One way to spot what is coming up, is to look at the items introduced at the end of the council agenda. There’s a few items of interest on this agenda.
Rezoning 501 E Badger Rd for which is a former school building and construct Resilience Research Center containing school, neighborhood center, office and retail with outdoor eating area and aquaculture.
– Not many details at the moment on the city website, but there are more details here.
Fixing the Monroe Commons TIF
– Why? Because . . . “The additional property value generated by the Monroe Neighbors, LLC development was not as rapid, nor was it as great, as was asserted by the Developer at the time that development assistance was approved. In tax year 2007, the project had an increment shortfall of $6,692. Developer was notified of the deficiency and made payment to the City. In tax year 2008, the project had an increment shortfall of $182,727. In 2009, the project had an increment shortfall of $139,798.” That didn’t work out so well now, did it?
Early annexation of some parcels from the Town of Madison for a hotel and conference center.
Buying the Overture Center for $1.
Final report of the Overture Ad Hoc Committee.
Police Overtime Report – 3rd Quarter
Then, there is this claim against the city:
R. Williams, 2129 Magnolia St., Rockford, IL 61104 – damage, injury, humiliation, embarassment, emotional and physical distress, expenses – $25,600,000.00.
