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Rockford, IL 61104

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City Council

Meeting Minutes

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.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:48 p.m.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance took place during the Special Finance and Personnel

Committee meeting held prior to this meeting.

Roll Call

Present:

Tim Durkee

Jonathan Logemann

Chad Tuneberg

Kevin Frost

Gabrielle Torina

Aprel Prunty

Janessa Wilkins

Karen Hoffman

Dawn Granath

Frank Beach

Jaime Salgado

Gina Meeks

Tamir Bell

Mark Bonne

II.

PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor McNamara presented the proclamation during the Special Finance and Personnel

Committee meeting held prior to this meeting.

Proclamation declaring March 8 through March 14, 2026 to be

“Girl Scout Week” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

26-00235

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Planning and Development Committee

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.

26-00241

Code and Regulation Committee

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

26-00236

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.

Finance and Personnel Committee

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

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

Joshua Valdez Doyle spoke in opposition to the Flock cameras and license plate

readers, stating that the cameras function as a city-wide tracking system and it

goes against citizens' Fourth Amendment rights. He encouraged the council

members to vote against the proposed contract.

Laura Eakman, Executive Director of the Music Academy in Rockford, spoke in

support of the proposed funding for the Rockford Area Arts Council. She

highlighted the organization’s strong leadership and vision, as well as the unique

and vibrant arts community in the region.

Victor Rivera spoke in support of the funding for the Rockford Area Arts

Council. He stated that he believes in making the arts accessible to everyone and

emphasized the importance of keeping the arts available to all residents. He also

discussed the positive impact the arts have on students as well as the benefits of

public art within a community.

Patricia Chavez was not present.

Christopher Bayer voiced his deep opposition to the Flock Safety Contract and he

encouraged the council members to cease all business with Flock and their license

plate readers.

NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

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

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-51-CR

Aye:

Code and Regulation Committee

Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 5 of Perryville

Promenade Subdivision.

26-00200

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-52-CR

Aye:

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.

26-00201

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Torina, and Beach

Enactment No: 2026-53-CR

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

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-54-CR

Aye:

Finance and Personnel Committee

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-55-CR

Aye:

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.

26-00210

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-56-CR

Aye:

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER

A. Planning and Development Committee

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

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the committee report and placed it up for passage.

Alderman Meeks moved to amend the committee report approving the Funding

Agreement and Lease Agreement to reduce the funding provided by the city to

Rockford Area Arts Council from $125,000.00 per year to $75,000.00 per year

for 2026 through 2028.

Alderman Durkee seconded the motion. The council members discussed this

matter at length. Alderman Bell requested permission to allow representatives

from Rockford Area Arts Council to address the council and answer questions.

Mayor McNamara took a vote on the request for representatives of Rockford

Area Arts Council to address the alderman and that vote FAILED.

After more discussion Alderman Meek's motion to amend was placed up for

passage. MOTION FAILED with a roll call vote of 5 to 9 (Aldermen Durkee,

Tuneberg, Torina, Prunty and Meeks voted "Aye").

The committee report, as originally presented, was then placed up for passage and

was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Torina

Enactment No: 2026-57-CR

Code and Regulation Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

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.

26-00156

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

committee report and placed it up for passage.

The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Nay:

Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-58-CR

VII. OFFICERS REPORTS

Alderman Granath announced a Ninth Ward meeting would be held on Thursday,

March 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church located at 3630 North

Rockton Avenue.

Alderman Tuneberg expressed his appreciation to Public Works Director Scott

Sanders for the assistance provided during the recent water main breaks.

Alderman Tuneberg thanked Chris Baer of Four Rivers Sanitation Authority for

his assistance in helping a Third Ward constituent.

Alderman Torina announced a Fifth Ward meeting will be held on Wednesday,

March 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Klehm Arboretum located at 2715 South Main

Street.

