# City Council Meeting - 9/14/2026

The City Council of Rock Island held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included significant discussions on infrastructure and local business development. A major focus was the Centennial Bridge project update presented by the Iowa Department of Transportation and consultants from Parsons. The council reviewed various bridge replacement alternatives, weighing environmental impacts, costs, and community feedback. Alternative E2, involving a slight westward shift of the bridge, was favored due to lower costs and fewer displacements compared to alternative E7. The council also addressed procurement and contract matters, including approval of a property purchase at 254 5th Avenue for $1 plus closing costs, a development agreement with Elevated Hospitality Group LLC, and an extension of janitorial services contract with FBG Service Corporation for $185,976. Additionally, the council denied a special use permit request from Dell's Metal Company after extensive public testimony and environmental concerns were raised. Other procurement actions included approval of purchases such as air monitoring calibration equipment for $14,350 and emergency repair of a fire engine for $38,773.19. The council also discussed a memorandum of understanding for building plan review services with the village of Sherard, opting to table the item for further negotiation. Several proclamations and community recognitions were made, but the meeting primarily centered on infrastructure planning, contract approvals, and regulatory decisions affecting local development and public safety.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting - 9/14/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxw_tqABPGQ) - CityofRockIsland