Rockford Sun

City of Rockford Finance & Personnel Committee met Nov. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Kevin Frost	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Franklin C. Beach	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Jonathan Logemann	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent
Chad Tuneberg	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Aprel Prunty	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent

Other Attendees:

Mayor McNamara

Council Members; T. Durkee, G. Torina, J. Wilkins, K. Hoffman, I. Barrios, G. Meeks, J. Bailey, M. Bonne.

Staff; T. Cagnoni, C. Hagerty, T. Hinkens, S. Leys, Police Chief C. Redd, Fire Chief M. Pankow, N. Meyer, S. Hunter, A. Parham, T. Hughes, A. Wilkerson, C. Bailey, S. Alexander, K. Schroeder, J. Rubin, M. Hakanson, N. Carter.

Interested Parties and Media

II. INFORMATION ONLY 

1. Financial Discussion - September 2024.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

2. Change Order: Concourse Deck 2024 Membrane Rehab to Western Specialty Contractors, of Glendale Heights, Illinois.

Original amount: $398,750.00

Change Order: $44,540.00 

Amended amount: $443,290.00 

Additional partial depth concrete repairs and unforeseen expansion joint repairs were needed. The project was completed in late September of 2024. The funding source is American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funds.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

3. Change Order: Alpine Dam Rehabilitation Phase II to DPI Construction, Inc., of Pecatonica, Illinois.

Original amount: $2,765,432.10

Change Order: $636,159.99 

Amended amount: $3,401,592.09 

Additional scope of work includes, Implementing Alternate Bid 1, Water Clean Construction Demolition Debris (CCDD) cost offsetting, Earth Excavation/Concrete Variation, Cleaning Sluice Gate, Subgrade Preparation. The funding sources are 1% Sales Tax and the Water Fund Operating Budget.

RESULT: DISCUSSED

III. COMMITTEE REPORTS 

1. Approval of the vouchers in the amount of $25,525,481.77 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on November 12, 2024.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

2. Approval of the 2025 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

3. Approval of the 2024 Tax Levy Ordinance prepared by the Finance Director and accepted in the amount of $56,379,842 for the levies in the Corporate, Police Protection, Police Pension, Fire Protection, Fire Pension, Street and Bridge, Judgments, Public Library, Public Library Maintenance of Buildings, Illinois Municipal Retirement, Unemployment Compensation, Worker’s Compensation, and Auditing Funds. The final City levy amount will be approximately $48,243,392.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

4. Approval of the 2024 Property Tax Abatements. For 2024, the debt service levy is $11,199,865.00 and will be abated in its entirety. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

5. Approval of the 2025 Fee Schedule. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

6. Approval of the 2025 Salary Ordinance that includes a two percent (2%) General Wage increase for non-represented employees. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

7. Approval of the jurisdictional transfer between the City of Rockford and County of Winnebago transferring jurisdiction to the City for Linden Road from Alpine Road East to city limits. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

8. Approval of the jurisdictional transfer between the City of Rockford and County of Winnebago transferring jurisdiction to the City for Bell School Road from Argus Drive to Guilford Road. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

Durkee asked if this action completes City ownership of Bell School Road. T. Hinkens clarified that it does not, as this phase goes up to Spring Creek. One final phase remains from Guilford to Spring Creek.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/13/2024 6:00 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

IV. RESOLUTIONS 

1. Approval of the Award of Contract: Fire Station 6 Building Renovation - Phase 1 (Bid No. 924-FD-101) to Ringland-Johnson, Inc., of Cherry Valley, Illinois in the amount of $421,035.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.

Beach asked how many phases are involved in the project. Chief Pankow responded that there are two phases. Beach then inquired about the cost of the second phase. Chief Pankow stated that they did not have the cost available at the moment but could provide it later.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

2. Approval of the Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Staff Scheduling Software from Target Solutions Learning LLC, dba Vector Solutions, of Tampa, Florida in the estimated annual amount of $29,423.50 (based on annual rates). Annual price adjustments are considered at renewal only. The contract duration is one (1) year with one (1) possible one-year extension option. The funding source is the Fire Department Operating Budget.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman SECONDER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

3. Approval of the Award of Non-Competitive Contract: PS Trax Software for Asset Inventory to Station Automation, Inc., dba PS Trax, of Littleton, Colorado in the estimated annual amount of $27,929.44 (based on annual rates). Annual price adjustments are considered at renewal only. The contract duration is one (1) year with three (3) possible one (1) year extension options. The funding source is the Fire Department Operating Budget.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

4. Approval and Acceptance of DHS Employment Barrier Reduction Pilot Grant from Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) in the amount of $201,250.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from signature date to June 30, 2025. The grant funds will be used to provide services according to grant specifications.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

5. Approval of the Non-Competitive Purchase Contract: StarChase Vehicle Mounted and Handheld Tagging and Tracking Technology to StarChase, of Virginia Beach,

Virginia in the amount of $125,888.00. The funding source is the DCEO Phase One Grant.

Tuneberg referenced the description of Star Chase, a law enforcement tool that uses vehicle-mounted or handheld devices to tag and track suspect vehicles from a distance. Tuneberg asked how the officer tags the vehicle. Chief Redd explained that the devices are launchers that use an adhesive puck, which can be deployed from a vehicle-mounted launcher, a squad car, or a handheld device.

Tuneberg expressed appreciation for innovative tools to combat crime in the community.

Durkee asked if the device is reusable. Chief Redd confirmed that it is.

Frost requested further explanation on how the tool operates. Chief Redd elaborated that the squad car-mounted launchers are designed to keep the adhesive warm during winter, ensuring it remains sticky throughout the shift. The puck tags onto the suspect vehicle, allowing officers to monitor it without needing to engage in a direct pursuit.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/25/2024 5:30 PM  MOVER: Franklin C. Beach, Alderman SECONDER: Chad Tuneberg, Alderman AYES: Kevin Frost, Franklin C. Beach, Chad Tuneberg ABSENT: Jonathan Logemann, Aprel Prunty

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