Pekin Daily Times
The Pekin City Council unanimously voted to approve an intergovernmental grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a $2 million Rebuild Illinois Fast Track grant during Monday’s meeting. The grant was awarded to the city to make improvements to Court Street from Veterans Drive to Valle Vista Boulevard.
“This grant agreement is necessary for the city to accept the funding and start the project . this summer,” said Pekin City Manager Mark Rothert.
The estimated project costs are $2.8 million, Rothert added. The city will be responsible for the initial funding for the entire project and will be reimbursed by DCEO.