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Meeting Name: Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/14/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Second Floor
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26-01134 11.Information Only2027 Budget Overview.   Not available Video Video
26-01135 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $13,780,749.44 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee held on September 14, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-01136 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Rockford and County of Winnebago to replace sidewalks along West State Street in coordination with the County’s Public Safety Building project. The estimated City contribution is $127,000.00, with the actual cost determined by measured quantities upon completion of the project.   Not available Video Video
26-01137 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Rockford and State of Illinois for Rockford Complete Streets Revitalization Project (Maintenance).   Not available Video Video
26-01138 14.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the addition of the City-owned property located at 710 North Church Street (PIN: 11-23-130-016) to the City's Mow-to-Own Program and the immediate transfer of said property to the adjacent property owner, KMK Media Group, Inc.   Not available Video Video
26-01144 15.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Lease Agreement renewal with Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois for office spaces located at 917 South Main Street, Rockford, Illinois at a rate of $900.00 per month, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,800.00 for a 12-month lease term (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The funding sources are the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) FY22 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence Grant and City funding previously approved for the Community Healing Center. No City match is required.   Not available Video Video
26-01139 16.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between City of Loves Park, City of South Beloit, Village of Cherry Valley, and City of Rockford for the establishment of the Rockford Regional Tourism District (RTID). (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 21, 2026)   Not available Video Video
26-01141 17.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the formation of the Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District (RTID). (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 21, 2026)   Not available Video Video
26-01140 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of a contract for two Contract Telecommunicators for Rockford 911 to Moetivations, Inc., of Ken Caryl, Colorado in the amount of $92,763.82. The contract duration is for three (3) months.   Not available Video Video
26-01142 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $284,745.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. The grant funds will be used to purchase seventeen (17) portable radios for the Rockford Police Department and for Winnebago County to purchase fourteen (14) portable radios.   Not available Video Video
26-01143 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) Department of Human Services (DHS) Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Award in the amount of $172,500.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from Signature date through May 31, 2027. The grant will provide funds used to cover expenses related to homelessness prevention, utilities, transportation/gas, uniforms, tools/equipment, and other similarly purposed expenses for eligible recipients.   Not available Not available
26-01147 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of RFQ: Architectural Services, Mechanical Services, and Appliances for PY2027 Weatherization Services (RFQ No. 826-HS-072) to Comfort 1st, Geostar Mechanical Inc., Total Plumbing, all of Rockford, Illinois and Johnson Control Inc., of Arlington Heights, Illinois in the estimated total amount of $1,200,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through September 30, 2027 with one (1) possible one-year extension option. Price adjustments based on regional market analysis provided by Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The funding sources are DCEO, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and State Supplemental.   Not available Video Video
26-01148 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval for the Renewal of Contract: Lead Program Partner - Youth Advocacy Board to By Any Dreams Necessary, of Rockford, Illinois in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00. The contract duration is from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The funding source is Community Healing Center American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.   Not available Not available
26-01145 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Residential Snow Removal and Operators (Bid No. 726-PW-060) to Regional Snow Services, of Saint Charles, Missouri in the estimated annual amount of $1,500,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Street Department Operating Budget.   Not available Video Video
26-01146 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Elevator Maintenance Services (RFP No. 626-PW-055) to Schumacher Elevator, of Denver, Iowa in the estimated annual amount of $50,000.00 (based on a fixed monthly rate plus unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Property Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-01152 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Multi-Use Path Maintenance 2026 (Bid No. 826-PW-073) to DPI Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $209,888.00. The contract duration is through November 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Video Video
26-01153 19.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Agreement: Grant Management Software to Vertosoft, of Leesburg, Virginia for a contract amount of $97,200.00 for one-time implementation and $35,550.00 year 1, $37,328.00 year 2, $39,195.00 year 3. The contract duration is one (1) year with two (2) one-year extension options. The funding sources are the Finance Department Operating Budget and Grant Funds.   Not available Video Video