An ordinance approving a moratorium on data centers and directing the City Administrator and designees to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of best practices for regulating the development, expansion and operation of data centers within the City of Rockford.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

July 31, 2026

On agenda

August 3, 2026

Passed

August 3, 2026

Enacted

August 3, 2026

Enactment no.

2026-145-O

Where it was heard

City Council Aug 3, 2026 Adopted Pass

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