Rockford, IL

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City Council Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, October 5, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Acceptance of the Journal 1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on August 10, 2026. 26-01206 2. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on August 24, 2026. 26-01207 3. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on August 31, 2026. 26-01205 4. Journal of Proceedings for the Strategic Planning Session held on August 31, 2026. 26-01208 II. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Proclamation Declaring the week of October 5th to be “CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK” in the City of Rockford, Illinois. 26-01210 2. Proclamation Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society.” 26-01211 PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hea …

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Annual Joint Review Board Meeting

City Hall, Second Floor

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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

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Recent meetings

Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Code and Regulation Committee

Rockford committee to weigh zoning changes, liquor licenses and traffic rules

The Code and Regulation Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 425 E. State Street, to review recommendations from the Traffic Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board. Items include traffic and parking changes, zoning map amendments, a special use permit for a trucking company, and liquor and tobacco license requests. The committee takes up these recommendations; the agenda does not state final outcomes.

Repeal of "Handicapped Parking" restriction on the north side of Elm Street from 238 feet west of Church Street to 116 feet west of Church Street (26-01166)
Establish a "25 MPH Park Zone Speed Limit" on Adams Street from Rural Street to Greenwood Avenue (26-01167)
Repeal of the "Residential Parking Permits Zone" on 23rd Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue (26-01168)
Zoning Map Amendment from R-1 to I-1 and a Special Use Permit for a trucking company with outdoor storage for ten semi-trucks and trailers at 1810 and 1818 Morgan Street (Torry Williams/Applicant, 26-01082)
Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board recommends denial of package liquor and tobacco sales at 310 North Alpine Road (PK Mart Food and Liquor, 26-01088); recommends approval of liquor by the drink and packaged liquor at 3870 North Perryville Road (Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Bar, 26-01089)

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City Hall, Second Floor

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Thank you. I would like to call the codes and regulations meeting to order. Clerk, would you please call the roll? Here? Here. All right. Thank you. We have several items to look at tonight. The first item in the committee. The first item in the committee reports would be the Elm Street, Church Street Traffic Commission recommends the approval to repeal the handicap parking restriction on the north side of Elm Street from 238 feet west of Church Street to 116 feet west of Church Street. The second item in the law, the second, and the second, and the second item. The second item is the second item. Audermon and Tareena. I'm okay, I'm okay, I thank you. Any other discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? Aye. Motion carries. All right, second. Adam Street, Rural Street, Greenwood. Traffic Commission recommends establishing a 25 mile an hour park zone speed limit. Restriction on Adam Street from Rural Street to Greenwood Avenue. Is there a motion to approve? Is there a second? Discussion? I'm sorry, I'm going to turn everybody's mic on. Just the codes and regulation just so I can get it. Aldermon and Tareena. Thank you. These are pretty uncommon. Can you just explain like the, and those typically 30, right? And so we're changing it? Yes, so- We don't see too many of them. Sure. So the police department brought this issue to the traffic commission at the request that we've received from the Ken rock Community Center. Across the street from Kenrock on Ad …

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Code and Regulation Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Elm Street/Church Street 26-01166 Traffic Commission recommends approval to repeal the “Handicapped Parking” restriction on the north side of Elm Street from 238 feet west of Church Street to 116 feet west of Church Street 2. Adams Street/Rural Street/Greenwood Avenue 26-01167 Traffic Commission recommends establishing a “25 MPH Park Zone Speed Limit” restriction on Adams Street from Rural Street to Greenwood Avenue 3. 23rd Street/9th Avenue/10th Avenue 26-01168 Traffic Commission recommends repealing the “Residential Parking Permits Zone” on 23rd Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue 4. No Action Items 26-01169 Traffic Commission recommends that “No Action” be taken on the following items: 1. Request to establish an all-way stop at the intersection of Reed Avenue and Cannon Street, thus repealing the existing traffic control of Cannon Street stopping for Reed Avenue 2. Request to establish a two-way stop at the intersection of Sawyer Road and 1 …

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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Finance and Personnel Committee

Rockford committee to vote on $14.6M in vouchers and $9.7M Whitman Street contract change

The Rockford Finance and Personnel Committee meets Sept. 28, 2026 to review August finances and a quarterly investment report, and to act on contracts, bids, and leases. Items include approving $14,579,612.42 in vouchers, a change order raising the Whitman Street Reconstruction contract to $9,730,853.99, and rejecting three sets of bids. The committee will also vote on several contract awards and renewals, including a $91,041.43 HR software renewal.

Approval of vouchers totaling $14,579,612.42
Change Order: Whitman Street Reconstruction to N-Trak Group raises contract to $9,730,853.99 (1% Infrastructure Sales Tax)
Change Order: Demolition of 2602 Kilburn Ave to Northern Illinois Service Co. raises contract to $38,590.00 (ARPA/Surplus Funds)
Rejection of bids for Harrison Avenue Bridge Painting and Rehabilitation, and CW Excavation & Hauling Package 1
Award of Bid: CW Excavation & Hauling Package 1 to TR Equipment Inc. for $81,245.00; City Wide Streetscape Preservation 2026 to Andy's Professional Landscaping for $50,000.00

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City Hall, Second Floor

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Thank you. a significant portion of that is due to equipment purchases and capital improvements that are reimbursed from either lease proceeds or the casino funds. So just wanted to point that out that the bulk of their budget overage does have a specific revenue source to cover that. Generally, on the expense side, we're projecting currently our year-end about $2.7 million under budget year-to-date based on the information we have so far this year. As to CAP funds, CAP sales tax is performing very well, 15% over budget or about $1.7 million. We're looking at 11% over budget year-to-date or just under $1.8 million in the CAP in total. Redevelopment fund is actually 3% under budget, largely due to underperformance in packaged liquor and restaurant tax revenue. And casino tax revenue is pretty much right at expectation to hit that $7 million annual guarantee so far this year. I'm happy to answer any questions anyone has. Aldo and Plucky. I'm sorry, I just have a question. I've been just listening to the news all over the country. It sounds like alcohol consumption is down all over the country. And is that what you just indicated, that we're also impacted by that? Yeah, so our package liquor tax, which is 1% on total package liquor sales, is down about 18% or $93,000 off of our projection, our budgeted numbers for the year. Yes. Are you anticipating even more? You know, that depends on, you know, we don't necessarily have an idea on where the market generally is going. I would e …

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Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. INFORMATION ONLY 1. Financial Discussion - August 2026. 26-01191 2. Quarterly Investment Report - June 30, 2026. 26-01170 3. Change Order: Demolition of 2602 Kilburn Ave (Bid No. 925-CD-109) to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois. 26-01171 Original Contract $12,900.00 Change Order #1: UST Removal $24,810.00 Change Order #2: Additional Sampling $880.00 Amended Contract Total $38,590.00 The change order includes the removal of previously unidentified underground storage tanks discovered during demolition and additional soil sampling required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). The funding sources are American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Surplus Funds. 4. Change Order: Whitman Street Reconstruction to N-Trak Group, of Loves Park, Illinois. 26-01172 Original Contract $9,614,440.27 Current Proposed Change Order $116,413.72 Amended Contract Total $9,730,853.99 The change order includes additional underground electrical work and pole r …

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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning and Development Committee

Rockford committee to hear Reclaiming First sports facility impact report

The Rockford Planning and Development Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 425 E. State Street. The only substantive agenda item is an information-only presentation: a Park District Reclaiming First Sports Facility Impact Report by R1 Regional Planning and Place Foundry (item 26-01164). No votes, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the agenda otherwise consists of procedural items and an ADA accommodations notice.

Information-only: Park District Reclaiming First Sports Facility Impact Report by R1 Regional Planning and Place Foundry (26-01164)
No action items, ordinances, rezonings, or contracts appear on the agenda
Meeting live streamed on Channel 17 and via rockfordil.legistar.com
ADA accommodation requests: Legal Department at (779) 348-7391, at least 48 hours in advance

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City Hall, Second Floor

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i'd like to call the order the planning and development committee meeting for monday september 28th 2026. if we could all please stand i'd like to call chaplain norma borrero to the microphone for tonight's invocation followed immediately by the pledge of allegiance let's pray father god i pray for this council meeting tonight give the council members wisdom and guidance as they deliberate on the items before them may every decision be righteous in your sight for the benefit of the citizens of rockford and for your glory in jesus name amen we do have two proclamations tonight i'd like to first call up the members of winnebago and boone county's genealogical society whereas in 1986 the winnebago and boone county's genealogical society was established to promote and preserve the history of winnebago and boone counties and whereas wbcgs has spent four decades preserving local history promoting genealogical education and helping individuals and families discover their roots and whereas through monthly educational programs workshops publications research assistance symmetry excuse me symmetry projects and community outreach our society has worked to keep the stories of our region and its families alive for future generations and whereas the members of wbcgs have years of experience and access to a number of research tools to assist anyone in their genealogical search and whereas a celebration for the 40th anniversary of wbcgs will be held on october 3rd 2026. now therefore i janes …

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. INFORMATION ONLY Park District - Reclaiming First Sports Facility Impact Report - by R1 Regional Planning and Place Foundry. 26-01164 III ADJOURNMENT 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. Generated on 9/24/2026 1:35 PM Page 1

Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Council to vote on forming Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District

The Rockford City Council will consider forming the Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District (RTID), which would levy a transaction charge on certain hotels, and approve related intergovernmental agreements with neighboring municipalities. The council will also vote on several contracts, grants, and property transfers, including a $1.5 million snow removal contract and a $284,745 police radio grant.

