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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-00048 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the approval of the Final Plat of District 815 Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00066 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the approval of the Final Plat of Dulgar Subdivision. Referred Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00056 13.Information OnlyZoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on January 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on January 26, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00057 14.Information OnlyLiquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on January 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on January 26, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00047 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the consideration and approval of Finance Policies. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00084 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer, regarding an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) for Davis Park. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00085 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding the proposed Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Regional Site Readiness Grant Application Authorization and Award Acceptance. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Video Video
25-00166 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the 2026 - 2028 Funding Agreement between the City of Rockford and Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) in the amount of $60,000 annually. The funding source is Garbage User Fees.   Not available Video Video
25-00172 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Amendment to the Development Agreement with First Midwest Group (Machesney Investment LLC) and McDonald's for the establishment of a McDonald's at 4103 West State Street in the amount of $200,000. The funding source is 2025 Casino Plan Funds / Economic Development High Risk Area. (LAID OVER JANUARY 20, 2026)   Not available Video Video
25-00174 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Supplemental Marketing Services Agreement between the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) and City of Rockford for $100,000 annually for two years (2026 and 2027). The funding source is 2026 and 2027 Casino Foundation Funds.   Not available Video Video
26-00004 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the sale of the vacant city-owned property located at 5798 Logistics Parkway to 5728 Logistics Parkway LLC, the neighboring property owner, for the amount of $124,000 plus costs.   Not available Video Video
26-00005 22.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Plat No. 6 of Green Estates.   Not available Video Video
26-00007 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of Plat No. 2 of Ardmore Subdivision   Not available Video Video
26-00008 14.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for an off-premise business sign in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2102 McFarland Road (First Perryville Development Corporation/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Video Video
26-00012 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $8,285,662.57 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on January 12, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-00041 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Awaken Foundation L3C to provide on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities within the City’s Weatherization Program. There is no fiscal impact to the City. Participant wages are paid entirely by Awaken Foundation using Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (ICEJA) Grant funds. The agreement is from February 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-00170 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Development Agreement with Urban Equity Properties (UEP Tower Lofts, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 99 East State Street as News Tower Lofts (former Rockford Register Star) for mixed-use residential / commercial development. The funding source is Redevelopment Funds and TIF Funds. (LAID OVER JANUARY 5, 2026)   Not available Video Video
25-00171 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Amendment to the Development Agreement with Oliver Emerson Development (Oliver Emerson Development, LLC) for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of 325 South Madison Street (The Watch Factory) as residential. The funding source is Redevelopment Funds and TIF Funds. (LAID OVER JANUARY 5, 2026)   Not available Video Video
26-00010 11.Resolution2026 Forward for Fun Initiative   Not available Video Video
26-00061 12.ResolutionResolution for settlement of Isaac Cornelius Fricks, Sr. vs. Officer Brian Prine, Case No: 22-CV-50410 in the amount of $32,000. (SUSPEND RULE 9)   Not available Video Video
25-00182 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair (HAFHR) Grant extension in the additional amount of $549,000 (the new total is $3,009,000).   Not available Video Video
25-00183 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Rebuild Downtowns and Main Streets Grant Award in the amount of $2,000,000. The grant requires a 25% cost match which will be paid for using the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax. The grant term is from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. If accepted, the grant funds will be used to reimburse construction costs of the Madison Street Corridor Improvements Project (Phase 2).   Not available Video Video
26-00021 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Professional Services for Family Peace Center Architectural Services for Renovation of 214 North Church Street to Larson & Darby Group, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $525,805.36. The contract duration is through December 31, 2026. The funding source is the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board Accelerator Grant.   Not available Video Video
26-00050 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the 2026 - 2028 Funding Agreement between the City of Rockford and Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) in the amount of $60,000 annually. The funding source is Garbage User Fees.   Not available Video Video
26-00053 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Supplemental Marketing Services Agreement between the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) and City of Rockford for $100,000 annually for two years (2026 and 2027). The funding source is 2026 and 2027 Casino Foundation Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00060 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Development Agreement with Urban Equity Properties (UEP Tower Lofts, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 99 East State Street as News Tower Lofts (former Rockford Register Star) for mixed-use residential / commercial development. The funding source is Redevelopment Funds and TIF Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00058 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Amendment to the Development Agreement with Oliver Emerson Development (Oliver Emerson Development, LLC) for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of 325 South Madison Street (The Watch Factory) as residential. The funding source is Redevelopment Funds and TIF Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00054 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the sale of the vacant city-owned property located at 5798 Logistics Parkway to 5728 Logistics Parkway LLC, the neighboring property owner, for the amount of $124,000, plus costs.   Not available Video Video
26-00055 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for an off-premise business sign in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2102 McFarland Road (First Perryville Development Corporation/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00051 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Awaken Foundation L3C to provide on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities within the City’s Weatherization Program. There is no fiscal impact to the City. Participant wages are paid entirely by Awaken Foundation using Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (ICEJA) Grant funds. The agreement is from February 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.   Not available Not available