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City of Rockford City Council met Feb. 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 City Council meeting held on January 21, 2025.

II. PROCLAMATIONS

III. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Memorandum from Ken Mattson, CIP Operations Manager, regarding an Agreement between the City of Rockford and LT Construction for the 2025 Destruction to Construction Workforce Development Initiative. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

2. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a resolution recognizing migratory birds and Migratory Bird Day in the City of Rockford. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

3. Memorandum from Sarah Leys, Housing and Program Manager for Community and Economic Development, regarding the adoption of the Housing Strategy Framework. Referred to Planning and Development Committee.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Zoning Board of Appeals’ Agenda for the meeting to be held on February 19, 2025 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on February 24, 2025. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

2. Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board’s Agenda for the meeting to be held on February 19, 2025 and Minutes from that meeting for consideration at the Code and Regulation Committee meeting on February 24, 2025. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

3. Memorandum from Jacob Rubin, Assistant City Attorney, regarding the Annexation of 1955 South Mulford Road. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

4. Memorandum from Scott Capovilla, Planning and Zoning Manager, regarding the Plat of Sidewalk Easement Dedication. Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

5. Memorandum from Mike Hakanson, Land Transaction Officer, regarding authorization to place for sale the city-owned property located at 5798 Logistics Parkway (a vacant parcel of industrial land). Referred to Code and Regulation Committee.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for a Three-Year Property Tax Rebate Program for Newly-Built Residential Construction for single family, townhome, two-family, three-family and multi-family structures located in the City of Rockford and School District 205. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

2. Memorandum from Todd Cagnoni, City Administrator, regarding a proposed resolution to waive fees related to building plan review, building permit, building inspection and water connection/service fees for new residential construction structures on vacant land and lots throughout the City of Rockford. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

3. Memorandum from Carol Jaworowski, Financial Analyst, regarding the approval and acceptance of the FY26 Illinois Department of

Transportation (IDOT) Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant Award. Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee.

IV. PUBLIC SPEAKERS

1. Prophet Yusef

2. Kimberly Corley

3. John Tac Brantley

V. NEW COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and GoRockford for the continued management of the Forest City Beautiful program as well as the City Wide banner program. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

2. Committee recommends approval of the EV Parking Agreement with Zip Car (ride share) for utilization of the city parking space with EV Charger in Lot 45 at South Main and Cedar Street. The initial term of this Agreement is for a period of one (1) year with an automatic renew for successive one (1) year periods. The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

3. Committee recommends denial of the Preliminary Conditional Set-Aside Letter, which would lead to a HOME Rental Development Agreement with the owner of Creekside Apartments. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

4. Committee recommends approval of the Preliminary Conditional Set Aside Letter, which would lead to a Rental Development Agreement with the owner of Riverwoods Apartments. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Legal Director shall prepare the appropriate ordinance.

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends denial of the request to establish a "20 mph School Zone Speed Limit" restriction on Spring Creek Road from Brookview Road (east intersection) to Mulford Road, thus reversing the Traffic Commission's recommendation of approval.

2. Committee recommends denial of the request to establish a "20 mph School Zone Speed Limit" restriction on Mulford Road from Spring Creek Road to 40 feet north of Brynwood Drive, thus reversing the Traffic Commission's recommendation of approval.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the vouchers in the amount of $11,010,994.32 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on February 10, 2025.

VI. OFFICERS REPORTS

VII. MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS

A. Planning and Development Committee

B. Code and Regulation Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Memorial Day Parade

This event is scheduled for May 26th from 8 a.m. – noon. The parade step off time will be at 9 a.m. The parade will follow the traditional route, which will begin at 7th Street and 5th Avenue ending at Memorial Hall on Wyman Street.

2. Committee recommends approval of the 2025 Rockford Area Pride Parade

This event is scheduled for June 7th from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The parade step off time will be at noon. The parade will follow the traditional route, which will begin at 7th Street and 5th Avenue, north on 7th Street, to State Street, west on State Street to Wyman Street.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Lifescape 4th of July Run

This event is scheduled for July 4th from 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. The run will begin at 7 a.m. The run/walk will begin and end on North Water Street in front of the Riverview Ice House. The route will also include Madison Street to the rec path, to Illinois Street and back.

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

1. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Pavement Rejuvenation 2025 to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, of South Roxana, Illinois in the amount of $215,757.52. The contract duration is through August 1, 2025. The funding source is Motor Fuel Tax.

2. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Snow Removal - Municipal Parking Lots and Multi-Use Paths (Bid No. 724-PW-079) to Khione Management Services, of Cicero, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $140,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through September 30, 2025 with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding sources are the Parking Fund Operating Budget and Water Fund Operating Budget.

3. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Traffic Signals and Lighting - Electrical Parts, Light Fixtures, Poles and Supplies (Bid No. 125-PW-008) to Steiner Electric Co., of Itasca, Illinois and Traffic Control Corporation, of Woodridge, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $150,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through December 31, 2025 with four (4) possible one-year extension options. Annual price adjustments for CPI considered at contract renewal only. The funding source is the Traffic Division Operating Budget.

4. Committee recommends approval of the Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Forestry Heavy Equipment/Log Loader Repairs to Rick's Equipment, of Iron River, Michigan in the amount of $64,750.00. This is a one-time purchase. The funding source is Capital Lease Funds.

5. Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the FY26 Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Award from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General in the amount of $180,724.16. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. If awarded, the grant will provide funding that will support the hiring of key staff to enhance crisis response and long-term case management for survivors at the Family Peace Center.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES

A. Planning and Development Committee

1. An ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Rockford and GoRockford for the continued management of the Forest City Beautiful program as well as the City-Wide banner program.

2. An ordinance approving the EV Parking Agreement with Zip Car (ride share) for utilization of the city parking space with EV Charger in Lot 45 at South Main and Cedar Street. The initial term of this Agreement is for a period of one (1) year with an automatic renew for successive one (1) year periods.

3. An ordinance approving the Preliminary Conditional Set-Aside Letter, which would lead to a Rental Development Agreement with the owner of Riverwoods Apartments. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

B. Code and Regulation Committee

C. Finance and Personnel Committee

IX. ADJOURNMENT

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