Public hearing and ordinance to form Rockford Regional Tourism Improvement District (RTID) with hotel transaction charge
Award of $1,500,000 annual snow removal contract to Regional Snow Services
Acceptance of $284,745 federal grant for 17 portable radios for Rockford Police and 14 for Winnebago County
Lease renewal with Comprehensive Community Solutions for 917 South Main Street at $900/month
Transfer of 710 North Church Street property to KMK Media Group via Mow-to-Own Program

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Council Chambers

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I'd like to call to order the city Council meeting for Monday, September 21st, 2026. I actually don't have the invocation. If we could all please stand for tonight's invocation. That will be followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. - Let's pray. Heavenly father, we bless your name with thanksgiving for the mercies from your hand each day. We need wisdom to make our community safer and a loving place with unity and love. Father, we pray for, pray for safety and discernment and grace for all of our first responders who go into difficult situations night and day. Father, you are a giver of good gifts. Bring this. Live in this assembly and bring your light to every man and woman here in Jesus name, Amen. Amen. - To light of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. - We'll move into tonight's council meeting. Clerk, will you please call the roll? Mr. Perkins here. Here. Here. Here. Here. - Here. Here. The present. Here. Present. Present. Here. - Thank. - You. - Moving to the acceptance of journals. Item one is the Journal of Proceeding for the City Council meeting held on May 4th, 2026. We have a motion to approve. Second. Are there any questions or comments? All those in favor, please indicate by saying I. I. Any opposed? Same sign item passes. Item two. General proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 1st, 2026. Do I have a motion to approve? - So moved. - Second. Any ques …

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City Council Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 21, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Acceptance of the Journal 1. Journal of Proceeding for the City Council meeting held on May 4, 2026. 2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 1, 2026. 3. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on June 15, 2026. 4. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on June 29, 2026. II. PROCLAMATIONS III. PUBLIC HEARING 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 IV. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Planning and Development Committee B. Code and Regulation Committee C. Finance and Personnel Committee Generated …

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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Police Pension Fund Board

Rockford Police Pension Board to review disability cases, payroll, and legal fees

The Rockford Police Pension Fund Board will meet to approve minutes, review cash and investments, and pay bills including attorney fees. The board will also discuss old business such as policy manuals and disability matters, and consider new applications for pensions, refunds, and increases. Payroll estimates and actuals for August and September will be reviewed.

Attorney fees: HolmstromKennedyPC - $3,162.50 general, $605.00 medical review, disability matters for Singmouangthong ($906.10), Flores ($923.87), Wadsworth ($1,650.00)
City bills: Services $6,575.00, Postage (amount not specified)
Ascensus True Cost Calculation for Jeremiah Cizerle - $325.00
New business: disability pension applications, surviving spouse applications, service/refund applications, first increases for Cabello, Franck, Reffett
Payroll: September estimate $2,373,319.39; August actual $2,356,153.94

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City Hall, Second Floor

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Police Pension Fund Board Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 8:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 2026 CALL TO ORDER APPROVALS • Minutes of the August 20, 2026 meeting PUBLIC COMMENT CASH & INVESTMENT • Cash needs • Cash Flow Statement BILLS • HolmstromKennedyPC – Attorney fees o General Matters - $3,162.50 o Annual Medical Review (2026) - $605.00 o Sisomphou Singmouangthong (disability matter) - $906.10 o Enrique Flores (disability matter) - $923.87 o Brian Wadsworth (disability matter) - $1,650.00 • City Bills o Services - $6,575.00 o Postage - $ • Ascensus – True Cost Calculation for Jeremiah Cizerle - $325.00 ATTORNEY’S REPORT OLD BUSINESS • Policy manual and forms • Death Audit Service • IPOPIF Update • Annual Medical Exams • Cash Management Report Generated on 9/15/2026 7:41 AM Page 1 Police Pension Fund Board Meeting Agenda September 17, 2026 • Wadsworth, Brian – disability matter* • Admission and Tier status of new officers* • Singmouangthong, Sisomphou – disability pension matter* • Flores, Enrique – disability matter* • Affidavit policy/info • Annual Funding Request Letter • City Council Report NEW BUSINESS • Gibbons, Patrick – termination 8/18/2026* • Hegge, Alfred – termination 8/18/2026* • Hegge, Rosemary – surviving spouse application* • Yastrab, Larry – termination 8/21/2026* • Yastrab, Linda – surviving spouse application* • Thompson, Dianne – termination 9/6/2026* • Spel …

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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 7:30 AM

Mechanical Board

Mechanical Board reviews new and resubmitted HVAC and electrical licenses

The Mechanical Board will review several new applications for A, A1, and E licenses. The board will also consider a resubmitted application from Bryan Bentacourt and discuss testing structures and TABB certification.

New license applications for Ryan DiLeonardo (Dileonardo Development LLC), Jess Andrew Haak (Adams Power), James Lockland (J & S Furnace & A/C), and Miguel Cacucciolo (Greenlink Energy Solutions)
Resubmitted A1 license application from Bryan Bentacourt (Dream Starter HVAC & Solutions)
Discussion regarding testing structure and license letters
Discussion regarding TABB certification for testing, adjusting, and balancing

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City Hall 1st Floor CD Dept.

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Mechanical Board Meeting Agenda City Hall 1st Floor CD Dept. 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 7:30 AM Thursday, September 17, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL 1. VISITOR - VICTOR MANZANAREZ W/LATINO HEATING III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. JUNE 2026, JULY 2026 AND AUGUST 2026 IV. NEW APPLICATIONS 1. DILEONARDO, RYAN WITH DILEONARDO DEVELOPMENT LLC IS APPLYING FOR A OR A1 AND E LICENSE 2. HAAK, JESS ANDREW WITH ADAMS POWER IS APPLYING FOR AN E LICENSE. 3. LOCKLAND, JAMES WITH J & S FURNACE & A/C IS APPLYING FOR AN A LICENSE 4. CACUCCIOLO, MIGUEL WITH GREENLINK ENERGY SOLUTIONS IS APPLYING FOR AN A LICENSE V. RESUBMITTED APPLICATIONS 1. BENTACOURT, BRYAN WITH DREAM STARTER HVAC & SOLUTIONS IS APPLYING FOR AN A1 LICENSE BRYAN WAS APPROVED FOR AN A1 LICENSE ON 04/15/2021. HE TESTED ON 04/20/2022 AND FAILED THE EXAM. REAPPLYING SINCE PERIOD FOR RETESTING HAS EXPIRED. VI. NEW LICENSES ISSUED 1. SMULCZYK, DAWIN WITH DAVID ALEX CORPORATION WAS ISSUED THE A1 & E1 LICENSE ON 08/26/2026 Generated on 9/14/2026 8:48 PM Page 1 Mechanical Board Meeting Agenda September 17, 2026 VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. REVISIT THE TESTING STRUCTURE AND LICENSE LETTERS - TECIA VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. TABB CERTIFICATION: TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING - TECIA IX. ADJOURNMENT 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, PLE …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board

Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Board to review three alcohol and tobacco permits

The Rockford Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board is meeting to consider three applications for liquor and tobacco sales permits. The agenda includes unfinished business from August regarding two gas stations and convenience stores, plus new business for a restaurant and outdoor seating area.

Unfinished Business: 4106 Harrison Avenue (Brake Time) application for package liquor and tobacco sales at a gas station and convenience store (Ward 8)
Unfinished Business: 310 North Alpine Road (PK Mart Food and Liquor) application for package liquor and tobacco sales at a convenience store (Ward 10)
New Business: 3870 North Perryville Road (Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Bar) application for liquor by the drink, packaged liquor, and an outdoor seating area (Ward 4)

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✓ Decided: Board approves liquor license for Los Cabos, denies PK Mart, lays over Brake Time

The Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approved a liquor-by-the-drink and packaged liquor license for Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Bar at 3870 North Perryville Road, subject to 17 conditions. It denied a package liquor and tobacco license for PK Mart at 310 North Alpine Road, and laid over a similar request for Brake Time at 4106 Harrison Avenue for further staff review. The board also approved the August 18, 2026, minutes as amended.

Approved liquor license for Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Bar (6-0) with 17 conditions
Denied package liquor and tobacco license for PK Mart at 310 North Alpine Road (6-0)
Laid over package liquor and tobacco license for Brake Time at 4106 Harrison Avenue (6-0)
Approved August 18, 2026, meeting minutes as amended (4-0-2)

City Hall, Second Floor

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Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City I. CALL TO ORDER II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 26-LTAB-025 4106 Harrison Avenue, Applicant Jawaid Bashir / Grand Avenue Springfield, LLC dba Brake Time, Ward 8 26-01103 Sale of package liquor (Class PKG) and the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District Laid over from August 2. 26-LTAB-026 310 North Alpine Road, Applicant Priyank Patel / PK Mart Inc. dba PK Mart Food and Liquor, Ward 10 26-01104 Sale of package liquor (Class PKG) and the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a convenience store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District Laid over from August III. NEW BUSINESS 1. 26-LTAB-028 3870 North Perryville Road, Applicant M a u r i c i o Gonzalez Chavez / Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Bar, LLC dba Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Bar, Ward 4 26-01105 Sale of liquor by the drink (Class NG-L) and the sale of packaged liquor (PKG) in conjunction with a restaurant and an outdoor seating area in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District IV. ADJOURNMENT Generated on 9/02/2026 8:32 AM Page 1 Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Meeting Agenda September 15, 2026 THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE A …

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:27 PM. Present: ZBA Members: Jennifer Smith, Tim Bragg, Craig Sockwell, Joel Zirkle, Tom Fabiano, Kristine Geddes Absent: Jennifer Spencer Staff: Scott Capovilla – Planning & Zoning Manager Anthony Cisneros – Assistant City Attorney II Jeremy Carter - Traffic & Development Engineer Michael Schnaper – Fire Prevention Traci Madison – Administrative Assistant Others: Kyaton Shanklin - Court Stenographer Applicants and interested parties Mr. Bragg stated the August 18, 2026, minutes regarding item #26-LTAB-025 should be amended as Antony Jacob is not the property owner but the Lessee of the property. A MOTION was made by Craig Sockwell to APPROVE August 18, 2026, meeting minutes as amended. The motion was SECONDED by Tim Bragg and CARRIED by a vote of 4-0-2 with Tom Fabiano and Kristine Geddes abstaining. II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 26-LTAB-025 4106 Harrison Avenue, Applicant Jawaid Bashir / Grand Avenue Springfield, LLC dba Brake Time, Ward 8 Sale of package liquor (Class PKG) and the sale of tobacco products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District Laid over from August Page 1 Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Meeting Minutes …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Community Action Agency Executive Committee

CAA Executive Committee to approve August minutes, note retirement

The Community Action Agency Executive Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 18, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes a general information item about the upcoming retirement of CSBG Advocate Cyndi McGovern, who will retire on September 18, 2026, after more than 38 years of service. No other substantive actions or discussions are listed.

Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (26-01074)
Retirement of CSBG Advocate Cyndi McGovern effective September 18, 2026

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Community Services Division, 612 N. Church St. 61103

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Community Action Agency Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Community Services Division, 612 N. Church St. 61103 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Location moved to 612 N. Church St. 61103 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ACTION ON MINUTES Approval of the Minutes held on August 18, 2026. 26-01074 8-18-26 CAA Executive Committee Minutes Attachments: III. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Upcoming Retirement: CSBG Advocate, Cyndi McGovern, will retire on September 18th, 2026, after more than 38 years of dedicated service in social services. Her hard work, compassion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our office, clients, and community. We are grateful for her many years of service and look forward to celebrating this milestone with her. VI. OFFICERS REPORTS V. ADJOURNMENT 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. Generated on 9/10/2026 4:04 PM Page 1

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

Rockford Zoning Board to consider treatment facility and truck storage

The Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss unfinished business including a substance use treatment facility at 1660 South Mulford Road and a residential property variation at 910 20th Avenue. New business items include a zoning change and truck storage permit for 1810 and 1818 Morgan Street, and a zoning map amendment for 29XX South Main Street.

Special Use Permit for an inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment facility with 128 beds at 1660 South Mulford Road
Variation to increase maximum impervious surface ratio to 64% at 910 20th Avenue
Zoning Map Amendment from R-1 to I-1 and Special Use Permit for a trucking company with outdoor storage for ten semi-trucks and trailers at 1810 and 1818 Morgan Street
Zoning Map Amendment from I-1 to C-3 at 29XX South Main Street

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves rezoning and special use for trucking company on Morgan Street

The Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals approved a zoning map amendment and special use permit for a trucking company with outdoor storage for ten semi-trucks at 1810 and 1818 Morgan Street, subject to conditions. The board also approved a variation to increase impervious surface ratio at 910 20th Avenue, and a zoning map amendment for commercial use at 29XX South Main Street. A special use permit for a substance use disorder treatment facility at 1660 South Mulford Road was laid over for the third month.

Approved zoning map amendment from R-1 to I-1 and special use permit for trucking company at 1810/1818 Morgan Street (6-0)
Approved variation to increase impervious surface ratio from 50% to 64% at 910 20th Avenue (6-0)
Approved zoning map amendment from I-1 to C-3 at 29XX South Main Street (6-0)
Laid over special use permit for substance use disorder treatment facility at 1660 South Mulford Road (5-1)
Approved August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0-2)

City Hall, Second Floor

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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City I. CALL TO ORDER II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ZBA 023-26 1660 South Mulford Road, Applicant Alsos Behavioral Health, Ward 1 26-01099 Special Use Permit for an inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment facility with 128 inpatient beds, outpatient clinical group rooms and offices in an R-3, Multi-family Residential Zoning District Laid over from July, August 2. ZBA 028-26 910 20th Avenue, Applicant Jeffrey P. McBride, Ward 11 26-01100 Variation to increase the maximum allowed Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio from 50% to 64% to allow an addition to the house in an R-2, Two-family Residential Zoning District Laid over from August III. NEW BUSINESS 1. ZBA 033-26 1810 and 1818 Morgan Street, Applicant Torry Williams, Ward 5 26-01101 Zoning Map Amendment from R-1, Single-family Residential Zoning District to I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District and a Special Use Permit for a trucking company with outdoor storage for ten (10) semi-trucks and trailers in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District 2. ZBA 034-26 29XX South Main Street, Applicant Attorney Aaron Szeto for Pedro Silva, Ward 5 26-01102 Zoning Map Amendment from I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District to C-3, General Commercial Zoning District Generated …

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. Present: ZBA Members: Jennifer Smith, Tim Bragg, Craig Sockwell, Joel Zirkle, Tom Fabiano, Kristine Geddes Absent: Jennifer Spencer Staff: Scott Capovilla – Planning & Zoning Manager Jeremy Carter – Traffic & Development Engineer Anthony Cisneros - Assistant City Attorney II Michael Schnaper - Fire Prevention Traci Madison - Administrative Assistant Others: Kyaton Shanklin - Court Stenographer, Applicants and interested parties A MOTION was made by Joel Zirkle to APPROVE the August 18, 2026, meeting minutes. The motion was SECONDED by Craig Sockwell and CARRIED by a vote of 4-0-2 with Tom Fabiano and Kristine Geddes abstaining. II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ZBA 023-26 1660 South Mulford Road, Applicant Alsos Behavioral Health, Ward 1 Special Use Permit for an inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment facility with 128 inpatient beds, outpatient clinical group rooms and offices in an R-3, Multi-family Residential Zoning District Laid over from July, August Attachments: 1660 South Mulford Road Page 1 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 15, 2026 Assistant City Attorney, Anthony Cisneros, stated the Applicant and legal counsel for the adjacent property owner …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Community Action Agency Board

CAA Board reviews program reports, notes retirement

The Community Action Agency Board will meet to approve the August 18, 2026 minutes and receive programmatic reports on Community Services, Head Start, and fiscal matters. The board will also hear the Executive Director's report and discuss new business. The agenda notes the upcoming retirement of CSBG Advocate Cyndi McGovern on September 18, 2026, after more than 38 years of service.

Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes (26-01075)
Community Services programmatic report (26-01149)
Head Start programmatic report (26-01150)
Fiscal programmatic report including budgets (26-01151)
Retirement of CSBG Advocate Cyndi McGovern effective September 18, 2026

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Community Services Division 612 N. Church St. 61103

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Community Action Agency Board Meeting Agenda Community Services Division, 612 N. Church St. 61103 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 12:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Location moved to 612 N. Church St. 61103 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ACTION ON MINUTES Approval of Minutes held on August 18, 2026. 26-01075 8-18-26 CAA Board Meeting Minutes Attachments: III. PROGRAMMATIC REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Programmatic Report 26-01149 Community Services Sept 2026 Attachments: IV. PROGRAMMATIC REPORT HEAD START Head Start Programmatic Report 26-01150 Head Start Sept 2026 Attachments: V. PROGRAMMATIC REPORT FISCAL Fiscal Programmatic Report 26-01151 HS Fiscal report including budgets Sept 2026 Attachments: VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT VII. OFFICERS REPORTS VIII. GUEST REPORT/PRESENTATION IX. GENERAL DISCUSSION X. NEW BUSINESS XI. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS A. Upcoming Retirement: CSBG Advocate, Cyndi McGovern, will retire on September 18th, 2026, after more than 38 years of dedicated service in social services. Her hard work, compassion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our office, clients, and community. We are grateful for her many years of service and look forward to celebrating this milestone with her. XII. ADJOURNMENT Generated on 9/11/2026 10:33 AM Page 1 Community Action Agency Board Meeting Agenda September 15, 2026 THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES AC …

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Code and Regulation Committee

Committee to consider landmark status and SRO permit for 2520 North Main Street

The Code and Regulation Committee will consider a proposed landmark designation for 2520 North Main Street and a Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation to approve a Special Use Permit for a 20-bedroom single-room occupancy in a C-3 district. The committee will also review resolutions for three city events: a police Trunk or Treat, a sustainability conference, and the Festival of Lights.

Proposed landmark designation of 2520 North Main Street
Special Use Permit for 20 single-room bedrooms with shared space at 2520 North Main Street (C-3 zoning)
Resolution for Rockford Police Department Trunk or Treat on Oct 29, 6-8 p.m., at RPS 205 Administration Building Parking Lot, 501 7th Street
Resolution for Earthrise 815 Sustainability Conference on Nov 6, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., at Embassy Suites, 416 South Main Street
Resolution for Festival of Lights at Sinnissippi Park, 1401 North 2nd Street, multiple dates Nov 27-Dec 31

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Code and Regulation Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 14, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Proposed Landmark Designation of 2520 North Main Street 26-01130 2. 2520 North Main Street 26-01024 Zoning Board of Appeals recommends 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 (Nathan Erb for Otis Estate LLC/Applicant) III. RESOLUTION 1. Rockford Police Department Trunk or Treat Event 26-01127 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. 2. Earthrise 815 Sustainability Conference 26-01128 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. Generated on 9/10/2026 11:41 AM Page 1 Code and Regulation Committee Me …

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26-01024 — Sustained

3 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay

Jonathan Logemann absent · Gabrielle Torina nay · Mark Bonne yea · Tamir Bell yea · Aprel Prunty yea

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Finance and Personnel Committee

Rockford committee to review 2027 budget, approve $13.78M in vouchers

The Finance and Personnel Committee will hear a 2027 budget overview and vote on several contracts, grants, and agreements. Items include sidewalk replacement with Winnebago County, a tourism district, and multiple service contracts. The meeting is informational and action-oriented, with no public hearings listed.

