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Data Center Development and Zoning Regulations

Potential significant capital investment and long-term utility demand from incoming data centers.

Rockford Regional Tourism District Formation

Visitors spent nearly $550 million in Winnebago County in 2025; the 2% hotel guest assessment would fund marketing and event bids.

Liquor and Tobacco Expansion at West State Street Gas Station

Licensing fees and retail sales tax generation for the city.

West Side Pedestrian Safety and Sidewalks

Costs associated with sidewalk construction and right-of-way acquisition.

Davis Park Activation and Go Rockford Contract Extension

Extends revenue sharing and hotel-tax allocations to GoRockford through 2032.

Family Peace Center Property Acquisition Grant

Cuts $500,000 off the city's cost for the Family Peace Center property, with no match required.

Winter Maintenance and Salt Procurement

About $30,000 a year from the Street Department Operating Budget.

Affordable Housing and Modular Home Pilot Program

The city administers approximately $2 million in CDBG funds, $1 million in HOME funds, and $150,000 to $200,000 in ESG funds annually.

Spaces to Places Small Business Grant Program

Not specified yet; funding details would come with future resolutions.

Human Services and Community Action Programs

Funded via existing Head Start grant allocations.

Neighborhood Safety, Crime, and Equitable Community Investment

Potential reallocation or expansion of public safety and neighborhood investment funds.

South Main Street RV Park Displacement

The City Council allocated $200,000 from casino funds for tenant relocation.

2027 Municipal Budget and Appropriations

Directly impacts municipal revenue and city services for the upcoming fiscal year.

Fire Station 10 Renovation and Expansion

$264,000 from 2022 budget surplus funds, no property tax hit.

Reclaiming First Sports Facilities 10-Year Impact and Future Planning

The facilities maintain a city subsidy and reinvested a $104,000 operational surplus into capital reserves for building upkeep.

Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Support

The program requires $340,000 annually, which will be supported by a fundraising campaign launching in late October.

Mobile Grocery Store Funding Initiative

The city is investing $622,000 in the mobile grocery store pilot alongside direct pantry aid.

Infrastructure and Roadway Corridor Improvements

Includes grant funding of over $6.1 million combined, requiring local matching funds from CIP and Motor Fuel Tax reserves.

LIHEAP Energy Assistance and Low Income Discount Rates

Funding was previously amended through council due to application delays.

Complete Streets Revitalization Project Engineering

Over $13.2 million committed to road and corridor infrastructure projects.

Adjournment

Resolution for Data Center Text Amendments and Public Hearing

Approval of vouchers

Approval of the 2027 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

DCEO Capital Improvement Grant Award

Award of Non-Competitive Contract: Anti / De-icing Liquid to SNI Solutions of Geneseo, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $30,000.00 (based on unit pricing). The contract duration is through May 31, 2027 with two (2) possible…

Approval of the Authorization to place for sale City-owned property located at 2326 Starr Street (PIN 11-35-327-030). 26-01273

Award of Professional Services Agreement: Architectural Design Development through Construction Administration for Renovation and Addition of Fire Station 10 to Larson & Darby Group, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $264,000.00. The…

Resolution authorizing the Central Services Manager to execute contracts for Street Lighting and Well Pumping Electric Supply with the lowest overall cost supplier for a term not-to-exceed three (3) years. 26-01272

Resolution 2026-257-R — Data center zoning text amendments and ZBA public hearing

Resolution 2026-258-R — IMRCBI medical respite grant, $45,000 (Rule 9 suspended)

Resolution 2026-259-R — DCEO Capital Improvement Grant, $500,000 for Family Peace Center

Approval of Minutes

ZBA 023-26 - 1660 South Mulford Road Special Use Permit

ZBA 036-26 - 5920 East State Street Special Use Permit

ZBA 037-26 - 3509 Auburn Street Special Use Permit

Approval of Minutes

26-LTAB-025 4106 Harrison Avenue - Brake Time

26-LTAB-029 4724 East State Street - W&N Food & Liquor

26-LTAB-030 501 and 507 15th Avenue - Mr. J's Blues & Jazz Club

Alderman Logemann, on behalf of the Code and Regulation Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

The resolution was then placed up for passage.

