Minutes - City Council

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City Council

Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 18, 2026

5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 5:39 p.m.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was given by Chaplain Norma Borrero and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by

Mayor McNamara.

Roll Call

Present:

Tim Durkee

Chad Tuneberg

Kevin Frost

Gabrielle Torina

Aprel Prunty

Dawn Granath

Frank Beach

Jaime Salgado

Gina Meeks

Jonathan Logemann

Janessa Neal

Tamir Bell

Late:

Karen Hoffman

Mark Bonne

Absent:

Alderman Logemann and Bell arrived at 5:51 p.m. and Alderman Neal arrived at 5:52 p.m.

C. Acceptance of the Journal

Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on March 16, 2026.

Alderman Frost moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council

meeting held on March 16, 2026, seconded by Alderman Tuneberg. MOTION

PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Logemann, Neal,

Hoffman, Bell and Bonne were absent).

II.

PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring May 17, 2026 to

be “National Public Works Week” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

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Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring the week of May

17 - 23, 2026 to be “Emergency Medical Services Week” in the City of

Rockford, Illinois.

Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring 2026 to be

“Sister City Ferentino Italy 20th Anniversary Year”.

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III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on

May 19, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration

at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on May 26,

2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting

to be held on May 19, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for

consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on

May 26, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and

Special Events, regarding upcoming special events for Rockford

Fire 911 Run and Cycle on 2nd. Referred to Code and

Regulation Committee.

Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning

Manager, regarding the Final Plat No. 1 of South Avon

Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

Finance and Personnel Committee

Memorandum from Charlotte Hoss, City Attorney, regarding

lien reduction requests from Z Financial. Referred to Finance

and Personnel Committee.

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Memorandum from Sarah Leys, Community and Economic

Development Director, regarding a proposed extension of the

contract with Fire Safety Consultants, LLC, for Building Code

Consulting Services. Referred to Finance and Personnel

Committee.

Memorandum from Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Mayor’s Office of

Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, regarding the

acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic

Opportunity Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel

Committee.

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IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

Prophet Yusef recited a passage of scripture and reflected on the impact that Rev. Jesse

Louis Jackson Sr. had in transforming the Civil Rights Movement. He urged residents to

keep hope alive.

John Tac Brantley reported that he recently took a group of 15 youth and 10 adults to

visit the pyramids in southern Illinois and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. He

shared that the group had a great time and enjoyed the experience.

Steven McMaster expressed his opinions regarding the proposed bond sale for the Hard

Rock Convention Center and the need for a grocery store on the west side of the city. He

urged the council members to prioritize investing in a grocery store rather than the

convention center.

Robert Pace voiced his concerns regarding data centers and the potential development of

one in this area.

Josh Lahman expressed his opposition to the City issuing bonds to finance the Hard

Rock Convention Center. He encouraged the City Council to prioritize investments that

support the local economy, including affordable housing, assistance for residents, and

initiatives to help stabilize the housing shortage and housing market.

NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

Committee recommends approval of the transfer of surplus

property located at 1338 Derby Lane and 4750 Pepper Drive to

the Northern Illinois Land Bank for future residential

development.

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Alderman Neal, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-97-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Development

Agreement with Hillwood (Industrial VI Enterprises, LLC) for

the construction of Spec Industrial Building and public

improvement in conjunction with Department of Commerce and

Economic Opportunity (DCEO) site readiness grant.

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Alderman Neal, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, and Bell

Aye:

Meeks

Nay:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-98-CR

Code and Regulation Committee

Committee recommends approval of the Tentative Plat of

Rockford Logistics Park 20 Subdivision for the property located

at 3321 Integrity Drive.

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Alderman Bell, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-99-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat of Rockford

Logistics Park 20 Subdivision for the property located at 3321

Integrity Drive.

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Alderman Bell, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-100-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Final Plat of Adrian

Subdivision for the property located at 310 North 5th Street.

