Community Project Funding Requests

Appropriations

In accordance with House rules, project requests will be posted here as they are submitted to the committee of jurisdiction. Requested projects will be considered by the House Appropriations Committee.

Projects are listed alphabetically by project name below:

• Project Name: Anna Sewer I&I project
• Project Sponsor: City of Anna
• Address: 103 Market St., Anna, IL 62906
• Requested Amount: $1,449,360
• Explanation: The funding would be used to rehabilitate the wastewater system in the city. A nominal rainfall causes the city to experience flooding of raw sewerage due to excessive amounts of inflow and the infiltration of storm water into their wastewater collection system. The rehabilitation of the manhole structures would resolve the flooding and the proposed project would include manhole rehabilitation to the existing brick structures, as well as rehabilitation of some of the older and structurally compromised concrete structures. This project would eliminate all remaining brick manhole structures within the system, as well as repair the oldest and poorest quality concrete structures.
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• Project Name: Carbondale Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation project
• Project Sponsor: City of Carbondale
• Address: 200 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901
• Requested Amount: $5,000,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for the decommissioning of the older Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant. Sewage that is currently treated there and discharged to Little Crab Orchard Creek will be collected and transferred through a 2.5 mile sanitary sewer 18" force main to the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant. The wastewater plant consolidation project requires the construction of a complete lift station system and appurtenances at the Northwest Wastewater Treatnment Plant. 
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• Project Name: City of Mt. Vernon Lead Line Replacement Initiative project
• Project Sponsor: City of Mt. Vernon
• Address: 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
• Requested Amount: $2,800,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to replace 46 identical lead service lines with non-toxic alternatives to eliminate lead exposure risks. They will be replacing 762 galvanized service lines to mitigate corrosion and ensure water quality standards compliance. The city would also like to do an assessment of 31 unclassified service lines through material testing and analysis to determine replacement needs.
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• Project Name: City of Golconda Levee Pumping System Rehabilitation project
• Project Sponsor: City of Golconda
• Address: 118 North Monroe St, Golconda, IL 62938
• Requested Amount: $1,639,500
• Explanation: The funding would be used to address deficiencies in the City's levee systems by upgrading their pumping systems and addressing issues noted by the US Army Corp of Engineers during previous Periodic Inspections. The project will consist of repairs to the levee piping system and upgrades to the three pump stations in the city.
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• Project Name: Clinton County Emergency Radio and Communication System project
• Project Sponsor: Clinton County IL Government
• Address: 850 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231
• Requested Amount: $4,100,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for an emergency radio and communication system. Clinton County's Emergency Response Community - police, firefighters, first responders, ambulance personnel - are in critical need of an updated communication system to replace an antiquated 40+ year old system. The new P25 Trunk Radio System will serve emergency personnel throughout the county and is designed to exceed the coverage requirements, providing critical communications for in-building portable communications across the county. 
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• Project Name: Flora West Side Transportation Improvement project
• Project Sponsor: City of Flora
• Address: 131 E. Second St., Flora, IL 62839
• Requested Amount: $1,268,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to repair the two main roadways on the west side of Flora. Camelia Road connects Old Rt. 50 to the north. Old U.S. 50 is the main east-west road through Flora. These roads were resurfaced many years ago and have reached the end of their design life. The base of the roads has failed in areas, and the surface deteriorated resulting in a rough riding surface. This project will patch and repair the existing base where needed and resurface the roads. 
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• Project Name: Jefferson FPD Station and Training Facility Building project
• Project Sponsor: Jefferson Fire Protection District
• Address: 1600 S. 10th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
• Requested Amount: $3,750,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to build a new fire station that will accomoodate lodging for both male and female workers, something that they do not have now. It is a goal to provide a building that will provide better functionality and flow that will allow for workspace but also private space accessible only for their members. The apparatus bay will be a large area with drive through bays. The training facility will be a state-of-the-art facility that will allow for many practical training purposes. The training facility will resemble a modern multi house and garage that makes up most of the fire calls. This facility will allow them to hone their skills and be able to give hands on training on skill sets that they have never been able to do before with their limited services.
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• Project Name: Marion Dew Drop Drive Extension project
• Project Sponsor: City of Marion
• Address: 350 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
• Requested Amount: $647,400
