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City of Rockford City Council Met June 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

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 May 10, 2021.

2. Journal of Proceedings for the City Council meeting held on May 17, 2021.

II. PROCLAMATIONS

1. A proclamation proclaiming the week of June 21st - June 25th, 2021 to be "National Boys and Girls Club Week" in Rockford, Illinois.

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from John Pozzi, Police Business Manager, regarding a resolution to take proposals for the development of an outdoor training facility for the Police Department. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Memorandum from Lisa Warren, Health and Human Services - Head Start, regarding the request for consolidation of Head Start/Early Head Start Grant #05CH010616 and Early Head Start - Child Care Grant #05HP000420. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement with Winnebago County for a Re-Entry Focused Deterrence Program. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

4. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding proposed updates to the City of Rockford Investment Policy. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

5. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the approval of a final ordinance for Well 39 IEPA Loan Agreement.

Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

IV. PRESENTATION

1. Youth Leadership Council Vaping Project Presentation

V. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

1. Rev. Earl Dotson, Sr.

2. John Tac Brantley

VI. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Kishwaukee Harrison Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

2. Committee recommends approval of designating the Kishwaukee Harrison Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Project Area. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

3. Committee recommends approval of adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for Kishwaukee Harrison Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Project Area. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the authorization to place for sale the city-owned vacant parcel located at 1020 North Avenue (PIN: 11-14-332- 014). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

2. Committee recommends approval of the amendments to the floodplain requirements in Articles 1 and 4 of Chapter 109 of the City of Rockford Stormwater Ordinance. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rock Valley College for Police Services Response Plan. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

4. Committee recommends sustaining the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation for the following:

a. Approval of a Variation to allow a 24 feet by 24 feet attached garage addition to the north side of the residence in the front yard along National Avenue; and

b. Denial of a Variation to reduce the required side yard setback from six (6) feet to three (3) feel along the west property line for the 24 feet by 24 feet attached garage addition to the north side of the residence in the front yard along National Avenue in a R-1, Single Family Zoning District at 1731 National Avenue (Joycelyn Speight/Applicant). Subject to conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

5. Committee recommends sustaining the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board's approval for the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2525 Auburn Street (Alicia M. Yeverino/Applicant). Subject to amended conditions. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $10,405,163.01 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on June 14, 2021.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford Human Services and Rockford Township to provide emergency rental assistance funding. The Legal Director shall provide the appropriate ordinance.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Rock River Water Reclamation District (RRWRD) to clearly define City and RRWRD ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the existing water service located within the property known as 3333 Kishwaukee Street. The Legal director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

4. Committee recommends approval of the proposed sale of property located at 17XX Blackhawk Road (PIN: 15-14-426-007) to Meiborg Holdings III, LLC, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $13,365.00. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

5. Committee recommends approval of the release of liens to facilitate auction of Trustee properties located at 720 8th Avenue, 1233 School Street, and 1618 Mulberry Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

VII. OFFICERS REPORTS

VIII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Rockford REGROW Grant Program. Committee recommends denial. B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Chow Down Food Truck Festival.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, July 24th from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held at 3915 East State Street in the old Magna parking lot.

2. Committee recommends approval of the St. Edward's Annual Summerfest.

This event is scheduled on July 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held on the grounds of St. Edward’s Church located at 3004 11th Street.

3. Committee recommends approval of Festa Italiana.

This event is scheduled on the following dates and times:

Friday, August 6th 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 7th Noon to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 8th 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The event will be held on the grounds of Boylan Catholic High School located at 4000 St. Francis Drive.

4. Committee recommends approval of Tamale Fest.

This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at 3915 East State Street (former Magna parking lot).

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: 2020 Demolition Program Group 19.1 to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $74,000.00 for the demolition of 500 Concord Avenue, 508 Concord Avenue, 1333-1335 Elm Street, 1203 Fairview Avenue, 1831 Green Street, 326 Irving Avenue, 307 North Pierpont Avenue, 133 South Pierpont Avenue, 625 South Pierpont Avenue, and 203 Stewart Avenue. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: 2020 Demolition Program Group 19.2 to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $82,875.00 for the demolition of 1802 South 6th Street, 2204 9th Street, 1114 16th Avenue, 815 22nd Avenue, 1215 Benton Street, 1019 Bruce Street, 1125 Crosby Street, 604 Houghton Street, and 1029 School Street. The funding source is Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and General Fund.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 1 - 2021 (Residential) to William Charles Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $2,289,614.30. The project is estimated to be completed September 17, 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax.

4. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: West State Street Phase II Demo Package L to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $109,210.00. The project is estimated to be completed July 30, 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax ($27,302.50) and IDOT ($81,907.50).

5. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: West Side Sidewalk & ADA Repairs Package #1 2021 to N-TRAK Group, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $113,069.00. The project is estimated to be completed June 25, 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax.

6. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Sandy Hollow Road Reconstruction to William Charles Construction, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $1,392,830.73. The project is estimated to be completed in the Fall 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax.

7. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Welty Avenue Water Main Replacement to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $594,175.50. The project is estimated to be completed September 24, 2021. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).

8. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: 22nd Avenue and 10th Street Water Main Replacement to Stenstrom Excavating, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $660,881.00. The project is estimated to be completed September 24, 2021. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).

9. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Well 39 Water Treatment Facility to Larson & Larson Builders, of Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $4,944,000.00 (including 3% contingency). The project is estimated to be completed July 31, 2022. The funding source is IEPA State Revolving Fund (SRF).

10. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Harmon Park Phase 8 Design & Construction Observation to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $73,726.71. The project is estimated to be completed in one year. The funding source is CIP General Fund.

11. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Well 39 Water Treatment Facility to Fehr Graham and Associates, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $288,000.00. The project is estimated to be completed in the Fall of 2022. The funding source is IEPA State Revolving Fund (SRF).

12. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Kylemore East Detention Basin Study, Phase 1 to IMEG, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $29,950.00. The project is estimated to be completed in six months. The funding source is CIP General Fund.

13. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Engineering Agreement: Logistics Parkway Extension to Willett Hofmann & Associates, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $76,567.12 (Roadway) and $13,889.22 (Water) for a total of $90,456.34. The extension will extend Logistics Parkway from Milford Avenue to Samuelson Road, resurface Logistics Parkway from Samuelson Road to Airport Drive, and resurface Milford Avenue from Logistics Parkway to 11th Street. Improvements will include drainage and flood mitigation measures for the region. The project is estimated for completion in 2021. The funding source is Sales Tax & Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).

14. Committee recommends approval of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) grant award for an Abandoned Residential Municipality Relief Program (APP) Round 5 in the amount of $75,000.00.

15. Committee recommends approval of the acceptance of Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board Grant Award in the amount of $2,046,826.10. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022. The grant award will provide funds for the equipment and expansion of the Rockford Police Department's Crisis Co-Responder Team (CCRT).

IX. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. An ordinance approving the Kishwaukee Harrison Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project.

2. An ordinance approving the designation of the designating the Kishwaukee Harrison Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Project Area.

3. An ordinance approving the adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing for Kishwaukee Harrison Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Project Area.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. An ordinance approving the authorization to place for sale the city-owned vacant property located at 1020 North Avenue (PIN: 11-14-332-014).

2. An ordinance approving the amendments to the floodplain requirements in Articles 1 and 4 of Chapter 109 of the City of Rockford Stormwater Ordinance.

3. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and Rock Valley College for Police Services Response Plan.

4. An ordinance approving a Variation to allow a 24 feet by 24 feet attached garage addition to the north side of the residence in the front yard along National Avenue in a R-1, Single Family Zoning District at 1731 National Avenue (Joycelyn Speight/Applicant).

5. An ordinance approving the Sale of Liquor by the Drink in conjunction with a restaurant and video gaming terminals in a C-3, General Commercial Zoning District at 2525 Auburn Street (Alicia M. Yeverino/Applicant).

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. An ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford Human Services and Rockford Township to provide emergency rental assistance funding.

2. An ordinance approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with Rock River Water Reclamation District (RRWRD) to clearly define City and RRWRD ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the existing water service located within the property known as 3333 Kishwaukee Street.

3. An ordinance approving the sale of property located at 17XX Blackhawk Road (PIN: 15-14-426-007) to Meiborg Holdings III, LLC, of Rockford, Illinois for the amount of $13,365.00.

4. An ordinance releasing the liens to facilitate auction of Trustee properties located at 720 8th Avenue, 1233 School Street and 1618 Mulberry Street.

X. ADJOURNMENT

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