Alton Advances Funds For Street Resurfacing, Equipment Purchases
A twice-postponed measure aimed at dedicating FY26 funds to public infrastructure and other projects makes progress after major change ahead of City Council vote.
ALTON – Funding for street resurfacing, parks equipment, and more is moving ahead in Alton.Committee of the Whole members on July 6, 2026 unanimously approved a previously postponed resolution allocating $644,428 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for certain city-wide projects.The resolution originally called for $300,000 for new sidewalks and restrooms at Hellrung Park, $144,428 for derelict structure demolition and tree removal, and $200...
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