Full Agenda Packet CITY OF JANESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, July 13, 2009
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call.
3. Minutes of City Council meetings: “C”
A.Special meeting of June 16, 2009.
B.Regular meeting of June 22, 2009.
4. Licenses; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory
Committee. (Refer to separate agenda.) “C”
5. Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey
Map 09007-C, Marklein, 1 lot along Newcastle Drive. “C”
6. Special recognition: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of
Kay M. Nikolaus’ service to the City of Janesville. (File Res. No. 2009-623)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the Agenda not
requiring a public hearing.
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected
by Council action.
3. Public hearing and action on a final resolution for public works bid
schedule “F”-2009. (File Res. No. 2009-612)
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“C” – This designation indicates an item that the City Council will take up
under a Consent Agenda.
City Council Agenda – July 13, 2009
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OLD BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
4. Reject all bids for contract 2009-17 (North Parker Drive Parking structure
pre-cast package). Award of contract 2009-18 (new and replacement
sidewalk) and contract 2009-19 (South River Road greenbelt improvement).
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed resolution affirming the spending of federal economic
renewal grants to the City of Janesville. (File Res. No. 2009-624)
2. Discussion of alternatives and direction to staff on providing additional
parking near Janesville Senior Center.
3. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the acquisition and demolition
of 316 Linn Street. (File Res. No. 2009-622)
4. City Council authorization to allow the submittal of a grant application for
restoration of doors for the Tallman House.
5. City Council short term and long term priorities.
6. Introduce a proposed Amendment No. 2 to the project plan for Tax
Increment Finance District No. 22 and refer to the Plan Commission for a
public hearing. (File Res. No. 2009-621)
7. Matters not on the Agenda.
8. Motion to convene into closed session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute
Section 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the
purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting
other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons
require a closed session, specifically setting the negotiating and bargaining
terms and conditions for: (1) a proposed TIF 29 Development Agreement;
and (2) a proposed TIF 31 Development Agreement.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 16, 2009
VOL. 60
NO. 9
Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held at the Holiday Inn Express, 3100
Wellington Place, Janesville, Wisconsin on June 16, 2009. The meeting was called to order by
Council President Truman at 8:00 AM. Council President Truman led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, Rashkin,
Steeber, and Voskuil.
Brad Dutcher, Andy Richardson, and Bill Glass of the UAW Local 95 thanked the Council for their
support and efforts to retain General Motors.
Overview of retreat objectives
Council determined, by consensus, the objectives of the retreat to be:
1. Establish short-term and long-term goals.
2. Establish Note Issue ranking criteria.
3. Review the macro-projection for the 2010 budget.
Action to establish Council short-term and long-term goals
Council established their top four short-term goals:
1. Work through 2010 and 2011 budgets and establish guidelines for the
Administration to use in the preparation of the budgets.
2. Increase job availability; establish innovative ideas to jump start local economy;
and, consider small and medium investment opportunities in the community.
3. Establish facility maintenance plan.
4. Review and prioritize new or the improvements to the following City facilities: Fire
Station #1; Transit; Aquatics; Tallman House; Ice Skating Center; Riverside
Wading Pool; Jackson Street Bridge; Bike Tunnel; and, options for Lions Beach.
Council established their five long-term goals:
1. Provide assistance to citizens facing poverty, homelessness, and job loss.
2. Provide efficient, effective, and needs responsive services.
3. Work through 2010 budget; estimate fund balance and reserve fund balances;
review major capital improvements.
4. Initiate economic employment growth; establish long-term economic development;
work with Forward Janesville to attract high-paying non-manufacturing jobs, and
revitalize and support the downtown neighborhoods and the central business
district.
5. Review major capital improvements; initiate facility maintenance program; and
initiate comprehensive maintenance program.
Action to establish Council objectives for upcoming budget
2009 Note Issue:
Council prioritized their evaluation criteria from highest to lowest for the 2009 note issue as
follows:
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Health and Safety
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Fiscal Impact
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Sustain and Stimulate Local Economy
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Supporting Necessary Services
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Quality of Life
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Relationship to Other Projects
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Outside Funding
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Maintain Established Services
By consensus, Council established the following policies for the Administration to use in compiling
the 2009 Note Issue:
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Balance essential service needs and quality of life needs by allocating at least 20% of the
capital program to quality of life improvements, such as parks and recreation projects.