• Explanation: The funding would be used to connect Dew Drop Drive to IL-Hwy 13/East DeYoung Street. Dew Drop Drive in Marion currently terminates south of the intersection of Dew Drop and Patton Drive. The project would extend Dew Drop Drive south and then west along Parcel 07-18-234-005 / 1200 N. Taft Street, following the current field road until connecting into N. Taft Street. N. Taft Street, a vital part of the City's transportation network, has an existing entrance egress onto IL-Hwy 13/East DeYoung Street. Marion Aldersgate Church owns parcel 07-18-234-005 / 1200 N. Taft Street, and the City has already secured the right of way, demonstrating the project's feasability and potential for swift implementation. 
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• Project Name: Morrison-Talbott Library Community Annex project
• Project Sponsor: Morrison-Talbott Library
• Address: 215 Park Street, Waterloo, IL 62298
• Requested Amount: $1,500,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to expand our public library's ability to serve the citizens and civic/charitable organizations of our community via the addition of multi-purpose community meeting spaces and the development of a community center. The library currently supports 100+ organizations annyally by offering the only free public meeting space in Waterloo. In addition to offering the free meeting space for civic/charitable organizations, our current meeting spaces also host services for Monroe County citizens as well as the library's diverse programming for all ages. The current spaces cannot support the level of use demanded of us by the public.
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• Project Name: New Washington County Emergency Operaations Center project
• Project Sponsor: County of Washington Emergency Management Agency
• Address: 160 N. West Court St., Nashville, IL 62263
• Requested Amount: $1,618,978
• Explanation: The funding would be used to build a new state of the art Emergency Operations Center for the County of Washington. The current County EOC is 400 square feet of shared space built in 1962. Recent emergencies have highlighted the necessity for increased and dedicated space to address future emergencies. On June 30, 2023, this was reinforced when a windstorm left a wide track of damage across the County also triggering the Emergency Declaration of August 15, 2023. The County recognizes that now is the time to create a state-of-the-art EOC for handling the most severe disasters that could impact Washington County. Following FEMA guidelines of 50 square foot per person, an EOC would be built to accommodate up to 35 people and would be hardened per FEMA standards. 
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• Project Name: Platform Ladder Truck for Effingham, IL project
• Project Sponsor: City of Effingham
• Address: 505 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
• Requested Amount: $1,100,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to replace Effingham Fire Department's almost 25-year-old platform ladder truck with a new state-of-the-art model. The current truck has supassed its operational lifespan, leading to increased maintenance costs and reduced reliability. The new truck will feature advanced safety and firefighting technology, including enhanced height capabilities, improved maneuverability, and modern firefighting equipment. 
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• Project Name: Revitalizing Carrier Mills Streets project
• Project Sponsor: Village of Carrier Mills
• Address: 101 N Mill Street, Carrier Mills, IL 62917
• Requested Amount: $2,250,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to mill and repave multiple streets to improve traffic flow. The scope of the work is to mill and repave the following highly traveled streets: Main Street, Oak Street, East End Street, Trammel Street, and Washington Street. The work will consist of bringing sidewalks into compliance with the ADA and removing upheavals of pavement that have caused safety concerns with buses and passenger vehicles. The village will also repair storm water inlets and culverts. The village plans to also level some of the roadways to ensure that ice and snow removal can be done during winter. 
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• Project Name: Sesser Water System Improvements - Phase 3 project
• Project Sponsor: City of Sesser
• Address: 302 W. Franklin St, Sesser, IL 62884
• Requested Amount: $471,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to replace approximately 2,500 feet of existing old cast iron and asbestos cement water main and appurtenances in the city's existing distribution system that is in excess of 60-years old with new PVC water main and appurtenances.
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• Project Name: Village of Hecker Sidewalk Expansion and Renovation Project
• Project Sponsor: Village of Hecker
• Address: 151 West Monroe St, Hecker, IL 62248
• Requested Amount: $598,592
• Explanation: The funding would be used to repair and expand sidewalks for both safety concerns and to increase commercial competitiveness. The mayor and trustees are excited for additional growth and job creation through commercial, and eventually industrial industries. The Village of Hecker recently extended its water and sewer mains to expand Hecker's Commercial Corridor further south along the 1-159 highway. This move is the first of a series planned to make their Commercial Corridor more viable and accessible to traffic travelling on I-159 and I-156. The village's strategic location along LI Rte. 159 and LI Rte. 156, will be leveraged to attract new businesses and job creation.
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• Project Name: West Salem Water Tower Lead Paint Abatement project
• Project Sponsor: Village of West Salem
• Address: 106 E South St PO Box 456 West Salem, IL 62476
• Requested Amount: $450,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for the abatement of the lead paint on the Village's Water Tower. The project would like to remove the lead paint from the interior and exterior of a 50,000-gallon elevated water tank to ensure our community has clean, safe drinking water. The project will erect a full containment shroud and sandblast the entire exterior area. The village will then apply a full coat of zinc primer, a full coat of epoxy, and one full coat of polyurethane. On the interior, they will remove the existing paint and apply a new interior coating. All waste generated by these activites will be properly disposed of in accordance with EPA regulations. 
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Appropriations

