Published on October 21, 2026 9:32 am
Last Updated on October 21, 2026 9:32 am
The Effingham City Council passed multiple ordinances during Tuesday’s City Council Meeting.
The Council passed an agreement that would provide for sale of existing convention center for $4 million. The city has engaged with Bernardi Securities for finances with payments from the local district and backed by the general funds. The City will then propose to lease the property to Effingham Hospitality for operations under a separate lease agreement.
The Council approved the option to purchase real estate from D & A Farms at Ford Avenue, with the option to develop the property, if development from the current property owner does not develop in the next 18 months.
The Council approved an ordinance that would authorize the the option to purchase real estate at W. Rickelman Avenue/E. 1600th Avenue & N. Fourth Street for $30,000 per
acre, and $15,000 for easement.
The Council passed an ordinance to sell the 511 W. Edgar property to Salt Creek Custom Homes & Timber Framing for $5,000 with a commitment to build a four-bedroom home.
The City also presented City Treasurer Bridget Polk with her recently awarded certification as a certified public finance administrator.
Effingham Fire Chief Brant Yochum introduced Isaac Thompson, Skyler Bilbo, Carl Blythe, Kyle Ruffner, Curt Hegstrom, John Westendorf, Derek Heurman, and Brandon Duncan as paid on call firefighters, and Jeannie Burrell as an auxiliary EMA. Chief Yochum also recognized Bryden Kade, a sophomore at EHS with the Distinguished Civilian Service Award, for his quick reaction to performing CPR.
