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PART D. PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT <br /> Explain why the amendment is being requested. <br /> In the interest of community growth and the economic competitiveness of the region,the <br /> Decatur-Macon County Enterprise Zone administration board,in cooperation with local <br /> governmental bodies and key community stakeholders,have determined that it is in the <br /> best interest of the region to submit the enclosed properties and parcels for inclusion in the <br /> Decatur-Macon County Enterprise Zone to increase their viability for redevelopment. <br /> In recent history the Enterprise Zone has been successful in fostering growth within the <br /> Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)by reducing the communities estimated <br /> poverty rate from 18.4% in 2015 to 15.2% in 2020. However, areas of persistent poverty <br /> remain. This proposed addition is located within Census Track#91Macon County/IL which <br /> has an estimated poverty rate of 39.6% as of 2020. <br /> Economic incentives such as Enterprise Zone benefits are often key factors in private <br /> investment into destressed areas.This agency,along with key community stakeholders, <br /> feels that the addition of this land is vital for the continued growth and economic wellbeing <br /> of Macon County and its citizens. <br /> PART E. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROVAL <br /> The Department of Agriculture documents have been approved. Acceptance letters were <br /> issued on August 25,2022 for Addition #1, and on February 6,2023 for Addition #2. <br /> Copies are included with the application documents. <br />