City Hall, Second Floor  
425 E. State Street  
City Council  
Rockford, IL 61104  
www.rockfordil.gov  
Meeting Agenda  
Monday, March 2, 2026  
5:35 PM  
The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City  
Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking and  
City Council/Committee Agendas.  
Meeting will be live streamed on Channel 17 and via this link:  
https://rockfordil.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.  
Items appearing on the City Council Standing Committee Agendas for today's date may receive a vote at  
committee and come before the City Council meeting tonight held after the committee meeting. Final  
vote may be taken on said items at the City Council meeting.  
I.  
CALL TO ORDER  
A.  
B.  
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
Roll Call  
II.  
PROCLAMATIONS  
1. Proclamation declaring March 8 through March 14, 2026 to be “Girl Scout  
26-00235  
26-00241  
Week” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.  
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS  
A.  
Planning and Development Committee  
1.  
Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a  
proposed Funding Agreement with Phantom Regiment, Inc., an  
Illinois not-for-profit corporation ("Phantom Regiment”) located at  
5608 International Drive. Referred to the Planning and  
Development Committee.  
B.  
Code and Regulation Committee  
1.  
Traffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on March  
11, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the  
Code and Regulation Committee meeting on March 23, 2026.  
Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.  
26-00233  
2.  
Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and  
Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include:  
Memorial Day Parade, Cars & Coffee, No Kings 3.0 and Churchill  
Grove Garage Sale. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.  
26-00236  
C.  
Finance and Personnel Committee  
1.  
Memorandum from Jamie Rott, Water Superintendent, regarding a  
hiring request from the Water Division for two Lead Project  
Managers and one Water Utility Technician. Referred to Finance  
and Personnel Committee.  
26-00227  
26-00228  
2.  
Memorandum from Carol Jaworowski, Police Financial Analyst,  
regarding the acceptance of the Illinois Law Enforcement  
Standards Board (ILETSB) FY26 Camera Grant Award. Referred  
to Finance and Personnel Committee.  
IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Joshua Valdez Doyle  
Laura Eakman  
Victor Rivera  
Patricia Chavez  
Christopher Bayer  
V.  
NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS  
A.  
Planning and Development Committee  
1.  
Committee recommends approval of the 2026 Funding Agreement  
with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) as the  
Regional Economic Development Organization in the amount of  
$75,000.00. The funding source is the Redevelopment Fund.  
26-00199  
B.  
Code and Regulation Committee  
1.  
Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 5 of Perryville  
Promenade Subdivision.  
26-00200  
26-00201  
2.  
Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco  
Advisory Board’s approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink  
(Class L-50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming  
terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2525  
Auburn Street (Colleen Therese Kowalski/Michelle Keinz/Gyro  
House & More, Inc. dba Gyro House/Applicants). Subject to  
conditions.  
3.  
Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’  
approval for a Special Use Permit for a stand-alone coffee shop  
with a drive-thru with deviations from the regulations for parking  
and landscaping in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at  
73xx East Riverside Boulevard (2018DT Sandy Hollow,  
LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions.  
26-00203  
C.  
Finance and Personnel Committee  
1.  
Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of  
$11,838,332.59 as approved at the Finance and Personnel  
Committee meeting held on February 23, 2026.  
26-00219  
26-00210  
2.  
Committee recommends approval of the 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.  
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER  
A.  
Planning and Development Committee  
1.  
Committee 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)  
26-00086  
B.  
C.  
Code and Regulation Committee  
Finance and Personnel Committee  
1.  
Committee 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2026)  
26-00156  
VII. OFFICERS REPORTS  
VIII. APPOINTMENTS  
1.  
Appointment of Zsa Zsa Johnson to the Community Relations  
26-00145  
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.)  
2.  
Appointment 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.)  
26-00146  
IX. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS  
A.  
Planning and Development Committee  
1.  
Committee recommends approval of a Resolution calling for a  
Public Hearing and convening a Joint Review Board in connection  
with a new South Rockford Industrial Tax Increment Financing  
District.  
26-00218  
26-00204  
B.  
Code and Regulation Committee  
1.  
Committee recommends approval of the Irish Marching Society St.  
Patrick’s Day Parade  
This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th from noon to 5:00 p.m. The  
parade will step off at 3:00 p.m. The parade route is as follows:  
The parade will begin on 7th Street and 5th Avenue; north on 7th Street to  
State Street; west on State Street to Madison Street; north ending at  
Prairie Street.  
2.  
3.  
Committee recommends approval of the Spruce Up Day at the  
Veteran’s Roundabout  
26-00205  
This event is scheduled for May 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event  
location will be at the Veteran’s Roundabout located on North Main Street and  
Auburn Street.  
