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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/17/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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26-00182 11.ProclamationProclamation declaring February 2026 to be Black History Month in the City of Rockford, Illinois.No Action Taken  Action details Not available
26-00184 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Sarah Leys, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding the 2026 Funding Agreement with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00142 11.Information OnlyZoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on February 18, 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.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00143 12.Information OnlyLiquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on February 18, 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.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00183 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Spruce Up Day 2026, Rockford Area Pride Parade, Lifescape 4th of July Classic, 4th of July Festivities, and One Table: An Open-Air Dining Experience. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00195 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding Plat No. 5 of Perryville Promenade Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00144 11.Information OnlyMemorandum from Anne Wilkerson, Central Services Manager, regarding the sale of two Ford Explorers to BMO Police. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00181 12.Information OnlyMemorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00189 13.Information OnlyMemorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a lien waiver request for 2213 Wentworth Avenue. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00192 14.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding the proposed 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. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00193 16.Information OnlyMemorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a proposed Resolution to waive 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.Read into the Record  Action details Not available
26-00141 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of the Preliminary Conditional Set-Aside Letter, which would lead to a Rental Development Agreement with the owner of RockRiver I Apartments. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00139 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of Plat No. 2 of Puri West State Subdivision located at 41xx West State Street.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00169 11.Committee ReportCommittee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,842,897.49 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on February 9, 2026.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00155 12.Committee ReportApproval of Lien Waivers for Trustee Properties to facilitate transfer of the properties from the Winnebago County Trustee to bidders in the total amount of $4,634.25. The properties included are 517 Knowlton Street (PIN: 11-27-401-006), 3904 Preston Street (PIN: 11-20-452-004), and 3122 18th Street (PIN: 15-01-432-034).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00156 13.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.Laid Over  Action details Not available
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)Laid Over  Action details Not available
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.)Laid Over  Action details 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.)Laid Over  Action details Not available
26-00160 11.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)Laid Over  Action details Not available
26-00151 22.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Sole Source Contract: Loose Equipment and Supplies to Air One Equipment, of South Elgin, Illinois in the estimated amount of $300,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year. The funding source is the Fire Department Operating Budget.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00152 13.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Non-Competitive Contract: WPLS-190 Wheel Lifts to Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc., of Saint Joseph, Missouri in the amount of $60,673.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is 2026 Gaming Tax Revenue.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00161 14.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Towing and Storage (RFP No. 1125-PD-132) to Greater Rockford Auto Auction of Rockford, Illinois. There is no direct cost to the City for towing and storage services. The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) additional one-year extension options.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00148 15.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Sidewalk Deicers/Ice Melt (Bagged Salt) to Warehouse Direct, of Des Plaines, Illinois in the estimated amount of $40,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with three (3) additional one-year extension options. The funding source is the Property Fund Operating Budget.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00149 16.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Ford OEM Automotive Parts and Supplies to Brad Manning Ford, of Dekalb, Illinois in the estimated amount of $75,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through December 31, 2026 with two (2) possible annual extension options. The funding source is the Central Garage Fund.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00150 17.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: 2026 Light Duty City-Wide Vehicles to Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., of Saint Louis, Missouri in the amount of $701,269.00. The contract duration is a 60-month term. The funding sources are Various Divisions Capital Lease Budgets.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00153 18.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Communication Equipment to GenComm Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $75,975.60. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is the Fire Department Capital Budget.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00154 19.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Demers MPX170 Ford F550 4x4 Diesel Type I Ambulance to MacQueen Equipment, LLC., of Saint Paul, Minnesota in the amount of $423,555.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding sources are Capital Lease Funds/Fire Department Capital Budget.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00157 110.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #1 (Land Acquisition): 11th Street Corridor Improvements (IDOT Section) to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the supplemental amount of $369,267.00, for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,198,370.00. The contract duration is through 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00158 111.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #2 (Land Acquisition): 11th Street Corridor Improvements (City Section) to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the supplemental amount of $242,789.00, for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $2,366,043.00. The contract duration is through 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00159 112.ResolutionCommittee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #1 (Land Acquisition): Auburn Street Improvements ) to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the supplemental amount of $121,286.00, for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,006,661.00. The funding source is the General Fund: 2022 Surplus.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00180 11.ResolutionMotion to Reconsider ordinance 2026-24-O 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.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
26-00176 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the Preliminary Conditional Set-Aside Letter, which would lead to a Rental Development Agreement with the owner of RockRiver I Apartments. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).AdoptedPass Action details 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.Held out  Action details Not available
26-00177 11.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving Lien Waivers for Trustee properties to facilitate transfer of the properties from the Winnebago County Trustee to bidders in the total amount of $4,634.25. The properties included are 517 Knowlton Street (PIN: 11-27-401-006), 3904 Preston Street (PIN: 11-20-452-004), and 3122 18th Street (PIN: 15-01-432-034).AdoptedPass Action details 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.Held out  Action details Not available
26-00190 13.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME-C regarding the payment of a one-time non-reoccurring retention incentive to Head Start staff pursuant to the Head Start Staff Incentive Policy using grant funds. (SUSPEND RULE 9).AdoptedPass Action details Not available
26-00191 14.OrdinanceAn ordinance approving the payment of a one-time non-reoccurring retention incentive for non-union employees of the City of Rockford Head Start program pursuant to the Head Start Staff Incentive Policy using grant funds. (SUSPEND RULE 9).AdoptedPass Action details Not available