Alderman Meeks expressed her appreciation to Public Works Director Scott

Sanders and the Water Department for their quick response to the recent water

main breaks in the Twelfth Ward. She also thanked the Twelfth Ward residents

for their patience.

Alderman Meeks stated that she is in the process of organizing a Town Hall meeting

regarding the proposed data center. She explained that information about the proposed

data center will be distributed at the meeting and community members will have an

opportunity to provide feedback. She stated she will share further details about the

meeting once they were finalized.

Mayor McNamara mentioned the YWCA held its Leadership Luncheon today and he

congratulated all of the nominees and award winners.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS

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.)

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment. Alderman Meeks moved to suspend Rule

18, seconded by Alderman Bonne. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice

vote.

The appointment was then placed up for passage.

The appointment was APPROVED by the following vote:

Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Durkee

Nay:

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

Mayor McNamara read in the appointment. Alderman Meeks moved to suspend Rule

18, seconded by Alderman Bonne. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice

vote.

The appointment was then placed up for passage.

The appointment was APPROVED by the following vote:

Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins, Hoffman,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Durkee

Nay:

IX. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

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

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was APPROVED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Meeks

Enactment No: 2026-49-R

Code and Regulation Committee

Committee recommends approval of the Irish Marching Society

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

26-00204

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Aye:

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Wilkins

Away:

Enactment No: 2026-50-R

Committee recommends approval of the Spruce Up Day at the

Veteran’s Roundabout

26-00205

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Aye:

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Wilkins

Away:

Enactment No: 2026-51-R

Committee recommends approval of the Rockford Area Pride

Parade

26-00207

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Aye:

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Wilkins

Away:

Enactment No: 2026-52-R

Committee recommends approval of the Lifescape Classic July

4th Run/Walk

26-00223

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Aye:

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Wilkins

Away:

Enactment No: 2026-53-R

Committee recommends approval of the 4th of July Celebration

26-00212

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Aye:

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Wilkins

Away:

Enactment No: 2026-54-R

Committee recommends approval of the One Table: An

Open-Air Dining Experience

26-00214

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Aye:

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Wilkins

Away:

Enactment No: 2026-55-R

CLOSED SESSION

A. Motion to Convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Labor Negotiation

and Pending Litigation matters

Alderman Bonne moved to convene into Closed Session in order to discuss Pending

and/or Threatened Litigation, Real Estate Acquisition and Labor Negotiation matters,

seconded by Alderman Bell. MOTION PREVAILED with a voice vote. The meeting

convened into Closed Session at 7:15 p.m.

Mayor McNamara reconvened the meeting back into Open Session at 7:39 p.m. and the

following aldermen were present: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty,

Wilkins, Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell and Bonne.

XI. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - CONTINUED

Code and Regulation Committee

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

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and moved to suspend Rule 9. Alderman Bell seconded the motion.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. The item was then placed

up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-56-R

Aye:

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

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

resolution and moved to suspend Rule 9. Alderman Bell seconded the motion.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. The item was then placed

up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Meeks

Enactment No: 2026-57-R

Finance and Personnel Committee

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-58-R

Aye:

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-59-R

Aye:

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.

26-00221

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-60-R

Aye:

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-61-R

Aye:

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-62-R

Aye:

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

City Administrator Todd Cagnoni provided details of the existing Flock

Agreement as well as the proposed expansion. He explained the City of Rockford

owns and controls the data that is obtained through the Flock license plate readers

and cameras but Flock is responsible for maintaining and protecting that data.

City Administrator Cagnoni addressed concerns regarding Flock's alleged

violation of the Trust Act by sharing data with other government agencies. He

informed the council members the Illinois Secretary of State required Flock to

implement safeguards preventing data in Flock's system from being shared with

ICE or used for Federal Immigration enforcement efforts. City Administrator

Cagnoni reported that Flock complied with that requirement.

City Administrator Cagnoni stated the Rockford Police Department determines

what information is shared and which governmental agencies are authorized to

receive that information.