In accordance with House rules, project requests will be posted here as they are submitted to the committee of jurisdiction. Requested projects will be considered by the House Appropriations Committee.

Projects are listed alphabetically by project name below:

• Project Name: Bluff Road Flood Relief
• Project Sponsor: Monroe County Highway Department
• Address: 901 Illinois Ave, Suite B, Waterloo, IL 62298
• Requested Amount: $3,200,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to provide a safe and reliable transportation facility by raising a segment, approximately 1.5 miles, of Buff Road between Hanover Road and HH Road, approximately 9 feet on a new alignment adjacent to its existing north-south alignment. This project addresses four challenges to the region by eliminating the frequent closures of Bluff Road. First, it mitigates unsafe travel conditions due to a detour with several signalized intersections. Secondly, it prevents the travel delays caused by the detour. Thirdly, it addresses the connectivity of the Village of Valmeyer and the Rock City Business Complex with the interstate system. Finally, it lessens the restriction to the flow of goods, services and the traveling public in this area.
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• Project Name: Randolph County Jail Renovation and Expansion 
• Project Sponsor: Randolph County Government
• Address: 200 W. Buena Vista Street, Chester, IL 62233
• Requested Amount: $11,112,492
• Explanation: The funding would be used by Randolph County for jail renovation and expansion. The project renovates the 50-year-old facility while adding capacity for 50 additional inmates and helps relieve the shortage of space for local and federal inmates. The new facility will maximize taxpayer dollars by reducing maintenance costs, and the county jail provides space for all the cities and villages of the County, saving them money by not having to build and operate their own holding facilities. 
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• Project Name: Sparta Policing Equipment and Technology Upgrades
• Project Sponsor: City of Sparta
• Address: 114 W. Jackson Street Sparta, IL 62286
• Requested Amount: $85,600
• Explanation: The funding would be used by the Sparta Police Department to purchase portable computers, ballistic shields and a police SUV. This equipment will replace current equipment that has reached or is reaching the end of its operational life. This project will help enhance police-community relations and to lower costs for the municipality that could divert previously committed funds to other community-based applications. This program will also assist in the training of young adults about the serious issues related to alcohol and drug abuse by city-utilized National Night Out annual presentations in DARE classes and with the Health Communities Alliance.
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• Project Name: Frank Scott Parkway Extension
• Project Sponsor: St. Clair County Department of Roads and Bridges
• Address: 1415 North Belt West, Belleville, IL 62226
• Requested Amount: $4,000,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to finish the final segment of a multi-phased endeavor to improve Frank Scott Parkway from IL Route 159 to a logical connection with Air Mobility Drive and Scott Air Force Base. This project consists of storm sewer, curb and gutter, a signalized intersection at Main Street in Shiloh, stabilized subbase, new pavement, shoulders, traffic control, signage, striping, and ancillary work.
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• Project Name: Damiansville Replace Old Water Tank and Pump Station
• Project Sponsor: Village of Damiansville
• Address: 225 E. Main Street, Damiansville, IL 62215
• Requested Amount: $1,200,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for the demolition of the existing 50,000-gallon elevated water storage reservoir which is over 100 years old and has reached the end of its serviceable life. This project will also fund the construction of a new 100,000-gallon elevated water storage reservoir directly south of the existing reservoir which will serve the foreseeable long-term needs of the Village and is 48 feet taller to provide greater pressures and flow capabilities to all areas of the Village. The project will also include the installation of a new booster pump station installed on Winter Road at the existing connection point with the Albers distribution system to allow the Village complete control of the water elevation in the elevated reservoir. Completion of this project will provide a water system up to current standards for water service, safety, and reliability. 
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• Project Name: Centralia Water Treatment Plant Replacement
• Project Sponsor: City of Centralia
• Address: 101 S. Locust St. Centralia, IL 62801
• Requested Amount: $10,000,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used on the proposed water treatment plant which will provide 6.0 million gallons per day, a new raw water main from the existing water treatment plant to the new water treatment plant, and aerial finished water mains to deliver water from the new water treatment plant to the existing distribution system. The development and installation of this new water plant will not only help secure and spur economic growth but will help protect those that are the most vulnerable. 
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• Project Name: Village of Dieterich Sanitary Sewer Relining
• Project Sponsor: Village of Dieterich
• Address: 103 W. Section Street, PO Box 243, Dieterich, IL 62424
• Requested Amount: $1,432,800
• Explanation: The funding would be used for relining approximately 21,000 lineal feet of sanitary sewer that is old and starting to fail and the lining of 75 manholes. The Village has chosen to reline sewer lines and manholes in the project area to alleviate the current threat to health and safety in the project area in a cost effective way. The existing system contains blockages, resulting in large amounts of infiltration, intrusion of root wads and tubercles, etc. The discharge of improperly treated sewage results in a very serious health and safety risk to the Village residents. This project will alleviate these issues.
  