Approval of vouchers totaling $13,780,749.44
IGA with Winnebago County for West State Street sidewalks, city share $127,000
Contract for two 911 telecommunicators with Moetivations, Inc., $92,763.82 for 3 months
JAG grant $284,745 for portable radios for Rockford Police and Winnebago County
Bid for residential snow removal to Regional Snow Services, est. $1,500,000/year

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City Hall, Second Floor

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I took their little stand. I don't know. >> I don't know how it gets uploaded or anything. >> I think I'm meeting. >> Dane. I'm recording it under, like, finance. So, like, you won't be able to have like the, like click through like how you normally would. >> But. >> Yeah, I'm sure that will happen. I mean. I would say it'll be on the YouTube. >> Okay. It looks like we have a quorum. I would ask that chaplain Dave. Step to the microphone for the invocation, please. Oh. All right. Alderman beach. I do not see chaplain Zarebinski. Would you mind giving the invocation? Thank you. Hold on just a second, please. All right. Alderman beach. >> Father God, we come to you with humble hearts, thanking you for allowing us to speak to you in this way. Thank you for letting us serve this community. Thank you for the officials around this horseshoe. Our mayor, our staff, most of all the people of our community who ask a blessing upon us this evening. Lord, be with those who are grieving today. Comfort their hearts. Thank you, Lord, for the agenda before us. Help us to speak about it from our hearts. That's what's best for this community. We're grateful for this time together. In your name we pray. Amen. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> We have several proclamations tonight. Are you going to do yellow? Okay. >> Thank you, Alderwoman Prunty. Yes, …

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Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 14, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. INFORMATION ONLY 1. 2027 Budget Overview. 26-01134 III. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Approval of vouchers in the amount of $13,780,749.44. 26-01135 2. 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 3. 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 4. Approval for 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. The property will be part of a Mow to Own agreement between the City and the adjacent property owner, KMK Media Group Inc. 26-01138 5. Approval of Leas …

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning and Development Committee

Committee to vote on extending GoRockford funding and dissolving TIF district

The Rockford Planning and Development Committee is considering two items: an amendment to extend the funding agreement with the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) through 2032 and continue its lease at 102 N Main Street, and an ordinance to terminate the Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area and dissolve its TIF district. Both items are up for discussion and potential approval at this meeting.

Extension of GoRockford funding agreement from 2028 to 2032
Continued lease of 102 N Main Street
Termination of Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area
Dissolution of Special Tax Allocation Fund for Springfield Corners TIF district

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✓ Decided: Rockford committee extends GoRockford funding deal to 2032, ends Springfield Corners TIF

The Planning and Development Committee approved extending its funding agreement and lease with the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) from 2028 to 2032, a six-year extension that includes continued lease of 102 N Main Street. The vote was 3 to 1 by roll call, with Alderman Durkee voting no and Alderman Meeks absent. The committee also approved an ordinance terminating the Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area and dissolving the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Springfield Corners Tax Increment Financing District, by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM.

Approved extension of GoRockford funding agreement and 102 N Main Street lease from 2028 to 2032 (3-1 roll call; Durkee nay, Meeks absent)
Approved ordinance terminating the Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area and dissolving its Special Tax Allocation Fund (unanimous voice vote)
Adjourned (unanimous voice vote)

City Hall, Second Floor

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>> I'd like to call to order the Planning and Development Committee meeting for Monday, September 14th, 2026. Clerk, will you please call the roll? >> Here. >> Here. >> Here. >> Here. >> Miss. For. President. >> Thank you. Item one is an approval of the proposed amendment to the funding agreement with the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Go. Rockford. Extending the term of the agreement from the expiration of 2028 to an expiration of 2032 and the continued lease of 102 North Main Street. This is an extension of the six years from the existing agreement and lease. Do I have a motion to approve? So moved. >> Second. >> Are there any questions or comments? Alderman. I'm sorry, Alderman Durkee. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. Just to reiterate the comments on council that I made last week. I. I find that, you know, some of the some of the funding of this and the money that flows through to go. Rockford. First of all, I think it needs to be capped at some point. Having an open ended contract as a percent basis, I'm not sure we can do that anymore. But there first of all, go, go, Rockford. From their tax filings, their income has gone up from and I think it was 20, 2019 or so to present about almost $2 million a year. And their total funding from somewhere around 2023 to present to 2025. Their hotel income has gone up about $210,000. In addition, it's projected that Go Rockford will receive about somewhere, I think with the 2% hotel district somewhere around $1.38 million. …

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, September 14, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. 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 N Main Street. This is an extension of six (6) years from the existing agreement and lease. 26-00969 2. 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 III. ADJOURNMENT 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. Generated on 9/11/2026 1:34 PM Page 1

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov Planning and Development Committee Meeting Minutes 5:30 PM Monday, September 14, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER The Chair, Mayor Neal, called the meeting to order at 7:57 PM. Alderman Tim Durkee Alderman Karen Hoffman Alderman Janessa Neal Alderman Dawn Granath Present Alderman Gina Meeks Absent II. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. 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 N Main Street. This is an extension of six (6) years from the existing agreement and lease. 26-00969 Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderwoman Granath seconded. After discussion, MOTION PREVAILED 3 to 1 by roll call vote. Alderman Hoffman, Alderman Neal, and Alderman Granath Aye: Alderman Durkee Nay: Alderman Meeks Absent: 2. 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. …

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26-00969 — Approved by committee

3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Tim Durkee nay · Karen Hoffman yea · Janessa Neal yea · Gina Meeks absent · Dawn Granath yea

The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Board reviews fire and police promotional processes and testing updates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss updates regarding promotional processes for District Chiefs and Police Lieutenants. The meeting also includes discussions on firefighter and police officer testing, lateral candidates, and probation extensions.

Fire District Chief promotional process update
Firefighter entry level examination updates
Police Lieutenant promotional process updates
Police officer testing and applicant list management
Probation extensions for fire and police personnel

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Fire Administration Building

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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Agenda Fire Administration Building 204 S. First Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 3:30 PM Thursday, September 10, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC COMMENT III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 11, 2026 (regular meeting - open and closed session) IV. FIRE DEPARTMENT A. Fire Promotional Process Update (District Chief testing) B. Firefighter entry level examinations (update and action as needed) C. Probation Extensions (action as needed) V. POLICE DEPARTMENT A. Police Lieutenant Promotional Process (update and action as needed) B. Police Officer Testing (update and action as needed - including removal of applicants from list) C. Lateral Candidates (update and action as needed) D. Probation Extensions (action as needed) VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Commission Rules VII. NEW BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT *Agenda items may be conducted in closed session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) or other applicable provisions of the Act. 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. Generated on 9/08/2026 1:04 PM Page 1

Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Community Relations Commission

Commission to discuss strategic planning and vacant commissioner seats

The Community Relations Commission will discuss topics and locations for an upcoming strategic planning meeting. The Commission will also address requests for referrals to fill vacant Commissioner seats.

Code Enforcement Process presentation by Assistant City Attorney Tomiko Ballard
Discussion regarding strategic planning meeting location and topics
Request for referrals to fill vacant Commissioner seats

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City Hall, Second Floor

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Thank you. owners control, such as a fire, and so they're arguing with their insurance company, but those can go on for months and months with coverage issues and different things like that. So all we want, all the city wants you to do is communicate. Give us your claim number and we'll go, we'll take it from there with our inspectors. As I was stating earlier , the administrative code hearings, if we are not able to resolve it on outside of the hearing between the inspector and the property owner, they'll come here. The administrative hearing judge will sit there and if they don't come, we'll enter a findings decision and order without them. So it's civil in nature. So if you're seeking to buy a house, one of the things you can do is go down to the clerk's office or make a FOIA request to find out how they've been taking care of it, if there are any hits for different things on that piece of property. If it is an emergency or the building needs to be demolished, if it is egregious, then we're in civil court asking that it be repaired or demolished at the pleasure of Judge Barch or Judge Fabiano and the law. So the goal of co-adher ence, as I stated earlier, is legal compliance and an offer or hearing to gain property compliance. But in the hearing process, so it's informal. We would send out a verified complaint and say, "We believe A, B, and C is wrong. They have six cars. Two of them are not registered. Four of them have flat tires. There's garbage in the backyard." They c …

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Community Relations Commission Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Thursday, September 10, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Acceptance of the Journal 1. Journal of Proceedings for the Community Relations Commission meeting held on August 13, 2026 26-01115 C. Communications 1. Mayor’s “Open Door” meeting hours with Commissioners are set for September 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 12 PM 26-01116 II. PUBLIC SPEAKERS III. INFORMATION ONLY A. Code Enforcement Process Presentation - Tomiko Ballard, Assistant City Attorney 26-01114 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Strategic Planning Meeting Discussion - Michaela Harris 1. Location 2. Topics B. Request for Referrals to fill vacant Commissioner Seats - Michaela Harris V. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VI. ADJOURNMENT 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. Generated on 9/08/2026 9:15 AM Page 1

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews masonry repairs and window replacements

The Rockford Historic Preservation Commission will review three certificates of appropriateness for exterior modifications to historic properties and a request for opinion on an interpretive panel for the 8th Avenue Bridge over Keith Creek.

