Streator passes agreements with communities on emergency services

 
 
STREATOR – The city of Streator has officially passed intergovernmental agreements between Long Point, Reading, and Allen Township to provide emergency services to the communities. Formalities were passed Wednesday night at Streator’s City Council Meeting. The city will serve Allen Township’s western district as a backup at $450 per call, the same rate as Long Point’s. Reading’s agreement is similar to Long Point’s according to city Manager Dave Plyman, however, Streator is allowing Reading the time to gain full authority for the city to provide emergency services via referendum. Plyman says, for now, Reading will be served at a highly discounted rate to get their financials arranged. For now, Reading will pay $25,000, and f the referendum passes, an additional $25,000 through the end of 2023.
 

 
If the referendum fails, the city will not be obligated to provide services after April 30th of next year.