Readers, on saving Belle Isle
Comments Let's make a deal Re: The Detroit News Oct. 1 report, Belle Isle to be run as a state park, get $10M redo: As a former board member of the Friends of Belle Isle, I am satisfied with Belle...
View ArticlePoll: Detroiters split over how long state should lease Belle Isle
Registered voters in Detroit are virtually split in half when it comes to their views on a 30-year state lease and renovation of Belle Isle being pushed by Gov. Rick Snyder. In a Detroit Free...
View ArticleNancy Kaffer: Finally and thankfully, Belle Isle to be a state park
Its about time. The city and the state have signed a deal to lease Detroits Belle Isle as a state park, Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins told her fellow council members today. She...
View ArticleCouncil seeks to cut Belle Isle lease to 10 years
The Detroit City Council on Monday unanimously rejected a plan to lease the 985-acre Belle Island park to the state for 30 years, proposing a 10-year deal instead. The 30-year lease that Gov. Rick...
View ArticleBelle Isle, state park at last
Turning over operation of the island to the state will save money, upgrade the facilities Comments Purchase Image As a state park, Belle Isle will regain its stature as one of Detroit's jewels, while...
View ArticleDetroit council OKs its own lease deal for Belle Isle: 10 years instead of 30
Detroits historic Belle Isle park will soon be leased and operated as a Michigan state park. But for how long and under what terms? Those are the questions that remain after the Detroit City Council...
View ArticleBelle Isle to be run as state park, will get $10M redo
Council must pitch cash-saving Plan B if it rejects deal Chad Livengood, Christine Ferretti and Darren A. Nichols The Detroit News Comments Detroit After more than a year of political wrangling, Gov....
View ArticleBelle Isle to be run as state park, get $10M redo
Council must pitch cash-saving Plan B if it rejects deal Chad Livengood, Christine Ferretti and Darren A. Nichols The Detroit News Comments Detroit After more than a year of political wrangling, Gov....
View ArticleDetroit mayoral candidates object to plan to lease Belle Isle to state, want...
Detroits two mayoral candidates are voicing strong opposition to a deal to lease Belle Isle to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to run as a state park for a minimum of 30 years and...
View ArticleBelle Isle Closer to Becoming State Park Under Lease Signed by City, State -...
(Source: City of Detroit, MI) Belle Isle Closer to Becoming State Park Under Lease Signed by City, State - Will Bring Significant Enhancement to Park, Savings to City of Detroit 10/1/2013 - Belle Isle...
View ArticleBelle Isle closer to becoming state park under lease signed by city, state...
(Source: State of Michigan) Belle Isle closer to becoming state park under lease signed by city, state Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Belle Isle could soon become Michigan's 102nd state park under a planned...
View ArticleDetroit council could put forth own plan for Belle Isle
The Detroit City Council would reject the state lease of Belle Isle and then present an alternative lease later this month, if the councils second-ranking member has his way. I think, overall, the...
View ArticleBelle Isle to see $10 million in upgrades under state lease deal
The state of Michigan will lease Detroits signature park, Belle Isle, for 30 years, with two optional 15-year renewals in a deal that will ensure at least $10 million in investment in the islands...
View ArticleFeedback: Readers overwhelmingly support Belle Isle becoming a state park
The state plans to lease Belle Isle from the City of Detroit for 30 years, with two optional 15-year renewals, in a deal that will bring at least $10 million in improvements to the island, while...
View ArticlePoll: Detroiters split nearly evenly on whether to make Belle Isle a...
Registered voters in Detroit are virtually split in half when it comes to their views on a 30-year state lease and renovation of Belle Isle being pushed by Gov. Rick Snyder. In a Detroit Free...
View ArticleDetroiters' views split nearly even on making Belle Isle a Michigan state park
Registered voters in Detroit are virtually split in half when it comes to their views on a 30-year state lease and renovation of Belle Isle being pushed by Gov. Rick Snyder. In a Detroit Free...
View ArticleDetroit City Council preparing to reject state's Belle Isle lease, craft its own
The Detroit City Council is poised to reject a lease of Belle Isle that emergency manager Kevyn Orr and Gov. Rick Snyder agreed to last week. Council members are preparing suggested changes to the...
View ArticleDetroit council rejects lease for Belle Isle, discussing alternative plan
The Detroit City Council today unanimously rejected a proposed lease of Belle Isle to the state that was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder and Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr. The...
View ArticleDetroit council to hold work group prior to vote on state's lease for Belle Isle
Christine Ferretti The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image Detroit's City Council is to discuss the city's agreement with the state for the lease of Belle Isle and the potential for alternative plans...
View ArticleDetroit council rejects 30-year lease for Belle Isle, approves 10-year...
