City Council - Regular Meeting

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 to be “Donate Life Month” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

26-00440

Proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 to be “Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Month” in the City of Rockford, Illinois.

26-00441

Proclamation recognizing Keith Country Day School for winning the IHSA Scholastic Bowl State Championship on March 21, 2026.

26-00442

Planning and Development Committee

Memorandum from Andrea Hinrichs, Housing and Program Manager, regarding amendments to the current and prior year Annual Action Plans. Referred to Planning and Development Committee. 26-00446

Code and Regulation Committee

1. Zoning Board of Appeals' Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 27, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 21, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 27, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 3. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Final Plat of Bell School Crossings Subdivision. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 4. Memorandum from Alderman Tamir Bell regarding a proposed resolution establishing minimum standards, performance requirements and community benefit obligations for Data Center Development. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. 2. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Rapid Rehousing and Shelter Diversion Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. 3. Memorandum from Owen Carter, Deputy Director of Operations for Health and Human Services, regarding the approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Homeless Prevention Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee. 4. Memorandum from Tretara Flowers, Mayor's Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, regarding the acceptance of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Community Convener Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

Steven McMaster

Katrina Baker

Denzil Wynter

Prophet Yusef

John Tac Brantley

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' denial for a: 26-00313 a. Special Use Permit for a Planned Use Development consisting of a ground mount solar array within the existing parking lot; and b. Variation to allow a chain-link fence within the front yard along Acorn Street; and c. Variation to increase the fence height from four (4) feet to six (6) feet within the front yard along Acorn Street in an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District at 609 Kilburn Avenue (Greenlink Solar Solutions for the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford/Applicants). 2. Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 7 of Walmart Subdivision for the property located at 72xx Walton Street. 26-00363 3. Committee recommends approval of amending the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article 1 - Restoration of Brick Paved Street (Strike Green Street). 26-00364

Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $13,153,758.62 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on April 13, 2026. 26-00393 2. Committee recommends approval of the release of Liens in the total amount of $20,293.23 to facilitate the sale of the Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 3617 Preston Street (PIN: 11-20-428-016) and 2916 Custer Avenue (PIN: 11-15-209-009). 26-00371 3. Committee recommends approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Township for Emergency Rental Assistance in the amount of $25,000.00. 26-00372

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Rockford City Market 26-00365 This event is scheduled to take place every Friday beginning on May 15th - August 28th from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The event location will be on Water Street between East State Street and Short Jefferson; Market Street between Water Street, and the railroad tracks (City Market Pavilion) 2. Committee recommends approval of the Pride Alley Parade 26-00366 This event is scheduled to take place on June 6th from noon - 8 p.m. The event location will be on 115 North 2nd Street (City of Rockford Lot #28), 120 North 3rd Street (City of Rockford Lot #30), and Market Street between 2nd and 3rd Street. 3. Committee recommends approval of the South Main Mercado and IDOT Resolution 26-00367 This event is scheduled to take place on June 7th from noon - 7 p.m. The event location will be on South Main Street between Loomis Street and Kent Street. 4. Committee recommends approval of the Ironman Rockford 70.3 and IDOT Resolution 26-00368 This event is scheduled to take place on June 14th from 4 a.m. - 5 p.m. The event location will be on the Rock River/Davis Park/Downtown Rockford/West Rockford/Rock River Recreational Path/and the Surrounding Communities. 5. Committee recommends approval of the Vet’s Rock the Block 26-00369 This event is scheduled to take place on June 20th from noon - 6 p.m. The event location will be at 1010 South Main Street (American Legion Post 340). 6. Committee recommends approval of the National Night Out 26-00370 This event is scheduled to take place on August 4th from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. The event location will be on Water Street between East State Street and Short Jefferson; Market Street between Water Street, and the railroad tracks (City Market Pavilion). 7. Resolution for settlement of John Johnson v. City of Rockford, et al., Winnebago County Case 2024-LA-316 in the amount of $40,000.00. (SUSPEND RULE 9) 26-00407

Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 2 - 2026 (Downtown - RVC Campus) (Bid No. 226-PW-029) to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $787,762.60. The contract duration is through June 26, 2026. The funding source is the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax. 26-00373 2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Water Division Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Patching 2026 (Bid No. 226-W-027) to DPI Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the estimated amount of $450,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year with four (4) possible annual extensions. The funding source is the Water Fund Operating Budget. 26-00377 3. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Well No. 46 Water Treatment Facility (Bid No. 126-W-001) to Scandroli Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $23,490,127.77. The contract duration is through December 31, 2029. The funding source is the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Fund (SRF). 26-00378 4. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Contract: 2026 Light Duty City-Wide Vehicles to Anderson Rock River Ford, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,132,928.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding sources are Capital Lease Funds and Various Divisions Capital Budgets. 26-00394 5. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Backhoe Loader Equipment to Westside Tractor Sales, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $305,401.00 (after $12,000.00 trade-in allowance). The funding source is the Water Division Capital Lease Fund. 26-00374 6. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: 2026 Light Duty Vehicle to Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri in the amount of $31,918.00. The funding source is Health & Human Services - LIHEAP & CSBG Grant Funded. 26-00375 7. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: City-Wide Heavy Duty Fleet Purchases to Lakeside International, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,543,248.00. The funding sources are the General Fund and Water Division Capital Lease Fund. 26-00376 8. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchase Contract: Microsoft Office Suite and Security Applications to CDW Government, of Vernon Hills, Illinois in the amount of $487,597.27. The contract duration is one (1) year with two (2) annual extensions. The funding source is the Information Technology and Integration Budget. 26-00387 9. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Work Management and Customer Relations Management (CRM) Software to SHI International Corp., of Somerset, New Jersey in the amount of $54,717.40. The contract duration is one (1) year. The funding sources are the Community & Economic Development and Legal Department Operating Budgets. 26-00397 10. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Well No. 46 Water Treatment Facility to Strand Associates, Inc., of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $1,840,000.00. The contract duration is through December 28, 2029. The funding source is the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) State Revolving Fund (SRF). 26-00379 11. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Corbin Street over Kent Creek Bridge Replacement (Phase 2 Engineering) to H.R. Green, Inc., of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $163,740.00. The contract duration is through March 31, 2027. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds. 26-00380 12. Committee recommends approval of the Supplemental Resolution approving appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Corbin Street over Kent Creek Bridge Replacement (24-00670-00-BR) for an additional amount of $200,000.00, for an amended total of $360,000.00. 26-00384 13. Committee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #2: 8th Avenue over Keith Creek Bridge Replacement (Land Acquisition & PE2) to IMEG Corp., of Rockford, Illinois for an additional amount of $190,772.00, for an amended total (concurrent with Supplement #3) of $426,171.76. The contract duration is through December 31, 2026. The funding sources are Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and Federal Local Bridge Formula Program (LBFP) Funds. 26-00381 14. Committee recommends approval of the Engineering Agreement Supplement #3: 8th Avenue over Keith Creek Bridge Replacement (PE1) to IMEG Corp., of Rockford, Illinois for an additional amount of $22,243.00, for an amended total (concurrent with Supplement #2) of $426,171.76. The contract duration is through December 31, 2026. The funding sources are Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Funds and Federal Local Bridge Formula Program (LBFP) Funds. 26-00382 15. Committee recommends approval of the Supplemental Resolution approving appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - 8th Avenue over Keith Creek Bridge Replacement (20-00637-00-BR) for an additional amount of $250,000.00, for an amended total of $300,000.00. 26-00385 16. Committee recommends approval of the Resolution approving appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for Improvement under the Illinois Highway Code - Region 1 Planning Council FY-2026 Funding (26-00680-00-ES) in the amount of $91,308.49. 26-00383

Planning and Development Committee

Code and Regulation Committee

1. An ordinance amending the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article 1 - Restoration of Brick Paved Street (Strike Green Street).

Finance and Personnel Committee

1. An ordinance approving the release of Liens in the total amount of $20,293.23 to facilitate the sale of the Winnebago County Trustee properties located at 3617 Preston Street (PIN: 11-20-428-016) and 2916 Custer Avenue (PIN: 11-15-209-009). 26-00434 2. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rockford Township for Emergency Rental Assistance in the amount of $25,000.00. 26-00443