Number
110125
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
100146
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL AND KOVAC
Title
Substitute resolution relating to implementation of the recommendations of the Milwaukee City Hall Historical Exhibit Work Group, and accepting and expending up to $100,000 in private contributions for exhibit-related activities.
Analysis
The Milwaukee City Hall Historical Exhibit work group was created by Resolution File Number 100146, adopted July 7, 2010. This resolution directs City departments to implement the recommendations of the work group. The recommendations include the following:
1. The use of the space in the basement of City Hall vacated by the Legislative Reference Bureau in Room B-11 as a dedicated museum exhibit space.
2. Active fund-raising to finance the work group’s recommendations and other exhibit-related activities.
3. The production of a short video to be shown on a large screen for tour purposes.
4. A better display of the Common Council chambers by means of opening the doors to the vestibule.
5. The incorporation of small lion-head terra cotta pieces into a semi-circular seating area to be integrated into the park between City Hall and the 809 Building with appropriate signage to reflect historic significance.
6. The reconstruction of the abandoned phone booth on the first floor of City Hall into a display cabinet for City Hall memorabilia and a TV monitor.
7. A phased implementation for the former Legislative Reference Bureau space in City Hall with a small theater implemented as time permits.
8. The retention of the architectural terra cotta and artifacts the City presently has in its warehouse as the property of the City of Milwaukee.
9. The encouragement of community groups to fund the purchase and installation of a telescope that will be located on the City right-of-way to view the City Hall tower.
10. The encouragement of the use of City Hall artifacts in and around the City Hall complex.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council crea...
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