City of Mattoon, Illinois

Official Government Website for the City of Mattoon, Illinois

City of Mattoon, Illinois

Official Government Website for the City of Mattoon, Illinois

Public Notices2021-08-31T22:50:46-05:00

Current Public Notices

Public Notice: Update to Lake Fees

Effective September 1, 2024

 

Lake Mattoon East Campground Rental Fee
Seasonal rate (April 15 through October 15) Standard Lot $2,100 plus electricity and water
Premium Lot $2,300 plus electricity and water
Electricity – seasonal rate Actual metered usage, $13.50 per month minimum
   
Water $90 ($15 per month)
Winter boat storage $150
Extra boat trailer storage at site – monthly $25
Tent $20.00
2nd Tent extra people $15.00
Late fee – rent & seasonal dock $100
Late fee – utilities $25
 

Reconnect fee

after 4 p.m.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  M-F

 

 

$50
$25

 

 

Lake Mattoon Campground West Rental Fee
Seasonal rate plus electricity – Standard Lot $1,600 April 15 to October 15
Seasonal plus electricity – Premium Lot $1,800  
Daily tent rate $20  
2nd Tent – extra people $15.00  
Seasonal boat docks $300
late fee – rent $100
Late fee – utilities $25

 

 

Boat Registration Fee
Per motorized boat $75.00
Per non-motorized boat $10

 

 

Sea Wall Barge Permit Fee
Per barge $500

 

Pavilion Rental daily $50

 

Return Check Fee $25
August 26, 2024|

Special City Council Meeting – Virtual Meeting Details

For those who are unable to attend, recordings of any virtual City Council Meetings will be posted to our YouTube Channel.

Cisco WebEx hosts the virtual Council Chamber.  Join the meetings using the information shown below.

Visit the City Council Meeting page to view the agenda for upcoming meetings.

A City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

July 23, 2024, Virtual Meeting Details:
Special City Council Meeting

At no sooner than 7:20 am, visit the Cisco WebEx meeting site by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/MattoonCC072324

Meeting number (access code): 2550 445 2960
Meeting password: 20819

Additional Instructions

Join meetings by telephone by dialing 415-655-0001 and use the meeting number and password shown above.

Participants may be muted when initially connected to the meeting.
If using a phone to call in, you can press *6 to unmute and mute yourself when public comment is invited.
If you wish to be heard during the public comment portion of the meeting, or wish to comment during the discussion period on an open motion, you need to send your comments in advance to the City Clerk’s office.  Your comments will be read into the record, or you will be called upon to speak at the appropriate time.  Contact the City Clerk’s office before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by calling 217-235-5654 or by sending an email message to c……@mattoonillinois.org.  NOTE:  All those speaking during the meeting must first identify themselves by providing their full name for the record.
July 19, 2024|

Proposed Remington Road Redevelopment

Please click here to see the proposed Remington Road Revelopment plan.

July 13, 2023|

Housing Needs Assessment

The City of Mattoon and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) are undertaking a planning effort to complete a Housing Needs Assessment as a part of an overall Community Revitalization Strategy.
We invite all permanent residents to take part in this planning process by completing this Community Needs Assessment Survey to provide valuable information about their experiences living in the City of Mattoon.
The survey (link below) is completely anonymous; you should be able to complete it in under 10 minutes.
May 23, 2023|

Public Notice: BAAD Grant Program

The City of Mattoon is hereby informing residents of an upcoming public hearing for discussion and a resolution of support regarding the City of Mattoon’s application to the IDNR Boat Access Area Development (BAAD) grant program, which would fund the creation of an ADA Accessible Kayak launch to be installed at Lake Mattoon.

The public hearing where the resolution will be presented, and discussion will occur is at the May 2nd City Council meeting at City Hall (208 N 19th Street, Mattoon IL, 61938) during the regular City Council meeting at 6:30 pm

April 14, 2023|

Press Release – November 29, 2022

CITY OF MATTOON, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE

November 29, 2022


The City of Mattoon has been bidding the electric supply for our residents since 2013. We have saved each of our residents and average of $900.00 during that time. Unfortunately, our current bid is expiring. There are no good offers in the electric supply market right now to compete with Ameren’s standard rate.

The residents in our program will all be automatically moving to Ameren for 1 year. We intend to re-bid electric supply next fall if market conditions are more favorable.

Ameren has mailed the attached notice to the residents in our program. Residents have the option to select another supplier in the next 60 days if they wish. Residents are not required to do so. There is no action required in order to stay in our program. Residents are cautioned to study any offers that they receive carefully. The cost of electricity is at an all-time high. We have decided not to accept any long-term contracts for that reason.


Thank you,
Dean Barber
Public Works Director
City of Mattoon

To see a PDF copy of this press release, which includes a copy of the attached notice. Click here.