Committee recommends approval of the Rockford Area Pride  
Parade  
26-00207  
This event is scheduled for June 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The parade will  
step off at noon. The parade route will be as follows:  
The parade will begin on East State Street and 6th Street; west on State  
Street to Wyman Street.  
4.  
Committee recommends approval of the Lifescape Classic July 4th  
Run/Walk  
26-00223  
This event is scheduled for July 4th from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The run/walk  
will begin and end on North Water Street in front of the Riverview Ice House;  
Madison Street to the recreational path, to Illinois Street and back.  
5.  
6.  
Committee recommends approval of the 4th of July Celebration  
26-00212  
This event is scheduled to take place on July 4th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  
The parade will begin at 4:45 p.m., and the fireworks display will begin at 9:30  
p.m. The parade route will be as follows:  
7th Street & 2nd Avenue, ending at State Street/Church Street.  
Committee recommends approval of the One Table: An Open-Air  
Dining Experience  
26-00214  
This event is scheduled for August 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event  
location will be on Water Street from Market Street to Lower Jefferson Street  
Bridge.  
7.  
8.  
Resolution for settlement of Teshayla Moton, et al., vs. City of  
Rockford, Illinois, et al. Case No: 23-cv-50120 in the amount of  
$40,000.00. (SUSPEND RULE 9)  
26-00237  
Resolution for settlement of Michael Oros, et al., vs. City of  
Rockford, Illinois, et al. Case No: 25-cv-50169 in the amount of  
$40,000.00. (SUSPEND RULE 9)  
26-00238  
C.  
Finance and Personnel Committee  
1.  
Committee recommends approval of the Award of Construction  
Engineering Agreement: Various Projects City Wide to Willett  
Hofmann and Associates, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount  
of $244,868.68. The contract duration is through November 30,  
2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.  
26-00213  
2.  
3.  
Committee recommends approval of the Sale of Vehicles: Two (2)  
Ford Explorers to BMO Police in the amount of $7,000.00 each.  
26-00217  
26-00221  
Committee recommends approval of the award of RFQ:  
Weatherization Mechanical Services (RFP No. 1125-HS-123) to  
Geostar Mechanical Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the estimated  
amount of $1,200,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract  
duration is through September 30, 2026 with one (1) possible  
one-year extension option. Price adjustments based on regional  
market analysis provided by Department of Commerce &  
Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The funding sources are DCEO,  
Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health and Human  
Services (HHS), and State Supplemental.  
4.  
Committee recommends approval of the Resolution to waive the  
fees for 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.  
26-00211  
5.  
Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Homeless  
System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program Grant from Illinois  
Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community  
Services provided to approved local Continuums of Care (CoCs) in  
the amount of $85,522.00. The grant does not require a cost match.  
The grant term is from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026.  
The grant award, if accepted, will provide funds used to expand  
capacity for additional data analysis and to establish a lived  
experience advisory board.  
26-00216  
6.  
Committee 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)  
26-00160  
7.  
8.  
Award of RFP: Actuarial Services to Nyhart Company, of  
Indianapolis, Indiana for a contract amount of $14,200.00 year 1,  
$14,600.00 year 2, $15,000.00 year 3, $15,400.00 year 4. The  
contract duration is one (1) year with three (3) one-year extensions.  
The funding source is the Finance Department Operating Budget.  
26-00224  
26-00226  
Award of RFP: Investment Management Services to PFM Asset  
Management, of Chicago, Illinois in the estimated annual amount  
of $69,500.00. The contract duration is three (3) years with two (2)  
one-year extensions, with the ability to terminate for convenience  
by either party at any time. The funding source is the Finance  
Department Operating Budget.  
X.  
NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES  
A. Planning and Development Committee  
1.  
An ordinance approving the 2026 Funding Agreement with the  
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) as the Regional  
Economic Development Organization in the amount of $75,000.00.  
The funding source is the Redevelopment Fund.  
26-00230  
26-00116  
2.  
An 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.  
B.  
Code and Regulation Committee  
1.  
2.  
An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class  
L-50) in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals  
in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2525 Auburn  
Street (Colleen Therese Kowalski/Michelle Keinz/Gyro House &  
More, Inc. dba Gyro House/Applicants).  
26-00231  
26-00232  
An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a stand-alone  
coffee shop with a drive-thru with deviations from the regulations  
for parking and landscaping in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning  
District at 73xx East Riverside Boulevard (2018DT Sandy Hollow,  
LLC/Applicant).  
C.  
Finance and Personnel Committee  
1.  
An ordinance approving the 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.  
26-00229  
26-00178  
2.  
An 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.  
3.  
An ordinance approving the AFSCME Local 1058-C Collective  
Bargaining Agreement for April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.  
(SUSPEND RULE 9)  
26-00240  
XI. CLOSED SESSION  
A.  
Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Labor Negotiation  
and Pending Litigation matters  
XII. ADJOURNMENT  
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