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The City can further refine the priority order of capital projects based on eligibility and
availability of resources, specific funding sources or other factors. Fiscal constraint will
continue to influence the timing of projects, as can other unforeseen matters.
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Capital funding for engineering design should only be appropriated where funding can
also be made available for implementation in the following fiscal year.
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City Council should allocate funding for strategic land acquisition in designated areas of
the City based on Council priorities.
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Generally, plan to expend borrowed funds within 24 months.
General Fund/Operating Budget:
Council reviewed General Fund/Operating Budget macro projection for proposed 2010 budget:
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Revenue Changes ($ 864,000)
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Expenditure Changes $1,000,000
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Projected 2010 Deficit for Operations without Tax Levy: $1,864,000
The projection includes the use of $1,231,000 in applied fund balance.
By consensus, the Council provided the following guidance to the Administration in preparing the
proposed 2010 budget:
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Place everything on the table for review and consideration.
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Approach the budget with the expectation of no or minimal tax levy increase.
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Consider employee furloughs instead of layoffs.
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Review revenues for possible fee increases, look for other sources of revenue, and
maximize investment opportunities.
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Review consolidation of services with other governments and schools.
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Schedule more budget study sessions.
Council requested information from peer cities on landfill fees, residential fees for trash collection,
and multi-family fees for trash collection.
City Manager Levitt requested Councilmembers turn in his six-month evaluation.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 2:25 PM. These minutes are not
official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 22, 2009
VOL. 60
NO. 10
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
June 22, 2009. The meeting was called to order by Council President Truman at 7:00 PM.
Council President Truman led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Truman, Councilmembers Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto, Rashkin,
Steeber, and Voskuil.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 2009
Minutes of the special meeting of June 12, 2009
Minutes of the special meeting of June 15, 2009
Licenses and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee, including an
appeal of the denial of a bartender license for Suheidy V. Roman.
Action on a motion to approve final Certified Survey Map 09003-C, Hamilton/Tadder, 1 lot along
Center Avenue.
Financial statement for the month of May 2009.
2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – Report on Internal Control.
Council President Truman stated the appeal of a bartender license for Suheidy V. Roman would
be removed from the consent agenda and the remaining items would be approved if there were
no objections. There were none.
Council President Truman asked if anyone wished to comment on the negative recommendation
for Suheidy Roman. Ms. Roman and her attorney, James Hammis, responded to
Councilmembers’ questions. Councilmember Rashkin moved to deny said appeal based on the
information presented to the Council, seconded by Councilmember Steeber and passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Requests and comments from the public regarding items on the agenda not requiring a public
hearing. Burdette Erickson, 115 S. High St.; Margaret Delaney, 439 N. Jackson St.; Kurt Linck,
118 S. High St.; spoke in favor of the City purchasing properties at 414 and 417 N. Washington
St. (New Business #2 and #3).
2. Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., asked Council to change vision triangle ordinance to
include terraces.
3. A proposed ordinance rezoning property located at 120 N. Crosby Ave. from O1,
Office/Residence District, to B3, General Commercial received its continued public hearing. Tim
Richards, owner of 120 N. Crosby Ave., supported the original ordinance with B3 zoning. The
public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt the original ordinance with
the B3 zoning, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil. Councilmember Steeber offered a friendly
amendment to change the zoning from B3 to B2. The friendly amendment was accepted by the
seconder, and the motion, as amended, passed unanimously. (File Ord. No. 2009-437)
4. A proposed charter ordinance amending the appointment provisions of the Plan Commission,
Board of Review, Library Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals, and creating
a charter ordinance for the Community Development Authority to require appointments to be
made by the Common Council following consultation with the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Appointments in amended Sections 2.20.010, 2.24.010, 2.58.020, and newly created Chapter
2.26 received its second reading and public hearing. David Moore, 67 Campus Ln., spoke
against the charter ordinance; Andreah Briarmoon, 339 S. Locust St., spoke in favor of the
charter ordinance. The public hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to deny said
charter ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed unanimously.
