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Administrator: Buddy Bear project underway; city secures I‑294 billboard
Summary
City Administrator Derrick Champion told the council that the Buddy Bear construction is beginning with fencing installed and equipment to arrive for immediate groundbreaking, and that the city has secured an I‑294 billboard to promote economic development.
City Administrator Derrick Champion reported during the Feb. 18 meeting that the Buddy Bear project launch is officially underway: “The fencing has been installed around the property. Construction trailers and some of the earth moving equipment are scheduled to be placed on the site within the next week, with groundbreaking is expected immediately.” Champion added that the city has secured an I‑294 billboard to promote Markham and highlight economic development opportunities.
Champion said the city will continue pursuing infrastructure and flood-litigation grants and work with lobbyists and legislators in Springfield to secure funding. No timelines or grant amounts were provided on the record.
