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Board recommends funding utilities for Stellar Vista Observatory amid $300,000 phase‑one estimate

Kane County Economic Development Board · March 9, 2026
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The Kane County Economic Development Board voted to recommend that the county commission consider GRAMA funds to cover utility work for the Stellar Vista Observatory. Members noted permitting, a costly underground power run and a roughly $300,000 phase‑one price tag.

The Kane County Economic Development Board on Oct. 27 discussed the Stellar Vista Observatory project and voted to recommend that the county commission consider using economic development GRAMA funds to pay for utilities that would allow Phase 1 to proceed.

The board's chair introduced the item, noting the agenda included a "Stellar Vista Observatory proposal for $25,000," and asked for a motion. A board member moved to "approve additional GRAMA funds from the economic development for this Stellar Vista, for the…

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