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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/20/2026 5:35 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-00880 11.Information OnlyPublic Hearing Concerning the Intent of the City Council of the City of Rockford, Winnebago and Ogle Counties, Illinois to Sell Not to Exceed $103,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source).   Not available Not available
26-00826 11.Information OnlyZoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on July 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on July 27, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00827 12.Information OnlyLiquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on July 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on July 27, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00882 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: 815 Day Block Party, Polish Fest and PCI Employee Picnic. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00901 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Alderman Jonathan Logemann regarding a proposed resolution establishing a moratorium on data centers and directs the City Administrator, and designees, to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of best practices for regulating the development, expansion, and operation of data centers within the City of Rockford. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00881 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a Lease Agreement between the City of Rockford and Theresa McDermott d/b/a Souljah Wellness for the property located at 211 Elm St., Section A. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00891 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Tretara Flowers, Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, regarding the approval of the Subrecipient Agreement with Comprehensive Community Solutions. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00895 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Charlotte Hoss, City Attorney, regarding the consideration and approval of the State Line Area Narcotics Team Interagency Agreement. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00896 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Jamie Rott, Water Superintendent, regarding an IEPA Revolving Loan Fund Application Approval and Authorizing Ordinance(s) for Lead Service Line Replacements. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00897 15.Information OnlyMemorandum from Carol Jaworowski, Police Finance Analyst, regarding the acceptance of FY27 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00899 16.Information OnlyMemorandum from Angela Hammer, Legal Director, regarding approval of the Fifth Supplemental Indenture Resolution regarding the Industrial Project Revenue Bonds (Wesley Willows Project), Series 2011. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00663 21.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed Funding Agreement with Goodwill in partnership with IBEW Local 364 for Electrical Workers Trades Program to better prepare individuals for IBEW application process in the amount of $85,172.00. The funding source is Casino Funds. (LAID OVER JULY 20, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00828 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of Plat No. 2 of Rosewood Subdivision.   Not available Not available
26-00833 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $18,293,651.23 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee held on July 13, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-00834 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the request to use up to $200,000.00 of Casino Funds to assist in qualified relocation funds.   Not available Not available
26-00836 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the proposed sale of the city-owned property located at 218 South Independence Avenue (PIN: 11-21-285-004) under the City’s Mow-to-Own Program to Christie C. Williams.   Not available Not available
26-00669 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the renewal of a Professional Services Contract with Zephyr Government Strategies for $10,000.00 per month for the City of Rockford’s 2026 Lobbying Services.   Not available Not available
26-00764 21.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an ordinance terminating the Global Trade Park South Redevelopment Project Area and the Dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for Global Trade Park South Tax Increment Financing District. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00765 22.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an ordinance approving the South Rockford Industrial Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00766 23.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an ordinance designating the South Rockford Industrial Redevelopment Project Area. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00767 24.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an ordinance adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the South Rockford Industrial Redevelopment Project Area. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00715 21.Committee ReportCommittee recommends denial of the Annexation of 14xx Edson Road, 15xx Edson Road, 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. The subject property is currently agricultural farmland. The contract purchaser plans to develop an industrial subdivision on this land. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00716 22.Committee ReportCommittee recommends denial of the Annexation Agreement for 14xx, 15xx and 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00717 23.Committee ReportCommittee recommends denial of the Zoning Map Amendment from County AG to I-3, Airport Industrial Zoning District at 14xx, 15xx, and 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street (Venture One Acquisitions, LLC/Applicants), thus reversing the Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendation of approval. (LAID OVER JUNE 29, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00695 11.AppointmentReappointment of Jeremiah Griffin to the Community Action Advisory Board as a private sector member for a term ending June 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up for passage after July 1, 2026.)   Not available Not available
26-00696 12.AppointmentReappointment of Mary Cacioppi to the Community Action Advisory Board as a private sector member for a term ending July 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up for passage after July 1, 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. (LAID OVER JULY 20, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00829 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the RockYard Music Fest   Not available Not available
26-00830 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the RAMP River Run   Not available Not available
