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ECDA reports lead remediation, CDBG projects and demolition progress; camera incentive popular
Summary
ECDA staff told the committee they have 12 lead remediation projects in progress, 14 Healthy Homes cases in progress, seven CDBG housing rehab projects and three MIRROR projects; demolition permit is ready and the private security incentive (camera) program has more funds after reconciliation.
KANKAKEE CITY — At the Nov. 3 Community Development Committee meeting, ECDA staff reported on housing programs, demolition work and a popular private security incentive that reimburses residents and businesses for exterior cameras and lighting.
Barbie Brewer Watson, ECDA staff, said the lead remediation program has 12 projects underway and that recent lead clearance test failures delayed completions. "We weren't able to clear out anything last month," she said, and added that even small missed dust at a threshold can require re-cleaning and retesting before residents can move back in.
Staff detailed other program counts: Healthy…
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