City of Rockford City Council met April 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
B. Roll Call
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Tim Durkee | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 6:05 PM |
| Jonathan Logemann | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Chad Tuneberg | City of Rockford | Alderman | Late | 5:40 PM |
| Kevin Frost | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Venita Hervey | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote | |
| Natavias Ervins | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Ann Thompson-Kelly | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Karen Hoffman | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Bill Rose | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Franklin C. Beach | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present | |
| Tuffy Quinonez | City of Rockford | Alderman | Remote | |
| Ginger Hanley | City of Rockford | Alderman | Absent | |
| Linda McNeely | City of Rockford | Alderman | Present |
1. Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on March 8, 2021.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on March 8, 2021, seconded by Alderman Quinonez. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote (Aldermen Ervins and Hanley were absent and Alderman Hoffman was away). Generated 5/6/2021 10:41 AM
2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on March 15, 2021.
Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on March 15, 2021, seconded by Alderman Thompson-Kelly. MOTION PREVAILED with a unanimous roll call vote (Aldermen Ervins and Hanley were absent and Alderman Hoffman was away).
II. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no proclamations presented at this meeting.
III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Planning and Development Committee
1. Memorandum from Barb Chidley, Neighborhood Specialist, regarding the renewal of a Funding Agreement for Great Neighborhoods. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
2. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community & Economic Development Director, regarding a Pilot Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of an ordinance to prohibit the use of groundwater as a potable water supply at 3005 N. Rockton Avenue. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
2. Memorandum from Mike Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, regarding the request for authorization to place for sale the city-owned parcel located at 17XX Blackhawk Road. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
3. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: Rockford City Market, North End Market, RPS 2.05 Fun Run, Girl Scouts Over the Edge Event, SwedishAmerican Health Systems State Street Mile and Head of the Rock Regatta. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
4. Traffic Commission Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 14, 2021 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 26, 2021. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
5. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding a proposed modification to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 16 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
6. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding amendments to the City of Rockford Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Division 5 (Human Services Department). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
7. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding a request to file as a Legal Objector on County Zoning Petition Z-02-21 at 1975 North Lyford Road (NE Corner of Rote and Lyford Roads). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.
C. Finance and Personnel Committee
1. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the approval of an ordinance for the IEPA Loan Lead Service Phase 3 Loan Agreement. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
2. Memorandum from John Pozzi, Police Business Manager, regarding the acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grant Award to be used to assist with the completion of the indoor weapons firing range at the Police Department’s Shepherd Trail facility. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
3. Memorandum from Kyle Saunders, Public Works Director, regarding the acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Rebuild Illinois Capital Grant Program for Davis Park Improvements. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.
4. Memorandum from Jeremy Carter, City Traffic Engineer, regarding an Application for Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative Grant. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
5. Memorandum from Angela Hammer, City Attorney, regarding an extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockford Public School District 205 for police services. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
6. Memorandum from Angela Hammer, City Attorney, regarding approval of the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Plan for IAFF members. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
7. Memorandum from Jennifer Cacciapaglia, Manager of the Mayor’s Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking, regarding the acceptance of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) Grant Award to be used to provide six additional staff to the Family Peace Center and continue FPC services for the citizens of Rockford. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.
1. John Tac Brantley of Rockford, Illinois recited scripture and encouraged citizens to vote in the election. He also shared his personal concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
2. Rev. Earl Dotson Sr. of Rockford, Illinois announced the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has been invited and may be visiting the Rockford area soon. He shared his feeling about the need to attack systematic racism that continues to negatively impacted African Americans.
V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2021-58-CR - Committee recommends sustaining the Traffic Commission's approval to establish a 20 mph School Speed Limit on Clover Avenue from Montague Street to Lincoln Avenue. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
a. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Hudson Street;
b. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Trenton Avenue and Hudson Street;
c. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Hudson Street; and
d. A request to establish traffic control at the intersection of 20th Street and Reed Avenue.
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 2]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, McNeely NAYS: Venita Hervey, Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
a. The Sale of Packaged Liquor in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store; and
b. The Sale of Tobacco Products in conjunction with a gas station and convenience store in a C-3, General Commercial District at 2837 11th Street (Yara 9, LLC dba Gas Mart).
Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinances. Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
Alderman Beach wanted his vote to reflect a "No" on item a. and a "Yes" on item b.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 1]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, McNeely NAYS: Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
1. 2021-65-CR - Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $8,151,182.75 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on March 22, 2021.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the committee report and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Tim Durkee, Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2021-45-R - Committee recommends approval of the Kentucky Derby Party
This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Don Carter Lanes located at 4007 East State Street
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Don Carter Lanes located at 4007 East State Street
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
This event is scheduled for Monday, May 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The parade will start on 7th Street at 5th Avenue ending at Memorial Hall on the Wyman Street side
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The run will begin and end on North Madison at Lower Jefferson Street, utilizing the Rock River Recreational Path
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 7th Street and 5th Avenue, ending at Chestnut and Winnebago Street. The fireworks show will be launched from the Commonwealth Edison property, which is adjacent to Fordam Dam
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
This event is scheduled for Sunday, July 4th from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Corner of Walnut Street and North 2nd Street (Old City Body Lot) Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
1. 2021-51-R - Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Demolition Group 17 to Northern Illinois Service Company, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $89,142.00 for the demolition of 719 3rd Avenue, 1427 8th Avenue, 2125 South 5th Street, 1516 17th Avenue, 222 Forest Avenue, 409 Reynolds Street, 1922 18th Avenue, 928 South 5th Street, 1020 41st Avenue, 1218 17th Avenue, and 3308 Auburn Street. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
A. Planning and Development Committee
B. Code and Regulation Committee
1. 2021-52-O - An ordinance establishing a 20 mph School Speed Limit on Clover Avenue from Montague Street to Lincoln Avenue.
