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Council awards demolition contracts for 17 properties; funding from FEMA and IHDA programs
Summary
The council approved two bid packages to demolish 17 blighted properties across the city, funded by FEMA floodway grants for East Side properties and Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities funding for others; some council members asked about reuse and remediation plans.
Freeport — The City Council approved two demolition bid packages at its meeting, awarding contracts for eight and nine properties to Albert and Son Earthworks. The first package was awarded for $100,610 and the second for $121,570; both votes passed with council majorities (packages passed unanimous or near‑unanimous depending on roll call listed in minutes).
Staff said several of the properties slated for demolition are in the FEMA floodway buyout area on the East Side and are part of the city’s agreed demolition program tied to buyouts. Those homes…
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