26-00840 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: 2026 City-Wide Pavement Marking (Thermo) (Bid No. 526-PW-045) to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc., of Pingree Grove, Illinois in the amount of $85,211.70. The contract duration is through October 2, 2026. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00841 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 6 - 2026 (Alleys) (Bid No. 626-PW-050) to Stenstrom Excavation in the amount of $434,060.50. The contract duration is through October 2, 2026. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax / Parking Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00838 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Environmental Review and Assessment Services (RFP No. 326-CD-021) to ECS Midwest, LLC., of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc., of Saint Louis, Missouri, and Specialty Consulting, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois in the annual estimated amount of $84,450.00. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extensions. The funding sources are Various Grants.   Not available Not available
26-00842 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Command Vehicle Upfitting to MacQueen Equipment LLC., of Saint Paul, Minnesota in the amount of $90,671.36. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is Capital Lease Funds / Fire Department Capital Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00839 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Renewal of Contract: Neighborly Software (Grant Management System) to Benevate, LLC., of Atlanta, Georgia in the amount of $29,672.00. The contract duration is from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The funding sources are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Grants, and the Community & Economic Development Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00835 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of a plan of acquisition of 4100 East State Street by the Rockford Board of Library Trustees. (LAID OVER JULY 20, 2026)   Not available Not available
26-00843 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Violent Crime Victims Assistance (VCVA) Grant Award in the amount of $63,505.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will be used to fund continued support for a full-time Front-Line Crisis Navigator.   Not available Not available
26-00844 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Justice (DOJ)/Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Grant to Improve the Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program Award, Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $500,000.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029. The grant award, if accepted, will be used to fund one full-time Family Peace Center Legal Advocate and one part-time Case Manager.   Not available Not available
26-00886 19.ResolutionAward of Bid: South Pierpont Avenue Resurfacing 2026 to T.C.I. Concrete, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $503,373.43. The contract duration is through October 9, 2026. The funding source is Lincolnwood TIF Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00887 110.ResolutionApproval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with Rosecrance (2003) in an amount not to exceed $193,320.00. The agreement term is from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. If approved, the funds will be used to provide eligible clients with housing and supportive services, and administrative costs.   Not available Not available
26-00888 111.ResolutionApproval of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant-Funded Subrecipient Agreement with Rosecrance (Consolidated) in an amount not to exceed $1,049,712.00. The agreement term is from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. If approved, the funds will be used to provide eligible clients with housing and supportive services, and administrative costs.   Not available Not available
26-00889 112.ResolutionAcceptance of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Rosecrance Consolidated Grant Award in the amount of $1,074,080.00. The grant does require a cost match in the amount of $268,520.00, which will be provided by Rosecrance. The grant term is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. If accepted, the funds will be used to provide tenant-based rental assistance and administrative costs.   Not available Not available
26-00890 113.ResolutionAcceptance of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Rosecrance 2003 Grant Award in the amount of $201,379.00. The grant does require a cost match in the amount of $50,344.75, which will be provided by Rosecrance. The grant term is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. If accepted, the funds will be used to provide tenant-based rental assistance and administrative costs.   Not available Not available
26-00812 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2614 and 2600 Kilburn Avenue (Somabhai Patel/Shiv Dristi, LLC dba Jasmine Pantry/Applicants), subject to conditions.   Not available Not available
26-00791 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance related to the Annexation of 14xx Edson Road, 15xx Edson Road, 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street.   Not available Not available
26-00792 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance related to the Annexation Agreement for 14xx, 15xx and 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street.   Not available Not available
26-00793 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance related to the Zoning Map Amendment from County AG to I-3, Airport Industrial Zoning District at 14xx, 15xx, and 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street (Venture One Acquisitions, LLC/Applicants).   Not available Not available
26-00785 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Goodwill in partnership with IBEW Local 364 for Electrical Workers Trades Program to better prepare individuals for IBEW application process in the amount of $85,172.00. The funding source is Casino Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00783 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the termination of the Global Trade Park South Redevelopment Project Area and the Dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for Global Trade Park South Tax Increment Financing District.   Not available Not available
26-00784 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the South Rockford Industrial Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area.   Not available Not available
26-00786 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance designating the South Rockford Industrial Redevelopment Project Area.   Not available Not available
26-00787 15.OrdinanceAn ordinance adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the South Rockford Industrial Redevelopment Project Area.   Not available Not available
26-00864 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the request to use up to $200,000.00 of Casino Funds to assist in qualified relocation funds.   Not available Not available
26-00865 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the sale of the city-owned property located at 218 South Independence Avenue (PIN: 11-21-285-004) under the City’s Mow-to-Own Program to Christie C. Williams.   Not available Not available
26-00866 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the renewal of a Professional Services Contract with Zephyr Government Strategies for $10,000.00 per month for the City of Rockford’s 2026 Lobbying Services.   Not available Not available