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Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting - June 8, 2026

Meeting Portal — Monday, June 8, 2026
BodyRockford, Illinois
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DateMonday, June 8, 2026
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:11

All right.

0:11

Welcome to the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held tonight Monday, June 8th.

0:15

Sir Clerk, please take roll.

0:16

Two.

0:17

Aye.

0:18

Here.

0:19

Here.

0:20

Here.

0:23

So present.

0:25

All right.

0:26

Thank you.

0:27

First item is the information only item.

0:29

It's for a change order for the multi-use path.

0:34

To everlast black top.

0:36

I believe it's to the word the one on Roth Roth Road.

0:39

There was a change order of $37,796 and 93 cents.

0:45

And this was to achieve ADA compliance at roadway crossings along the path, including wider and longer curb ramps, additional concrete, and detectable warning panels of funding sources from the 1% infrastructure sales tax.

1:03

Thank you.

1:05

Moving on to committee reports.

1:06

Item one is approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,207, 129.56.

1:13

Is there a motion to approve vouchers?

1:16

Any questions or comments for staff on vouchers?

1:21

Seeing none, all is in favor of KPA.

1:23

Aye.

1:23

Opposed?

1:24

Matter passes.

1:25

Item two is being held out at the staff's request.

1:28

Item three is an IGA between the Board of Education 205 for police services.

1:33

The term is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.

1:38

Is there a motion to approve?

1:40

So moved.

1:41

Okay.

1:41

Any questions for staff?

1:43

Alderman Beach.

1:44

Thank you, Mr.

1:45

Chairman.

1:45

Just once again, so I can hear those words.

1:50

Are all of our policy recovery?

1:54

For these service officers.

1:57

So there's no out-of-pocket.

2:00

Ms.

2:02

Certainly, during the uh when school is not in session for those employees that are only employed during the school year, then those officers come back on this are are paid out of city funds, uh, but they provide um additional coverage during heavy vacation season and and reduce overtime costs.

2:22

So during the time that they are working at RPS, their costs the costs of those officers are covered.

2:29

How many?

2:30

How many numbers are there?

2:32

How many officers are we talking about?

2:38

It's 10 in total.

2:39

So one sergeant and nine officers.

2:42

One sergeant and nine officers.

2:45

So I don't want to buzz the flag with this one, but uh can we afford the manpower, the train sworn manpower to be diverted over to the school district, even though they're paying it.

3:03

We're trying to get qualified officers on the street to take care of us.

3:14

When we need the officers, well, I think address the affordability of it.

3:21

Well, I I go ahead, Mr.

3:23

Kegner.

3:24

We don't have these microphones.

3:28

So I'm I'm happy to provide some response in the chief's absence.

3:33

Um this is an item that Director Hammer, uh, Chief Reddit and myself had communicated on.

3:39

We typically have a bi-weekly meeting where we talk about um ongoing strategies and efforts of the police department as well as current staffing levels.

3:47

Um we do believe that this is a component of our overall crime reduction strategies to have a direct connection within the school, within the schools, uh, while also having the added benefit during the warmer months of be deployed in patrol or other activities.

4:03

So it does come before you with a recommendation from the organization, including uh Chief Correct.

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Budget Equity Analysis████████████12%
Public Safety██████████10%
Arts And Culture██████████10%
Affordable Housing██████6%
Miscellaneous██████6%
Cannabis Regulation██████6%
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Summary of Proceedings

Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting - June 8, 2026

The Finance and Personnel Committee met on June 8, 2026 at 12:15 UTC (agenda listed 5:30 PM local time, a discrepancy exists). The committee reviewed and approved all agenda items, including a change order for a multi-use path, vouchers, an intergovernmental agreement with Rockford Public Schools, revisions to city rules, and multiple contract awards and grant acceptances.

Information Only

  • Multi-Use Path Reconstruction Change Order: An additional $37,796.93 (original $577,006.49) to Everlast Blacktop for ADA compliance at Rote Road crossings, funded by the 1% Infrastructure Sales Tax.