Police Chief Carla Redd spoke about the policies and procedures the City has in

place concerning Flock and the information obtained from the license plate

readers and cameras. She mentioned the grant for the proposed Flock expansion

on the agenda tonight was being provided through the Illinois Attorney General's

Office and she stated the Attorney General has determined Flock is in

compliance.

Chief Redd shared the benefits the City has experienced through the use of the

system and how Flock has been utilized and improved the City's crime reduction

strategies. She reported that in 2022, prior to implementation of Flock, the

homicide clearance rate was approximately 40-47%. She stated since

implementation, the homicide clearance rate in 2023, 2024 and 2025 was 90% or

higher.

Chief Redd stated that one of the Police Department's primary focuses is crime

reduction and emphasized the importance of ensuring the Police Department is

equipped with the technology and tools needed to take offenders into custody.

She indicated that the Flock license plate readers have been instrumental in

reducing crime.

Chief Redd also provided the council with an overview of the Police Intelligence

Unit's audit process. She explained the reasons for the proposed expansion and

the need for additional cameras to assist with combating organized retail theft.

She stated that the expansion would help multiple areas currently experiencing

organized retail theft that do not have an adequate level of technology coverage.

Legal Director Angela Hammer informed the council that the terms and

conditions of the contract include provisions allowing the City to terminate the

agreement if it can demonstrate that Flock is violating the law or the Trust Act.

Director Hammer added that if the contract were terminated, Flock would be

required to deactivate the cameras and remove the equipment.

After a lengthy discussion, Aldermen Bell moved to lay this item over and

requested the Community Relation Commission be directed to review the matter,

allow the community to provide input and consideration and then have the CRC

provide the City Council with their recommendation. Alderman Meeks seconded

the motion.

After a disruption in the audience, Alderman Bell moved to recess the meeting,

seconded by Alderman Prunty. MOTION FAILED with a roll call vote of 4 to 10

(Aldermen Prunty, Salgado, Meeks and Bell voted "Aye").

After additional discussion by the council members, Alderman Meeks Called the

Question on Alderman Bell's motion to lay this item over. MOTION FAILED

with a roll call vote of 7 to 7 (Aldermen Torina, Prunty, Granath, Salgado,

Meeks, Bell and Bonne voted "Aye").

The item was then placed up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Meeks

Enactment No: 2026-63-R

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-64-R

Aye:

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.

26-00226

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-65-R

Aye:

XII. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES

A. Planning and Development Committee

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

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

Alderman Bonne moved to lay this item over, seconded by Alderman Prunty.

Alderman Meeks spoke about the positive impact the Rockford Chamber of

Commerce has made and she stated the City of Rockford has not given the

Chamber of Commerce any funds in 2023, 2024 or 2025. After Alderman Meek's

comments, Alderman Prunty rescinded her second.

Mayor McNamara asked if there was another second to the layover but there was

none. The MOTION FAILED for lack of a second.

The item was then placed up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Nay:

Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-44-O

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.

26-00116

Alderman Wilkins, on behalf of the Planning and Development Committee, read

in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-45-O

Aye:

Code and Regulation Committee

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

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Aye:

Nay:

Torina, and Beach

Enactment No: 2026-46-O

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).

26-00232

Alderman Bonne, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-47-O

Aye:

Finance and Personnel Committee

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

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-48-O

Aye:

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.

26-00178

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and placed it up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Nay:

Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-49-O

An ordinance approving the AFSCME Local 1058-C Collective

Bargaining Agreement for April 1, 2025, through March 31,

2026. (SUSPEND RULE 9)

26-00240

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the

ordinance and moved to suspend Rule 9. Alderman Durkee seconded the motion.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote.

The item was then placed up for passage.

The ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote:

Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Torina, Prunty, Wilkins,

Hoffman, Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, Bell, and Bonne

Enactment No: 2026-50-O

Aye:

XIII. ADJOURNMENT