Certificate of Appropriateness for masonry repairs at 404 South First Street (26-01110)
Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl window replacement at 833 Ridgewood Road (26-01111)
Request for Opinion on interpretive panel for 8th Avenue Bridge over Keith Creek (26-01112)

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City Hall, Second Floor

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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of August 11, 2026 III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Certificate of Appropriateness - Thomas & Caroline Kaufman - 404 South First Street 26-01110 Tuckpointing and masonry repairs as described on the submitted application 2. Certificate of Appropriateness - Sean & Ashley Rodgers - 833 Ridgewood Road 26-01111 Replacement of existing windows with vinyl double hung, cottage style windows as described on the submitted application. 3. Request for Opinion - Section 106 26-01112 Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Historics Section, is requiting HPC review of the proposed draftIllinois State Archaeological Survey, Historics Section, is requiting HPC review of the proposed draft of the interpretive panel for the 8th Avenue Bridge over Keith Creek. V. COMMUNICATION AND STAFF REPORT VI. ADJOURNMENT Generated on 9/02/2026 8:44 PM Page 1 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Agenda September 9, 2026 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. Gen …

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission reviews several street and parking changes

The Traffic Commission will consider multiple requests regarding speed limits, stop signs, and parking regulations. These items include proposals for pedestrian crossings and changes to residential permit parking.

Repeal of handicapped parking on north side of Elm Street (238 to 116 feet west of Church Street)
Establishment of a 25 mph Park Speed Limit on Adams Street from Rural Street to Greenwood Avenue
Establishment of a Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing at 625 Adams Street
Establishment of an all-way stop at Reed Avenue and Cannon Street
Repeal of Residential Permit Parking on 23rd Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue

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Traffic Commission Meeting Agenda Conf. Room B - City Hall 2nd Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. MINUTES III. TRAFFIC REQUESTS A NEW BUSINESS 1. Request in the 13th Ward, by Shawn Franks, Winnebago County Facilities, to repeal the handicapped parking on the north side of Elm Street from 238 feet west of Church Street to 116 feet west of Church Street. 26-01120 2. Request in the 2nd and 3rd Wards, by the Public Works Department, to establish a 25 mph Park Speed Limit on Adams Street from Rural Street to Greenwood Avenue. 26-01121 3. Request in the 3rd Ward, by the Rockford Police Department, to establish a Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing at 625 Adams Street. 26-01122 4. Request in the 6th and 11th Wards, by Robert Wright, 2842 Cannon Street, to establish an all-way stop at the intersection of Reed Avenue and Cannon Street, thus repealing the existing traffic control of Cannon Street stopping for Reed Avenue. 26-01123 5. Request in the 10th Ward, by Frank Rinaldo, 1016 23rd Street, to repeal the Residential Permit Parking on both sides of 23rd Street from 9th Avenue to 10th Avenue, thus establishing unrestricted parking. 26-01124 6. Request in the 6th Ward, by Mikala Books, 3217 20th Street, to establish two-way stop at the intersection of Sawyer Road and 16th Street. 26-01125 B. OLD BUSINESS IV. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE …

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Fire and police promotions, testing, and probation extensions on agenda

The Rockford Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and take action on fire and police department personnel matters, including promotional processes, entry-level examinations, probation extensions, and lateral candidate interviews. The board will also review commission rules and consider removing applicants from police officer testing lists. Public comment and approval of the previous meeting's minutes are also scheduled.

Fire promotional process update for District Chief testing
Firefighter entry-level examinations update and action
Police Lieutenant promotional process update and action
Police Officer testing update, including removal of applicants from list
Police Department conduct lateral interviews

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Fire Administration Building

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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Agenda Fire Administration Building 204 S. First Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC COMMENT III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 11, 2026 (regular meeting - open and closed session) IV. FIRE DEPARTMENT A. Fire Promotional Process Update - District Chief Testing B. Firefighter entry level examinations (update and action as needed) C. Probation Extensions (actions as needed) V. POLICE DEPARTMENT A. Police Lieutenant Promotional Process (update and action as needed) B. Police Officer Testing (update and action as needed - including removal of applicants from list) C. Lateral Candidates (update and action as needed) D. Probation Extensions (action as needed) VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Commission Rules VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. POLICE DEPARTMENT - CONDUCT LATERAL INTERVIEWS IX. ADJOURNMENT *Agenda items may be conducted in closed session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) or other applicable provisions of the Act. Generated on 9/03/2026 3:42 PM Page 1 Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting Agenda September 8, 2026 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 …

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council

Council to vote on $300K senior center, bridge replacement, and more

The Rockford City Council will vote on several funding agreements, including $300,000 for a new senior center, and approve contracts for the 15th Avenue bridge replacement. It will also consider zoning changes, liquor licenses, and a $25,000 lawsuit settlement. The agenda includes multiple public speakers and a closed session for litigation.

$300,000 Casino Funds for Living Well Center senior center at 1111 South Alpine Road
$2,366,368 engineering contract for 15th Avenue bridge replacement
$745,000 network cloud storage contract with CDW Government
Annexation of 2010 New Milford School Road
$25,000 settlement in Cornelius Williams vs. City of Rockford

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Council Chambers

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City Council Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call C. Acceptance of the Journal 1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on August 10, 2026. II. PROCLAMATIONS III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Planning and Development Committee B. Code and Regulation Committee 1. Memorandum from Rudy Moreno, Historic Preservation Commission Secretary, regarding the proposed Landmark Designation of 2520 North Main Street. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 26-01077 2. Traffic Commission’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on September 9, 2026 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on September 28, 2026. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee. 26-01109 G …

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26-00763 — Adopted as amended

9 yea · 5 nay · 1 present

Tim Durkee yea · Jonathan Logemann yea · Chad Tuneberg nay · Kevin Frost nay · Gabrielle Torina nay · Aprel Prunty yea · Janessa Neal yea · Karen Hoffman yea · Dawn Granath yea · Frank Beach nay · Jaime Salgado yea · Gina Meeks yea · Tamir Bell yea · Mark Bonne nay · Tom McNamara present

26-00968 — Adopted

11 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent · 1 present

Tim Durkee yea · Jonathan Logemann absent · Chad Tuneberg yea · Kevin Frost nay · Gabrielle Torina nay · Aprel Prunty yea · Janessa Neal yea · Karen Hoffman yea · Dawn Granath yea · Frank Beach yea · Jaime Salgado yea · Gina Meeks yea · Tamir Bell yea · Mark Bonne yea · Tom McNamara present

26-01029 — Adopted

12 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay · 1 present

Tim Durkee yea · Jonathan Logemann absent · Chad Tuneberg yea · Kevin Frost yea · Gabrielle Torina yea · Aprel Prunty yea · Janessa Neal yea · Karen Hoffman yea · Dawn Granath yea · Frank Beach nay · Jaime Salgado yea · Gina Meeks yea · Tamir Bell yea · Mark Bonne yea · Tom McNamara present

26-01068 — Adopted

12 yea · 2 nay · 1 present

Tim Durkee yea · Jonathan Logemann yea · Chad Tuneberg yea · Kevin Frost nay · Gabrielle Torina nay · Aprel Prunty yea · Janessa Neal yea · Karen Hoffman yea · Dawn Granath yea · Frank Beach yea · Jaime Salgado yea · Gina Meeks yea · Tamir Bell yea · Mark Bonne yea · Tom McNamara present

26-01095 — Adopted

13 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

Tim Durkee yea · Jonathan Logemann yea · Chad Tuneberg yea · Kevin Frost yea · Gabrielle Torina yea · Aprel Prunty yea · Janessa Neal yea · Karen Hoffman yea · Dawn Granath yea · Frank Beach nay · Jaime Salgado yea · Gina Meeks yea · Tamir Bell yea · Mark Bonne yea · Tom McNamara present

26-01097 — Adopted

13 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

26-01096 — Adopted

13 yea · 1 nay · 1 present

The other 36 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Council

City Council holds strategic planning session on infrastructure and development

The City Council will hold a strategic planning session featuring several presentations. Topics include storm water management, economic development, the Capital Improvement Program, and city-wide fiber installation.

Storm Water Management Ordinance Revisions presentation
Economic Development presentation
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presentation
City Wide Fiber Installation Memo

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✓ Decided: Council hears stormwater, economic development, CIP updates; no votes

The Rockford City Council held a strategic planning session with presentations on proposed Storm Water Management Ordinance revisions, economic development initiatives, and a 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program mid-year update. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the only action was adjournment.

Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (unanimous voice vote, 2 absent)

Council Chambers

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Good evening. Thank you for having us here tonight. My name is Andrea Procht. I'm with HR Green. I also have a co-worker who's been working on this project with the staff, and he is not here tonight. His name is Mark Fitz. I believe that may be in your board packet presentation. My background is water resources, and I have served as a municipal engineer in the Chicag oland and Northern Illinois region for the last 20-plus years. With respect to this particular project, Mark and I both have had extensive work with various county and municipal ordinances, both writing them and enforcing them during our careers. And so that is kind of some of the background on my end, so you know who's in front of you tonight. I'm Jeremy Carter. I'm the traffic and development engineer. So we are going to talk to you tonight about the revisions to our, excuse me, proposed revisions to our stormwater ordinance. Our current stormwater ordinance was adopted in 2015 with a minor revision in 2021 that was primarily for floodplain revisions. The goals of this revision were to make it, to make the ordinance easier to interpret and to use from the people who need to use it. We had a goal of making the ordinance more business aware, and we'll talk about that a little bit during the presentation, and then also for the ordinance to continue to be consistent with federal and state regulations. So the stormwater ordinance revisions kind of started with our city's master plan. Unlike the city's stormwater mas …

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City Council Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, August 31, 2026 Strategic Planning Session 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. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC SPEAKERS 1. Kenneth Dickens 2. John Tac Brantley 3. Larry Washington 4. Todd Fagen 5. Denzil Wynter III. PRESENTATIONS 1. Storm Water Management Ordinance Revisions - Presentation by Public Works with HRGreen 26-01073 2. Economic Development - Presentation by Community and Economic Development 26-01071 3. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - Presentation by Public Works 26-01070 4. City Wide Fiber Installation Memo - Provided by Public Works 26-01072 IV. ADJOURNMENT Generated on 8/27/2026 11:33 AM Page 1 City Council Meeting Agenda August 31, 2026 THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. I …

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov City Council Meeting Minutes 5:30 PM Monday, August 31, 2026 Strategic Planning Session 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. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Neal called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. A. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance The invocation and Pledge of Allegiance took place during the Special City Council meeting held prior to this meeting. B. Roll Call Tim Durkee Jonathan Logemann Chad Tuneberg Kevin Frost Aprel Prunty Janessa Neal Karen Hoffman Dawn Granath Jaime Salgado Gina Meeks Tamir Bell Mark Bonne Present: Gabrielle Torina Frank Beach Absent: Alderman Logemann departed the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes August 31, 2026 II. PUBLIC SPEAKERS The public speaking portion of this meeting took place during the Special City Council meeting held prior to this meeting. III. PRESENTATIONS 1. 26-01073 Storm Water Management Ordinance Revis …

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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 5:35 PM

City Council

City Council discusses Labor Day Parade route and IDOT resolution

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address committee recommendations. The Code and Regulation Committee has recommended approval for the Labor Day Parade and an IDOT resolution.

