The Brief
- The Detroit City Council is set to approve a lease agreement between the DNR and the city to clear the way for restoration of the Belle Isle Boathouse.
- Detroit and the state of Michigan have negotiated a new ownership agreement that allows a developer to improve the historic site.
- It comes with a $30 million price tag.
(FOX 2) – After years of sitting vacant and in a state of disrepair, the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Belle Isle Boathouse could soon take a major step forward.
The Detroit City Council is set to vote on an agreement between the city and state of Michigan that would allow a developer to move forward with rehabbing the beloved building.
Belle Isle Boathouse
A $30 million proposal to fix up the Belle Isle Boathouse would be overseen by the developer Stuart-Pitman Inc.
It would take place under a lease agreement which would pass along rights to redevelop and operate the site. …