Senate Bill number two to eight, which is a repeal of the ban on the ban of the repeal on the ban of plastic bags. And so this allows this bill would allow for individual jurisdictions to sort of regulate their own policies around the use of single use plastic containers. And so we through our stewardship efforts bill our Conservancy has had an opportunity to lend some expert feedback and input to this and so we are really, really excited to see that this bill is advancing. And so just want to celebrate that here. Also want to point out that if you're interested in volunteering at Bella, Clarion, some of the activities when the and Scripps Whitcomb conservatory reopens or supporting community programming, like you'll see in just a moment, visit Belle Isle conservancy to conservancies website excuse me to register for the upcoming Park volunteer orientation and you can find some of the benefits here. I think if you've been to the aquarium, you've seen our gift shop and you know how attractive that 20% off discount is. But just want to encourage everyone to consider being a volunteer and to join us for our upcoming orientation. Finally want to give a recap what you can see here this summer programming recap covers our community programming as well as keep Belisle beautiful is our primary stewardship programming. And so just want to bring some attention to that. I think what's most notable is that 1800 Just over 1800 volunteers this year, removed 8568 pounds of litter from the land and waterways of Belle Isle. And so when we think about that, single use plastic resolution and some of the other stewardship and sort of environmental awareness opportunities, this is a great moment to spotlight and celebrate. I also want to say thank you to our partners yoga in the parks with Detroit parks Coalition and the organic flow community funded with all of the partners there from Detroit parks coalition to bedrock to Cranbrook for the cyanotype workshops that fell out Art Fair just the list goes on and on want to just really say thank you to all who participated in that event. And then the community sound baths which is a partnership between Bella conservancy bloom Transformation Center and amplify outside. For those who are unaware a sound that is almost exactly what it sounds like. It is a meditative experience, where people the excuse me, facilitators will use gongs and sound bowls and other sound instruments to help people regulate their nervous systems and
just the benefits have been infinite for those who attend and offer their reflections. And so, between those events, we saw almost 1000 visitors between the sessions and those partnerships and so we're really excited to see those flourish and continue to grow. And finally, I want to just share that a scary IAM is happening at Belle Isle aquarium on October 28 and 29th. And so if you are planning to be at the on on the Lyle, perhaps going to booth at the Belle Isle Nature Center you can also join us at the aquarium for treats and festivities. just highlighting this upcoming holiday. And finally encouraging anyone to join our digital community by following us on social media at Belle Isle aquarium and those QR codes will take you to the profiles if you want to sort of shortcut that process and that concludes my report.