Labor Day Parade scheduled for September 7th from 10:00 a.m. to noon
Parade route: 7th Street at Railroad Avenue, north to East State Street, west to Wyman Street, south to Chestnut Street
IDOT Resolution 26-01036

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City Hall, Second Floor

📹 From the video · 26m

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Thank you. Thank you very much, you guys, for recognizing them and for the applause. A real special moment that I get to, you know, as the fire chief, very humbling to be in this position. The men and women of the Rockford Fire Department do extraordinary things every day. And the training that they do for fire and EMS, the number of hours that they commit to serving our community and giving that high level of service is something really special. A few weeks ago, we had an incident, and these two gentlemen stepped up to the call. We had somebody who was stranded about 300 feet above the ground on a communications tower over at WTVO. And it's not something that we see every day, but it's something that these folks and the team that responded with them prepare for all the time. This is a very low-frequency, high-risk incident. And the complicated factor, the technical proficiency that they needed that day is something that they've been doing year after year, day after day, shift after shift, waiting for a moment like this. And so I would like to present to you two extraordinary human beings who, in that moment, said, I got this. I'm ready to climb. And they elevated themselves 300 feet and lowered this individual safely to the ground. And we know that it's a team effort. I know that these two have made it very clear to me that it was a team that made that happen that day, and it's not just their work. But I think what you did was extraordinary. You raised your hand. You said, I …

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City Council Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:35 PM Monday, August 31, 2026 Special Meeting 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. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call II. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS A. Planning and Development Committee B. Code and Regulation Committee 1. Committee recommends approval of the Labor Day Parade and IDOT Resolution 26-01036 This event is scheduled for Monday, September 7th. The event time will be 10:00 a.m. to noon. The parade route will be the following: 7th Street at Railroad Avenue, north to East State Street, West to Wyman Street south ending on Chestnut Street. C. Finance and Personnel Committee III. ADJOURNMENT Generated on 8/26/2026 2:45 PM Page 1 City Council Meeting Agenda August 31, 2026 THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, PERSONA …

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Code and Regulation Committee

Solar farm, subdivisions, liquor licenses on Rockford committee agenda

The Rockford Code and Regulation Committee is meeting to review plat approvals, annexations, zoning changes, special use permits, and liquor license recommendations. Items include a proposed solar farm, several subdivision plats, and multiple liquor license requests. The committee will also consider resolutions for two upcoming parades.

Solar farm special use permit and zoning map amendment at 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road, 36xx Prairie Road, and 598 Export Road (SolAmerica Energy)
Annexation of 2010 New Milford School Road for city water connection due to failing well
Special use permit for 20-room single-room occupancy at 2520 North Main Street
Parking and landscaping variations at 2640 North Main Street (reduce parking from 200 to 94 spaces)
Liquor licenses for Noir Dragon Modern Asian Kitchen, Tokyo Sushi Rotary Lounge, and Tacomex

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✓ Decided: Committee approves solar farm, liquor licenses, and multiple plats

The Code and Regulation Committee approved all agenda items except one, which was laid over. Approved items include three subdivision plats, an annexation, a solar farm zoning change, several special use permits, and four liquor licenses. The single-room occupancy permit at 2520 North Main Street was laid over due to questions. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except the laid-over item, which was 4-1.

Approved Plat No. 2 of Hopkins Subdivision at 1522 Rose Avenue (5-0)
Approved Plat No. 5 of Hickory Crest Subdivision at 4750 Pepper Drive (5-0)
Approved Final Plat of Culver's 11th Street Subdivision at 3218 11th Street (5-0)
Approved annexation of 2010 New Milford School Road (5-0)
Approved zoning map amendment and special use permit for solar farm at 3598 Export Road (5-0)
Approved special use permit for Phil's Garage expansion at 2318-2326 Starr Street (5-0)
Approved special use permit for auto repair at 2619 Charles Street (5-0)
Laid over special use permit for 20-room SRO at 2520 North Main Street (4-1)

City Hall, Second Floor

📹 From the video · 33m

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Here. Present. Here. First, we'll start off with a prayer. Here. Start invoicing y'all for these prayers. Okay. Heavenly Father, we thank you for this evening. We thank you for the privilege it is to serve as elected officials in this community. We just invite you into the room and over this proceeding tonight. We ask for a special blessing over our new mayor. We ask that you give her wisdom, insight, and strength. Cover her with your angels as she takes over these next eight months, Lord, and cover our city as well. And we just ask that you also bless our first responders, Lord, and just continue to keep our city safe. Give us wisdom and insight as we make decisions tonight for the betterment of our city. In your name we pray. Amen. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the good of life of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. And I'll swing it over to Director Hammer for the swearing in. Thank you, Chairman. You have your hand raised and your service as acting mayor will begin on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. Please repeat after me. I, Janessa Neal, do solemnly swear. And that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office. And that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office. Of mayor of the city of Rockford, Illinois. According to the best of my ability. Congratulations, Margot. Thank you. I just wanted to say thank you. And I am extremely humbled and honored. To take o …

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Code and Regulation Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, August 24, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Plat No. 2 of Hopkins Subdivision for the property located at 1522 Rose Avenue 26-01033 2. Plat No. 5 of Hickory Crest Subdivision for the property located at 4750 Pepper Drive 26-01034 3. Final Plat of Culver’s 11th Street Subdivision for the property located at 3218 11th Street 26-01035 4. Annexation of 2010 New Milford School Road 26-01038 The owner of the subject property has requested connection to City water resulting from a failing well 5. 3598 Export Road 26-01060 Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a: a. Zoning Map Amendment from County AG to City I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District; and b. Special Use Permit for the installation of a solar farm (freestanding solar panel racks and solar panels) in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road, 36xx Prairie Road, and 598 Export Road (SolAmerica Energy for Mark Mommsen/Applicants) 6. 2318, 2320, 2326 Starr Street, 2305 Kishwaukee Street 26-01021 Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting of an expansion of the existing automotive/truck vehicle inspection and vehicle/truck repair shop in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 2318, 2320, 2326 Starr Street, 2305 Kishwaukee Street (Nathan Erb fo …

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov Code and Regulation Committee Meeting Minutes 5:30 PM Monday, August 24, 2026 I. 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. II. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Logeman called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. Legal Director Angela Hammer administered the Oath of Office to Ald. Janessa Neal as Acting Mayor for the City of Rockford. Mayor Neal thanked her family and friends for their support. SPEAKERS: 1. Robert Holt stated that he was at the meeting to represent some of the city employees. He read a letter from a telecommunicator at the 911 center. The letter stated that there is a severe staffing shortage at the 911 center, and the letter went on to express frustration with mandatory overtime hours, and excessive work loads. 2. Prophet Yusef quoted scripture, and spoke about the importance of veterans and immigrants. 3. Bryan Kruschke spoke about pedestrian safety 4. John Lawrence spoke about how dissatisfied he is with the City of Rockford's water billing system. 5. Mylee Bowles was not present. Alderman Jonathan Logemann Alderman Gabrielle Torina Alderman Mark Bonne Alderman Tamir Bell Alderman Aprel Prunty Present III. COMMITTEE REPORTS …

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

26-01024 — Laid Over

4 yea · 1 nay

Jonathan Logemann yea · Gabrielle Torina yea · Mark Bonne nay · Tamir Bell yea · Aprel Prunty yea

The other 14 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 5:45 PM

City Council

Council to vote on solar farm zoning, $3.47M in construction bids

The Rockford City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a zoning map amendment and special use permit for a solar farm at Export Road, and to vote on four construction contracts totaling about $3.47 million. The agenda also includes a swearing-in ceremony for Acting Mayor Janessa Neal.

Zoning map amendment and special use permit for solar farm at 3598 Export Road (SolAmerica Energy for Mark Mommsen)
Award of bid: CDBG Sidewalk Repairs 2026 to T.C.I. Concrete for $704,353.50
Award of bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 7 to Rock Road Companies for $2,052,716.65
Award of bid: Parking Lot 19 Reconstruction to N-Trak Group for $495,434.48
Award of bid: Easton Parkway Multi-Use Path to N-Trak Group for $217,479.96

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✓ Decided: Council approves solar farm zoning, $3.47M in construction bids

The Rockford City Council approved a zoning map amendment and special use permit for a solar farm at 3598 Export Road, along with four construction contracts totaling about $3.47 million. All items passed with 10-1 votes, with Aldermen Beach, Salgado, and Meeks absent. The meeting also included moments of silence for former Fire Chief Bill Baylor and Mayor Neal's mother.

