Get Tickets to the 2009 State of the City Address

Mayor Lawrence J. Morrissey cordially invites you to attend the 2009 State of the City Address on Thursday, March 5th, 2009 at the Coronado Theatre, located at 314 N. Main St.  Tickets are general admission, free of charge, and are limited to (4) tickets per person.  Doors will open at 5:00p.m. and the address will begin promptly at 6:00p.m.  You may pick up your tickets at the Coronado Box Office will call window the day of the event starting at 12:00p.m. or you can have your tickets mailed to you.  The last day to order tickets online will be Monday, March 2nd, 2009.  Please use this form to request your tickets.

MAYOR MORRISSEY IN D.C. FOR INAUGURATION

To read about the Mayor's visit to Washington D.C. visit: Mayor Morrissey's Blog

ROCKSTAT MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

RockStat is a forum designed to hold City of Rockford leadership accountable to customers, taxpayers, and citizens, for the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of services. All meetings are held at the Airport Auditorium. 

For the complete 2009 schedule, click here.

For RockStat guidelines, click here

For the complete Feb. 12 2009 RockStat Report, click here .

For the RockStat presentation used in the Feb. 12, 2009 meeting, click here.

For the February meeting schedule,click here.

ROCKFORD REGION STIMULUS PLAN

To read the entire plan, click here

(This is a large file and may take awhile to download)

Watch this site for information on Snow Emergency Declarations

Beginning Monday Jan. 26, 2009 you may call

(815) 987-5771  

to find out if we are in a snow & ice emergency operation  

WHAT DOES THE ODD/EVEN PARKING ORDINANCE MEAN TO ME?

In order for our crews to remove snow and ice from city streets, we must have the ability to safely and effectively maneuver a plow up and down our streets.  If a snow or ice storm reaches the point that streets are becoming difficult to clear, city officials can declare a Snow Emergency.  A Snow Emergency requires that vehicles be parked on the odd side of the street when the date ends in an odd number and on the even side of the street when the date ends on an even number.  For example, on December 25th, you would park on the odd side of the street.  Police will issue parking tickets, at the cost of $50.00 to vehicles that are parked on the wrong side of the street.  It's safe to assume that if it's snowing, the Odd/Even Parking Ordinance is in effect.

Important points to remember:

• If your street is marked as "No Parking" on one side of the street, the Snow Emergency Declaration allows you to park legally in the restricted area.
• Do not assume that you can move your car when the street is plowed.  Your car must remain parked appropriatly until after the Snow Emergency has been lifted. 
• During a snow emergency - and only during a snow emergency - you may park on the side of the street designated as  "No Parking" as long as it coordinates with the with the Odd/Even declaration.
  • Example: The odd side of your street is designated as "No Parking".  You may park on that "No Parking" side on the odd number days during a snow emergency. 
• All vehicles must be moved to the correct side of the street at 8:00 am. 

To Report a Pothole or Check on the status of a Snow Emergency Call: (815) 987-5771

Effective immediately, the Public Works Department is updating the 24 hour Pothole Hotline and Snow Emergency Information system.  This improvement includes a consolidated phone line, eliminating the need for citizens to call separate numbers to report concerns, and an improved voice messaging system which will provide up-to-date snow emergency information. 

NOTICE TO WATER CUSTOMERS

The City will transition to monthly water billing beginning in January, 2009.  In January, all customers will receive a prorated bill for service, depending on the last meter read date.  The City has prepared an informational notice that customers should receive in the mail the week of December 22nd.  A copy of the notice can be found at by clicking on the link below.  Please contact Water Customer Service at (815) 987-5700 with questions.

Monthly Water Billing Informational Mailing

For a listing of City Hall and other City locations and hours click  here.