Alderman Frost, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee, read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

Send Go Rockford Contract Extension Back to Committee

The resolution was ADOPTED

the committee report was ADOPTED

The resolution was ADOPTED

The resolution was ADOPTED

The resolution was ADOPTED

The ordinance was ADOPTED

Alderman Bonne made a motion to establish the voting procedure to elect an Acting Mayor for the vacancy effective on August 30, 2026: 1. The Mayor opens the nomination process and leave the nomination

Establish Voting Procedure for Acting Mayor Election

Election of Acting Mayor

Questions the legal basis and authority for the appointment under current state statutes.

Library acquisition of 4100 East State Street (26-00835)

Every piece of property tax matters to the city; the Miracle Mile association works to fill vacancies.

Goodwill/IBEW Electrical Workers Trades Program funding (26-00663 / 26-00785)

Zoning ordinances: SUPs, rezone, text amendments, liquor license (26-00924 to 26-00932, 26-00931)

lay this item over

Mayor Pro Tem Frost read in the resolution and placed it up for passage.

Settlement Agreement with Maccabee Capital, LLC

Approval of Comprehensive Community Solutions Funding Agreement

922 Kilburn Avenue Package Liquor and Tobacco Store

Objected due to the lack of fresh food and grocery access options in west side liquor stores.

Committee recommends approval of the reallocation of $250,000.00 in previously approved Cannabis Recreation Tax funds and allocation of an additional $100,000.00 in 2026 Cannabis Recreation Tax funds

Committee recommends approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,207,129.56 as approved at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held on June 8, 2026.

Committee recommends approval of Plat No. 5 of Woodhill Subdivision for the property located at 5101 and 5115 Woodie Ranch Lane.

Committee recommends approval of the 2025 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO).

Committee recommends approval of the Development Agreement with Cord Construction (1322 E. STATE STREET, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 1322 E. State Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The

Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Citied Foundation for Early Birds Social Work Development Program at Auburn High School in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is C

Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The fund

An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Zion West for Youth Training and Mowing Program to better prepare individuals for future opportunities in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source

Alderman Tuneberg moved to amend the committee report to reflect an approval of the sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2 Limited Commercial Zoning District

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: Rental of Traffic Control Devices (Bid No. 1125-W-131) to FCS LLC., of Rockford, Illinois in the estimated annual amount of $400,000.00 (based on uni

Committee recommends denial of the Sale of Packaged Liquor (Class PKG) in conjunction with a grocery store in a C-2, Limited Commercial Zoning District at 2614 and 2600 Kilburn Avenue (Somabhai Patel/

Committee recommends approval of the Lift-Assist Ordinance to establish fees pursuant to state law.

Committee recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Board of Education of the Rockford Public Schools, District No. 205 for Police Services. The term is from July 1, 2026 through Jun

Committee recommends approval of the revisions to the City of Rockford Rules and Regulations

Committee recommends approval of the River District Association and City of Rockford Street Parklet Program.

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5 - 2026 (Parking Lots) (Bid No. 426-PW-042) to Stenstrom Excavation, of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $392,

Committee recommends approval of the authorization for reallocation of $200,000.00 in partnership with Rockford Area Venue and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) to reduce user costs for community events

Committee recommends approval of the Award of Bid: CW Excavation & Hauling Package 1 (Bid No. 526-PW-043) to Veterans Vac Services, of McHenry, Illinois in the amount of $58,625.00. The contract durat

Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Meals (Bid No. 526-HS-047). Bids received did not meet the required nutrition specifi

Committee recommends approval of the rejection of Bid/Solicit New Bids: Coronado Performing Arts Center Interior Lighting Repairs Phase 1 (Bid No. 426-PW-041). Only one bid response was received.

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Weatherization State Supplemental Grant Award in the amount of $482,759.00.

Committee recommends approval of the Award of RFP: Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Committee recommends approval of the extension of Contract: Building Code Consulting Services to Fire Safety Consultants, Inc., of Elgin, Illinois in the amount of $57,000.00 for Consulting Services a

Committee recommends approval of the allocation of funding in the amount of $353,502.76 for the Community Healing Center to provide trauma-informed services to youth impacted by violence in Rockford.

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Supplemental Grant Award in the amou

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community Services Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program Grant Award in the amount

Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Weatherization Health and Human Services Grant Award in the amount of $772,748.00.

An ordinance approving the Funding Agreement with Citied Foundation for Early Birds Social Work Development Program at Auburn High School in the amount of $25,000.00. The funding source is Cannabis Fu

An ordinance approving the Development Agreement with Cord Construction (1322 E. STATE STREET, LLC) for the rehabilitation of 1322 E. State Street in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00. The funding s