Committee of the Whole April 28, 2026

The City of Belvidere, Illinois Committee of the Whole meeting on April 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions primarily focused on public safety and infrastructure projects. The council approved multiple purchases for the police department, including four Glock Model 45 handguns with accessories from Kesler Police Supply for $3,989.20, and 44 Safari Land Protek Impact P1 vest plates from Strikers of Milwaukee for $21,996, both funded from capital funds or proceeds from prior equipment sales. Additionally, the council authorized a $37,841.60 expenditure for a Lexipole policy management solution subscription to improve police policy compliance and management. The fire department requested and received approval to purchase a $16,545 fill station for breathing air systems at Station 2, funded from capital funds. The council also approved a third amendment to the EMS staffing and ambulance vehicle agreement with Metro Paramedic Services, including a 3% price increase and an increased hourly rate for special event coverage. Infrastructure discussions included approval of grant-funded preliminary engineering and environmental review contracts for the Appleton Road grade separation project, with $2.8 million in grant funds and $17,430 in capital funds allocated. A motion was passed to authorize up to $4,000 for grant application work related to this project. The council also approved a sewer rate increase of 52 cents effective May 1, 2026, to support an $87.3 million wastewater treatment plant improvement project. Other items included acceptance of a $2,500 Walmart Spark Good grant to be split between the police and fire departments and approval of local parade and block party permits. Overall, the meeting focused on approving key public safety equipment purchases, managing capital improvement projects with federal and state grants, and adjusting utility rates to fund infrastructure upgrades.