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
Alderman Beach, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 3]
AYES: Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, McNeely NAYS: Tim Durkee, Venita Hervey, Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Quinonez, McNeely NAYS: Franklin C. Beach ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
1. 2021-59-O - An ordinance authorizing the City of Rockford, Illinois to execute a Loan Agreement and Taxable General Obligation Promissory Note, Series 2018 Modification Agreement in the amount of $12,000,000 with Associated Bank.
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the ordinance and placed it up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez, McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
1. 2021-60-O - An ordinance approving the Contract for Lobbying Services for 2021 with Zephyr Government Strategies for the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per month for a period of one (1) year.
(SUSPEND RULE 15)
Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Legislative and Lobbying Committee, read in the ordinance and moved to suspend Rule 15. Alderman Beach seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED with a roll call vote (Alderman McNeely voted "No" and Aldermen Ervins and Hanley were absent). The ordinance was then placed up for passage.
| RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1]
AYES: Durkee, Logemann, Tuneberg, Frost, Hervey, Thompson-Kelly, Hoffman, Rose, Beach, Quinonez NAYS: Linda McNeely ABSENT: Natavias Ervins, Ginger Hanley |
A. Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara recognized and welcomed Janessa Wilkins, who was recently elected as the Seventh Ward Alderman.
Mayor McNamara distributed a memorandum regarding the appointment of Tom Okite to the Traffic Commission for a five-year term, effective once Fred Lierman retires. He mentioned that Mr. Lierman was retiring after serving on the Traffic Commission for 50 years. The memorandum indicated that pursuant to Rule 18, the appointment would lay over for 30 days.
Mayor McNamara thanked Community Development Director Karl Franzen for his diligent work to bring more jobs and economic development to Rockford, Illinois. He also thanked Chip Storie and the team at Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. for breaking ground on the northwest side of Rockford for their Giant Magellan Telescope Project. Mayor McNamara mentioned Ingersoll also built the world's largest 3D-printer here in Rockford, Illinois and they have the second largest 3D-print on site. He stated the company was currently in the process of hiring approximately 20 people.
Mayor McNamara announced the positivity rate in our community was continuing to increase and was currently at 6.6 percent. He urged everyone to continue wearing masks and practicing social distancing. He directed residents to go to WCHD.org to get registered for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Mayor McNamara mentioned tomorrow was Election Day and he wished the council members good luck. He encouraged residents to go vote and have their voices heard.
Mayor McNamara thanked Human Services Director Anqunette Parham for her efforts and working with city staff and Winnebago County to secure $8.3 million dollars to be used for rental assistance. He stated funds were available to renters and landlords and he provided the qualifications required to apply for the Rental Assistance Program. Mayor McNamara asked that the council members share information about the program with their constituents.
Director Parham stated individuals can go to RentHelp.wincoil.us to complete the application.
Mayor McNamara shared that Chad Vandre, a City of Rockford Information Technology employee for 27 years, was tragically killed in a traffic accident over the weekend. He extended his condolences to Chad's sons and his entire family. Mayor McNamara then conducted a Moment of Silence.
B. Alderman Rose
Alderman Rose shared he received a response from Illinois State Representative Cheri Bustos regarding student loan forgiveness and he reported she was working on that issue.
Alderman Rose thanked Vickie Fogel, President of the North End Square Neighborhood Association (NESNA), for her work on two upcoming events for the Ninth Ward residents.
C. Alderman Hoffman
Alderman Hoffman commented she was excited about the Rental Assistance Program and she inquired if there were any programs currently available for mortgage assistance.
Mayor McNamara replied and stated that over the past year the city has offered both rental and mortgage assistance.
Director Parham indicated the Human Services Department has some resources available for mortgage holders that qualify under the income limits. She mentioned she heard last week there may be some federal programs coming that would offer mortgage assistance but at this time she was not aware of any.
D. Alderman McNeely
Alderman McNeely reported she received a call from a constituent indicating that her landlord was evicting tenants and then still wanting them to sign for rental assistance. She inquired as to where the tenant should report the fraud.
Director Parham stated the tenant could contact the City of Rockford Human Services Department to report the fraud. She mentioned that Prairie State Legal Services was offering assistance to individuals that are facing eviction. Legal Director Nicholas Meyer replied and indicated there are processes in place where landlords are unable to proceed through the Winnebago County Circuit Court system for eviction based solely on non-payment of rent. He encouraged individuals that are facing eviction based on non-payment of rent to contact Prairie State Legal Services or the Eviction Help Desk at the Winnebago County Circuit Court.
E. Alderman Hervey
Alderman Hervey announced the Rockford Area Plumbing and Pipe Fitters Local 23 would be accepting applications for their Joint Apprenticeship Training Recruitment beginning May 17, 2021 through January 7, 2022. She indicated the applications can be completed at the Plumbing and Pipe Fitters Local which is located at 4525 Boeing Drive, Rockford, Illinois. She mentioned there is a $20 non-refundable application fee and she encouraged any applicant that needed assistance with the fee to contact her at 815-968- 7682. Alderman Hervey expressed her gratitude to the Plumbing and Pipe Fitters Union for the tremendous job of reaching out to the minority community.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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