City of Decatur addresses potential Heritage Behavioral Health relocation

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Decatur has responded to the possible relocation of Heritage Behavioral Health Center.

On its Facebook page, the City of Decatur wrote it was aware of the possible redevelopment project of Heritage Behavioral Health Center and its relocation north of St. Teresa High School. In addition, the city has received letters and emails about the possible project.

The City's post read, "It will not be possible to respond individually, but Council members and City leadership want citizens to know their comments have been received."

This post comes in response to a recent release from the St. Teresa High School Board of Directors. The school shared that there were plans to move Heritage Behavioral Health Center near the high school.

This is the City of Decatur's response to the possible project:

"1. The City of Decatur has not received any formal plans, permit applications, drawings, or maps from Heritage Behavioral Health for the possible redevelopment project referenced by St. Teresa. The City has only had brief and informal discussions with Heritage and their development partners.

2. The City of Decatur cannot make a final determination about whether a possible redevelopment project sponsored by Heritage will comply with City Codes until we formally receive plans, specifications, maps, and building permit applications. However, based on limited information provided by Heritage and their development partners, it is unlikely that the Decatur City Council will be required to take any formal action approving or disapproving the possible redevelopment project."

The City went on the write, "Requests for additional information about Heritage’s plans for any possible redevelopment projects near St. Teresa School should be addressed to Heritage."