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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/20/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-00440 11.ProclamationMayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 to be “Donate Life Month” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.   Not available Video Video
26-00441 12.ProclamationMayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 to be “Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Month” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.   Not available Video Video
26-00442 13.ProclamationMayor McNamara presented a proclamation recognizing Keith Country Day School for winning the IHSA Scholastic Bowl State Championship on March 21, 2026. He congratulated the students and presented each with a Challenge Coin in recognition of their hard work and accomplishments.   Not available Video Video
26-00446 21.Information OnlyMemorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program Manager, regarding amendments to the current and prior year Annual Action Plans. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00354 11.Information OnlyZoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 27, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00355 12.Information OnlyLiquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 27, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00447 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Final Plat of Bell School Crossings Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00449 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Alderman Tamir Bell regarding a proposed resolution establishing minimum standards, performance requirements and community benefit obligations for Data Center Development. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00386 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00445 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Rapid Rehousing and Shelter Diversion Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00444 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Homeless Prevention Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00448 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Tretara Flowers, Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, regarding the acceptance of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Community Convener Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.   Not available Not available
26-00313 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ denial for a: a. Special Use Permit for a Planned Use Development consisting of a ground mount solar array within the existing parking lot; and b. Variation to increase the white vinyl fencing height from four (4) feet to six (6) feet within the front yard along Acorn Street in an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 609 Kilburn Avenue (Greenlink Solar Solutions for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford/Applicants). LAID OVER APRIL 20, 2026   Not available Not available
26-00363 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of Plat No. 7 of Walmart Subdivision for the property located at 72xx Walton Street.   Not available Not available
26-00364 2 3.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of amending the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article 1 - Restoration of Brick Paved Street (Strike Green Street).   Not available Not available
26-00393 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $13,153,758.62 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on April 13, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-00371 12.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the release of Liens in the total amount of $20,293.23 to facilitate the sale of the Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 3617 Preston Street (PIN: 11-20-428-016) and 2916 Custer Avenue (PIN: 11-15-209-009).   Not available Not available
26-00372 13.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Township for Emergency Rental Assistance in the amount of $25,000.00.   Not available Not available
26-00365 21.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Rockford City Market   Not available Not available
26-00366 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Pride Alley Parade   Not available Not available
26-00367 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the South Main Mercado and IDOT Resolution   Not available Not available
26-00368 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Ironman Rockford 70.3 and IDOT Resolution   Not available Not available
26-00369 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Vet’s Rock the Block   Not available Not available
26-00370 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the National Night Out   Not available Not available
26-00407 17.ResolutionResolution for settlement of John Johnson v. City of Rockford, et al., Winnebago County Case 2024-LA-316 in the amount of $40,000.00. (SUSPEND RULE 9)   Not available Not available
26-00373 11.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 2 - 2026 (Downtown - RVC Campus) (Bid No. 226-PW-029) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $787,762.60. The contract duration is through June 26, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.   Not available Not available
26-00377 12.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Water Division Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Patching 2026 (Bid No. 226-W-027) to DPI Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the estimated amount of $450,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible annual extensions. The funding source is the Water Fund Operating Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00378 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Well No. 46 Water Treatment Facility (Bid No. 126-W-001) to Scandroli Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $23,490,127.77. The contract duration is through December 31, 2029. The funding source is the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Fund (SRF).   Not available Not available
26-00394 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Contract: 2026 Light Duty City-Wide Vehicles to Anderson Rock River Ford, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,132,928.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding sources are Capital Lease Funds and Various Divisions Capital Budgets.   Not available Not available
26-00374 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Backhoe Loader Equipment to Westside Tractor Sales, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $305,401.00 (after $12,000.00 trade-in allowance). The funding source is the Water Division Capital Lease Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00375 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: 2026 Light Duty Vehicle to Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri in the amount of $31,918.00. The funding source is Health & Human Services - LIHEAP & CSBG Grant Funded.   Not available Not available
26-00376 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: City-Wide Heavy Duty Fleet Purchases to Lakeside International, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,543,248.00. The funding sources are the General Fund and Water Division Capital Lease Fund.   Not available Not available
26-00387 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Microsoft Office Suite and Security Applications to CDW Government, of Vernon Hills, Illinois in the amount of $487,597.27. The contract duration is one (1) year with two (2) annual extensions. The funding source is the Information Technology and Integration Budget.   Not available Not available
26-00397 19.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Work Management and Customer Relations Management (CRM) Software to SHI International Corp., of Somerset, New Jersey in the amount of $54,717.40. The contract duration is one (1) year. The funding sources are the Community & Economic Development and Legal Department Operating Budgets.   Not available Not available
26-00379 110.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Well No. 46 Water Treatment Facility to Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $1,840,000.00. The contract duration is through December 28, 2029. The funding source is the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Fund (SRF).   Not available Not available
26-00380 111.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Corbin Street over Kent Creek Bridge Replacement (Phase 2 Engineering) to H.R. Green, Inc., of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $163,740.00. The contract duration is through March 31, 2027. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00384 112.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Supplemental Resolution approving appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Corbin Street over Kent Creek Bridge Replacement (24-00670-00-BR) for an additional amount of $200,000.00, for an amended total of $360,000.00.   Not available Not available
26-00381 113.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #2: 8th Avenue over Keith Creek Bridge Replacement (Land Acquisition & PE2) to IMEG Corp., of Rockford, Illinois for an additional amount of $190,772.00, for an amended total (concurrent with Supplement #3) of $426,171.76. The contract duration is through December 31, 2026. The funding sources are Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and Federal Local Bridge Formula Program (LBFP) Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00382 114.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #3: 8th Avenue over Keith Creek Bridge Replacement (PE1) to IMEG Corp., of Rockford, Illinois for an additional amount of $22,243.00, for an amended total (concurrent with Supplement #2) of $426,171.76. The contract duration is through December 31, 2026. The funding sources are Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and Federal Local Bridge Formula Program (LBFP) Funds.   Not available Not available
26-00385 115.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Supplemental Resolution approving appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - 8th Avenue over Keith Creek Bridge Replacement (20-00637-00-BR) for an additional amount of $250,000.00, for an amended total of $300,000.00.   Not available Not available
26-00383 116.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Resolution approving appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Region 1 Planning Council FY-2026 Funding (26-00680-00-ES) in the amount of $91,308.49.   Not available Not available
26-00435 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance amending the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article 1 - Restoration of Brick Paved Street (Strike Green Street).   Not available Not available
26-00434 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the release of Liens in the total amount of $20,293.23 to facilitate the sale of the Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 3617 Preston Street (PIN: 11-20-428-016) and 2916 Custer Avenue (PIN: 11-15-209-009).   Not available Not available
26-00443 12.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Township for Emergency Rental Assistance in the amount of $25,000.00.   Not available Not available