Fulton moves to develop comprehensive plan to boost grants and downtown vision
Councilors heard that Northern Illinois University and Blackhawk Hills will help shape a one-year comprehensive plan to improve downtown vision and strengthen grant competitiveness; staff estimated initial planning costs of $15,000–$20,000 and said Blackhawk Hills would not charge until work is complete.
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Staff said Fulton has begun consultations with Northern Illinois University and the Blackhawk Hills regional council to create a comprehensive plan meant to guide downtown development, tourism and grant priorities. The presenter said the plan typically takes about a year and that early cost estimates from consultants would be available by early February. "Until we get final numbers, I'm guessing it'll come somewhere between 15 and $20,000," the staff member said.
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