City Council April 6, 2026

The City Council of Belvidere, Illinois, held a regular meeting on April 6, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the annual budget ordinance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year after a final vote. They also passed a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Boone County concerning shared expenses and revenue from landfill number two. Procurement motions included approval of expenditures not to exceed $25,900 for window replacements at the Public Safety Building, and the purchase of two 2014 International dump trucks from Lakeside International for $50,000 each, funded through capital line items. Additionally, the council waived bidding requirements for emergency repairs to well number seven and approved Water Well Solutions to perform repairs and rehabilitation with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects and maintenance efforts within the city. Other agenda items included public comments on traffic safety and housing ordinance concerns, proclamations, and committee reports, but no further procurement actions were noted.