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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/2/2026 5:35 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Second Floor
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26-00235 11.ProclamationProclamation declaring March 8 through March 14, 2026 to be “Girl Scout Week” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.   Not available Not available
26-00241 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a proposed Funding Agreement with Phantom Regiment, Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation ("Phantom Regiment”) located at 5608 International Drive. Referred to the Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00233 11.Information OnlyTraffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on March 11, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on March 23, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00236 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: Memorial Day Parade, Cars & Coffee, No Kings 3.0 and Churchill Grove Garage Sale. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00227 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Jamie Rott, Water Superintendent, regarding a hiring request from the Water Division for two Lead Project Managers and one Water Utility Technician. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00228 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Carol Jaworowski, Police Financial Analyst, regarding the acceptance of the Illinois Law Enforcement Standards Board (ILETSB) FY26 Camera Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00199 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the 2026 Funding Agreement with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) as the Regional Economic Development Organization in the amount of $75,000.00. The funding source is the Redevelopment Fund.   Not available Video Video
26-00200 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of Plat No. 5 of Perryville Promenade Subdivision.   Not available Not available
26-00201 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L-50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2525 Auburn Street (Colleen Therese Kowalski/Michelle Keinz/Gyro House & More, Inc. dba Gyro House/Applicants). Subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00203 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for a stand-alone coffee shop with a drive-thru with deviations from the regulations for parking and landscaping in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 73xx East Riverside Boulevard (2018DT Sandy Hollow, LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions.   Not available Video Video
26-00219 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $11,838,332.59 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on February 23, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-00210 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the 2026 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for a Three-year Property Tax Rebate Program for Newly-Built Residential Construction for single family, townhome, two-family, three-family and multi-family structures located in the City of Rockford and School District 205.   Not available Video Video
26-00086 21.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement and Lease Agreement for 713 East State Street (Shumway Building) with Rockford Area Arts Council for 2026 through 2028 in the amount of $125,000.00 annually for a total amount of $375,000.00. The funding source is the City’s Redevelopment Fund. (LAID OVER FEBRUARY 17, 2026)   Not available Video Video
26-00156 21.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Public School District 205 (RPS 205) for vacation of an existing Right-of-Way to RPS 205, construction of revised access to Lincoln Middle School from Charles Street as part of the City’s 11th Street Phase 2 project, and reimbursement of improvement costs by RPS 205.   Not available Video Video
26-00145 11.AppointmentAppointment of Zsa Zsa Johnson to the Community Relations Commission to fill the seat vacated by Nikki Lynch for a term expiring December 2026. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after March 4, 2026.)   Not available Not available
26-00146 12.AppointmentAppointment of Shimere Shanklin to the Community Relations Commission to fill the seat vacated by Jordan Lindvall for a term expiring August 2028. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be up for passage after March 4, 2026.)   Not available Not available
26-00218 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of a Resolution calling for a Public Hearing and convening a Joint Review Board in connection with a new South Rockford Industrial Tax Increment Financing District.   Not available Not available
26-00204 21.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Irish Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade   Not available Not available
26-00205 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Spruce Up Day at the Veteran’s Roundabout   Not available Not available
26-00207 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Rockford Area Pride Parade   Not available Not available
26-00223 24.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Lifescape Classic July 4th Run/Walk   Not available Not available
26-00212 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the 4th of July Celebration   Not available Not available
26-00214 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the One Table: An Open-Air Dining Experience   Not available Not available
26-00237 17.ResolutionResolution for settlement of Teshayla Moton, et al., vs. City of Rockford, Illinois, et al. Case No: 23-cv-50120 in the amount of $40,000.00. (SUSPEND RULE 9)   Not available Video Video
26-00238 18.ResolutionResolution for settlement of Michael Oros, et al., vs. City of Rockford, Illinois, et al. Case No: 25-cv-50169 in the amount of $40,000.00. (SUSPEND RULE 9)   Not available Not available
26-00213 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Construction Engineering Agreement: Various Projects City Wide to Willett Hofmann and Associates, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $244,868.68. The contract duration is through November 30, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Not available
26-00217 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Sale of Vehicles: Two (2) Ford Explorers to BMO Police in the amount of $7,000.00 each.   Not available Not available
26-00221 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the award of RFQ: Weatherization Mechanical Services (RFP No. 1125-HS-123) to Geostar Mechanical Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the estimated amount of $1,200,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through September 30, 2026 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 and Human Services (HHS), and State Supplemental.   Not available Not available
26-00211 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Resolution to waive the fees for building plan review, building permit, building inspection and water connection/service fees for new residential construction structures on vacant land and lots throughout the City of Rockford.   Not available Not available
26-00216 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program Grant from Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community Services provided to approved local Continuums of Care (CoCs) in the amount of $85,522.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. The grant award, if accepted, will provide funds used to expand capacity for additional data analysis and to establish a lived experience advisory board.   Not available Not available
26-00160 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Sole Source Contract: Flock Safety, to Flock Group, Inc., of Atlanta Georgia in the amount of $443,998.16. The contract duration is one (1) year with three (3) additional one-year extension options. The funding sources are the Organized Retail Crime Grant (FY26 ORC) and Rockford Police Department Intel Unit Budget (FY27-FY29 Renewal Options). (LAID OVER FEBRUARY 17, 2026)   Not available Video Video
26-00224 17.ResolutionAward of RFP: Actuarial Services to Nyhart Company, of Indianapolis, Indiana for a contract amount of $14,200.00 year 1, $14,600.00 year 2, $15,000.00 year 3, $15,400.00 year 4. The contract duration is one (1) year with three (3) one-year extensions. The funding source is the Finance Department Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00226 18.ResolutionAward of RFP: Investment Management Services to PFM Asset Management, of Chicago, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $69,500.00. The contract duration is three (3) years with two (2) one-year extensions, with the ability to terminate for convenience by either party at any time. The funding source is the Finance Department Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00230 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the 2026 Funding Agreement with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) as the Regional Economic Development Organization in the amount of $75,000.00. The funding source is the Redevelopment Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00116 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Funding Agreement and Lease Agreement for 713 East State Street (Shumway Building) with Rockford Area Arts Council for 2026 through 2028 in the amount of $125,000.00 annually for a total amount of $375,000.00. The funding source is the City’s Redevelopment Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00231 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L-50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2525 Auburn Street (Colleen Therese Kowalski/Michelle Keinz/Gyro House & More, Inc. dba Gyro House/Applicants).   Not available Not available
26-00232 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a stand-alone coffee shop with a drive-thru with deviations from the regulations for parking and landscaping in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 73xx East Riverside Boulevard (2018DT Sandy Hollow, LLC/Applicant).   Not available Not available
26-00229 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the 2026 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for a Three-year Property Tax Rebate Program for Newly-Built Residential Construction for single family, townhome, two-family, three-family and multi-family structures located in the City of Rockford and School District 205.   Not available Not available
26-00178 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Public School District 205 (RPS 205) for vacation of an existing Right-of-Way to RPS 205, construction of revised access to Lincoln Middle School from Charles Street as part of the City’s 11th Street Phase 2 project, and reimbursement of improvement costs by RPS 205.   Not available Not available
26-00240 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the AFSCME Local 1058-C Collective Bargaining Agreement for April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. (SUSPEND RULE 9)   Not available Not available