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September 21, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

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Agenda — 92 items

  1. 1 The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking and City Council/Committee Agendas. Meeting will be live streamed on Channel 17 and via this link: https://rockfordil.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Items appearing on the City Council Standing Committee Agendas for today's date may receive a vote at committee and come before the City Council meeting tonight held after the committee meeting. Final vote may be taken on said items at the City Council meeting.
  2. I. CALL TO ORDER
  3. A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  4. 3 Mayor Neal called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
  5. B. Roll Call
  6. C. Acceptance of the Journal
  7. 5 The invocation was given by Chaplain Gary Lundberg and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Neal.
  8. 1. Journal of Proceeding for the City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026.
  9. 2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 1, 2026.
  10. 7 Alderman Tuneberg arrived at 5:52 p.m., Alderman Logemann arrived at 5:58 p.m. and Alderman Durkee arrived at 6:01 p.m.
  11. 3. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 15, 2026.
  12. 4. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 29, 2026.
  13. II. PROCLAMATIONS
  14. 10 Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026, seconded by Alderman Bell. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann and Tuneberg were absent).
  15. III. PUBLIC HEARING
  16. 1. Public Hearing regarding the formation of the Rockford Region Tourism Improvement District (RTID) and Levy of Transaction Charge on certain hotels within the RTID
  17. 12 Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 1, 2026, seconded by Alderman Bell. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann and Tuneberg were absent).
  18. IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
  19. A. Planning and Development Committee
  20. 14 Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 15, 2026, seconded by Alderman Granath. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann and Tuneberg were absent).
  21. B. Code and Regulation Committee
  22. 1. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Annexation of 5426 and 54xx 35th Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 26-01165 Read into the Record
  23. 16 Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 29, 2026, seconded by Alderman Granath. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote (Aldermen Durkee, Logemann and Tuneberg were absent).
  24. C. Finance and Personnel Committee
  25. 1. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval of a Lease Agreement with Emerald Property Management. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. 26-01163 Read into the Record
  26. 18 There were no proclamations presented during this meeting.
  27. V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS
  28. 1. Edwin Zehner
  29. 2. Prophet Yusef
  30. 21 Mayor Neal called upon Alderman Frost to conduct the Public Hearing. Alderman Frost called the Public Hearing to order at 5:38 p.m. pursuant to the Tourism Preservation and Sustainability District Act 70 ILCS 3455/25 to receive public comments on the proposal to establish the proposed district. Alderman Frost asked for questions or comments from the council members, written testimony from business owners and oral testimony from the general public with regard to the proposal to establish the Rockford Region Tourism Improvement District (RTID). Steven McMaster shared his personal views and indicated he felt this was a reasonable approach and path forward. At the conclusion of the public comment, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 5:41 p.m. The meeting returned to regular business at 5:42 p.m.
  31. 3. John Tac Brantley
  32. 4. Steven McMaster
  33. 5. Kenneth Dickens
  34. VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
  35. A. Planning and Development Committee
  36. 1. Committee recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Funding Agreement with the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) extending the term of the agreement from an expiration of 2028 to an expiration of 2032 and the continued lease of 102 North Main Street. This is an extension of four (4) years from the existing agreement and lease. (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 21, 2026) 26-00969 Laid Over
  37. 2. Committee recommends approval of an ordinance for the termination of the Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area and the dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Springfield Corners Tax Increment Financing District. 26-01133 Adopted Pass
  38. B. Code and Regulation Committee
  39. 1. Committee recommends approval of the proposed Landmark Designation of 2520 North Main Street. 26-01130 Adopted Pass
  40. 2. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals’ approval for a Special Use Permit for a Single-Room Occupancy consisting of twenty (20) single-room bedrooms with shared living, kitchen and common space in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2520 North Main Street (Nathan Erb for Otis Estate LLC/Applicant). Subject to conditions. (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 21, 2026) 26-01024 Laid Over
  41. C. Finance and Personnel Committee
  42. 1. Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $13,780,749.44 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee held on September 14, 2026. 26-01135 Adopted Pass
  43. 2. Committee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Rockford and County of Winnebago to replace sidewalks along West State Street in coordination with the County’s Public Safety Building project. The estimated City contribution is $127,000.00, with the actual cost determined by measured quantities upon completion of the project. 26-01136 Adopted Pass