Council President Truman combined Old Business Items #5 and #6 and they received their
second reading and joint public hearing:
5. A proposed ordinance designating N. Franklin St. between Highland Ave. and Mineral
Point Ave. as a two-way street. (File Ord. No. 2009-435)
6. A proposed ordinance change adding the intersection of N. Franklin St./Highland Ave./
N. Pearl St. and N. Washington St. to the list of all-way stop intersections. (File Ord. No.
2009-436)
Rich Gruber, representing Mercy Health System, spoke in favor of the ordinances. The public
hearing was closed. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said ordinances, seconded by
Councilmember Rashkin and passed unanimously. (File Ord. Nos. 2009-435 and 2009-436)
Council President Truman moved Old Business Item #7 to New Business #9.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Action on a proposed preliminary resolution for Public Works Bid Schedule “F” – 2009 and
schedule a public hearing for the final resolution. Councilmember Brunner moved to adopt said
resolution and schedule a public hearing on July 13, 2009 for the final resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Steeber and passed by the following vote: Aye: Brunner, McDonald, Perrotto,
Rashkin, Steeber, and Voskuil. Nay: Truman (File Res. No. 2009-612)
2. Action on a proposed resolution approving the acquisition of 417 N. Washington Street.
Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by Council President Truman
and passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2009-614)
3. Action on a proposed resolution approving the acquisition of properties under the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (414 N. Washington St.). Councilmember Rashkin moved
to adopt said resolution, seconded by Council President Truman and passed unanimously. (File
Res. No. 2009-615)
4. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the sale of the former Riverside Plating property
at 1728 N. Washington Street. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said resolution,
seconded by Councilmember Voskuil and passed by the following vote: Aye: Brunner, Perrotto,
Steeber, Truman, and Voskuil. Nay: McDonald and Rashkin. (File Res. No. 2009-618)
5. Action on a proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt said
resolution, seconded by Councilmember Perrotto and passed unanimously. (File Res. No.
2009-620)
6. Motion to authorize the Police Department to apply for the 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Councilmember Brunner moved to authorize the
Police Department to apply for the 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program, seconded by
Councilmember Steeber and passed unanimously.
7. Action on a proposed resolution approving a TIF development agreement with and authorizing
a TIF development loan to Recycle4U in TIF No. 33. Councilmember Steeber moved to adopt
said resolution with an amendment stating that up to $7,500 of the loan is forgivable if
employment criteria are met, seconded by Councilmember Rashkin and passed by the following
vote: Aye: Brunner, McDonald, Rashkin, Steeber, and Truman. Nay: Perrotto and Voskuil.
(File Res. No. 2009-619)
8. A proposed resolution for Amendment No. 3 to the project plan for TIF District No. 26 was
introduced and referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing on July 27, 2009. (File
Res. No. 2009-617)
Old Business #7. City Council discussion and direction to staff on approach to comply with
State Statutes concerning property valuation. Councilmember Brunner moved to direct the
administration to proceed with a full revaluation of commercial class properties and perform a
market update based on maintenance level inspections for any revaluation of residential
property, seconded by Councilmember Perrotto and passed by the following vote: Aye:
Brunner, Perrotto, Rashkin, Steeber, Truman and Voskuil. Nay: McDonald.
9. Matters not on the agenda. Council President Truman requested that a technician perform
maintenance on the control panel in the Council Chambers; stated he was glad to see work
started on the Riverside splash pad; and asked Councilmember Voskuil and City Manager Levitt
to represent the City at the Rock Aqua Jays’ opening event.
10. Councilmember Steeber moved to convene into closed session, pursuant to Wisconsin
Statute Section 19.85 (1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the lease of public
properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business,
whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically setting the
negotiating and bargaining terms and conditions for (1) a proposed TIF No. 22 development
agreement, and (2) a proposed agreement for certain south side land acquisition for various
public proposes; and 19.85 (1)(c) conducting the six month employment, promotion,
compensation, and performance evaluation of the City Manager over whom the governmental
body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, seconded by Councilmember McDonald and
passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Council convened into closed session at 10:46 PM.
These minutes are not official until approved by the City Council.
David T. Godek
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL
LICENSE AGENDA
7/13/2009
RECOMMENDED
A. ORIGINAL CLASS “B” INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT LICENSE
Edward Quaerna d/b/a O’RILEY & CONWAY’S 214 W. Milwaukee St.
