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City of Rockford City Council met April 18.

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 March 28, 2022.

II. PROCLAMATIONS

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement with 420 N. Main Properties LLC. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 19, 2022 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 25, 2022. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.Generated 4/14/2022 5:36 PM

2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board Agenda for the meeting to be held on April 19, 2022 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on April 25, 2022. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of a resolution for the annexation agreement for 920 North Mulford Road. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Memorandum from Megan McNeill, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the approval of an ordinance for the annexation of 920 North Mulford Road. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

5. Memorandum from Martin Bloom, Project Manager-Permits and Special Events, regarding upcoming special events which include: Klehm Garden Fair, Rockford Public Library Summer Reading Challenge and Swedish American Health System State Street Mile. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

6. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding Amendments to Division 7, Sec. 5-390 Temporary Outdoor Vehicle Sales

7. Memorandum from Nicholas Meyer, Legal Director, regarding a Resolution Opting Out of Illinois Commerce Commission Regulation of Towing from Private Properties

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Carrie Hagerty, Finance Director, regarding the 2021 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Memorandum from Karl Franzen, Community and Economic Development Director, regarding the release of FDO and Lien Waivers for Trustee-owned parcels. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding Acceptance of DCEO, Liheap State Supplemental Grant Award

4. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding Acceptance of DCEO, Weatherization DOE Grant Award

5. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding Acceptance of DCEO, Weatherization State Supplemental Grant Award

6. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding Acceptance of DCEO, Liheap HHS Grant Award

7. Memorandum from Jennifer Jaeger, Community Services, regarding Acceptance of DCEO, Weatherization HHS Grant Award

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

1. Sandra Kohn

2. Paul Sletten

3. Stephanie Caltagerone

4. Rev. Earl Dotson, Sr.

5. John Tac Brantley

V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the HOME Rental Rehabilitation Program Agreement between City of Rockford and Longwood Zion Apartments, LLC regarding the property located at 1055 East State Street. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Funding and Lease Agreement with Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC).

a. 2022-2024 Funding Agreement

b. Lease Agreement for 713 E. State Street

The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $4,112,139.23 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on April 11, 2022.

2. Committee recommends approval of an Agreement between the City of Rockford and ComEd for Buckbee Creek Bank Stabilization for a total of $88,014.00. Funding for this project will come from the LGC Rider. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

VI. OFFICERS REPORTS

VII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the North End City Market

This event is scheduled for Every Saturday beginning on May 21st– October 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event location will be in City Lot 33 at Myott and Toner Avenue.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Rockford Midtown Market

This event is scheduled for every Thursday beginning on June 2nd–October 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event location will be at 502 7th Street (Lot adjacent to RPS205 Bldg).

3. Committee recommends approval of the Midsommar Fest

This event is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event location will be at 404 South 3rd Street.

4. Committee recommends approval of the 4th of July Celebration

This event is scheduled for Monday, July 4th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The parade will begin at 5 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. The parade route will begin at 7th Street and 2nd Avenue, ending at State Street/Church Street. The fireworks will be launched from the

Commonwealth Edison property adjacent to Fordam Dam in downtown Rockford. The total cost to the City of Rockford for the 2021 celebration was $118,157.37.

5. Committee recommends approval of the Rock and Bowl Car Show

This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event location will be in the parking lot of 4007 E. State Street with overflow parking at 3915 East State Street (old Magna Parking Lot).

6. Committee recommends approval of the Head of the Rock Regatta

This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 9th from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event location will be at 200 Y Boulevard, along the Rock River.

7. Committee recommends approval of the M.A.S.A. Cinco de Rockford

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event location will be 3915 East State Street (old Magna lot).

8. Committee recommends approval of the Rockford City Market

This event is scheduled for every Friday beginning on May 20th–September 30th from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. including the street closures of East State Street between Madison Street and Wyman Street; Water Street between East State Street and Lower Jefferson Street; Market Street between Water Street and Madison Street, north-south alley between East State Street and Market Street adjacent Union Pacific rail line; Water Street Parking Lot and Parking Lot 6 beginning at 1:30 PM to 11 PM. Special Event permit allows consumption of liquor on public property and open liquor carry in special event footprint, storage of pod unit, permission for use of City electricity.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Javelin Drive Extension to Northern Illinois Service Co., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $113,578.25. The project is estimated to be completed by June 15, 2022. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax & Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).

2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: 818 South Main Street Site Remediation to DPI Construction, of Pecatonica, Illinois in the amount of $110,861.26. The project is estimated to be completed by July 2022. The funding source is General Fund.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Well 22 Reservoir Repairs to Sjostrom & Sons, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $45,900.00. The contract duration is through December 31, 2022. The funding source is Water Replacement Improvement Account (WRIA).

4. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Pavement Marking (Paint) 2022 to Countryman, Inc., of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $281,670.87. The current project is set for completion in 2022. The contract duration is for one year with two optional one-year extensions for 2023 and 2024. The funding source is Sales Tax.

The bids have been broken down into the following intergovernmental costs, in which the City has entered into an agreement with these government agencies to receive full reimbursement:

∙ City of Rockford $ 252,675.82 

∙ City of Belvidere $ 23,225.00 

∙ Village of Cherry Valley $ 5,770.05 

Total Contract $ 281,670.87 

5. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Pavement Marking (Thermo) to Traffic Control Co., of South Chicago Heights, Illinois in the amount of $345,154.06. The project is estimated to be completed by July 15, 2022. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

6. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City-Wide Street Repairs Group No. 1 - 2022 (Residential) to Rock Road Companies, of Janesville, Wisconsin in the amount of $2,317,669.42. The project is estimated to be completed by August 19, 2022. The funding source is 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

7. Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Parking Access and Revenue Control Equipment to Revcon Technology Group, of Itasca, Illinois in the amount of $826,875 for equipment, software, and installation, annual software maintenance approximately $12,000 annually. The funding source is ARP Revenue Replacement/Parking Fund Operating Budget.

8. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Joint Purchasing Contract: Body Armor for Law Enforcement to Tyr Tactical (AKA RG Beck AZ), of Peoria, Arizona in the amount of $47,926 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is one (1) year and three (3) one-year optional extensions. The funding source is Police Department Operating Budget.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS (ORDINANCES)

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. An ordinance approving the HOME Rental Rehabilitation Program Agreement between City of Rockford and Longwood Zion Apartments, LLC regarding the property located at 1055 East State Street.

2. An ordinance approving the 2022-2024 Funding Agreement and Lease Agreement for 713 East State Street with Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC).

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. An ordinance approving an Agreement between the City of Rockford and ComEd for Buckbee Creek Bank Stabilization for a total of $88,014.00.

Funding for this project will come from the LGC Rider.

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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