Tim Durkee

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

The resolution was then placed up for passage.

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

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

GoRockford Funding Agreement Amendment and Lease Extension

GoRockford already has substantial and growing income from hotel taxes and does not need increased city funding.

Approval of the proposed amendment to the Funding Agreement with the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (GoRockford) extending the term of the agreement from an expiration of 2028 to an expira

An Ordinance for the Termination of the Springfield Corners Redevelopment Project Area and the Dissolution of the Special Tax Allocation Fund for the Springfield Corners Tax Increment Financing Distri

The resolution was ADOPTED

The resolution was ADOPTED

the committee report was ADOPTED

The ordinance was ADOPTED

The resolution was ADOPTED

The resolution was ADOPTED

Authorization for acceptance of the Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the amount of $613,551.00 to implement the Be

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Authorization for acceptance to utilize an allotment of Region 1 Planning Commission’s (R1PC) Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in

Authorization for acceptance to utilize an allotment of Region 1 Planning Commission’s (R1PC) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in

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

Program is short-lived and redundant to Rock Valley College's free 14-week program.

Spaces to Places small-business rent assistance program (26-00763)

reverse the committee's recommendation for denial to approve the committee report for the proposed Funding Agreement with Goodwill in partnership with IBEW Local 364 for Electrical Workers Trades Prog

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

Settlement Agreement with Maccabee Capital, LLC

Alderman Bell then moved to amend the Funding Agreement with Angelic Organics Learning Center, Inc. d/b/a Farmers Rising for the establishment of a Mobile Grocery Store to reflect an amount up to $50,

Approval of Comprehensive Community Solutions Funding Agreement

Noted support for CCS generally, but opposed this specific program's return on investment.

Approval of Angelic Organics Mobile Grocery Store Funding Agreement

Expressed skepticism regarding the mobile grocery model's long-term viability and costs.

Approval of Special Use Permit for RV Community at South Main Street

Expressed concern for displaced mobile home owners whose homes cannot be easily moved.

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 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 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

Alderman Beach moved to accept the Journal of Proceedings for the Special City Council meeting held on May 26, 2026, seconded by Alderman Neal.

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

An ordinance approving 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 June 30, 2028

An ordinance approving the 2025 Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance (SAO).

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 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 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 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.

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