Committee Reports

  • Vouchers: Approved $9,207,129.56 unanimously.
  • Item 2 (Lien reduction request) was held at staff request.
  • Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockford Public Schools: 10 police officers (1 sergeant, 9 officers) for school security from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028. Alderman Beach raised concerns about diversion of sworn officers from streets; Mr. Kigner noted it is part of crime reduction strategy and officers return during summer. Approved unanimously.
  • Revisions to City Rules & Regulations: Added illness definition, revised residency, added VESSA leave policies, etc. Approved unanimously.

Resolutions

  • Building Code Consulting Extension: $57,000 plus $9,600–$10,800/month for backup services to Fire Safety Consultants for 6 months. Approved.
  • City Wide Street Repairs Group No. 5: $392,950.99 to Stenstrom Excavation for parking lots at fire stations, police station, and city yards. Funded by Property and Casino Funds. Approved.
  • Excavation & Hauling Package 1: $58,625 to Veterans Vac Services (veteran-owned, but no preference category). Approved.
  • Rental of Traffic Control Devices: Est. $400,000/year to FCS LLC for 1 year with four 1-year options. Approved.
  • Rejection of Bids: Coronado PAC interior lighting (only one bid) and Head Start meals (did not meet nutrition specs). Both rejected, new bids to be solicited.
  • HUD Emergency Solutions Grant: $195,054 total; $119,634 retained internally, $75,420 subgranted to Institute for Community Alliances, Shelter Care Ministries, and Remedies Renewing Lives. Approved.
  • DCEO LIHEAP Grant: $4,030,301 (no match) from Jun 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027. Approved.
  • IDHS Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Grant: $85,522 (no match) from Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027. Approved.
  • DCEO Weatherization State Supplemental Grant: $482,759 (no match) from Jun 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. Approved.
  • DCEO Weatherization HHS Grant: $772,748 (no match) from Jun 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. Approved.
  • Davis Park Equipment Reallocation: $200,000 in partnership with RAVE to reduce user costs for community events. Discussed equipment, management by RAVE/Legends Global/Go Rockford. Approved.
  • Community Healing Center Funding: $353,502.76 for trauma-informed services to youth impacted by violence (Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027), from reallocated ARPA dollars. Extensive discussion: Aldermen Beach and Torr expressed concerns about reliance on city funds and lack of contributions from Rockford Public Schools; Alderman Meeks and others questioned mentorship and mental health components. Jennifer (staff) noted efforts to secure county and future grants. Approved.
  • Cannabis Recreation Tax Reallocation: $250,000 previously approved plus additional $100,000 for poverty reduction and childhood education. Approved.

Key Outcomes

  • All items on the agenda were approved as presented, except Item 2 (held) and the two bid rejections. The committee adjourned after completing the agenda.

Meeting Transcript

All right. Welcome to the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting held tonight Monday, June 8th. Sir Clerk, please take roll. Two. Aye. Here. Here. Here. So present. All right. Thank you. First item is the information only item. It's for a change order for the multi-use path. To everlast black top. I believe it's to the word the one on Roth Roth Road. There was a change order of $37,796 and 93 cents. And this was to achieve ADA compliance at roadway crossings along the path, including wider and longer curb ramps, additional concrete, and detectable warning panels of funding sources from the 1% infrastructure sales tax. Thank you. Moving on to committee reports. Item one is approval of vouchers in the amount of $9,207, 129.56. Is there a motion to approve vouchers? Any questions or comments for staff on vouchers? Seeing none, all is in favor of KPA. Aye. Opposed? Matter passes. Item two is being held out at the staff's request. Item three is an IGA between the Board of Education 205 for police services. The term is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Okay. Any questions for staff? Alderman Beach. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just once again, so I can hear those words. Are all of our policy recovery? For these service officers. So there's no out-of-pocket. Ms. Certainly, during the uh when school is not in session for those employees that are only employed during the school year, then those officers come back on this are are paid out of city funds, uh, but they provide um additional coverage during heavy vacation season and and reduce overtime costs. So during the time that they are working at RPS, their costs the costs of those officers are covered. How many? How many numbers are there? How many officers are we talking about? It's 10 in total. So one sergeant and nine officers. One sergeant and nine officers. So I don't want to buzz the flag with this one, but uh can we afford the manpower, the train sworn manpower to be diverted over to the school district, even though they're paying it.

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