The meeting will include a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriation Ordinance, which covers the budget period beginning May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027. Residents will have an opportunity to provide written or oral comments regarding the proposed appropriations.
The council will also recognize Adam Oquendo as the recipient of the 2025 Groundwater/Electric/Water Reclamation Scholarship.
Among the items on the consent agenda are approval of meeting minutes and bills, the reappointment of Shane Brown to the Utility Committee, and the appointment of Alderman Mark Searing to the Utility Committee.
Council members will consider the first reading of two ordinances, including amendments to the city’s electric distribution system interconnection regulations and the Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriation Ordinance.
A second reading and final adoption is scheduled for an ordinance authorizing the disposal of a 1988 Ditch Witch trailer and a Ditch Witch Model 1620 trencher.
City Administrator Robbin Blackert is seeking approval of a master services agreement with William & Mary Computer Center of Rock Falls for information technology support services, including hardware and software support, RingCentral telephone services, and business applications.
The council will also consider a five-year Pow-R-Guard maintenance agreement with Altorfer Power Systems of Davenport, Iowa, for maintenance of the city’s 10 Caterpillar emergency standby generators.
Tourism Director Melinda Jones is requesting approval for road closures associated with the Sick the Mag event scheduled for June 15.
Several committee recommendations are also expected to be presented. The Police Fire Committee is recommending approval of the purchase of 21 Kenwood handheld radios for the Rock Falls Police Department from Ultra Strobe Communications Inc. of Crystal Lake for $82,487.90.
The Finance, Insurance, and Investment Committee is recommending approval of the purchase and financing of an E48 R2 Series Bobcat compact excavator for the Water Department from Bobcat of Dixon. The equipment purchase totals $85,556.21 and includes 0% financing for 48 months.
Mayor Rod Kleckler is also expected to appoint Alderman Nathan Stahr to serve as Mayor Pro Tem effective June 2.
The next regular Rock Falls City Council meeting is scheduled for June 16 at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting is open to the public.
