City Council Meeting- 5/11/2026

The City of Rock Island held a City Council meeting on May 11, 2026, which included a detailed presentation of the 2026 first quarter financial management report and updates on outstanding ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) fund projects. The council discussed the allocation and spending deadlines of restricted ARPA funds totaling approximately $845,000, with plans to reallocate remaining funds among ongoing projects such as the Southwest Treatment Plant Pump Station and the Advanced Water Meter Infrastructure program to avoid returning unspent funds to the Treasury. The council also approved several procurement-related items, including a lease amendment with AT&T for cellular upgrades on a water tower and a budget adjustment of $104,988 to the TIF 4 Parkway I-280 Values Casino Fund. Additionally, a purchase request for a renewal investigative tool from Cellebrite Inc. valued at $10,740 was postponed for further consideration. The meeting featured discussions on procurement policies, budget adjustments, and capital improvement projects, reflecting active management of city funds and contracts.