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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/2/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Second Floor
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26-00137 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program Manager, regarding the Conditional Preliminary Set-Aside Letter for Federal HOME and CDBG funds requested by RockRiver I, LLC for a new senior housing development. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00134 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding a request to vacate a right-of-way. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00136 12.Information OnlyTraffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on February 11, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on February 23, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00138 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding Plat No. 2 of Puri West State Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Video Video
26-00135 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Charlotte Hoss, City Attorney, regarding Trustee Property Mowing Lien Waivers. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Video Video
25-00167 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation (NIAAA) for the establishment of a Senior Center at 5505 East State Street. The funding source is a reallocation of unspent ARPA Plan/ Major Corridor Signage Funds not to exceed $300,000.   Not available Video Video
26-00086 12.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
26-00097 11.Committee ReportFinal Plat of Dulgar Subdivision   Not available Video Video
26-00098 12.Committee ReportFinal Plat of District 815 Subdivision.   Not available Video Video
26-00099 13.Committee Report3929 Broadway, Suite 7   Not available Video Video
26-00100 14.Committee Report1100 North Lyford Road   Not available Video Video
26-00101 15.Committee Report716 Indiana Avenue   Not available Video Video
26-00102 16.Committee Report1601 Sandy Hollow Road and 3402 11th Street   Not available Video Video
26-00103 17.Committee Report1211 West Street   Not available Video Video
26-00104 18.Committee Report3905 Broadway   Not available Video Video
26-00106 19.Committee Report3005 and 3007 North Rockton Avenue   Not available Video Video
26-00107 110.Committee Report2212 North Main Street   Not available Not available
26-00113 111.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the revisions to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances for Sections 16-127; 16-128; and 16-136 regarding references to Snow Emergencies.   Not available Video Video
26-00112 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $10,700,327.60 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on January 26, 2026.   Not available Video Video
26-00096 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Accounting Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00110 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Capital Asset Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00108 14.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Police and Fire Pension Funding Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00109 15.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Unclaimed Property Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00089 16.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) for engineering and construction of sanitary utility work related to the city’s Davis Park project in the amount of $40,300.00. The cost is to be reimbursed back to the city by FRSA at 100%.   Not available Video Video
25-00172 11.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
26-00092 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Auburn Street Improvements Phase 1 (Central Ave to N Main Street) (Bid No. 126-PW-002) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $11,697,753.33. The contract duration is through October 2026. The funding source is General Fund 2022 Surplus.   Not available Video Video
26-00091 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Downtown Streetscape Improvements (Main Street: Jefferson Street to Park Avenue) (Bid No. 1125-PW-128) to Copenhaver Construction, of Gilberts, Illinois in the amount of $721,475.00. The contract duration is through July 31, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Video Video
26-00093 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Lower Jefferson Street Storm Sewer Improvements (Bid No. 126-PW-004) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $518,090.20. The contract duration is through July 10, 2026. The funding source is the CIP General Fund.   Not available Video Video
26-00094 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Mason Avenue Reconstruction (Bid No. 126-PW-003) to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $457,295.44. The contract duration is through June 30, 2026. The funding sources are Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant Funds (DCEO) and 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Video Video
26-00090 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Construction Engineering Agreement: Downtown Streetscape Improvements (Main Street: Jefferson Street to Park Avenue) to H.R. Green, Inc., of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $104,734.00. The contract duration is through July 31, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Video Video
26-00095 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Sole Source Contract: Teledyne ISCO Stormwater Samplers and Rain Gauges to Gasvoda & Associates, Inc., of Calumet City, Illinois in the amount of $40,710.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is the Stormwater Operating Budget.   Not available Video Video
26-00111 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Hotel Market and New Hotel Feasibility Study (RFP No. 925-CD-106) to Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc. dba Hunden Partners, of Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $40,000.00. The contract duration is seven (7) weeks. The funding source is the Planning Division Operating Budget.   Not available Video Video
26-00088 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Regional Site Readiness Grant in an amount up to $3,679,551.56. If awarded, the city would provide matching funds in the amount of $919,887.89. The funding source for the matching funds would be the Global Trade Park #2 TIF Fund.   Not available Video Video
26-00115 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation (NIAAA) for the establishment of a Senior Center at 5505 East State Street. The funding source is a reallocation of unspent ARPA Plan/ Major Corridor Signage Funds not to exceed $300,000.   Not available Video Video
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 Video Video
26-00114 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the 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.   Not available Video Video
26-00127 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for body art services (tattoo) in conjunction with an esthetics shop in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3929 Broadway, Suite 7 (Destiny Owens/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00126 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a funeral home in a C-1, Limited Office Zoning District at 1100 North Lyford Road (BAO, LLC/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00118 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for an event space for receptions, cultural events and celebrations of life in an R-4, Multi-Family Residential Zoning District at 716 Indiana Avenue (Allen & Shawn Cox/Applicants).   Not available Video Video
26-00119 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Variation to modify a 4.16’ x 5.92’ reader board to allow for a 4’ x 6’ electronic graphic display sign on an existing legal non-conforming freestanding sign in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 1601 Sandy Hollow Road and 3402 11th Street (Bobby Patel for Ramdevneal, LLC/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00120 15.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Zoning District to R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 1211 West Street (Carmel Smith/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00121 16.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L-50) in conjunction with a tavern, video gaming terminals, and outdoor seating area in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3905 Broadway (Alison Elizabeth Fuller/8th Ward Pub, LTD dba 8th Ward Pub/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00122 17.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 and 3007 North Rockton Avenue (Kulvir Kaur/Raj Liquor & Gas, Inc. dba Raj Liquor & Gas/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00123 18.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3005 and 3007 North Rockton Avenue (Kulvir Kaur/Raj Liquor & Gas, Inc., dba Raj Liquor & Gas/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00124 19.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L-50) and the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a pub and grill, outdoor beer garden with seating and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2212 North Main Street (Christine Stewart/Mulligans of Rockford, Inc., dba Mulligan’s Pub and Grill/Applicant).   Not available Video Video
26-00125 110.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the revisions to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances for Sections 16-127; 16-128; and 16-136 regarding references to Snow Emergencies (SUSPEND RULE 9).   Not available Video Video
26-00128 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Accounting Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00129 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Capital Asset Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00130 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Police and Fire Pension Funding Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00131 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Unclaimed Property Policy.   Not available Video Video
26-00132 15.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) for engineering and construction of sanitary utility work related to the city’s Davis Park project in the amount of $40,300.00. The cost is to be reimbursed back to the city by FRSA at 100%.   Not available Video Video