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26-00737
| 1 | 1. | Proclamation | Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring June 19, 2026 to be “JUNETEENTH” in the City of Rockford, Illinois. | | |
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26-00738
| 1 | 2. | Proclamation | Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation recognizing the 34th Anniversary of “COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, INC.” | | |
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26-00739
| 1 | 1. | Information Only | Memorandum from Anna Garrison, Economic Development Manager, regarding the Adoption of the Ordinance to Terminate the Global Trade Park South TIF and Ordinances for the South Rockford Industrial TIF. Referred to Planning and Development Committee. | | |
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26-00740
| 1 | 2. | Information Only | Memorandum from Anna Garrison, Economic Development Manager, regarding a proposed program to address vacant storefront. Referred to Planning and Development Committee. | | |
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26-00693
| 1 | 1. | Information Only | Zoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on June 16, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. | | |
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26-00694
| 1 | 2. | Information Only | Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on June 16, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on June 22, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. | | |
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26-00705
| 1 | 3. | Information Only | Memorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation of 14xx Edson Road, 15xx-16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. | | |
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26-00708
| 1 | 4. | Information Only | Memorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation Agreement for 14xx Edson Road, 15xx-16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. | | |
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26-00704
| 1 | 1. | Information Only | Memorandum from John Wenstrom, Assistant Deputy Chief, regarding the approval to purchase two police vehicles. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. | | |
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26-00741
| 1 | 2. | Information Only | Memorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program Manager, regarding a request for permission to solicit a firm to develop a minimum of three (3) single family design templates for the city to take ownership of for a new Single Family Residential Infill Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. | | |
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26-00742
| 1 | 3. | Information Only | Memorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program Manager, regarding a request for permission to solicit for a Design-Build entity to develop eight (8) units on the property located at 966 North Court Street. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. | | |
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26-00745
| 1 | 4. | Information Only | Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Rockford and Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) in which Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) will facilitate Weatherization services. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. | | |
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26-00762
| 1 | 5. | Information Only | Memorandum from Angela Hammer, Legal Director, regarding the request to authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Local 1058 regarding financial incentives for Telecommunicators. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. | | |
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26-00665
| 1 | 1. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Citied Foundation for Early Birds Social Work Development Program at Auburn High School in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is Cannabis Funds. | | |
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26-00666
| 1 | 2. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is Cannabis Funds. | | |
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26-00668
| 1 | 3. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the Development Agreement with Cord Construction (1322 E. STATE STREET, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 1322 E. State Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The funding source is the Jackson School TIF District. | | |
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26-00688
| 1 | 1. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 5 of Woodhill Subdivision for the property located at 5101 and 5115 Woodie Ranch Lane. | | |
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26-00614
| 1 | 2. | Committee Report | Committee recommends denial of 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), thus reversing the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s recommendation of approval. | | |
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26-00454
| 2 | 3. | Committee Report | Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for the Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for an RV and Fifth Wheel only community in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 2530, 2710 and 2720 South Main Street (Midwest Yard Holdings, LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions. | | |
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26-00690
| 1 | 4. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the Lift-Assist Ordinance to establish fees pursuant to state law. | | |
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26-00673
| 1 | 1. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,207,129.56 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on June 8, 2026. | | |
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26-00674
| 1 | 2. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205 for Police Services. The term is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. | | |
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26-00687
| 1 | 3. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the revisions to the City of Rockford Rules and Regulations:
1. Addition of definition of Illness
2. Revised Residency section
3. Addition to Cellular Phone Usage (VESSA-related)
4. Addition to Police for Usage of Computers, the Internet and E-Mail (VESSA-related)
5. Additions to Victims’ Economic Safety and Security Act (VESSA) Leave as follows:
a. Policy Procedures
b. Disclosures
c. Employees Concerned about Domestic Violence
d. Resources
6. Addition of Item V. to General Employment Policies | | |
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26-00620
| 1 | 1. | Committee Report | Committee recommends approval of the 2025 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO). (LAID OVER JUNE 1, 2026) | | |
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26-00695
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Reappointment 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.) | | |
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26-00696
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Reappointment 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). | | |
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26-00689
| 1 | 1. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the River District Association and City of Rockford Street Parklet Program. | | |
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26-00675
| 1 | 1. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 - 2026 (Parking Lots) (Bid No. 426-PW-042) to Stenstrom Excavation, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $392,950.99. The contract duration is through September 18, 2026. The funding sources are Property Funds and Casino Funds. | | |
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26-00676