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• Project Name: Teutopolis Cast Iron Water Main Replacement
• Project Sponsor: Village of Teutopolis
• Address: 106 E. Main Street, Teutopolis, IL 62467
• Requested Amount: $1,929,264
• Explanation: The funding would be used for replacing the cast iron water main which includes approximately 21,000 lineal feet of old cast iron waterline. The water mains were installed in the 1940s, and have been maintained by the Village for over 80 years. The system has exceeded its useful life and is starting to fail. The abundant amount of water leaks leads to low water pressures and boil orders in the project area. These deficiencies lead to a threat to the health and safety of the local residents. Many businesses in the Village are dependent on water quality for manufacturing processes. The Village has chosen to replace the water lines in the project area to alleviate the current threat to health and safety in the project area. This option is much more cost effective than continued maintenance. 
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• Project Name: Kaskaskia River Basin Restoration 
• Project Sponsor: Kaskaskia Regional Port District
• Address: 336 N. Main St., Red Bud, IL 62278
• Requested Amount: $600,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for a SMART planning compliant feasibility study to focus on the critical needs of the mainstem river and its tributaries to stabilize the head cutting and reduce direct sedimentation into the navigation channel. It will also stabilize the banks to reduce erosion and sedimentation and improve navigation. This project will identify critical projects for implementation that may include grade control structures, improve riparian zones, maintaining the largest bottomland forest in the state, improving recreation, and improving water quality with the overall goal of reducing sediment delivery into the navigation channel. The projects will reduce future maintenance costs of the river.
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• Project Name: Terminal Apron Expansion Construction, Phase I
• Project Sponsor: MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
• Address: 9656 Air Terminal Dr. Ste 250, Mascoutah, IL 62258
• Requested Amount: $2,500,000 
• Explanation: The funding would be used for the construction of a 17,000 square yard addition to the existing Terminal Apron. The addition is needed to meet the needs of the ongoing terminal expansion, which includes two additional passenger boarding bridges and one remote gate. Expanding the existing terminal apron will allow for further growth of air service across the region and create good-paying construction jobs and long-term employment at the airport. The project contributes to the success of the expanded terminal and the overall health of the airport, which continues to grow and serves as an economic driver in the Metro East. 
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• Project Name: Village of Mill Shoals Water Public Infrastructure 
• Project Sponsor: Village of Mill Shoals
• Address: 630 East Street PO Box 706 Mill Shoals, IL 62862
• Requested Amount: $3,000,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to replace the crumbling and dangerous public water infrastructure in Mill Shoals, Illinois. The water mains and meters from 1964 will be replaced with new valves, hydrants, and other appliances as part of this project. With funding, this project would replace the Village of Mill Shoals waterline meters and repair the water tank. Water main upgrades in this area will result in fewer main breaks and repairs, improve water quality, and comply with all EPA requirements. By lowering the risk of water main rupture, boil orders, water contamination, and public contamination exposure will be reduced and water pressure will increase. Residents are unable or willing to drink the water because of its current quality, with this project residents will be able to rely on their local public water infastructure again. 
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• Project Name: Nashville Roadway and Intersection Improvements
• Project Sponsor: City of Nashville
• Address: 190 N. East Court St., Nashville, IL 62263
• Requested Amount: $3,000,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for intersection improvements including widening, turn lanes, and installation of traffic signals at three intersections: I-64 westbound ramps at IL Route 127, I-64 eastbound ramps at IL Route 127, and IL Route 127 intersection with existing Little Nashville/proposed Devonian Street Entrance. The installation of these traffic signals is being required by IDOT in order to allow the construction of the proposed Devonian Street which is the proposed entrance to a proposed commercial development on the north side of Nashville. The proposed development plans currently include the construction of a new truck stop on the west side of IL Route 127. This development will benefit the City of Nashville and its residents by providing additional sales tax revenue which will allow the city to provide improvements to the city's infrastructure which will benefit all the residents.
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• Project Name: Oak Street Road Rehabilitation
• Project Sponsor: City of Carbondale
• Address: 200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62902
• Requested Amount: $880,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for removing and resurfacing the asphalt/concrete road surface and replacing it with a new 3" layer of asphalt. In addition, existing curb and gutter will be replaced as needed and the project will ensure that all intersections have ADA compliant curb ramps. Improving this road will benefit residents, many of them from a historically disadvantaged neighborhood, by improving access to critical healthcare facilities, schools, recreational amenities, and jobs.
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• Project Name: Saline Valley Conservancy District Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Project Sponsor: Saline Valley Conservancy District
• Address: 900 Dewey Street Eldorado, IL 62930
• Requested Amount: $1,678,500
• Explanation: The funding would purchase and install new hardware control panels to replace the old control boxes, converting old "DOS" based programming to new programming, and replacing hardware and software at the approximate 12 remote sites where the district monitors water for the service area. The project also includes purchasing and installing new filter control counsels and replacing old filter valves and electric actuators. The SVCD was established to deliver reliable, safe drinking water to a rural customer base across multiple counties serving a majority of low to moderate income areas. The plant is still in operation with 1980's control hardware and software, including programming that is in the DOS operating system. It is no longer possible to get parts for the hardware at the plant nor is it possible to upgrade the DOS software that controls and monitors plant operations and all remote locations throughout the district. These improvements will enable the plant to remain operational and provide safe drinking water for the community because the existing controls have reached the end of their useful life and could fail any day.
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• Project Name: Mt. Vernon Woodlawn Road Improvements
• Project Sponsor: Jefferson County Highway Department
• Address: 750 Old Fairfield Road, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
• Requested Amount: $1,600,000
• Explanation: The funding would pay for the reconstruction of the approaches to the Woodlawn Road/I-64 Overpass and resurfacing to Richview Road. This project benefits the community by providing a safe route for the traveling public. This is Phase 2 and final for this corridor project connecting IL Route 15 to Richview Road. This Route serves 1,350 vehicles per day and has received wide community support.
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Appropriations

