Evanston Economic Development Committee members backed allocating some of the city’s remaining federal recovery funds to key business initiatives. About $900,000 has already been allocated for Evanston Thrives murals by Art Encounter ($61,0000); Place-making Kit Planning by All Together Evanston ($78,200); Independence Park Dining Terrace ($500,000); and the Small Business Recovery Fund, $250,000. Staff has already sent out a Request for Proposals on the project.