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Council approves financial commitment resolution to apply for Illinois Safe Routes to School grant
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2025 R006 committing the city to apply for an Illinois Safe Routes to School grant (program funds up to $250,000) and acknowledging the city’s obligation to provide upfront funds and any costs not covered by the grant; the application targets sidewalks on South Mill and Elm corridors.
The council approved Resolution 2025 R006 affirming the city’s support and financial commitment to apply for the Illinois Safe Routes to School grant program cycle 2025.
The resolution, read by the mayor, states that projects are funded up to a maximum of $250,000 and that the program is reimbursement-based; as sponsor, the city must supply up-front project costs and will be reimbursed by IDOT. The resolution also states the city is financially responsible for preliminary engineering, any right-of-way acquisition costs, costs exceeding the grant award, and any ineligible costs.
The mayor and staff identified the project area for the application as South Mill Street (South Street to Torrance) and Elm Street (Indiana Howard to Howard corridor) and said submitted work would provide ADA-compliant sidewalks and paths within two miles of schools. Staff noted the city’s estimated full project value to submit exceeded the $250,000 cap and that the application may be for the full scope with local funds covering any excess.
The council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call.