B. ORIGINAL RESERVE CLASS “B” INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT LICENSE
CROSBY PLACE, LLC d/b/a CROSBY PLACE
Timothy Richards 120 N. Crosby Ave.
C. ALCOHOL LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE 2009-2010 LICENSE YEAR
4M VENTURES LLC d/b/a THE MUSIC ROOM / THE CIRCUIT
Kurt A. Miller 18-24 S. River St.
D. AMUSEMENT CENTER-RENEWALS FOR THE 2009-2010 LICENSE YEAR
SUNRISE LODGING LLC d/b/a BEST WESTERN
Harvey Igo 3900 Milton Ave.
E. AMUSEMENT DEVICE-RENEWALS FOR THE 2009-2010 LICENSE YEAR
SUNRISE LODGING LLC d/b/a BEST WESTERN
Harvey Igo 3900 Milton Ave.
PERKINS & MARIE CALLENDER'S, INC. d/b/a PERKINS RESTAURANTS & BAKERY #1078
Linda Troy 3315 Milton Ave.
CAMBECK PETROLEUM CORP d/b/a MILTON AVENUE MOBIL
Parrinder Singh 1215 Milton Ave.
F. ELECTRICIANS-RENEWALS FOR THE 2009-2010 LICENSE YEAR
James P. Rivest 5635 Town Hall Dr. Sun Prairie, WI
Moses C. Borntreger 1305 Gilbert, Footville, WI 53537
G. SIGN ERECTOR-RENEWALS FOR THE 2009-2010 LICENSE YEAR
WESTPHAL & CO., INC. 14 Marsh Court, Madison, WI
QUALITY SIGNS 1131 Ruger Ave.
Community Development Department Memorandum
July 13, 2009
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Al Hulick, Development Specialist
SUBJECT: Final CSM 09007-C, Marklein Builders, 1 Lot along Newcastle Drive.
I. RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission and Community Development Department recommend that
the City Council support a motion to approve Final CSM 09007-C subject to the
following conditions:
1. Payment of land division assessments for storm sewer ($7,757.15) and street
light ($1,346.52) improvements.
2. The developer should contact the Engineering Department regarding the
scheduling of public works improvements and the City Clerk’s Office regarding
any outstanding taxes, special assessments, or other fees which must be paid.
Outstanding special assessments, deferred or active on parcels within this plat
or survey, are subject to a minimum $300 split paid prior to signing.
II. REQUEST
Marklein Builders has requested the approval of a 0.83 acre one-lot CSM located
along Newcastle Drive. The subject property is currently undeveloped and is
being surveyed in order to create a lot for single-family residential development.
III. ANALYSIS
A. The applicant proposes to create a 0.83 acre lot. The proposed lot is zoned
R1-Single and Two-Family Residence. The subject lot is being created in
order to be developed with a single family residence. The subject lot is
surrounded by existing single-family residences.
B. Newcastle Drive was previously constructed across the frontage of the
subject site to provide a connection to Huntington Court to the east.
C. The Pedestrian Transportation Corridor Plan adopted by the City Council on
14 January 2008 establishes an official sidewalk map that affects all streets
in the City of Janesville. The map identifies the subject portion of Newcastle
Drive as part of the “orange sidewalk” category which signifies future
unplanned, unfunded sidewalk. In accordance with the Sidewalk
Ordinance, future unplanned, unfunded sidewalk will only be constructed at
the request of a resident, or as determined by the Engineering Department.
Therefore, this survey is not subject to special assessments for the
construction of sidewalk improvements at this time.
However, sidewalks are planned along the south side of Newcastle Drive
directly across from the subject site.
D. The final survey includes all existing utility easements and additional utility
easements as requested by the utility companies having rights to serve the
area. Existing utility easements remain in effect unless specific action is
taken to release said easements.
E. The developer should contact the Engineering Department regarding the
scheduling of public works improvements and the City Clerk’s Office
regarding any outstanding taxes, special assessments, or other fees which
must be paid. Any plat or survey with requested and scheduled
improvements, must be recorded by the preliminary resolution date.
Outstanding special assessments, deferred or active on parcels within this
plat or survey, are subject to a minimum $300 split paid prior to signing.