Approved solar farm zoning and special use permit at 3598 Export Road (10-1, Enactment 2026-178-CR and 2026-150-O)
Approved $704,353.50 CDBG sidewalk repair contract to T.C.I. Concrete (10-1, Enactment 2026-209-R)
Approved $2,052,716.65 citywide street repair contract to Rock Road Companies (10-1, Enactment 2026-210-R)
Approved $495,434.48 Parking Lot 19 reconstruction contract to N-Trak Group (10-1, Enactment 2026-211-R)
Approved $217,479.96 Easton Parkway multi-use path contract to N-Trak Group (10-1, Enactment 2026-212-R)

City Hall, Second Floor

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City Council Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:45 PM Monday, August 24, 2026 Special Meeting 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. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call II. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR ACTING MAYOR JANESSA NEAL III. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Planning and Development Committee B. Code and Regulation Committee 1. 3598 Export Road 26-01060 Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval for a: a. Zoning Map Amendment from County AG to City I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District; and b. Special Use Permit for the installation of a solar farm (freestanding solar panel racks and solar panels) in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District at 14xx Export Road, 34xx Export Road, 36xx Prairie Road, and 598 Export Road (SolAmerica Energy for Mark Mommsen/Applicants) C. Finance and Personnel Committee IV. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS A. Planning and Development Committee B. Code an …

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov City Council Meeting Minutes 5:45 PM Monday, August 24, 2026 Special Meeting 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. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McNamara called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. A. Roll Call Tim Durkee Jonathan Logemann Chad Tuneberg Kevin Frost Gabrielle Torina Aprel Prunty Janessa Neal Karen Hoffman Dawn Granath Tamir Bell Mark Bonne Present: Frank Beach Jaime Salgado Gina Meeks Absent: Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes August 24, 2026 Mayor McNamara spoke about the passing of former Fire Chief Bill Baylor. He highlighted Chief Baylor's many accomplishments, the impact he made and his dedicated service to this community. Mayor McNamara then conducted a Moment of Silence in honor of Chief Baylor. Alderman Tuneberg then mentioned the passing of Mayor Neal's mother, Janet Wilkins-Clark. He extended his heartfelt condolences to Mayor Neal and her family and re …

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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

26-01060 — Adopted

10 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay · 1 present

Tim Durkee yea · Jonathan Logemann yea · Chad Tuneberg yea · Kevin Frost nay · Gabrielle Torina yea · Aprel Prunty yea · Janessa Neal yea · Karen Hoffman yea · Dawn Granath yea · Frank Beach absent · Jaime Salgado absent · Gina Meeks absent · Tamir Bell yea · Mark Bonne yea · Tom McNamara present

26-01064 — Adopted

10 yea · 3 absent · 1 nay · 1 present

[context] The committee report was ADOPTED by the following vote: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Torina, Prunty, Neal, Hoffman, Granath, Bell, and Bonne

3 nay · 1 yea

Frost yea · Beach nay · Salgado nay · Meeks nay

ordinance was ADOPTED by the following vote: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Torina, Prunty, Neal, Hoffman, Granath, Bell, and Bonne

3 nay · 1 yea

Frost yea · Beach nay · Salgado nay · Meeks nay

The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Finance and Personnel Committee

Rockford committee to award $5.5M in street, bridge, parking contracts

The Finance and Personnel Committee will review July 2026 finances, approve $9.7M in vouchers, and consider multiple contract awards and grants. Key items include street repairs, bridge replacements, sidewalk work, and a parking lot reconstruction, along with several grant acceptances and two bid rejections.

Award $2,052,716.65 to Rock Road Companies for City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 7 (residential)
Award $704,353.50 to T.C.I. Concrete for CDBG Sidewalk Repairs 2026
Award $2,366,368.00 to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for 15th Avenue over Rock River Bridge Replacement construction engineering
Approve $9,707,390.16 in vouchers
Add 638 Whitman Street to Mow-to-Own Program with adjacent owner Jessica Cortinez

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City Hall, Second Floor

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Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, August 24, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. INFORMATION ONLY 1. Financial Discussion - July 2026. 26-01041 2. Informational Only Change Order: Mason Avenue Reconstruction to Northern Illinois Service Co, of Rockford, Illinois. 26-01042 Original Contract Amount: $457,295.44 Proposed Change Order: $30,264.81 Amended Total: $487,560.25 The change order includes additional work related to unsuitable soil conditions, larger manholes, and additional storm sewer improvements for erosion control. The funding sources are Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant Funds (DCEO) and 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax III. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,707,390.16. 26-01062 2. Approval for the addition of the city-owned property located at 638 Whitman Street (PIN: 11-14-361-005) to the City's Mow-to-Own Program. The property will be part of a Mow to Own agreement between the City and the adjacent property owner, Jessica Cortinez. 26-01043 IV. RESOLUTIONS 1. Award of Bid: Community Devel …

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning and Development Committee

Committee to consider $300K senior center funding agreement

The Rockford Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items. These include a $100,000 annual funding agreement for three years to establish a Senior Center, an extension of the GoRockford agreement, and a resolution designating a Certifying Officer for HUD environmental reviews. The agenda also includes an information-only presentation on the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan.

Funding agreement with Living Well Center of Northern Illinois: $100,000 annually for 3 years, total $300,000, for Senior Center at 1111 South Alpine Road, funded by Casino Funds
Amendment to GoRockford funding agreement: term extended from 2028 to 2034, lease of 102 N Main Street continued
Resolution to designate Sarah Leys as Certifying Officer for HUD environmental reviews
Information only: Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (26-01040)

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City Hall, Second Floor

📹 From the video · 26m

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Thank you. Tonight we do have a presentation for the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, so I'll turn it over to Mr. Carter. Good evening. I'm Jeremy Carter. I'm the Traffic and Development Engineer in Public Works. Colin Bell, Community Economic Development. I'm the Comprehensive Planning and Design Coordinator. So we're going to take a few minutes of your time tonight to talk about the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The Action Plan came out of a Pedestrian Safety Task Force that was formed in July of 2025. Before we get into the history here, I want to note this picture. It's on the cover of the Action Plan. It kind of shows some of the struggles that we deal with here in the city of Rockford. We have a pedestrian walking on a goat path and a car driver. We have a pedestrian driving on the wrong side of the road. This is actually North Pierpont. We do have a project that we'll be putting sidewalk in the stretch that is scheduled to begin next year. So, in April of 2025, the Mayor announced the creation of the Pedestrian Safety Task Force at a Chamber of Commerce event. During his keynote address, he rightfully mentioned that every fatality is preventable. On average, in the city of Rockford, we have 22 traffic fatalities a year, with about six of those being pedestrian fatalities. This is not a problem that is unique to Rockford nationwide. We have seen an uptick in traffic accidents since 2010, with the peak being hit in 2021, after everyone started driving. After COVID. So, ul …

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Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 5:30 PM Monday, August 24, 2026 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. I. CALL TO ORDER II. INFORMATION ONLY Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. 26-01040 III. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Approval of the proposed Funding Agreement with Living Well Center of Northern Illinois in the amount of $100,000 annually for a period of three years not to exceed a total amount of $300,000 to support the establishment of a Senior Center located at 1111 South Alpine Road. The funding source is Casino Funds. 26-00968 2. 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 2034 and the continued lease of 102 N Main Street. This is an extension of six (6) years from the existing agreement and lease. 26-00969 IV. RESOLUTIONS The designation of Sarah Leys, Community and Economic Development Director, as Certifying Officer for Environmental Reviews submitted to HUD. 26-01039 V. ADJOURNMENT THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WIT …

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

26-00969 — Approved by committee

3 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent

Tim Durkee nay · Karen Hoffman yea · Janessa Neal yea · Gina Meeks absent · Dawn Granath yea

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 7:30 AM

Mechanical Board

Mechanical Board to review licenses, testing structure, duct seal certifications

The Rockford Mechanical Board is meeting to consider new license applications, approve June minutes, and revisit the testing structure and license letters. They will also discuss a TAB test for duct seal and test-and-balance certifications. The agenda is mostly routine licensing business with one visitor from Latino Heating.

New applications: Dileonardo Development LLC (A/A1 and E license), Adams Power (E license)
Licenses issued: Torqued Metal Works (E, June 7), NJ Mechanical LLC (A & E, June 24), Most Plumbing & Mechanical (A, July 22)
Old business: revisit testing structure and license letters
New business: TAB test for duct seal and test-and-balance certifications
Visitor: Victor Manzanarez with Latino Heating

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✓ Decided: Rockford Mechanical Board meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

The Rockford Mechanical Board meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, did not take place because a quorum was not reached. No official board actions or votes were conducted during this session.

Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Hall 1st Floor CD Dept.

