Decatur, IL – Highlights from the December 4, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include approval of several changes to the garbage/recycling ordinance, adoption of the 2024 City budget, and an agreement to further support services for senior citizens in Decatur. Read more here
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City Council approves video gaming changes, chooses property tax levy amount
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the November 20, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include changes to the liquor code that affect video gaming, and a preliminary agreement on the property tax levy to be paid in 2024. Read more here
Highlights of City Council budget study session #2
Decatur, IL – The Decatur City Council continued its review of the 2024 proposed City budget during a study session on Wednesday night. This was a special meeting and no action was taken.
These individual budgets and topics were covered: IT, Transportation Services, and Public Works – water operations, storm & sanitary sewer, and other capital projects. Council also discussed additional revenue options for 2024. Highlights from the discussion are here
Highlights of City Council budget study session #1
Decatur, IL – The Decatur City Council began its review of the 2024 proposed City budget during a study session on Monday night. This was a special meeting and no action was taken.
These individual budgets were covered: Risk Management, Executive, Legislative, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Civic Center, Police, Fire, Economic & Community Development, and Public Works General Fund. Highlights from some of the departments are here
Council updated on Transit campus master plan; approves overnight closure of downtown parks, major stormwater projects
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the November 6, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include an update on the Decatur Public Transit campus master plan, and the approval of the permanent overnight closure of downtown parks, as well as major stormwater projects. Read the full highlights here
Brush College Overpass Project page
Decatur, IL – Work has started on the Brush College/Faries Parkway Overpass Project. Stay up to date with the project by visiting our project page.
Community Garden coming to Johns Hill neighborhood
Decatur, IL – A new community garden will beautify and supply fresh fruits and vegetables to the Johns Hill neighborhood for years to come. The Southside Improvement Association (SIA), City, ADM, Block by Block, and Johns Hill School are collaborating to create a community garden. Read more about the project here
Council discusses property tax levy and video gaming, approves purchase of public safety surveillance trailer
Decatur, IL – Highlights from the October 16, 2023, Decatur City Council meeting include discussion on the property tax levy and measures to curb video gaming, and the approval of purchasing a public safety surveillance trailer. Read the highlights here
Ribbon cut on Carrie Lane Supportive Housing
Decatur, IL – The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce helped Woodford Homes and the Macon County Mental Health Board cut the ribbon on Carrie Lane Supportive Housing this week. The facility will soon provide safe, affordable, independent housing options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities – much needed in our community!
The City was proud to help make this possible by investing $250,000 in HOME Investment Partnership funds, which allowed them to secure a $5-million grant to build this facility.
Country Club boat ramps and Lost Bridge boat ramps removed for season
Decatur, IL – The Country Club boat ramps and the Lost Bridge boat ramps on Lake Decatur will be removed this week and closed for the season. This is due to low water levels, caused by a lack of rain, evaporation, and usage. Boaters may still access the lake using the Nelson Park boat ramps.