In accordance with House rules, project requests will be posted here as they are submitted to the committee of jurisdiction. Requested projects will be considered by the House Appropriations Committee.

Projects are listed alphabetically by project name below:

• Project Name: Advanced Manufacturing Training Program
• Project Sponsor: St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department
• Address: 19 Public Square, Suite 200, Belleville, Illinois 62220
• Requested Amount: $950,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for employment training for individuals in disenfranchised areas who normally would not have access to such training. This project offers a rare opportunity for disenfranchised individuals to take advantage of initial staffing for a new advanced manufacturing plant.
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• Project Name: Bluff Road Flood Relief
• Project Sponsor:  Monroe County Highway Department
• Project Location: 901 Illinois Avenue, Suite B, Waterloo, IL 62298
• Requested Amount: $3,400,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to raise a section of Bluff Road in Monroe County which is not protected by a levee. Three flooding events in the past six years from the nearby Mississippi River have resulted in the closure of Bluff Road for various lengths of time. This project would benefit all Monroe County residents by promoting economic growth, providing safe, reliable transportation facilities, and mitigating the impacts of flooding. Bluff Road is a critical link in travel from the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and its interstates to the southern portion of Monroe County and the Rock City Complex. The project will improve safety for all drivers by keeping almost 3000 vehicles per day off the busy Illinois Route 3, with its multiple signalized intersections and higher crash rates.
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• Project Name: Dix Irvington Road Safety Project
• Project Sponsor:  Jefferson County Highway Department
• Address: 750 Old Fairfield Road, Mt. Vernon, IL 6286
• Requested Amount: $1,600,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for roadway widening, rumble strips, resurfacing and culvert replacement of 7 miles of Dix Irvington Road between Route 51 and Boyd Road. This project will increase the safety of this roadway. It serves as one of Jefferson County’s most traveled routes with nearly 2000 vehicles per day. This project is a priority due to the number of accidents reported at this location as recognized by the receipt of HSIP funding.
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• Project Name: Frank Scott Parkway Extension Project
• Project Sponsor:  St. Clair County Government
• Address: 1415 North Belt West, Belleville, IL 62226-5999
• Requested Amount: $7,397,250
• Explanation: The project will include construction of approximately 1.7 mile of new roadway. The extension will begin at the existing intersection of Cross Street/Frank Scott Parkway East and travel easterly to intersect with North Main Street and then continue southeasterly to the existing intersection of Maple Street/IL Route 158. The proposed extension would carry approximately 13,000 vehicles per day traveling east/west on Frank Scott Parkway and provide a more direct connection from Scott Air Force Base to the newly constructed hospital on Cross Street. Scott Air Force Base has neither a hospital nor an associated Emergency Room within their facility. The proposed extension could save critical response minutes from the base to the emergency facility at Memorial Hospital East on Cross Street.
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• Project Name: Kellogg Dock Study to Respond to Climate Change
• Project Sponsor:  Kaskaskia Regional Port District
• Address: 336 N. Main Street, Red Bud, IL 62278
• Requested Amount: $90,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used by Kaskaskia Regional Port District to conduct an underwater study and structural analysis needed to determine the infrastructure improvements that can be implemented that will allow the terminal to operate at higher water events. Upgrading Kellogg Dock to be able to function at higher flood events will reestablish a transload facility on the Mississippi River with connection to Union Pacific Railroad.
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• Project Name: MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Federal Inspection Station Project
• Project Sponsor: MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
• Address: 9656 Air Terminal Drive, Ste. 100, Mascoutah, IL 62258