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Mechanical Board Meeting Agenda City Hall 1st Floor CD Dept. 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 7:30 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL 1. VISITOR - VICTOR MANZANAREZ W/LATINO HEATING III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 2026 IV. NEW APPLICATIONS 1. DILEONARDO, RYAN DILEONARDO DEVELOPMENT LLC IS APPLYING FOR A OR A1 AND E LICENSE 2. HAAK, JESS ANDREW ADAMS POWER IS APPLYING FOR AN E LICENSE. V. RESUBMITTED APPLICATIONS 1. NONE VI. NEW LICENSES ISSUED 1. DAVID L. GROOM W/TORQUED METAL WORKS ISSUED AN E LICENSE ON JUNE 7, 2026 2. MATTHEW J. FALCO W/NJ MECHANICAL LLC ISSUED AN A & E LICENSE ON JUNE 24, 2026 3. TIMOTHY BURKHOLDER W/MOST PLUMBING & MECHANICAL ISSUED AN A LICENSE ON JULY 22, 2026 VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. REVISIT THE TESTING STRUCTURE AND LICENSE LETTERS - TECIA VIII. NEW BUSINESS Generated on 8/18/2026 6:38 AM Page 1 Mechanical Board Meeting Agenda August 20, 2026 1. TAB TEST - DUCT SEAL AND TEST N BALANCE CERTIFICATIONS - TECIA IX. ADJOURNMENT 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. Generated on 8/18/2026 6:38 AM Page 2

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov Mechanical Board Meeting Minutes 7:30 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 CANCELLED I. CALL TO ORDER MEETING DID NOT TAKE PLACE DUE TO NOT MAKING QUORUM. II. ROLL CALL 1. VISITOR - VICTOR MANZANAREZ W/LATINO HEATING III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 2026 IV. NEW APPLICATIONS 1. DILEONARDO, RYAN DILEONARDO DEVELOPMENT LLC IS APPLYING FOR A OR A1 AND E LICENSE 2. HAAK, JESS ANDREW ADAMS POWER IS APPLYING FOR AN E LICENSE. V. RESUBMITTED APPLICATIONS 1. NONE VI. NEW LICENSES ISSUED 1. DAVID L. GROOM W/TORQUED METAL WORKS ISSUED AN E LICENSE ON JUNE 7, 2026 2. MATTHEW J. FALCO W/NJ MECHANICAL LLC ISSUED AN A & E LICENSE ON JUNE 24, 2026 3. TIMOTHY BURKHOLDER W/MOST PLUMBING & MECHANICAL ISSUED AN A LICENSE ON JULY 22, 2026 VII. OLD BUSINESS Page 1 Mechanical Board Meeting Minutes August 20, 2026 1. REVISIT THE TESTING STRUCTURE AND LICENSE LETTERS - TECIA VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. TAB TEST - DUCT SEAL AND TEST N BALANCE CERTIFICATIONS - TECIA IX. ADJOURNMENT 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. Page 2

Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM

Police Pension Fund Board

City Hall, Second Floor

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Police Pension Fund Board Meeting Agenda City Hall, Second Floor 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 8:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER APPROVALS • Minutes of the July 16, 2026 meeting PUBLIC COMMENT CASH & INVESTMENT • Cash needs • Cash Flow Statement BILLS • HolmstromKennedyPC – Attorney fees o General Matters - $2,763.75 o Brian Wadsworth (disability matter) - $440.00 o Annual Medical Review (2026) - $385.00 o Sisomphou Singmouangthong (disability matter) - $203.77 o Enrique Flores (disability matter) - $1,437.87 • City Bills o Services - $6,575.00 o Postage - $102.31 • Woodlake Medical Management, Inc. – M Krantz IME (Dr. Chapman) - $2,602.50 • Woodlake Medical Management, Inc. – A Lesmeister IME (Dr. Chapman) - $2,347.50 ATTORNEY’S REPORT OLD BUSINESS • Policy manual and forms • Death Audit Service • IPOPIF Update • Annual Medical Exams Generated on 8/18/2026 7:27 AM Page 1 Police Pension Fund Board Meeting Agenda August 20, 2026 • Cash Management Report • Wadsworth, Brian – disability matter* • Admission and Tier status of new officers* • Singmouangthong, Sisomphou – disability pension matter* • Affidavit policy/info • Updated Actuarial Report NEW BUSINESS • Smith, Roger – termination 7/20/2026* • Calhoun, Ashley – service application* • Flores, Enrique – disability application* • Annual Funding Request Letter • City Council Report PAYROLL • August estimate – $2,363,481.63* • July actual – $2,365,693.45* …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Community Action Agency Board

CAA Board to review 2027 Community Needs Assessment and Action Plan

The Community Action Agency Board is meeting to approve the July 21, 2026 minutes and receive programmatic reports from Community Services, Head Start, and Fiscal departments. The board will also review the 2027 Community Needs Assessment and 2027 Community Action Plan, which are attached to the Community Services report. The agenda includes standard items such as executive director and officer reports, guest presentations, general discussion, new business, and appointments/resignations.

Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (26-01016)
Community Services programmatic report including 2027 Community Needs Assessment and 2027 Community Action Plan (26-01019)
Head Start programmatic report (26-01017)
Fiscal programmatic report (26-01018)

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City Hall, Conference Room B

Agenda (official)

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Community Action Agency Board Meeting Agenda City Hall, Conference Room B 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 12:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ACTION ON MINUTES Approval of Minutes held on July 21, 2026. 26-01016 7-21-26 CAA Board Meeting Minutes Attachments: III. PROGRAMMATIC REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Programmatic Report 26-01019 Community Services Aug 2026 Attachments: A. 2027 Community Needs Assessment (CNA) https://rockfordil.sharefile.com/d-s6440e4bdb44a48fe8581fa72c8b4953c B. 2027 Community Action Plan (CAP) https://rockfordil.sharefile.com/d-sd85acf5ec1f74fab94233a4c2f8c915e IV. PROGRAMMATIC REPORT HEAD START Head Start Programmatic Report 26-01017 Head Start report Aug 2026 Attachments: V. PROGRAMMATIC REPORT FISCAL Fiscal Programmatic Report 26-01018 HS Fiscal report Aug 2026 Attachments: VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT VII. OFFICERS REPORTS VIII. GUEST REPORT/PRESENTATION IX. GENERAL DISCUSSION X. NEW BUSINESS XI. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS XII. ADJOURNMENT Generated on 8/14/2026 3:19 PM Page 1 Community Action Agency Board Meeting Agenda August 18, 2026 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. Generated on 8/14/2026 …

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ACTION ON MINUTES — Approved

8 yea · 5 absent

Gina Delrose yea · Dorothy Redd yea · Jeremiah Griffin yea · Tiana McCall absent · Mary Yoho absent · Mary Cacioppi yea · Jaime Salgado yea · Alan Zais yea · Erin Marshall yea · Jeff Bailey absent · Mayte Naja absent · Shelton Kay yea · Karen Hoffman absent

ADJOURNMENT — Approved

8 yea · 5 absent

A. 2027 Community Needs Assessment (CNA) https://rockfordil.sharefile.com/d-s6440e4bdb44a48fe8581fa72c8b4953c — Approved

8 yea · 5 absent

B. 2027 Community Action Plan (CAP) https://rockfordil.sharefile.com/d-sd85acf5ec1f74fab94233a4c2f8c915e — Approved

8 yea · 5 absent

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Community Action Agency Executive Committee

Rockford CAA Executive Committee to approve July minutes

The Community Action Agency Executive Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 21, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes officer reports and general information, but no substantive policy or financial decisions are listed.

Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting

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✓ Decided: CAA Executive Committee approves July minutes, notes Head Start changes

The Community Action Agency Executive Committee met and approved the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting. The committee discussed a new version of Head Start performance standards that is open for public comment until October, and noted that a Change of Scope request has been pending since January. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting (2-0, McCall absent)

City Hall, Conference Room B

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Community Action Agency Executive Committee Meeting Agenda City Hall, Conference Room B 425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ACTION ON MINUTES Approval of Minutes held on July 21, 2026. 26-01000 7-21-26 CAA Executive Committee Minutes Attachments: III. GENERAL INFORMATION VI. OFFICERS REPORTS V. ADJOURNMENT 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. Generated on 8/13/2026 11:02 AM Page 1

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425 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61104 www.rockfordil.gov Community Action Agency Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER Mary Cacioppi Shelton Kay Present Tiana McCall Absent A. The CAA Executive Board Meeting was called to order at 11:14am. B. Staff Present: Anqunette Parham: Executive Director of Health & Human Services, Kim Thompson: CAA Executive Board Clerk Quorum Established @ 11:15am II. ACTION ON MINUTES Motion made by Shelton Kay. Seconded by Mary Cacioppi. Approved Cacioppi, and Kay Aye: McCall Absent: 26-01000 Approval of Minutes held on July 21, 2026. Attachments: 7-21-26 CAA Executive Committee Minutes III. GENERAL INFORMATION A. The office of Head Start issued a new version of their performance standards and rules. The new version is looking to remove some main aspects that made-up what Head Start revolves around and its essential properties. 1. This version is currently open for public opinion until October. Please feel free to reach out with your thoughts. B. Head Start is still waiting for the Change Of Scope to be approved since January. VI. OFFICERS REPORTS Page 1 Community Action Agency Executive Committee Meeting Minutes August 18, 2026 V. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Shelton Kay. Seconded by Mary Cacioppi. Approved Cacioppi, and Kay Aye: McCall Absent: End time 12:00am. Total time 46 mins. The next Executive Committee Meeting will be held on 11:00am September 15th at City Hall Conference Room B. THE …

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ACTION ON MINUTES — Approved

2 yea · 1 absent

Tiana McCall absent · Mary Cacioppi yea · Shelton Kay yea

ADJOURNMENT — Approved

2 yea · 1 absent

Tiana McCall absent · Mary Cacioppi yea · Shelton Kay yea

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board

✓ Decided: Rockford liquor board approves 3 restaurant liquor licenses, lays over 2

The Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board approved new liquor-by-the-drink licenses for Noir Dragon Modern Asian Kitchen, Tokyo Sushi Rotary Lounge, and Tacomex, each with conditions. It also approved a modification for Aragona Club to expand to a second floor. Two applications were laid over: Brake Time due to an ownership dispute and PK Mart Food and Liquor pending updated application information.

Approved liquor license for Noir Dragon Modern Asian Kitchen (5-0)
Approved liquor license for Tokyo Sushi Rotary Lounge (5-0)
Approved liquor license for Tacomex (5-0)
Approved liquor license modification for Aragona Club (5-0)
Laid over liquor/tobacco license for Brake Time (5-0)
Laid over liquor/tobacco license for PK Mart Food and Liquor (5-0)

City Hall, Second Floor