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Land use map and funding approved

RockfordMar 24, 20261 min read

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The committee approved the 2040 Future Land Use Map and recommended a two-year funding agreement of up to $100,000 for Phantom Regiment, Inc., with the money coming from Casino Foundation funds.

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The land use map is a policy guide for where different kinds of growth and land uses should go; the committee was told it does not change zoning or automatically authorize development. The updated map adds waterways that were missing from the 2011 version and reflects comments received during a 30-day review period. The committee also backed a funding agreement for Phantom Regiment, Inc. for $60,000 in 2026 and $40,000 in 2027.

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Recommended approval of the 2040 Future Land Use Map by a 4-0 vote.
Recommended approval of a funding agreement with Phantom Regiment, Inc. for up to $100,000 over two years by a 3-1 vote, using Casino Foundation funds.

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Mar 24, 2026, 12:30 AMCity Hall, Second Floorcompleted

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The following represents, in general, the chronological order of proceedings at the City Council/Committee Meetings: Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Public Speaking and City Council/Committee Agendas. Meeting will be live streamed on Channel 17 and via this link: https://rockfordil.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee recommends approval of the 2040 Future Land Use Map.
Committee recommends approval of the Funding Agreement with Phantom Regiment, Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation located at 5608 International Drive in the not to exceed amount of $100,000.00 over two years ($60,000.00 in 2026 and $40,000.00 in 2027). The funding source is Casino Foundation funds.
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.
PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC SPEAKING
INVOCATION
Pastor Cameron Henderson of City First Church gave the invocation. Alderwoman Wilkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor McNamara read in a proclamation proclaiming the month of March 2026 to be Social Work Month in the City of Rockford, Illinois.
Andrew Petrocelli introduced himself and announced his running as an independent candidate for County Clerk.
Matthew Wylder voiced his opinion about the data center.
Prophet Yusef quoted scripted and spoke about how to reduce gun violence.
Alexander Thingvold expressed support for a data center that is done ethically and is socially minded.
Carson Reed spoke about the negative impact of AI.
PAGE BREAK
Alderman Hoffman made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Salgado seconded. MOTION PREVAILED by unanimous voice vote. The meeting closed at 6:40 PM.

Land use map and funding approved

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