St. Charles awarded $100,000 DCEO grant
St. Charles, Ill. (Dec. 8, 2014) - The City of St. Charles has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The DCEO administers and oversees nearly 10,000 grants each fiscal year and partners with businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations, workers and families to enhance the state's economy.
The award will be used for the following projects:
Police Department
• Construction of a shelter at the practice gun firing range on Rt. 38 west of Peck Road.
• Purchase and installation of a remote video camera system for an area downtown (defined as First, Walnut, Third and Cedar streets).
Fire Department
• Purchase and installation of traffic pre-emption equipment and warning lighting serving exiting apparatus from Fire Station No. 3, 2901 Campton Hills Road.
"This grant represents a terrific opportunity for the city's public safety departments," said Mark Koenen, city administrator. "Thanks to the collaborative effort of our police, fire and finance staffs throughout the grant application process, we were successful in securing state funding for these important projects."
Work performed under this grant is to be completed on or before Oct. 31, 2016. For information, contact Koenen at (630) 377-4422 or mkoenen@stcharlesil.gov.
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the city of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the No. 1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the "150 Great Places in Illinois," by the AIA Illinois; and one of the "Top 10 Towns To Live In" by West Suburban Living magazine. Visit www.stcharlesil.gov.