Belvidere approves intergovernmental agreement with Boone County to share landfill solar revenue for closure costs

The Belvidere City Council voted unanimously to approve resolution 2026-9, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Boone County concerning shared expenses and revenue related to Landfill Number Two.

Mayor Clinton Morris explained that while the county owns the landfill and the city has been its operator, the county's installation of solar panels on the property means there is potential monetary gain in the future. The resolution states the city and county desire that any such monetary gain be used to support closure efforts for Landfill Number Two and that revenue be shared.

Councilmembers asked about the draft language and whether it was final; staff said the document was circulated in a staff-stamped draft form but that the language before the council was final, though a few suggested amendments may appear at second reading. The council then approved the resolution by roll call, 10'to'00.

The resolution also contemplates a city-county coordinating committee to oversee the use of funds for closure work.