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Caseyville officials: $50,000 loan repaid; $50,000 pledged for playground, bids to be requested
Summary
Officials told the board a $50,000 village loan established in 2013 has been repaid and that Senator Erica Harris secured $50,000 to support new playground equipment; the board will request bids to proceed with installation using budgeted appropriations plus the pledged funds.
At the June 17 meeting the board was informed that an outstanding village loan established in 2013, with an outstanding balance of $50,000, has been paid in full. The announcement was made during the administration/annexation portion of the meeting; the statement in the transcript did not identify the speaker by full name.
Separately, the board was told that Senator Erica Harris "has successfully advocated and secured funding for $50,000 for park dreams," and that the village will work with the senator's office to get the money into village hands and proceed to request bids for new playground equipment. Trustees said the appropriation budget has funds to combine with the pledged $50,000 to purchase playground equipment; the board agreed to request bids if there were no objections.
Officials also said representatives from Southern Illinois University (SIU) may attend the next meeting to discuss grant-writing assistance; a possible additional grant from a council committee foundation was also mentioned. The board indicated the matter will return for review and formal bidding.
The transcript shows the announcements were informational: no formal vote or binding contract awarding the playground work took place during the June 17 meeting.
