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City of Rockford Planning & Development Committee met July 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Attendee Name	Organization	Title	Status	Arrived
Tim Durkee	City of Rockford	Alderman	Absent
Karen Hoffman	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Janessa Wilkins	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Gina Meeks	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present
Jaime Salgado	City of Rockford	Alderman	Present

The Chair, Alderperson Wilkins, called the meeting to order at 5:53 p.m.

II. COMMITTEE REPORTS 

1. Approval of the Funding Agreement with International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC) and the City of Rockford for field and capital improvements at 311 15th Avenue (Beyer Park) in the amount of $300,000.00 annually for a period of up to five (5) years. The agreement requires a minimum of a dollar for dollar match to City funds. The funding source is Casino Funds. 

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. There was no discussion. MOTION PREVAILED 3 to 1 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [3 TO 1]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Jaime Salgado NAYS: Gina Meeks ABSENT: Tim Durkee

2. Approval of the proposed Development Agreement with Aetna Building Solutions (AETNA) and the City of Rockford for the construction and maintenance of a rail line in the amount of $139,233.00. The funding source is the 11th Street Project Fund. 

RESULT: LAID OVER Next: 7/28/2025 5:30 PM

3. Approval of an ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the River District North Redevelopment Project Area. 

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. There was no discussion. MOTION PREVAILED 4 to 0 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks, Jaime Salgado ABSENT: Tim Durkee

4. Approval of an ordinance designating the Second Amendment to the River District North Redevelopment Project Area.

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. After discussion, MOTION PREVAILED 4 to 0 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks, Jaime Salgado ABSENT: Tim Durkee

5. Approval of an ordinance adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Second Amendment to the River District North Redevelopment Project.

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. There was no discussion. MOTION PREVAILED 4 to 0 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks, Jaime Salgado ABSENT: Tim Durkee

6. Approval of an ordinance approving the Main and Mulberry Redevelopment Project Area. 

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. There was no discussion. MOTION PREVAILED 4 to 0 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks, Jaime Salgado ABSENT: Tim Durkee

7. Approval of an ordinance designating the Main and Mulberry Redevelopment Project Area. 

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. There was no discussion. MOTION PREVAILED 4 to 0 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks, Jaime Salgado ABSENT: Tim Durkee

8. Approval of an ordinance adopting the Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the Main and Mulberry Redevelopment Project Area. 

Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to approve. Alderman Salgado seconded. There was no discussion. MOTION PREVAILED 4 to 0 by voice vote.

RESULT: APPROVED BY COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS]  AYES: Karen Hoffman, Janessa Wilkins, Gina Meeks, Jaime Salgado ABSENT: Tim Durkee

III. ADJOURNMENT 

Alderwoman Meeks made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Salgado seconded the motion. MOTION PREVAILED by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

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