To come together as a region to light the Murray Baker Bridge in LED lights.
201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL
61602
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To make great progress in the Heart of Illinois by creating a vibrant downtown area. This new visual display will play as the backdrop to our cities and stand out in the night sky, further cementing the Murray Baker Bridge as an iconic structure in our region.
To ensure that the lighting system stays fully operational and the bridge does not go dark once more, a sustainability plan should be put in place. By creating the opportunity for the public to request the lighting of the bridge for special occasions such as festivals, events or local sports teams it will generate a revenue source to offset the cost of operations and maintenance of the lighting system.
It is suggested that a large portion of the funds generated (after expenses) be granted back to the community in the form of beautification grants. Projects for the beautification of our area are generally underfunded and unfunded due to the sheer needs of our communities.
It is suggested that the Community Foundation of Central Illinois manage the funds. They are an entity that serves a 50-mile radius surrounding the City of Peoria. Not only can they manage the funds in support of the project prior to completion, as they did back in 1991, but manage the monies coming in from the Special Lighting Requests. It would be suggested that stakeholder representatives and community members sit on a granting committee to oversee the fund.
