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City Council

October 12, 2026 Final

Agenda — 24 items

  1. Report from the Police Department regarding the renewal of the towing contract with Kendall Towing for CY 2027.<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 renewal of the contract.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  2. Report from the Finance Department regarding a payment in the amount of $17,461.60 to Nitro Software Inc for annual renewal of the Nitro Professional suite.Motion:Motion to allow the claim.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  3. Report from Administration regarding a MUNICES joint agreement, adding the Village of Port Byron as a member.<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.
  4. Report from the Economic Development Department regarding an amended agreement with Fresh Films. (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 authorize the City Manager to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications, and consider the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  5. Report from Administration regarding a MUNICES joint agreement, adding the Village of Sherrard as a member.<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.
  6. Report from the Public Works Department requesting authorization to execute the Letter of Intent (LOI) and the Local Agency State Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer of IDOT ROW for 40th Street West.<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 LOI and authorize the Mayor to execute the documents, subject to minor attorney modifications; and adopt the resolution.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  7. Report from the Police Department regarding an Interagency Tactical Operations Agreement with the Office of the Sheriff of Rock Island County to formally combine their respective tactical teams.<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 Mayor and Police Chief to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  8. An ordinance regarding a development agreement with Restco, LLC. (Second Reading)Motion:Motion to pass the ordinance. RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  9. Report from the Community Development Department regarding the property purchase at 1050 23rd Avenue for $10,000 plus closing costs.(First Reading).<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 and consider, suspend the rules and pass the ordinance; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to minor attorney modifications.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  10. Report from the IT Department regarding a quote from Factor Technology Solutions for the replacement of wireless access points in the amount of $19,705.<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.
  11. Report from the Human Resource Department regarding a Telecommunicators Lateral Transfers Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME B.<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 negotiation of the MOU.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  12. Presentation of the Labor Day Parade Awards
  13. ACH Report for the month of September 2026 in the amount of $3,459,705.54
  14. Claims for the week of September 18 through September 24 in the amount of $406,374.57; claims for the week of September 25 through October 2 in the amount of $1,143,812.36; and Payroll for the weeks of September 14, 2026 through September 27, 2026 in the amount of $1,959,237.46
  15. Report from the Finance Department regarding a budget adjustment to the MLK Activity Fund (900) in the amount of $34,000.
  16. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment 6 to Langman Construction, Rock Island, Illinois, for the Seal Coat and Asphalt Street Patching Program in the amount of $89,745.63.
  17. Report from the Clerk's Office regarding requests from the Rock Island Downtown Alliance to use sound amplification and to close Arts Alley and the Green Lawn on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the Back from the Dead event; a request to waive the sound amplification permit fee; and a request for the outdoor consumption of alcohol in Arts Alley.
  18. Report from the Public Works Department regarding payment 1 to Langman Construction, Rock Island, Illinois, for Phase 1 of the 20th Street Utilities between 12th and 18th Avenues in the amount of $301,460.58.Motion:Motion to allow claims a and b.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  19. <strong>5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.<br><br>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 exceptions cited.VVVoice vote is needed.
  20. Report from the Public Works Department regarding a Policy and Procedures for Federal-State Requirements for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) of Consultants.Motion:Motion to approve the policy and procedures.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  21. An ordinance to remove the No Parking zone on the north side of 7th Avenue between 5th and 6th Street. (Second Reading)Motion:Motion to pass the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  22. Report from the Finance Department regarding a budget adjustment to the MLK Activity Fund (900) in the amount of $48,000.Motion:Motion to approve budget adjustments a and b.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  23. Report from Administration regarding approval of a Lift Station Easement.Motion:Motion to approve the perpetual easement and authorize the Mayor to execute the document, subject to minor attorney modificaitons.RCRoll Call vote is needed.
  24. Report from the Clerk's Office regarding a request from QC Farmers Market to temporarily operate on the sidewalk along the northeast intersection of 2nd Avenue and 18th Street on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning November 7, 2026 and ending April 24, 2027. (First Reading)Motion:Motion to approve the request as recommended and consider the ordinance.RCRoll Call vote is needed.

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