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Taylorville City Council To Meet This Evening

Taylorville City Council members will have a full agenda when they meet Monday night at 7 at City Hall. Council members are expected to vote on a series of ordinances, resolutions, and spending items, including approval of the city’s annual tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Several infrastructure-related items are also on the agenda, with the council considering the use of Motor Fuel Tax funds for street improvements and maintenance. That includes a proposed 150-thousand-dollar improvement project on West Main Cross Street, along with engineering agreements and maintenance cost estimates for 2026. The council is also set to consider final payment for the Taylorville Food Center project, totaling just over 128-thousand dollars, pending required documentation and approval from the project engineer.

 

Other items include amendments to business district agreements for multiple properties within the city, authorization to bid out trash removal services across city departments, and a variance request for the Vandeveer Minor Subdivision. Water and environmental matters are also up for approval, including acceptance of a water supply testing program through the Illinois EPA for 2026, along with awarding annual chemical supply bids for the city’s water system.

 

In addition, the council will consider ratifying nearly 485-thousand dollars in bills, hear updates from the city attorney and mayor, and recognize the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team during the meeting. The meeting will conclude with public comment, giving residents the opportunity to address the council on city-related matters. The Taylorville City Council meeting begins at 7 p.m. Monday night.

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