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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form
- 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.
- Member certification form