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Alderman Bell, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-101-CR

Finance and Personnel Committee

Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of

$11,816,448.08 as approved at the Finance and Personnel

Committee meeting held on May 11, 2026.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-102-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Bond Sale for the

issuance of $103,000,000.00 in taxable General Obligation

Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), for Convention Center and

Hotel - Public Private Partnership with Hard Rock Rockford

(815 Entertainment LLC).

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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, Neal,

Granath, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-103-CR

Committee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental

Agreement (IGA) between the City of Rockford and the Board

of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205

(RPS 205) for Summerdale Early Childhood Center services for

the 2026-2027 school year. The agreement is from July 1, 2026

through June 30, 2027. The funding source is Head Start Grant

Funds.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-104-CR

Committee recommends approval of the Lease Agreement with

Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois

for office space located at 917 South Main Street to support the

operations of the Violence Prevention Coordinating Council

(VPCC) Community Conveners initiative in the not-to-exceed

amount of $6,600.00. The contract duration is from April 1,

2026 to March 31, 2027. The funding source is the Illinois

Department of Human Services Community Convener Grant

Award.

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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, Granath,

Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Neal

Abstain:

Enactment No: 2026-105-CR

Committee recommends approval of the release of Liens in the

total amount of $35,635.15 incurred when the properties were

owned by the Winnebago County Trustee for properties located

at 205 N. Hinkley Avenue (PIN: 11-22-129-016), 709 Lee Street

(PIN: 11-22-229-008), 2143 South 4th Street (PIN:

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11-35-401-016), 517 Island Avenue (PIN: 11-27-451-030), and

5XX Foster Avenue (PIN: 11-21-404-013).

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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-106-CR

Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the

City of Rockford and Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad

(CCPR) for 6th Street and 9th Street Two-Way Conversion

Preliminary Engineering services in the amount of $25,000.00.

The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-107-CR

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS LAID OVER

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

Committee recommends approval of the Special Use Permit for

a Planned Unit Development consisting of four, 4-unit buildings

and two, 8-unit buildings in an R-1, Single Family Residential

Zoning District at 515 South Alpine Road (Zaher

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Qassem/Applicant), thus reversing the Zoning Board of

Appeals’ recommendation of denial. Subject to conditions.

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

committee report and placed it up for passage.

Alderman Beach moved to lay this item over, seconded by Alderman Bell.

MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Hoffman and

Bonne were absent).

The committee report was LAID OVER.

Enactment No: 2026-114-CR

Finance and Personnel Committee

VII. OFFICERS REPORTS

Alderman Beach shared that this year's Police Memorial Service was especially moving.

He expressed his gratitude to Police Chief Carla Redd and the event organizers for

organizing the beautiful service.

Alderman Tuneberg thanked Aldermen Meeks, Granath, and Neal for their assistance

with organizing the Spring Clean-Up Day event. He also expressed his appreciation to

Mr. and Mrs. Redfern, the Rockford Police Department, the Public Works team and the

many volunteers who participated in cleaning up the area and planting flowers at

Veterans Memorial Circle on Saturday.

Alderman Neal thanked Aldermen Meeks, Tuneberg, and Granath, as well as Keep

Northern Illinois Beautiful, for their collaboration in organizing the Spring Clean-Up

Day event. She mentioned that another clean-up event was held the same day at Andrews

Park in the Seventh Ward and expressed her appreciation to all of the volunteers whose

hard work helped beautify the community.

Alderman Granath shared that the Police Memorial Service was especially sobering as

she reflected on the families in attendance who had lost loved ones in the line of duty.

Alderman Granath reported that the Spring Clean-Up Day event and the planting at

Veterans Memorial Circle were a great success. She announced that a fundraiser

benefiting the Veterans Memorial Circle would be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026,

from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Plume and encouraged residents to attend in support of the

project.

Alderman Meeks expressed her gratitude to everyone who participated in the Spring

Clean-Up Day event. She stated that it was great to bring everyone together and

accomplish so much in a single day.

Alderman Meeks announced that North Main Market Co., located in the former Village

Green building, would hold its first Open House on June 1, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00

p.m. She stated the event would provide an opportunity for food truck operators, caterers,

private chefs, and others interested in the food service industry to meet the team and

participate in a question-and-answer session.

