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Pinckneyville backs grant application for South Walnut streetscape; council notes possible local‑match forgiveness
Summary
The council unanimously approved Resolution R‑2024‑26 authorizing a grant application to fund streetscape enhancements on three blocks of South Walnut Street and heard that IDOT provided an updated sample resolution; commissioners said the city may qualify for partial or full local match forgiveness due to low area income.
The Pinckneyville City Council voted July 8 to support a grant application for streetscape enhancements on three city blocks of South Walnut Street, authorizing staff to submit the application and pursue associated matching funds.
Commissioner Sammy D. Peradotta introduced Resolution R‑2024‑26, describing the project area as three blocks bounded to the north by Water Street (Illinois State Route 154) and to the south by West Randolph Street. City Attorney Don Bigham told the council that the Illinois Department of Transportation had provided an updated sample resolution, but that the version before the council should be sufficient; the council approved the resolution unanimously.
Peradotta said the city might qualify for partial or full forgiveness of the local match because of the low income level in the area, a possible factor in the grant review process. The council did not set match amounts at the meeting; those details will be determined as the grant application is finalized.
The resolution authorizes the city to pursue grant funding for streetscape enhancements; staff were directed to prepare and submit the application and to return with any required agreements or match commitments for future council action.
The vote was recorded YEA by Commissioners Kevin B. Hicks, Joshua L. Kuhnert, Sammy D. Peradotta, William B. Stotlar and Mayor Robert L. Spencer. No public opposition was recorded in the minutes. The city’s next steps include finalizing the application and any necessary easement or funding commitments if the award is offered.