• Requested Amount: $4,250,000
• Explanation: The project would add a boarding gate with associated departure lounge and incorporate a new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars and is anticipated to have the following benefits. The 27,000 square foot facility responds to rapid growth at BLV and demand for international access. The project is necessary to allow for international commercial flights at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV), which would expand service offerings for underserved areas in the Metro East and the broader region. The project is Phase 4 of a broader terminal improvement program to add capacity, address ADA compliance and accessibility issues, and improve energy efficiency.
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• Project Name: Mount Vernon Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
• Project Sponsor:  City of Mt. Vernon
• Address: 1100 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IL, 62864
• Requested Amount: $2,411,896
• Explanation: The funding would be used by Mount Vernon to update their sewer lines. The City's sanitary sewer system was installed prior to the 1950's and has exceeded its useful life and is starting to fail. The residents have experienced issues with sewer backups, drainage issues, foul odors, and manholes running over. This project will address the health and safety threats, provide dependable sewer service, and maintain IEPA compliance.
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• Project Name: Old Depot Restoration Project
• Project Sponsor:  Murphysboro Main Street Inc.
• Address: 1701 Walnut St. Murphysboro, IL 62966
• Requested Amount: $1,360,376.40
• Explanation: The funding would be used for the replacement of the entire roof structure, windows, and tuckpointing of brick. It will also include the complete build out of the interior along with installing electric, HVAC, and ADA accessible bathrooms and entrances to complete a city welcome center. The funding will lead towards increased economic development and jobs for the town. This Old Depot Restoration projects will allow for one central place where visitors, current residents, current businesses and new or inquiring businesses can pick up all the information needed to see what Murphysboro has to offer and why they should settle in town.
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• Project Name: Post Creek Cut Off Bridge Replacement
• Project Sponsor:  Pulaski County Government
• Address: 300 Dakota Rd Villa Ridge, IL 6299
• Requested Amount: $1,000,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for the removal of the existing bridge, waterline, and approaches. They would construct a PPC I-beam bridge with reinforced concrete deck, replace the current approaches with concrete slabs and asphalt, and add an 8" waterline attached to the structure. The new bridge will promote efficiency, and safety on the roadway while guaranteeing a vital roadway remains open in Pulaski County. The current lanes are narrow compared to today's standards with no shoulders. The railing is well below todays crash related standards. The bridge will also act as a facility for a Fort Massac Waterline to cross the stream.
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• Project Name: Pumphouse Road Resurfacing
• Project Sponsor:  Mount Vernon Township
• Address: 700 George Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 6286
• Requested Amount: $160,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for an asphalt overlay from Tolle Road to George Street on Pumphouse Road in Mt. Vernon Township. Resurfacing this road would benefit the community with daily commutes, as it is the heaviest traveled roadway in Mount Vernon and serves approximately 1500 vehicles per day. It also serves as an alternate route when rail traffic is stopped impeding traffic through Route 15.
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• Project Name: Randolph County Jail Renovation and Expansion
• Project Sponsor:  Randolph County Government
• Address: 200 W. Buena Vista Street, Chester, IL 62233
• Requested Amount: $11,112,492
• Explanation: The funding would be used by Randolph County for jail renovation and expansion. The new facility will maximize the use of taxpayer dollars by reducing maintenance costs, and the county jail provides space for all the cities and villages of the County, saving them money by not having to build and operate their own holding facilities.
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• Project Name: Rogers Street North Project
• Project Sponsor:  Monroe County Highway Department
