Committee of the Whole June 8, 2026

The City of Belvidere, Illinois, held a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of the purchase of a Husqvarna pavement saw for the water department at $21,132.12, funded from the water depreciation budget, and the acquisition of a 2026 Bobcat UW56 Toolcat utility vehicle for $80,194.84 through the Sourcewell cooperative contract, funded from depreciation and sewer expense line items. Additionally, the council authorized execution of a $20,180 small equipment grant agreement for the fire department to purchase an SCBA fill station and cascade storage system, with a total purchase cost of $23,145, the remainder funded from capital funds. The meeting also included updates on property maintenance, planning department activities, and public works staffing changes. Motions related to these purchases were unanimously approved by the council.