--It's not as much as we asked for, but the neighborhood in question really needs the help (particularly after this year's flooding):
East Moline recently received a $350,000 grant that will cover about one-third of the cost for putting in new water and sanitary lines for the Babcock-Meersman subdivision near the Quad-City Downs.
The funding is part of $11 million in funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development going to communities in Illinois. East Moline is the only community in the Quad-City area to receive funds.
Mayor John Thodos said the project will help replace wells and septic systems and put residents on city services. The addition was annexed by the city about 10 years ago, he said.
“This has been an issue for quite some time,” he said of bringing the residents city services. “If we could start this project this year it would be wonderful.”
The project is expected to cost about $900,000.
— Dustin Lemmon
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