Committee reports: ECDA lists 34 construction projects, HUD/GRAMA updates; budget committee reviews August financials and ARPA status

Council committee reports on Oct. 20 provided updates on active construction and on the citys financial position.

Community Development reported that ECDA (Economic and Community Development Authority) received a six-month extension for healthy-homes work, has 34 construction projects underway, and completed roof repairs at Fire Stations 4 and 6. ECDA also reported that the public-service GRAMA agreement (public-grant administration) for program year 2025-26 was received and that HUD-related approvals and change orders may be delayed because of a federal shutdown. The committee said it voted in favor of conveying two city-owned properties to the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority.

The Budget Committee reviewed August financial statements: Comptroller Rogers reported that licenses, service charges, and fees were slightly behind budget because of timing and that property taxes were fully paid to date. Overall, general-fund revenue was described as "on target" for being one-third through the fiscal year. The comptroller also reiterated the administration goal to increase city reserves to $10,000,000 (transcript cited a target date as "02/1930" in remarks) and noted that approximately $2,000,000 in ARPA funds remain allocated but unspent. Staff said interest income and continued expense management are priorities.

The reports were informational and committee-level; the council approved routine bills and forwarded items as needed to future council consideration.