News Release

Office of the Judge-Executive

Shelby County Fiscal Court

News Release

February 3, 2011

Fiscal Court Approves Renovations for Stratton Community Center

SHELBYVILLE, KY. At Tuesday night’s Fiscal Court meeting, Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger informed the magistrates that Shelby County had been selected as host for the Kentucky Association of Economic Development’s (KAED) Spring Conference.

Anticipating the arrival of over 100 guests, the court agreed that this was the perfect opportunity to update the facility in order to meet the needs of the KAED conference and any potential future conference’s needs. These updates include, but are not limited to, installing new energy efficient lighting that will reduce utility costs and also making several other cosmetic changes that will be tremendously useful in attracting other organizations to Shelby County, while also becoming more aesthetically pleasing for local residents who utilize the facility.

Denny Bailey, Shelby County Property Maintenance Chief, said that “The Stratton Center hasn’t had any major renovations since 1991, and as energy efficiency and technology have progressed, it’s time to take advantage of the savings available through installation and these technological advances.” He further stated that by 2012, the current style of bulb that is used for the lighting of the Stratton Center, will become obsolete and no longer be available, requiring new lighting to be installed in the building in the next year or two.

Rothenburger stated that “The Shelby County Fiscal Court is extremely excited to be a co-sponsor of this state-wide event which promises to bring 100-125 people into our community that will be staying for 2 ½ days and shopping, eating at local restaurants, and providing our community with a fantastic tourism opportunity.”

The KAED was formerly known as the KY Industrial Development Council. This organization promotes economic and industrial development in Kentucky. KAED represents a diverse group of professionals from across the state and works closely with the KY Chamber of Commerce and the KY Institute for Economic Development on a local, regional, and statewide level.

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For further information contact:

Denny Bailey, Maintenance Chief

419 Washington Street

Shelbyville, Kentucky 40065

(502) 633-1220

Denny.bailey@shelbycountykentucky.com