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City of Rock Falls City Council met Dec. 3.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Audience Requests

Community Affairs - Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sam Smith President/CEO

Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of the minutes of the November 19, 2024, City Council Meeting

2. Approval of bills as presented

3. Approve appointment of Emily Simpson to the Fire Pension Board

4. Request from Michael Clark, IDC Chairman to approve appointment of Gene Jacoby to the Industrial Development Commission

Ordinances 1st Reading:

1. Ordinance 2024-2671 – Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Levy

2. Ordinance 2024-2672 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $5,300,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2017

3. Ordinance 2024-2673 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $2,115,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2016

4. Ordinance 2024-2674 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $9,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Electric System Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018A

5. Ordinance 2024-2675 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks System Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018B

6. Ordinance 2024-2676 – Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $1,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Sewerage System Alternate Revenue Sources), Series 2018C

Resolutions:

1. Resolution 2024-928 – Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code – Section 25-00000-01-GM (Appropriating $160,000.00)

2. Resolution 2024-929 – Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code – Section 25-00000-02-GM (Appropriating $480,000.00)

City Administrator Robbin Blackert:

Information/Correspondence

Matt Cole, City Attorney

Corey Buck, City Engineer

Alderman Reports/Committee Chairman Requests

Ward 1

Alderman Bill Wangelin – Public Works/Public Property Committee Chairman/Tourism Committee

Alderman Gabriella McKanna – Finance/Insurance/Investment Committee Chairman

Ward 2

Alderman Brian Snow – Building Code Committee Chairman/Utility Committee Vice Chairman

Alderman Vickey Byrd

Ward 3

Alderman Steve Dowd – Police Fire Committee Chairman

Ward 4

Alderman Violet Sobottka – Ordinance/License/Personnel/Safety Committee Chairman

Alderman Cathy Arduini

Mayor’s Report:

Adjournment

Next City Council Meeting – December 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

https://rockfalls61071.net/download/agendas_and_minutes/2024_agendas_and_minutes/2024_city_council/2024_city_council_agendas/12-03-2024-City-Council-Agenda.pdf