City of Midland Press Release... April 21, 2006

April 21, 2006

OPENING OF MIDLAND’S FIRST OFF-LEASH DOG PARK

The City of Midland is proud to announce the grand opening of Midland’s Off-Leash Dog Park, Saturday, April 22, 2006, 12:00 Noon, at Hogan Park on Sibley Circle. This is Midland’s first off-leash dog park and will offer an ideal location for dogs and their owners to exercise and socialize.

The park consists of two fenced areas - 3.5 acres for dogs over 40 pounds and 1.5 acres for dogs less than 40 pounds. There are water stations for dogs and their owners, as well as, waste receptacles placed in each area. Materials for the park cost $35,500 with City of Midland staff providing the labor.

“Friends of the Dog Park” have also been actively selling brick pavers and accepting donations toward the purchase of pet exercise equipment, benches, shade structures, and other amenities. Approximately $6,000 has been raised through their efforts.

Events offered at the April 22nd grand opening are micro chipping, rabies vaccinations, and photos taken of your dog.

Media Contact: Coy Willis/Director of Animal Services at 685.7420

BAD BOY BLAST

Participants from across West Texas will gather for the third annual Bad Boy Blast. The sporting clay shoot will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2006, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Windwalker Farms. The ideal time for MEDIA is 11:15 a.m.

The event is a fundraiser for the Midland and Odessa Police Departments and Midland and Ector County Sheriff’s Offices. Halliburton and ConocoPhillips organized and sponsor the event with all proceeds benefiting the departments.

Last year, the event raised $40,000 with 411 shooters participating.

The media is encouraged to cover the event.

Directions to Windwalker Farms: Travel Highway 80 east to FM 1208. Travel north on FM 1280 and follow signs to the range

APRIL 25th CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS

Midland International Airport will be receiving upgrades thanks in part to the Federal Aviation Administration and nearly $2.5 million in discretionary grants that go beyond and above normal funding received. The Council will consider approval of a $2,446,834 grant that would help complete a security access upgrade, design runway 10/28 shoulders, and construct runway 16R/34L. The Construct Runway Shoulder project will address erosion concerns as well as adding an extra margin of error for landing aircraft by adding 25 foot shoulders on each side of the runway. If approved by Council, Parkhill Smith & Cooper would prepare designs for Runway Shoulders 10/28. The Council will also consider awarding the Phase 2 Security System Upgrade project to Foreman Electric Service Company. The project would provide additional cameras outside the terminal building and on the airfield to assist the airport personnel with meeting Federal Security requirements. Contact: Marv Esterly/Director of Airports at 560.2200
The Council will consider approving the Midland Police Department for participation in a joint grant with the Odessa Police Department for renewal of the Midessa Metro Auto Theft Task Force. This application would be for the 15th year of funding for the Midessa Metro Auto Theft Task Force from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority of the State of Texas. Since 1991, there has been a 37% reduction in the auto theft rate, 2,587 vehicles have been recovered at a value of $50.2 million, and 797 arrests made. Contact: Chief John Urby at 685.7593

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