The City of Belvidere, Illinois Committee of the Whole meeting on March 9, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of the 2026 Spring Branch Pickup program and the 2026 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Maintenance Program, both receiving council approval. A significant contract change order was approved for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Heater Replacement Project, resulting in a credit of $82,393.34 due to cost savings from revised installation methods. The council also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Boone County for the jurisdictional transfer of Genoa Road to facilitate utility extensions for future development. Additionally, the council approved an increase of $61,540 in the city’s local share for the Illinois DCEO Regional Site Readiness Program grant project, along with a $48,900 work authorization amendment for design engineering modifications related to that project. The proposed fiscal year 2027 budget ordinance was forwarded to the city council for further consideration. Lastly, the council supported reestablishing a quarterly City-County Coordinating Committee to improve intergovernmental communication and oversight of shared services and agreements.

Committee of the Whole March 9, 2026