The Detroit City Council today unanimously rejected a proposed lease of Belle Isle to the state that was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder and Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr and instead...
View ArticleRochelle Riley: Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr says it's time for state...
In a storm, little things mean a lot a lost doll, a missing ring, a favorite photo. In the financial storm that is Detroits bankruptcy, a city treasure hasnt been forgotten. Detroit emergency...
View ArticleRochelle Riley: Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr committed to Belle Isle...
In a storm, little things mean a lot a lost doll, a missing ring, a favorite photo. In the financial storm that is Detroits bankruptcy, a city treasure hasnt been forgotten. Detroit emergency...
View ArticleDetroit council prepares to debate state's lease for Belle Isle
Christine Ferretti The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image Detroit's City Council is to discuss the city's agreement with the state for the lease of Belle Isle and the potential for alternative plans...
View Article30-year lease of Belle Isle to state approved by Michigan loan board
LANSING — The Michigan Emergency Loan Board today opted for a 30-year lease to make Belle Isle in Detroit a state park, rejecting an alternative Detroit City Council proposal for a 10-year lease. The...
View ArticleMichigan loan board approves 30-year deal to lease Belle Isle to state
LANSING — The transition of Detroits historic Belle Isle to a state park began Tuesday afternoon after the Michigan Emergency Loan Board approved a 30-year lease with the city. The state has promised...
View ArticleMichigan board approves 30-year deal to lease Belle Isle to state
The Michigan Emergency Loan Board today opted for a 30 year lease to make Belle Isle in Detroit a state park, rejecting an alternative Detroit city council proposal for a ten year lease. The unanimous...
View ArticleSnyder finalizes Belle Isle deal with Detroit
Christine Ferretti, Chad Livengood and Darren A. Nichols The Detroit News Comments Detroit Gov. Rick Snyders administration on Tuesday finalized a deal to lease Belle Isle from the city of Detroit...
View Article>Detroit's Belle Isle becoming newest state park
DETROIT (AP) — Belle Isle in Detroit officially became Michigan's newest state park on Monday, with the Department of Natural Resources taking over management of the 985-acre island park in a move...
View ArticleDetroit City Council to discuss Belle Isle lease today
The Detroit City Council is expected to discuss a lease deal for a popular, 985-acre island park in the middle of the...
View ArticleDetroit council could vote today on lease of Belle Isle
Members of Detroit City Council are scheduled to meet in a special session today to discuss the state running Belle Isle. The discussion about leasing the park to the state is scheduled for 3 p.m....
View ArticleDetroit council to delay vote on Belle Isle lease to state
The Detroit City Council will delay until Monday its vote on a 30-year lease of Belle Isle to the state, council President Saunteel Jenkins said. The council had scheduled a special session to discuss...
View Article30-year Belle Isle park lease OK’d for Detroit
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View ArticleDetroit city council wants shorter lease for Belle Isle
Christine Ferretti and Darren A. Nichols The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image The council plan for Belle Isle touts a 10-year lease with the option for two additional 10-year renewals. (John T....
View Article>Council seeks to cut Belle Isle lease to 10 years
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit City Council has unanimously rejected a plan to lease the 985-acre Belle Island park to the state...
View ArticleBelle Isle patrols a concern for some at advisory board meeting
As state parks officials prepare to assume control of Detroits Belle Isle Park next month, about 100 people gathered this morning at the Detroit Yacht Club on the island for the first meeting of a...
View ArticleMichigan board approves 30-year Belle Isle lease
LANSING, Mich. Nov 12 (Reuters) - A Michigan emergency loan board on Tuesday approved a plan for the state of Michigan to lease Belle Isle park from Detroit for 30 years, with possible extensions up to...
View ArticleDetroit council rejects Belle Isle pact, offers alternative
Christine Ferretti The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle. (John T. Greilick / The Detroit News) Detroit The City Council on Monday rejected...
View ArticleMore than 40 partner organizations pledge support for Belle Isle (State of...
(Source: State of Michigan) More than 40 partner organizations pledge support for Belle Isle Contact:Ed Golder (DNR), 517-284-6241; Bob Warfield (City of Detroit), 313-693-7863; Michele Hodges (Belle...
View Article>Belle Isle lease doesn't address invasive species
DETROIT (AP) — A plan to lease Detroit's Belle Isle to the state for 30 years as part of an effort to cut costs and improve the...
View ArticleDetroit signs deal to lease Belle Isle to state
DETROIT (Reuters) - The state of Michigan signed an agreement Tuesday with Detroit to lease Belle Isle park, saving the city at least $4 million in annual maintenance and operation...
View ArticleBelle Isle lease doesn't address invasive species
DETROIT -- A plan to lease Detroit's Belle Isle to the state for 30 years as part of an effort to cut costs and improve the island...
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