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July 20, 2026 Mt. Vernon City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 20, 2026
City Council Approves Support and Funding for Community Development Block Grant Application
The Mount Vernon City Council approved a resolution of support for applying for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant has seen an increase in its maximum award amount from $600,000 in the previous year to $800,000 for the current year. The Crosswalk Community Action Group will administer and apply for the grant on behalf of the city. The council also passed a resolution committing local funds, up to $20,000, to match the grant, which is noted to help improve the grant's scoring. This is a continuation of the city's successful track record with these grants.
HECS Excavating Awarded Contract for Demolition of 17 Properties
The City Council approved the bid for the demolition of 17 properties. Three bids were received: HECS excavating for $156,600, DADS excavating for $158,100, and Earth Services for $228,000. The staff recommended awarding the bid to HECS excavating, and the council motioned to approve this recommendation. The approved amount for the demolition contract is $156,600.
Property Rezoned to Allow for Manufactured Home on East Bethel Road
The City Council approved an ordinance to rezone a property at 12879 East Bethel Road. The property's zoning will change from R2 medium density residential to RM2 medium density residential and mobile home. This rezoning is to allow for the placement of a manufactured home on the property. The petitioning party for this rezoning is Megan Cox. The Planning and Zoning Commission had previously approved this rezoning with a 4-0 vote.
Bertify Seeks Community Members for Action and Family Councils
Brittany Gallery from Bertify, Illinois, addressed the council regarding recruitment for their Action Council and Family Council. The Action Council seeks individuals with a vested interest in children and families for community betterment. The Family Council is for parents or caregivers with a child aged eight or under in Jefferson, Mary, Clintner, or Washington County. Meetings occur monthly via Zoom to discuss program goals for children and families. The interest forms are open until August 14th, with a specific need for more participants from Jefferson County. Flyers and a Facebook group are being used for outreach.
Subdivision Approved for Joint Fire Training Tower in Roland Lewis Industrial Park
The City Council approved a subdivision preliminary and final plat for a nine-acre parcel located north of the Pepsi facility in the Roland Lewis Industrial Park. The approved plat separates three acres from the parcel, which will be used for a joint training tower shared by the Mount Vernon Fire Department and the Jefferson County Fire District. This item was previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission with a unanimous 4-0 vote.
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