November 30, 2022|

Press Release – Electric Supply Rates

PRESS RELEASE

Several area cities and counties have been working together to bid electric supply for our residents. The cities of Charleston, Effingham, Mattoon, and Paris along with Coles County are nearing the end of a contract with a rate of 4.19 cents per kilowatt hour.  This rate will be expiring with the meter readings in December 2022.

Recently the buying group, along with our consultant Good Energy, worked to solicit new electric supply bids for our residents. We were unable to secure an offer with a satisfactory combination of price and duration due to the current volatility in the market. The group has decided to pause the aggregation program and to revert back to Ameren as the electrical supplier for our communities. The group intends to consider competitive offers again for our electrical supply in the fall of 2023.

Ameren’s current electric supply rate is 12.24 cents per kilowatt hour. Electricity bills in January will reflect the change of supply rates from 4.19 cents to 12.24 cents per kilowatt hour.

Residents and businesses in our electrical aggregation programs will be automatically switched to Ameren following the conclusion of our contract with Energy Harbor in December 2022.

Is important to note that no action is needed from our residents! No forms are required, and no one will contact residents to make the change. There are companies that may contact citizens offering electric contracts but they are not associated with the buying group.  Please use caution before entering contracts as sometimes the offers appear favorable but are actually more costly than Ameren rates.

Municipal Electric Aggregation was approved by voters in November 2012 as a way to buy electricity for our residents and small businesses at wholesale prices. Until now, each contract has been able to produce savings for program participants.  After almost 10 years, it is estimated that municipal electric aggregation has saved the residents of our communities over $800.00 per household.

Anyone who may need help with their monthly energy bills can find a list of township offices and not-for-profit organizations offering assistance programs on Ameren’s website. Qualifying households can take part in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is the federally-funded program that provides monetary relief for energy bills.  More information can be obtained by calling 1-877-411-9276 or visiting www.ameren.com/illinois/residentail/energy-assistance/liheap. Ameren also has energy saving tips and billing options available online.

October 5, 2022|

Mattoon Housing Survey

Mattoon in Motion (MIM), in partnership with the City of Mattoon, is conducting a community housing survey to determine future housing development and rehabilitation needs and projects for our community. This survey will allow us to apply for grants and provide important information to housing developers. 

We have created five surveys that ask different questions from individuals and organizations that have unique perspectives about the housing situation in Mattoon, IL. If you fit into one or more of these categories, we invite you to fill out each one that applies to you. Links to the surveys are below:

1) Resident Survey – This survey is for people who currently live in Mattoon, IL.

2) Employer Survey – This survey is for employers / businesses that operate in Mattoon, IL.

3) Employee Survey – This survey is for people who currently work in Mattoon, IL. If you work in the community but do not live here, you can still fill out this survey.

4) Realtor & Lender Survey – This survey is only for Realtors and Lenders that operate in Mattoon, IL.

5) Landlord Survey – This survey is only for Landlords that operate in Mattoon, IL.

Please note, even though it will show your email address as you fill out the form, all information provided by individuals is 100% anonymous. Look for the “(not shared)” text next to your email to confirm this. For organizations filling out the Employer, Realtor & Lender, and Landlord surveys, there is an option to provide contact information for follow-up.

We thank you in advance for your participation.

September 28, 2022|

Limiting Access to City Buildings

City Hall has limited access at this time. Appointments are encouraged, please see the Department phone numbers below to schedule an appointment or ask any questions.

  • City Clerk’s Office:            (217) 235-5654
  • Inspections Office:            (217) 234-7367
  • Parks and Lakes:              (217) 234-3611
  • Police Department:           (217) 235-5451
  • Public Works Dept.:          (217) 235-5171
  • Tourism Department:        (217) 258-6286

 

August 31, 2021|

Virtual City Council Meetings Details

Cisco WebEx hosts the virtual Council Chamber.  Join the meetings using the information shown below.

Visit the City Council Meeting page to view the agenda for upcoming meetings. For those unable to attend, recordings of any virtual City Council Meetings will be posted to our YouTube Channel.

October 01, 2024, Virtual Meetings Details:

A Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 01, 2024.

Regular City Council Meeting

At no sooner than 6:20 pm, visit the Cisco WebEx meeting site by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/MattoonCC100124

Meeting number (access code): 2559 169 6626

Meeting password: 20819

Additional Instructions

Join meetings by telephone by dialing 415-655-0001 and use the meeting number and password shown above.

Participants may be muted when initially connected to the meeting.
If using a phone to call in, you can press *6 to unmute and mute yourself when public comment is invited.
If you wish to be heard during the public comment portion of the meeting, or wish to comment during the discussion period on an open motion, you need to send your comments in advance to the City Clerk’s office.  Your comments will be read into the record, or you will be called upon to speak at the appropriate time.  Contact the City Clerk’s office before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by calling 217-235-5654 or by sending an email message to c……@mattoonillinois.org.  NOTE:  All those speaking during the meeting must first identify themselves by providing their full name for the record.
August 12, 2021|
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