  44. 3. Committee recommends approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Rockford and State of Illinois for Rockford Complete Streets Revitalization Project (Maintenance). 26-01137 Adopted Pass
  45. 4. Committee recommends approval of the addition of the City-owned property located at 710 North Church Street (PIN: 11-23-130-016) to the City's Mow-to-Own Program and the immediate transfer of said property to the adjacent property owner, KMK Media Group, Inc. 26-01138 Adopted Pass
  46. 5. Committee recommends approval of the Lease Agreement renewal with Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois for office spaces located at 917 South Main Street, Rockford, Illinois at a rate of $900.00 per month, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,800.00 for a 12-month lease term (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The funding sources are the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) FY22 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence Grant and City funding previously approved for the Community Healing Center. No City match is required. 26-01144 Adopted Pass
  47. 6. Committee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between City of Loves Park, City of South Beloit, Village of Cherry Valley, and City of Rockford for the establishment of the Rockford Regional Tourism District (RTID). (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 21, 2026) 26-01139 Laid Over
  48. 7. Committee recommends approval of the formation of the Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District (RTID). (LAID OVER SEPTEMBER 21, 2026) 26-01141 Laid Over
  49. VII. OFFICERS REPORTS
  50. VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
  51. A. Planning and Development Committee
  52. B. Code and Regulation Committee
  53. 1. Committee recommends approval of the Rockford Police Department Trunk or Treat Event This event is scheduled to take place on October 29th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (road closures will begin at 5 p.m.). The event will be held in the RPS 205 Administration Building Parking Lot, located at 501 7th Street. 26-01127 Adopted Pass
  54. 2. Committee recommends denial of the Earthrise 815 Sustainability Conference request to waive parking fees in an estimated amount of $8,500.00 This event is scheduled to take place on November 6th from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The event location will be at the Embassy Suites Conference Center, 416 South Main Street. 26-01128 Adopted Pass
  55. 3. Committee recommends approval of the Festival of Lights The light display will be located at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 North 2nd Street. The event is scheduled to take place on the following dates and times: November 27th - November 29th 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. December 3rd- December 6th 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. December 10th - December 13th 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. December 14th - December 23rd 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. December 24th - December 25th 24 hours December 26th - December 30th 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. December 31st 5 p.m. - Midnight 26-01129 Adopted Pass
  56. C. Finance and Personnel Committee
  57. 1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Residential Snow Removal and Operators (Bid No. 726-PW-060) to Regional Snow Services, of Saint Charles, Missouri in the estimated annual amount of $1,500,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Street Department Operating Budget. 26-01145 Adopted Pass
  58. 2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Multi-Use Path Maintenance 2026 (Bid No. 826-PW-073) to DPI Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $209,888.00. The contract duration is through November 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax. 26-01152 Adopted Pass
  59. 3. Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFQ: Architectural Services, Mechanical Services, and Appliances for PY2027 Weatherization Services (RFQ No. 826-HS-072) to Comfort 1st, Geostar Mechanical Inc., Total Plumbing, all of Rockford, Illinois and Johnson Control Inc., of Arlington Heights, Illinois in the estimated total amount of $1,200,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through September 30, 2027 with one (1) possible one-year extension option. Price adjustments based on regional market analysis provided by Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The funding sources are DCEO, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and State Supplemental. 26-01147 Adopted Pass
  60. A. Alderman Bell asked that Chief Tyo provide ....
  61. 4. Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Elevator Maintenance Services (RFP No. 626-PW-055) to Schumacher Elevator, of Denver, Iowa in the estimated annual amount of $50,000.00 (based on a fixed monthly rate plus unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Property Operating Budget. 26-01146 Adopted Pass
  62. 51 Chief Tyo explained...
  63. 5. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Agreement: Grant Management Software to Vertosoft, of Leesburg, Virginia for a contract amount of $97,200.00 for one-time implementation and $35,550.00 year 1, $37,328.00 year 2, $39,195.00 year 3. The contract duration is one (1) year with two (2) one-year extension options. The funding sources are the Finance Department Operating Budget and Grant Funds. 26-01153 Adopted Pass
  64. 52 Alderman Bell inquired if Finance Director Carrie Hagerty
  65. 6. Committee recommends approval of a contract for two Contract Telecommunicators for Rockford 911 to Moetivations, Inc., of Ken Caryl, Colorado in the amount of $92,763.82. The contract duration is for three (3) months. 26-01140 Adopted Pass
  66. 53 Director Hagerty...