• Address: 901 Illinois Ave., Suite B, Waterloo, IL 6229
• Requested Amount: $1,500,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used for new asphalt road and new oil and chip road on new alignment. The Rogers Street North project will extend Rogers Street to tie into a realigned Country Club Lane. The realignment of Country Club Lane will eliminate three nearly 90 degree turns and significantly reduce the number of run off the road accidents in this area. With development not only continuing but increasing along Country Club Lane, the reconstruction and realignment is necessary to provide a roadway that meets the needs of its new traffic load and improve safety for the traveling public.
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• Project Name: Southern Illinois Airport Expansion
• Project Sponsor:  Southern Illinois Airport Authority
• Address: 665 North Airport Road, Murphysboro, Illinois 6296
• Requested Amount: $5,585,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to expand the Southern Illinois Airport’s taxiway A, aircraft ramp, and parking lots to support Southern Illinois’ growing aircraft industry. Completion of this project would result in the creation of more than 120 aviation technician jobs. Aircraft technician work will be brought back into the states from Mexico, where these jobs are presently maintained. Additionally, 100 construction jobs will be created including a high percentage for women and minority-owned firms. 
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Truck and Salt Shed Replacement – Perry County
• Project Sponsor:  Perry County Highway Department
• Address: 3698 IL Route 13/127, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
• Requested Amount: $1,115,720.40
• Explanation: The funding would be used to replace a truck storage building and a salt storage building. The existing buildings will be removed because they have structural issues that pose a health and safety threat for our employees. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars and is anticipated to have the following benefits. The proposed building removes the current possibility of an employee being hurt as a result of a building collapse. An injury of this type could be permanent, is a life changing event for the employee, and could result in massive costs by the County. This project will also increase the County’s efficiency so that they can invest extra funds into their road network.
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Woodlawn Road Overpass Project
• Project Sponsor:  Jefferson County Highway Department
• Address: 750 Old Fairfield Road, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
• Requested Amount: $1,600,000
• Explanation: The funding would be used to reconstruct and resurface the approaches to the Woodlawn Road Overpass and resurface the ending at Richview Road. This project benefits the community by providing a safe route for the traveling public. This is Phase 2 and final for this corridor project connecting Route 15 through Richview Road. This route serves 1350 vehicles per day and has received wide community support.
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Alton Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Project Sponsor: City of Madison -- John Hamm III
• Project Location: Madison, IL
• Requested Amount: $624,000
• Alton Avenue Reconstruction Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Cloverleaf and East Madison Subdivision Improvement Project
• Project Sponsor: City of Madison -- John Hamm III
• Project Location: Madison, IL
• Requested Amount: $296,000
• Cloverleaf and East Madison Subdivision Improvements Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Dix Irvington Road Safety Project
• Project Sponsor: Jefferson County Highway Department -- Brandon Simmons
• Project Location: Centralia IL
• Requested Amount: $600,000
• Dix Irvington Road Safety Project Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Dupo Interchange Project
• Project Sponsor: Village of Dupo -- Jerald Wilson
• Project Location: Dupo, IL
• Requested Amount: $1.7 million
• Dupo Interchange Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Edwardsville Road Resurfacing Project
• Project Sponsor: City of Wood River -- Steve Palen
• Project Location: Wood River, IL
• Requested Amount: $668,000
• Edwardsville Road Resurfacing Project Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Frank Scott Parkway East Extension
• Project Sponsor: St. Clair County Government -- Mark Kern
• Project Location: Shiloh, IL
• Requested Amount: $13 million
• Frank Scott Parkway Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form
  
