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Commission approves lease of roughly 53 acres at Du Quoin industrial park
Summary
The City Commission approved Resolution 2024 R10-01 to lease about 53 acres of farmland at the industrial park to generate revenue; the measure passed on unanimous roll-call vote after staff explained the parcel had not produced income under prior administration.
The Du Quoin City Commission voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2024 R10-01, authorizing a lease of approximately 53 acres of farmland at the industrial park to generate revenue for the city.
Caitlin, a city staff member, told the commission the parcel had been farmed but “the city wasn't getting cash ran off of it” and that the land “hadn't been under the prior administration for years,” prompting the current administration to seek a lease that would restore revenue to the city. Commissioner Karnes moved for final approval; Commissioner Cruz seconded and the measure passed on a unanimous roll-call vote.
The resolution was described as a final approval after sitting on public display for two weeks. The commission did not provide further details in the meeting about lease terms, the lessee, or expected annual revenue beyond noting that the measure was intended to correct a lack of cash flow from the property. The commission indicated staff would follow up with specifics as needed.
The vote followed routine municipal procedure; the meeting record shows each commissioner voted in favor. No public comments opposed the lease during the discussion. The resolution will proceed according to the city’s normal implementation procedures.