Alderman Prunty spoke about the Police Memorial Service and emphasized the

importance of continuing to honor the families and the loved ones they have lost.

Alderman Salgado announced that an Informational Feedback Session regarding the

Two-Way Conversion of 6th and 9th Street was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at

6:00 p.m.at the VFW Club on 7th Street. He encouraged residents in the area to attend

the meeting and provide their feedback.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS

Reappointment of Frank Buchmann to the Fire Pension Board for a term

ending April 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up

for passage after May 20, 2026.)

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This reappointment was LAID OVER.

Reappointment of Brad Benedict to the Historic Preservation

Commission for a term ending June 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this

reappointment will be up for passage after May 20, 2026.)

This reappointment was LAID OVER.

Appointment of Lafakeria Reuter to the Library Board, replacing

Henrietta Dotson-Williams. The appointment will be for a term

effective July 2026 through June 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this

appointment will be up for passage after May 20, 2026.)

This appointment was LAID OVER.

Appointment of Stephanie Nissen to the Library Board, replacing

Colleen O’Brien. The appointment will be for a term effective July

2026 through June 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this appointment will be

up for passage after May 20, 2026.)

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This appointment was LAID OVER.

Reappointment of Michael Laskonis to the Library Board for a term

ending June 2029. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up

for passage after May 20, 2026.)

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This reappointment was LAID OVER.

Reappointment of Greg Harle to the Mechanical Board for a term

ending June 2031. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up

for passage after May 20, 2026.)

This reappointment was LAID OVER.

Reappointment of Roberta Holzwarth to the Rockford Area Venues and

Entertainment Authority (RAVE) Board for a term ending June 2031.

(Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up for passage after

May 20, 2026.)

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This reappointment was LAID OVER.

Appointment of Bryan Kruschke to the Traffic Commission to fill the

vacancy created by the resignation of Don Bissell. The appointment will

be for a term ending October 2026. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this

appointment will be up for passage after May 20, 2026.)

This appointment was LAID OVER.

Reappointment of Tom Okite to the Traffic Commission for a term

ending May 2031. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up

for passage after May 20, 2026.)

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This reappointment was LAID OVER.

10.

Reappointment of Craig Sockwell to the Zoning Board of

Appeals/Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board for a term ending June

2031. (Pursuant to Rule 18, this reappointment will be up for passage

after May 20, 2026.)

This reappointment was LAID OVER.

IX. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:

City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 4 - 2026 (Concrete) (Bid

No. 426-PW-037) to Stenstrom Excavation, of Rockford, Illinois

in the amount of $2,492,072.02. The contract duration is through

October 2, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure

Sales Tax.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-131-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:

Jamestown Ditch Drainage Improvements (Bid No.

426-PW-039) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the

amount of $123,414.52. The contract duration is through

November 28, 2026. The funding source is the Capital

Improvement Program (CIP) General Fund.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-132-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:

Demolition Group 33 (Bid No. 1125-CD-129) to Northern

Illinois Service, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of

$30,858.00. The properties included are 1814 Kishwaukee Street

(PIN: 11-35-251-015) and 1822 Reed Avenue (PIN:

15-01-178-023). The contract duration is through completion of

the demolition project. The funding source is the Illinois

Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Strong Communities

Grant.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-133-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid:

Bituminous Patching Rebid - 2026 (Bid No. 426-W-038) to DPI

Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the estimated annual

amount of $734,340.50 (based on unit pricing). The contract

duration is one (1) year with three (3) possible annual

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extensions. The funding source is the Water Operating Budget.

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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-134-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Third

Party Administration of FMLA Leave Management (RFP No.

725-HR-093) to Sedgewick Claims Management Services, of

Memphis, Tennessee in the amount/rate of $3.39 per employee

per month, for a total annual estimated administrative amount of

$44,015.00. The contract duration is three (3) years with two (2)

possible annual extensions. The funding source is the Human

Resources Operating Budget.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-135-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering

Agreement: Rockford Complete Streets Revitalization Project

(Construction Engineering) to H.R. Green, Inc., of McHenry,

Illinois in the amount of $1,761,096.00. The contract duration is

from September 2026 to December 2028. The funding sources

are Motor Fuel Tax Funds, State Funds, and Federal Funds

(Build Grant).

