Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham City Council moved forward on several major items during Wednesday’s meeting, including the approval of an ordinance authorizing the city to issue $4.1 million in debt certificates. Those funds will be used to purchase the Thelma Keller Convention Center.
Council members also approved a partial release of Heritage Drive Lot 9B, with a requirement that development take place before July 31st, 2029.
In infrastructure action, the Council accepted a bid from F & C Concrete for $178,134 for the 2026 Pavement Patching Program.
The Council also approved a resolution for 2027 insurance coverage through the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association.
Additional discussion focused on a $31,650 proposal from Civil Designs for Village Square Mall parking lot improvements, along with a future master lease agreement with Effingham Hospitality for the convention center once the city completes the property acquisition.
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