On the agenda: Rockford City Council — data center (Oct 26)
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City Council
Meeting Agenda
City Hall, Second Floor
425 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
www.rockfordil.gov
Monday, October 26, 2026
5:45 PM
SPECIAL
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I.
CALL TO ORDER
A.
II.
Roll Call
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
A.
Planning and Development Committee
B.
Code and Regulation Committee
1.
C.
Proposed Resolution to advance the public process, directing the
zoning officer to file a zoning application for text amendments to
zoning ordinance, and scheduling of public hearing at the Zoning
Board of Appeals in review of data center and associated
regulations.
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Finance and Personnel Committee
1.
Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois
Public Health Institute Medical Respite Capacity Building
Initiative (IMRCBI) Grant Award in the amount of $45,000.00.
The grant does not require cost match. The grant term is from July
1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The grant, if accepted, will provide
funds used to continue building capacity for the medical respite
program, supplies, and staff time costs. (SUSPEND RULE 9)
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City Council
Meeting Agenda
2.
III.
October 26, 2026
Approval and Acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce
and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Capital Improvement Grant
Award in the amount of $500,000.00. The grant does not require a
cost match. The grant term is from September 1, 2026 through
August 31, 2028. If accepted, the grant will provide funds used to
reimburse the City for a portion of the purchase price of the
property located at 214 N. Church Street for the Family Peace
Center.
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ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND
SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER, PERSONAL P.A. SYSTEM, OR OTHER SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CALL THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
AT (779) 348-7391 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO WE CAN BE PREPARED
TO ASSIST YOU.
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