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-136-R

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Sole Source

Contract: Police Communication Radios and Accessories to

Motorola, of Schaumberg, Illinois in the amount of $169,464.24.

This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is the Police

Capital Budget.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-137-R

Committee recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the

Central Services Manager to execute a contract for Natural Gas

Supply.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-138-R

NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES

A. Planning and Development Committee

An ordinance approving the transfer of surplus property located

at 1338 Derby Lane and 4750 Pepper Drive to the Northern

Illinois Land Bank for future residential development.

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Alderman Neal, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-83-O

An ordinance approving the Development Agreement with

Hillwood (Industrial VI Enterprises, LLC) for the construction

of Spec Industrial Building and public improvement in

conjunction with Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity (DCEO) site readiness grant.

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Alderman Neal, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, and Bell

Aye:

Nay:

Meeks

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-84-O

Code and Regulation Committee

An ordinance approving the Special Use Permit for a Planned

Unit Development consisting of four, 4-unit buildings and two,

8-unit buildings in an R-1, Single Family Residential Zoning

District at 515 South Alpine Road (Zaher Qassem/Applicant).

(APPROVAL REQUIRES 10 VOTES)

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This ordinance was HELD OUT.

Enactment No: 2026-94-O

An ordinance approving a Variation to decrease the minimum

side yard setback for a covered entrance from six (6) feet to one

(1) foot in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 3207

North Main Street (Jill Bosselman for DJK Haynes,

LLC/Applicant). (APPROVAL REQUIRES 10 VOTES)

Alderman Bell, 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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, and Meeks

Aye:

Bell

Nay:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-85-O

Finance and Personnel Committee

An ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation

Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) of the City of Rockford,

Winnebago and Ogle Counties, Illinois, in an aggregate principal

amount not to exceed $103,000,000 for the purpose of paying

the costs of constructing a municipally-owned municipal

convention hall, together with all necessary adjuncts thereto,

including but not limited to a hotel.

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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, Neal,

Granath, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Beach

Nay:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-86-O

An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)

between the City of Rockford and the Board of Education of the

Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205 (RPS 205) for

Summerdale Early Childhood Center services for the 2026-2027

school year. The agreement is from July 1, 2026 through June

30, 2027. The funding source is Head Start Grant Funds.

26-00584

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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-87-O

An ordinance approving the Lease Agreement with

Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois

for office space located at 917 South Main Street to support the

operations of the Violence Prevention Coordinating Council

(VPCC) Community Conveners initiative in the not-to-exceed

amount of $6,600.00. The contract duration is from April 1,

2026 to March 31, 2027. The funding source is the Illinois

Department of Human Services Community Convener Grant

Award.

26-00585

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, Granath,

Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Neal

Abstain:

Enactment No: 2026-88-O

An ordinance approving the release of Liens in the total amount

of $35,635.15 incurred when the properties were owned by the

Winnebago County Trustee for properties located at 205 N.

Hinkley Avenue (PIN: 11-22-129-016), 709 Lee Street (PIN:

11-22-229-008), 2143 South 4th Street (PIN: 11-35-401-016),

517 Island Avenue (PIN: 11-27-451-030), and 5XX Foster

Avenue (PIN: 11-21-404-013).

26-00586

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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-89-O

An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of

Rockford and Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad (CCPR) for

6th Street and 9th Street Two-Way Conversion Preliminary

Engineering services in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding

source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

26-00587

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, Neal,

Granath, Beach, Salgado, Meeks, and Bell

Aye:

Hoffman, and Bonne

Absent:

Enactment No: 2026-90-O

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Bell moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Granath. MOTION

PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Hoffman and Bonne were absent). The

meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND

SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE

INTERPRETER, PERSONAL P.A. SYSTEM, OR OTHER SPECIAL

ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CALL THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT

AT (779) 348-7391 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO WE CAN BE PREPARED

TO ASSIST YOU.