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Council hears multiple grant-funded projects: ADA ramp, Safe Routes, green alleys and $4 million streetscape grant
Summary
Council received updates on several grant-funded public-works projects, including completion status for an ADA-accessible ramp, a likely Safe Routes to School grant for digital speed signage, Cook County-funded CDBG and East Annex roof projects, green-alleys work, and a $4 million grant to advance streetscaping with IDOT permitting.
City officials updated the council on several public-works projects and grant-funded initiatives affecting streets, sidewalks and public facilities.
Staff said a SEPA (ADA) ramp connecting the city parking lot to the waterfalls is nearly complete and is awaiting railings supplied at no cost by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD); the city plans a ribbon-cutting when the railings are installed.
The mayor told the council staff believe the city is…
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