IV. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION – 6 JULY 2009
The Plan Commission unanimously agreed to forward this survey to the City
Council with a favorable recommendation subject to the conditions listed in Section
I.
cc: Duane Cherek
Brad Cantrell
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION MEMORANDUM
July 1, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Susan A. Musick, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Retirement Recognition – Kay M. Nikolaus
Executive Summary
At the City Council meeting of July 13, 2009, the following retirement
commendation will be considered under the consent agenda:
1. Kay M. Nikolaus for twenty-nine years of service with the City of Janesville
(File Resolution Number 2009-623)
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Kay will not be attending the July 13, 2009 Council meeting.
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Kay began working for the City of Janesville on January 7, 1980, as a
Police Officer with the Janesville Police Department.
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Kay was promoted to Detective on March 19, 1990.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of File Resolution 2009-623.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-623
Whereas,
Kay M. Nikolaus has retired from City of Janesville employment
after having diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for
twenty-nine years; retiring as a Sergeant with the City of Janesville Police Department;
and
Whereas,
during Kay M. Nikolaus’ employment with the City of Janesville,
she provided exemplary professional service and demonstrated conscientious devotion
to the duties of her position, which she performed with competence, sincerity, honesty,
and dedication; and
Whereas,
it is desired that such commendable service to the City of
Janesville be properly recognized;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved
that the people of the City of Janesville,
through the City Council, do express their grateful appreciation to Kay M. Nikolaus for
her twenty-nine years of loyal public service.
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Dated this 13 day of July, 2009.
ADOPTED: Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources
CITY MANAGERS OFFICE MEMORANDUM
July 8, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Dave Grzelak, Administrative Intern
SUBJECT: Tim Cullen Internship Program Students
Each year the City hosts students from Craig and Parker High Schools
participating in the Cullen Internship Program. These events are part of the
internship program that is endowed by area resident, Tim Cullen, which allows
students to gain experience in local and state government.
On June 25, four high school students and a teacher met with various staff
members to learn about the role and functions of the City. The students toured
the wastewater treatment plant, sanitary landfill, park system and met with staff
from the City Manager’s Office, Police Department, Leisure Services and
Community Development.
On July 13, the students are scheduled to meet with Councilmembers during the
Council’s Informal Listening Session. Meeting with Councilmembers will give the
students the opportunity to ask questions, learn about Council meetings, and
discuss some of the current issues affecting the Council and the community.
The students will attend the July 13 City Council Meeting. They will introduce
themselves and share where they are interning during requests and comments
from the public on matters which can be affected by Council action.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jay Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services/Assistant City Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM
7 July 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Mike Payne, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON A FINAL RESOLUTION FOR
PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “F” – 2009 (FILE RES. NO. 2009-612)
Summary
The attached Sidewalk Resolution No. 2009-612 for an assessable project on Bid
Schedule “F”-2009. This Resolution includes assessable sidewalk on eight (8) street
segments and was introduced to Council at the June 22 Council meeting. An error was
discovered related to the Newville Road sidewalk proposal. The frontage for Lein Oil
was previously represented as funded sidewalk by mistake. The Engineering Division
no longer recommends sidewalk installation on Newville Road due to the majority of the
section requiring assessments to the abutting property owners, which was not the intent
of the current sidewalk program.
Half of the segments proposed on the resolution were requested by the public. Several
segments were added by staff to eliminate small gaps between funded sidewalk
proposed to be installed this year. By adopting this Sidewalk Resolution, the City is
declaring its intent to assess the abutting properties benefiting by these improvements.
All affected property owners received a letter of the scheduled public hearing and the
amount of their proposed assessment. Property owners have the option to pay the
sidewalk assessment to the City over five years.
Recommendation
The Engineering Division recommends the Council strike line item 3 – Newville Road
from the Resolution and adopt Sidewalk Resolution No. 2009-612
Suggested Motion
I move to strike line item 3 – Newville Road from the Resolution and adopt Sidewalk
Resolution No. 2009-612.
