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September 14, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 35 items

  1. Report from the Police Department regarding an agreement with Starchase for two squad-mounted technology systems in the amount of $14,687.24.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  2. Report from the Economic Development Department regarding a development agreement with Elevate Hospitality Group, LLC dba The Rose. (First Reading)<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the agreement and consider the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  3. Report from the Community Development Department regarding a Certified Local Government grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a Historic Resources Marketing & Interpretation Plan.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the grant agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  4. Report from the Public Works Department regarding an amendment to the Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) for grounds and surfaced-area maintenance with the Rock Island Arsenal.Motion:Motion to approve the amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  5. Report from the Finance Department regarding an amendment to the Inter-Agency Agreement (IAI) for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project (ARPA restricted funds).Motion:Motion to approve the amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  6. Report from the Police Department regarding a payment to RACOM for maintenance under the Rock Island Arsenal Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) in the amount of $11,173.39.Motion:Motion to allow claims d through h.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  7. Report from the Community Development Department regarding a property purchase at 2504 5th Avenue for $1.00 plus closing costs. (First Reading)<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the purchase; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to minor attorney modifications; and consider the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  8. Report from the Finance Department regarding a payment in the amount of $10,860 to Harris Govern of Chicago, IL for the renewal of the maintenance contract for GEMS Land Management and Accounts Receivable software.
  9. Report from the Public Works Department regarding an extension to the Janitorial Services Contract with FBG Service Corporation in the amount of $185,976.Motion:Motion to award the extension as recommended.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  10. Report from the Finance Department regarding payment in the amount of $14,700 to Fifth Assets, Inc. d/b/a DebtBook for annual renewal of the lease and subscription module.
  11. Report from the Fire Department regarding the purchase of air monitoring calibration equipment from RILCO Safety Supply, Bettendorf, IA, in the amount of $14,035.00.<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 2%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px;"><br></td><td style="width: 18%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion:</td><td style="width: 80%; vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 5px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motion to approve the purchase.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  12. Report from the Police Department regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rock Island County and the City of Moline for the 2026 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).Motion:Motion to approve the MOU and authorize the Mayor to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  13. Report from the Community Development Department regarding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing for the provision of building plan review and inspection services to the Village of Sherrard.Motion:Motion to approve the MOU and authorize the City Manager to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  14. ACH Report for the month of August 2026 in the amount of $2,007,642.25
  15. Recognition of Mike Creger for his 34 years of service on the Planning and Zoning Commission
  16. Claims for the week of August 7 through August 13 in the amount of $671,994.73; claims for the week of August 14 through August 20 in the amount of $488,272.53; claims for the week of August 21 through August 27 in the amount of $922,315.81; claims for the week of August 28 through September 3 in the amount of $432,274.10; and Payroll for the weeks of August 3, 2026 through August 16, 2026 in the amount of $1,970,933.51; payroll for the week of August 17, 2026 through August 30, 2026 in the amount of $1,937,469.04
  17. Report from the Finance Department regarding payment in the amount of $26,100 to the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce for the annual Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance support.
  18. Report from the Finance Department regarding a budget adjustment to the General Fund (100) in the amount of $14,687.24.
  19. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a payment #2 and final to Langman Construction, Rock Island, Illinois, for the Sanitary Main Replacement between 42nd to 43rd Street south of 29th Avenue in the amount of $37,906.46.
  20. Report from the Finance Department regarding a budget adjustment to the MLK Activity Fund (900) in the amount of $10,000.
  21. Proclamation declaring the week of September 14th through September 20th 2026 to be National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
  22. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment to J.C.Dillon, Peoria, Illinois, for Water Service Repair Program and Sewer Lateral Repair Program repairs in the amount of $115,122.62.
  23. Public Hearing regarding a Special Use Permit request from Christina Caldwell of Del's Metal Company (DMC) for properties at 1600 Mill Street and 1700 1st Street.
  24. Report from the Finance Department regarding payment in the amount of $24,850 to Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies for Strategic Planning and Goal Development.
  25. Report from the City Clerk's Office regarding a request from Hauberg Estate to use sound amplification on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for their annual Oktoberfest; and a request for the outdoor consumption of alcohol in the fenced-in area of the front lawn.
  26. Report from the City Attorney's Office on an Ordinance Amending Section 3-9(b) and Repealing Section 3-13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rock Island, Illinois, Regarding Single-Serving Alcoholic Liquor Containers within the Downtown Liquor Control District. (First Reading)Motion:Motion to consider the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  27. Report from the City Clerk's Office regarding a request from Skellington Manor to close the southern half of 18th Street between 4th & 5th Avenues each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between October 2 through November 1, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. for their annual haunted house event.
  28. An ordinance amending Section 3-9(b) of the RI Code of Ordinances establishing a downtown liquor control district. (Second Reading)Motion:Motion to pass the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  29. Report from the Public Works Department requesting approval for the emergency repair of Unit 7117, Fire Engine 33 at Cummins Sales and Services, Rock Island, Illinois, in the amount of $38,773.19.Motion:Motion to approve the repair.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  30. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding must be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.Motion:Motion to enter Closed Session for the exception cited.VVVoice vote is needed.
  31. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment 5 to Langman Construction, Rock Island, Illinois, for the 2025/2026 Sidewalk and Pavement Patching Repair Program in the amount of $202,754.70.Motion:Motion to allow claims a through c.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  32. Report from the Mayor's Office regarding an appointment to the Fire Pension Board of Trustees.Motion:Motion approve the appointment.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  33. Report from the Finance Department regarding a budget adjustment to the Rock Island Arsenal Fund (545) in the amount of $764,677.77.Motion:Motion to approve budget adjustments a through c.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  34. Report from the Community Development Department regarding a Special Use Permit Request from Christina Caldwell of Del's Metals Company (DMC) for properties at 1600 Mill Street and 1700 1st Street. (First Reading)Motion:Motion whether or not to approve the request and consider the ordinance or deny the request.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  35. Report from the Community Development Department regarding an update to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Manual, including the addition of the CDBG Subrecipient Guide and CDBG Administrative Manual.Motion:Motion to approve the revisions as recommended.RCRoll Call vote is needed.

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