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Mayor McNamara presented a proclamation declaring June 19, 2026 to be “JUNETEENTH” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.
Approval of Minutes held on May 12, 2026.
An ordinance approving the revisions to the City of Rockford Rules and Regulations: 1. Addition of definition of Illness 2. Revised Residency section 3. Addition to Cellular Phone Usage (VES…
An ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205 for Police Services. The term is from July 1, 2026 through Jun…
An ordinance approving the Lift-Assist Ordinance to establish fees pursuant to state law.
An ordinance approving the Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for an RV and Fifth Wheel only community in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 2530, 2710 and 2…
An ordinance approving the Development Agreement with Cord Construction (1322 E. STATE STREET, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 1322 E. State Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The…
An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The fund…
An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Citied Foundation for Early Birds Social Work Development Program at Auburn High School in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is C…
Food Insecurity Panel Discussion, August 14, 2026 - Commissioners William Martin and Rita Bravo
Modular Homes Pilot Programs’ Presentations, July 9, 2026 - Commissioners James McDowall and Rita Bravo
Committee recommends denial for the Sale of Beer and Wine by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 7054 Walton…
Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink (Class NG-L) in conjunction with a restaurant in an I-1, Light Industrial…
Committee recommends denial of the: a. Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG); and b. Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a liquor store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at…
Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s approval for the Modification of an existing liquor license to include liquor by the drink with video gaming terminals…
Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s approval for: a. The Sale of Liquor by the Drink (NG-L); and b. The Sale of Packaged Liquor (PKG) in conjunction with …
Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Variation to reduce the required front yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet and 5 inches in an R-1, Single-Family …
Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District to C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning Distric…
Committee recommends denial of the Zoning Map Amendment from County AG to I-3, Airport Industrial Zoning District at 14xx Edson Road, 15xx Edson Road, and 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 86…
Committee recommends denial of the Annexation Agreement for 14xx Edson Road, 15xx Edson Road and 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street.
Committee recommends denial of the Annexation of 14xx Edson Road, 15xx Edson Road, 16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. The subject property is currently agricultural farmland.…
Bi-Annual Report Draft
Affordable Housing Pilot Program Update - Commissioners Mary Jude Pakiela and Scott Garwick
Commissioner’s Questions for the Alderman Update - Michaela Harris
Rockford Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program - Carandus Brown, Human Services Manager
Bridges To Prosperity Northern IL - Mary Cacioppi, Founder/CEO
Zion Development - Ron Clewer, Managing Director and CEO
Memorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation Agreement for 14xx Edson Road, 15xx-16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. Referred to Code and…
Mayor’s “Open Door” meeting hours with Commissioners are set for June 26, 2026 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Journal of Proceedings for the Community Relations Commission meeting held on May 14, 2026
Memorandum from Joshua Versluys, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation of 14xx Edson Road, 15xx-16xx Edson Road and a portion of 8631 11th Street. Referred to Code and Regulation…
Memorandum from John Wenstrom, Assistant Deputy Chief, regarding the approval to purchase two police vehicles. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
6. Request in the 5th Ward, by Alderwoman Gabrielle Torina, to establish traffic control at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Holland Street.
5. Request in the 3rd Ward, by Evelyn Juarez-Gonzalez, 1104 Winthrop Lane, to establish stop control at the intersection of Pioneer Drive and Winthrop Lane.
4. Request in the 1st Ward, by Ayvaz Shakhbandarov, 6274 Phaeton Drive, to establish 4-way stop control at the intersection of Phaeton Drive and Wagonette Drive.
3. Request in the 2nd Ward, by Juan Pinedo, 1108 14th Street and by Dena Willis, 1119 14th Street, to establish traffic control at the intersection of 14th Street and 10th Avenue.
2. Request in the 2nd Ward, by Rebecca Gomez, 1403 17th Street, to establish traffic control at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 17th Street.
1. Request in the 3rd Ward, by the Public Works Department, to establish a “Commercial Vehicles Prohibited” restriction on Guilford Road from Prospect Street to Alpine Road.
Committee recommends approval of the renewal of a Professional Services Contract with Zephyr Government Strategies for $10,000.00 per month for the City of Rockford’s 2026 Lobbying Services.
Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Meals (Bid No. 526-HS-047). Bids received did not meet the required nutriti…
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