APC approves redevelopment commission amendment to fund housing study

The Decatur County Area Plan Commission on July 2, 2025, approved Resolution 2025‑1, an amendment proposed by the Decatur County Redevelopment Commission to add authority in the redevelopment plan and area plan for funding a housing study. John Schilling presented the amendment and said it would allow the redevelopment commission to provide funding to one of four entities (with costs split among participating entities) to pay for the study, which the Decatur County Economic Development Corporation will conduct.