City Council Meeting - 6/22/2026

The City Council of Rock Island convened on June 22, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a contract with Cordogan Clark for building assessment services and awarding a forestry mulching contract to McClintock Trucking and Excavating for $29,600. The council also authorized the purchase of an investigative tool from Cellebrite Incorporated for $10,740. Additionally, an amendment to an interagency agreement was approved to allocate ARPA restricted funds toward the advanced metering infrastructure project, a multi-year initiative with a total cost around $3 million. Budget adjustments were made, including a $15,000 increase to the MLK Activity Fund. The council approved a one-year agreement with the Rock Island Milan School District to provide a School Resource Officer, with the school covering approximately 70% of the salary. Discussions also touched on wage reclassification for telecommunicator positions to address market competitiveness. Policy decisions included amendments to municipal property redevelopment ordinances and support for the Illinois America 250 commemoration. No new procurement vehicles or major capital projects were introduced, but the meeting reflected ongoing contract management and budget oversight activities.