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Makanda notified of $20,000 DCEO grant for storage; board says no eligible use identified
Summary
The Village of Makanda received a $20,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for a storage facility but trustees said they could not identify an eligible project or space and tasked the president to follow up with the agency.
President Tina Shingleton reported the village received notification from LaLonna Jackson of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity that Makanda "has been approved a grant in the amount of $20,000 for all costs associated with the construction or purchase of a storage facility." The board discussed potential uses but could not identify a specific eligible space or need for a storage facility under the grant terms.
After discussion the board did not commit to a project and instructed President Shingleton to contact LaLonna Jackson at DCEO to advise the agency and seek clarification about eligible uses or alternatives. The minutes do not record any further action or formal acceptance steps; follow-up is required to determine whether the village will accept or redeploy the funds.