  
•  Project Name: Madison Avenue from 23rd Street to 27th Street Resurfacing Project
• Project Sponsor: Granite City Government -- Ed Hagnauer
• Project Location: Granite City, IL
• Requested Amount: $759,420
• Madison Avenue 23rd to 27th Resurfacing Certification Letter.pdf
•  Member certification form

• Project Name: Marissa Main Street Resurfacing Project
• Project Sponsor: Village of Marissa -- Chad Easton
• Project Location: Marissa, IL
• Requested Amount: $476,000
• Marissa Main Street Resurfacing Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Resurfacing of County Highway 16 in Williamson County
• Project Sponsor: Williamson County Government -- J. Travis Emery
• Project Location: Crainsville, IL
• Requested Amount: $360,000
• Resurfacing of County Highway 16 in Willaimson County Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Resurfacing over Main Street, Bainbridge Trail, and Penecost Road
• Project Sponsor: City of Marion -- Mike Absher
• Project Location: Marion, IL
• Requested Amount: $572,000
• Resurfacing of Main, Bainbridge, and Penecost Streets Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Spotsylvania Street Improvements Project
• Project Sponsor: Village of New Athens -- Tyler Liefer
• Project Location: New Athens, IL
• Requested Amount: $452,000
• Spotsylvania Street Improvements Certification Letter.pdf
• Member certification form

• Project Name: Structure Replacement Over Piles Fork Creek
• Project Sponsor: City of Carbondale -- Gary Williams
• Project Location: Carbondale, IL
• Requested Amount: $504,000
• Structure Replcaement Over Piles Fork Creek Certification Letter.pdf
•  Member certification form

Appropriations

In accordance with House rules, project requests will be posted here as they are submitted to the committee of jurisdiction. Requested projects will be considered by the House Appropriations Committee.

Projects are listed alphabetically by project name below:

• Project Name: Alton, Illinois Flood Relief and Recovery
• Project Sponsor: City of Alton
• Project Location: Alton, IL
• Requested Amount: $2,620,128
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: City of Alton Great Streets Streetscape Project
• Project Sponsor: City of Alton
• Project Location: Alton, IL
• Requested Amount: $5,000,000
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: East Alton Law Enforcement Cameras
• Project Sponsor: Village of East Alton
• Project Location: East Alton, IL
• Requested Amount: $25,000
•   Member certification form 

• Project Name: Frank Scott Parkway East/Thouvenot Lane Widening
• Project Sponsor: St. Clair County Government
• Project Location: Belleville, IL
• Requested Amount: $5,110,000
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: Greenmount Road from Lebanon Avenue to South of Frank Scott Parkway Widening
• Project Sponsor: St. Clair County Government
• Project Location: Belleville, IL
• Requested Amount: $6 million
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: Greenmount Road from Route 161 to Lebanon Avenue Widening
• Project Sponsor: St. Clair County Government
• Project Location: Belleville, IL
• Requested Amount: $8.4 million
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: Police Station and Emergency Operations Center -- Mt. Vernon
• Project Sponsor: City of Mt. Vernon
• Project Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
• Requested Amount: $1,000,000
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: Randolph County Jail Renovation
• Project Sponsor: Randolph County Government
• Project Location: Chester, IL
• Requested Amount: $11,112,492
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: Rural Health Outreach -- Red Bud
• Project Sponsor: ComWell
• Project Location: Red Bud, IL
• Requested Amount: $247,884
•  Member certification form 

• Project Name: Village of Pontoon Beach Street Improvement Project
• Project Sponsor: Village of Pontoon Beach
• Project Location: Pontoon Beach, IL
• Requested Amount: $1,200,000
•  Member certification form