Aug 3, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardKankakee City Council Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
The Committee received public comments regarding the potential development of properties on East Court Street and the utility of bike lanes. Members authorized the payment of community development draw vouchers. The Economic and Community Development Agency presented a report detailing the status of numerous active construction, rehabilitation, and grant-funded projects, including updates on demolition orders and housing initiatives. Additionally, the Committee discussed proposed adjustments to the Rental Rehab and MiRA programs, which involve increasing per-project funding caps, removing specific local termite inspection requirements to align with federal standards, and eliminating the match requirement for the MiRA program.