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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/17/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-00938 11.Information OnlyPublic Hearing on the Annexation of 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road).   Not available Not available
26-01005 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program Manager, regarding authorization to designate Sarah Leys as Certifying Officer for Environmental Reviews submitted to HUD. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00956 11.Information OnlyZoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on August 18, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on August 24, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00957 12.Information OnlyLiquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on August 18, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on August 24, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00997 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Plat No. 2 of Hopkins Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00998 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Plat No. 5 of Hickory Crest Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00999 15.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Final Plat of Culver’s 11th Street Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01011 16.Information OnlyMemorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include the Labor Day Parade and Boylan Homecoming Parade. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01012 17.Information OnlyMemorandum from Anthony Cisneros, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation of 2010 New Milford School Road. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00995 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer, regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Rockford Complete Streets Revitalization. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01004 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Sarah Leys, Director of Community and Economic Development, regarding a rebate to the Rockford Area Arts Council for property taxes paid for the Armory located at 605 North Main Street. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01009 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the acceptance of two grant awards for Continuum of Care (COC) PY25. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01010 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the transfer of City-Owned property located at 638 Whitman Street to the City’s Mow-to-Own Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01014 15.Information OnlyMemorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Family Crisis Grant Award from Community Foundation of Northern IL (CFNIL). Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-01015 16.Information OnlyMemorandum from Timothy Hinkens, City Engineer, regarding a City-State Intergovernmental Agreement for 15th Avenue over Rock River Bridge Replacement. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00974 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the request for the Annexation of 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road). The owner of the subject property has requested annexation to the City of Rockford. If approved, the owner agrees to obtain a Special Use Permit for a solar farm.   Not available Not available
26-00975 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Annexation Agreement for 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road).   Not available Not available
26-00976 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Landmark Designation for the property located at 1202 Eddy Avenue (A & E Tool & Gage).   Not available Not available
26-00985 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $12,305,598.22 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on August 10, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-00763 21.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Spaces to Places Program, which is intended to reduce commercial vacancies and support small business growth by providing temporary rent assistance for new or expanding businesses. The city will reimburse security deposits and 50% of rent for up to 12 months for a total funding level of up to $20,000.00 per business. The program will have $300,000.00 designated from 2026 and 2027 Casino Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00970 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the authorization for acceptance of the Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the amount of $613,551.00 to implement the Beverly Park Floodplain Connection. The City would match $333,384.00 of local CIP Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00971 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the authorization for acceptance to utilize an allotment of Region 1 Planning Council’s (R1PC) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the amount of $4,349,410.00 for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2028 to implement the Harrison Avenue Reconstruction Project. The City will match $4,000,000.00 and will continue to seek STBG and other federal grants to make up this gap by FFY28. The funding source is the Motor Fuel Tax.   Not available Not available
26-00973 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the authorization for acceptance to utilize an allotment of Region 1 Planning Council’s (R1PC) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the amount of $1,271,066.00 for the Federal Fiscal Year 2028 to implement the Highcrest Multi-Use Path project. This grant is in addition to the $3,000,000.00 grant received from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for the same project. The City’s match of $317,767.00 will come from Motor Fuel Tax Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00986 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Rockford Fire Department Headquarters Renovation (Bid No. 626-FD-057) to L&L Builders, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $481,590.00. The contract duration is through February 2027. The funding source is 2022 Budget Surplus Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00987 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Legal Research Services to West Publishing Corporation, of Eagan, Minnesota in the annual amount of $29,609.16, with a 6% increase of fees annually. The contract duration is three (3) years. The funding source is the Legal Department Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00915 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Contract: Permit and Code Enforcement Software (RFP No. 226-CD-020) to GovPilot, of Brick, New Jersey in the amount of $305,320.00 in year one and $212,000.00 annually in years two and three. The contract duration is three (3) years with two (2) possible one-year extension options, with a 5% increase in fees during the extension years. The funding source is the Information Technology and Integration Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00988 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: State West Parking Deck 2027 Maintenance Repairs to Walker Consultants, of Hoffman Estates, Illinois in the amount of $37,510.00. The contract duration is through December 2026. The funding source is the Parking Fund Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00994 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the authorization of funding for Concrete Improvements at BMO Center in the amount of $1,152,116.20. The funding source is the Redevelopment Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00993 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the resolution declaring intent to form the Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District (TID), fixing the time and place of a public hearing and advancement.   Not available Not available
26-00990 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Application and Award Acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State Designated Cultural Districts Grant Award in the amount of $200,000.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028. The grant award, if accepted, will provide funds used to develop district identity and branding, support new and existing businesses, and promote visitor attraction.   Not available Not available
26-00991 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with the Winnebago County Probation Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $35,000.00. The agreement period is from August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. If approved, the grant funds will be utilized to provide funding to appoint a probation officer to fulfill office hours at the Family Peace Center (FPC) and will assist in strengthening the existing Multidisciplinary Team Response Program (MDT), expedite and streamline services for survivors, and allow for continued collaborative efforts.   Not available Not available
26-00992 19.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office in the not-to-exceed amount of $175,000.00. The agreement period is from August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. If approved, the grant funds will be utilized to hire a full-time Victim Services Provider and allow the Domestic Violence Assistant State’s Attorney to oversee the needs of the grant program.   Not available Not available
26-00982 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Variation to increase the maximum allowed business identification wall signs from two (2) to three (3) in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3218 11th Street (Jimmy Smith/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-01001 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Annexation of 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road).   Not available Not available
26-01002 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Annexation Agreement for 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road and 36xx Prairie Road (3598 Export Road).   Not available Not available
26-01003 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Landmark Designation for the property located at 1202 Eddy Avenue (A & E Tool & Gage).   Not available Not available