| 1 | 2. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: CW Excavation & Hauling Package 1 (Bid No. 526-PW-043) to Veterans Vac Services, of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $58,625.00. The contract duration is through August 28, 2026. The funding source is the CIP General Fund. | | |
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26-00677
| 1 | 3. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Rental of Traffic Control Devices (Bid No. 1125-W-131) to FCS LLC., of Rockford, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $400,000.00 (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 Various Departmental Operating Budgets. | | |
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26-00678
| 1 | 4. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Coronado Performing Arts Center Interior Lighting Repairs Phase 1 (Bid No. 426-PW-041). Only one bid response was received. | | |
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26-00697
| 1 | 5. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Meals (Bid No. 526-HS-047). Bids received did not meet the required nutrition specifications. | | |
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26-00679
| 1 | 6. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). The Health and Human Services Department received a grant in the amount of $195,054.00 and of that amount $119,634.00 will be retained internally for eligible ESG activities and $75,420.00 will be sub granted to partner agencies. The funding is as follows: Institute for Community Alliances in the amount of $30,000.00 for Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Administration costs; Shelter Care Ministries in the amount of $40,420.00 for Emergency Shelter Operations and Services, and Administration costs; Remedies Renewing Lives in the amount of $5,000.00 for Shelter Operations. The contract duration is one (1) year. The funding source is the HUD ESG. | | |
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26-00628
| 1 | 7. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the extension of Contract: Building Code Consulting Services to Fire Safety Consultants, Inc., of Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $57,000.00 for Consulting Services and $9,600.00 - $10,800.00 per month for Backup Code Official Services. The contract duration is six (6) months. The funding source is the Construction Services & Development Budget. | | |
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26-00684
| 1 | 8. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the authorization for reallocation of $200,000.00 in partnership with Rockford Area Venue and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) to reduce user costs for community events at Davis Park. | | |
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26-00685
| 1 | 9. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the allocation of funding in the amount of $353,502.76 for the Community Healing Center to provide trauma-informed services to youth impacted by violence in Rockford. The funding will support operations from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The funding source is reallocated ARPA dollars from Excel Center and Corridor Signage. | | |
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26-00686
| 1 | 10. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval of the reallocation of $250,000.00 in previously approved Cannabis Recreation Tax funds and allocation of an additional $100,000.00 in 2026 Cannabis Recreation Tax funds for poverty reduction and childhood education through the Health and Human Services Department. | | |
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26-00680
| 1 | 11. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Supplemental Grant Award in the amount of $4,030,301.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from June 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will be used to pay for approved clients’ electric and/or heating bill, energy usage education, staff training, payroll, and administration costs. | | |
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26-00681
| 1 | 12. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community Services Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program Grant Award in the amount of $85,522.00. 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 provide funds for expanding capacity to local Continuums of Care to improve homeless crisis response systems. | | |
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26-00682
| 1 | 13. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Weatherization State Supplemental Grant Award in the amount of $482,759.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from June 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will be used to pay for approved clients’ work orders, energy usage education, contractor services, staff training, payroll, and administration costs. | | |
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26-00683
| 1 | 14. | Resolution | Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Weatherization Health and Human Services Grant Award in the amount of $772,748.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from June 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will be used to pay for approved clients’ weatherization work orders, energy usage education, contractor services, staff training, payroll, and administration costs. | | |
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26-00728
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Citied Foundation for Early Birds Social Work Development Program at Auburn High School in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is Cannabis Funds. | | |
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26-00729
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is Cannabis Funds. | | |
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26-00730
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Development Agreement with Cord Construction (1322 E. STATE STREET, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 1322 E. State Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The funding source is the Jackson School TIF District. | | |
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26-00759
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class L50) in conjunction with a video gaming facility in C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 3011 Auburn Street (Staci Johnson/Fatdaddy’s Gaming Hall LLC dba Fatdaddy’s Gaming Hall/Applicants). Subject to conditions. | | |
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26-00732
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for an RV and Fifth Wheel only community in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 2530, 2710 and 2720 South Main Street (Midwest Yard Holdings, LLC/Applicant). | | |
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26-00733
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Lift-Assist Ordinance to establish fees pursuant to state law. | | |
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26-00734
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205 for Police Services. The term is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. | | |
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26-00735
| 1 | 2. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the revisions to the City of Rockford Rules and Regulations:
1. Addition of definition of Illness
2. Revised Residency section
3. Addition to Cellular Phone Usage (VESSA-related)
4. Addition to Police for Usage of Computers, the Internet and E-Mail (VESSA-related)
5. Additions to Victims’ Economic Safety and Security Act (VESSA) Leave as follows:
a. Policy Procedures
b. Disclosures
c. Employees Concerned about Domestic Violence
d. Resources
6. Addition of Item V. to General Employment Policies | | |
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26-00629
| 1 | 3. | Ordinance | An ordinance approving the 2025 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO). | | |
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