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Housing set-aside approved

RockfordFeb 10, 20261 min read

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The committee approved a preliminary conditional set-aside letter that could lead to a rental development agreement for RockRiver I Apartments, backed by HOME and CDBG funding, by a 5-0 roll call vote.

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The committee gave its approval to a step that could move forward a rental development agreement for RockRiver I Apartments. The funding would come from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant program. For residents, this means the project advanced one stage, but the agreement itself was not shown as finalized in the minutes.

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Approved the Preliminary Conditional Set-Aside Letter for RockRiver I Apartments.
The motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote.

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Feb 10, 2026, 1:30 AMCity Hall, Second Floorcompleted

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CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee recommends approval of the Preliminary Conditional Set-Aside Letter, which would lead to a Rental Development Agreement with the owner of RockRiver I Apartments. The funding source is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY OF ROCKFORD INTENDS TO COMPLY WITH THE INTENT AND SPIRIT OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. IF A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, PERSONAL P.A. SYSTEM, OR OTHER SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CALL THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AT (779) 348-7391 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO WE CAN BE PREPARED TO ASSIST YOU.
INVOCATION
Chaplain Mark Miller gave the invocation. Alderwoman Wilkins led the Pledge of Allegiance
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Denzil Wynter spoke about the only woman to serve in the Buffalo Soldiers.
Prophet Yusef quoted scripture and highlighted the of black officers in the Navy.
John Tac Brantley expressed his feelings on the lack of representation of the flag for Black History Month.
Steven McMaster spoke about compliance with the City's code and ordinances.
Alderwoman Hoffman made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Durkee seconded. MOTION PREVAILED by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:51 PM.

Housing set-aside approved

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