  67. 7. Committee recommends approval for the Renewal of Contract: Lead Program Partner - Youth Advocacy Board to By Any Dreams Necessary, of Rockford, Illinois in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000.00. The contract duration is from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The funding source is Community Healing Center American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. 26-01148 Adopted Pass
  68. B. Alderman Meeks announced a Town Hall meeting...
  69. 8. Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award in the amount of $284,745.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. The grant funds will be used to purchase seventeen (17) portable radios for the Rockford Police Department and for Winnebago County to purchase fourteen (14) portable radios. 26-01142 Adopted Pass
  70. 55 Alderman Meeks voiced her support for the 2520 North Main Street item and she encouraged the council members to vote in favor of the project. She urged any of her consistutients that had questions regarding the project to contact her or the developer.
  71. 9. Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) Department of Human Services (DHS) Employment Barrier Reduction Fund Award in the amount of $172,500.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from Signature date through May 31, 2027. The grant will provide funds used to cover expenses related to homelessness prevention, utilities, transportation/gas, uniforms, tools/equipment, and other similarly purposed expenses for eligible recipients. 26-01143 Adopted Pass
  72. C. Alderman Durkee asked Chief Tyo to provide a current staffing position
  73. IX. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES
  74. 57 Chief Tyo responded and indicated there are two fire engines and one medic that are currently responding to calls east of Alpine Road.
  75. A. Planning and Development Committee
  76. D. Alderman Hoffman
  77. 1. An ordinance approving the amendment to the Funding Agreement with the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) extending the term of the agreement from an expiration of 2028 to an expiration of 2034 and the continued lease of 102 North Main Street. This is an extension of four (4) years from the existing agreement and lease. 26-01069 Held out
  78. E. Alderman Salgado announced he was coordinating Town Hall meeting that would take place on October 13th or 14th regarding.. He indicated more information would be provided once the meeting had been finalized.
  79. 2. An ordinance approving the termination of the Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area and the dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Springfield Corners Tax Increment Financing District. 26-01154 Adopted Pass
  80. F. Alderman Bonne indicated he also supported the proposed project at 2520 North Main Street. He mentioned it was good to see the Historic Preservation Commission becoming more pro-active with properties.
  81. B. Code and Regulation Committee
  82. 1. An ordinance approving the Landmark Designation of 2520 North Main Street. 26-01155 Adopted Pass
  83. 2. An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Single-Room Occupancy consisting of twenty (20) single-room bedrooms with shared living, kitchen and common space in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2520 North Main Street (Nathan Erb for Otis Estate LLC/Applicant). 26-01156 Held out
  84. C. Finance and Personnel Committee
  85. 1. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Rockford and County of Winnebago to replace sidewalks along West State Street in coordination with the County’s Public Safety Building project. The estimated City contribution is $127,000.00, with the actual cost determined by measured quantities upon completion of the project. 26-01157 Adopted Pass
  86. 2. An ordinance approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Rockford and State of Illinois for Rockford Complete Streets Revitalization Project (Maintenance). 26-01158 Adopted Pass
  87. 3. An ordinance approving the addition of the City-owned property located at 710 North Church Street (PIN: 11-23-130-016) to the City's Mow-to-Own Program and the immediate transfer of said property to the adjacent property owner, KMK Media Group, Inc. 26-01159 Adopted Pass
  88. 4. An ordinance approving the Lease Agreement renewal with Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois for office spaces located at 917 South Main Street, Rockford, Illinois at a rate of $900.00 per month, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,800.00 for a 12-month lease term (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The funding sources are the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) FY22 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence Grant and City funding previously approved for the Community Healing Center. No City match is required. 26-01160 Adopted Pass
  89. 5. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between City of Loves Park, City of South Beloit, Village of Cherry Valley, and City of Rockford for the establishment of the Rockford Regional Tourism District (RTID). 26-01161 Held out
  90. X. ADJOURNMENT
  91. 71 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.
  92. 91 Alderman Granath moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Tuneberg. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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