Attachments
cc: Eric Levitt
Jacob J. Winzenz
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CITY OF JANESVILLE
NEW SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-612
A Resolution authorizing the installation of certain sidewalks.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville desires the installation
of standard concrete sidewalks in front of the parcels of land described below where
standard concrete sidewalks have not been constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires that the construction of these
sidewalks be effectuated pursuant to the empowerment and according to the
procedures set forth in Wisconsin Statute Section 66.0907; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates that monies, other than the proceeds of any
outstanding debit of the City, will be expended by the City with respect to such capital
improvements. The City reasonably expects to be reimbursed for such expenditures
with proceeds of its debt. The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued
for the reimbursement of such expenditures is $1,000,000. No funds from sources
other than the debt referred to above are, or are expected to be, reserved, allocated on
a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside by the City or any entity controlled by the City
pursuant to its budget or financial policies with respect to the Projects. This is
consistent with the budgetary and financial circumstances of the City. Copies of this
Resolution shall be made available for public inspection in the manner required by law.
This Resolution is a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation Section
1.103.18, as amended and renumbered from time to time;
WHEREAS, the expenses to be charged against abutting property owners may
be: (a) paid in cash upon completion of the work; or (b) paid with the taxes the first year
following completion of the work; or (c) at the election of the property owner, spread
over a period of five (5) years with interest at seven percent (7%) per annum on the
unpaid balance. The first installment on the five-year plan shall include one-fifth of the
principal with the interest for November and December on the unpaid portion and shall
be so entered in the tax roll. Each of the subsequent installments shall be entered in
each of the annual tax rolls thereafter until all are collected. Deferred payment on the
aforementioned installments shall bear interest at seven percent (7%) per annum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 66.0907, standard concrete
sidewalks shall be constructed in front of all herein described parcels of property where
standard concrete sidewalks have not been constructed along the following street(s):
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CITY OF JANESVILLE
NEW SIDEWALK INSTALLATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-612
Item Side Street From To
1. West Alpine Drive E. Milwaukee Street Nantucket Drive
2. West Center Avenue W. Holmes Street 440’ North
3. East Newville Road 828’ N. of USH 14 970’ N. of USH 14
4. South E. Milwaukee Street Alpine Drive 290’ East
5. South Elizabeth Street N. Oakhill Avenue 132’ West
6. East S. Sumac Drive Wesley Avenue 115’ South
7. East Kennedy Road USH 14 540’ North
8. East Kennedy Road 865’ N. of USH 14 1,235’ N. of USH 14
ADOPTED:
MOTION BY:
APPROVED:
SECOND BY:
COUNCILMEMBER AYE NAY PASS ABSENT
Eric Levitt, City Manager
BRUNNER
McDONALD
ATTEST:
PERROTTO
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
RASHKIN
APPROVED AS TO FORM: STEEBER
TRUMAN
City Attorney
VOSKUIL
Proposed by: ENGINEERING DIVISION
Prepared by: ENGINEERING DIVISION
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM
July 6, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Mike Payne, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Award of Bid Schedule “F” – 2009
Contract 2009-17, Parker Drive Parking Structure Pre-Cast Package
Contract 2009-18, New and Replacement Sidewalk
Contract 2009-19, South River Road Greenbelt Improvement
Summary
Bids for Public Works Schedule “F” were opened on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
The Engineering Division is recommending the Council reject all bids for contract
2009-17 and award contracts 2009-18, -19 to the low bidders as shown on the
attached tabulation of bids, and that the City Council express their intent to
include in the 2009 Note Issue $418,870 for the Sidewalk Contract.
Recommendation
Following Review by the Council, the Engineering Division recommends rejecting
all bids for contract 2009-17 and awarding contracts 2009-18, -19 to the low
bidders.
Suggested Motion
I move to reject all bids for contract 2009-17 and award contracts 2009-18, -19 to
the low bidders and that the City Council express their intent to include in the
2009 Note Issue $418,870 for the Sidewalk Contract.
Background
Contract 2009-17, Parker Drive Parking Structure Pre-Cast Package
This contract was the first of two bid packages related to the proposed downtown
parking structure. The intent for splitting the bid into two packages was to
determine the precast cost for the project since this portion of the work represents
nearly 50% of the total project cost. Determining the pre-cast portion of the project
before issuing the second bid package allowed for changes in the project
approach for the second bid package depending on the amount of the first bid.
Funding for this project is Note Issue borrowing over several years.
We received four (4) bids for this project. Three of the four bidders attached
exclusions and modifications to the bid form. The fourth bidder submitted an
incomplete bid. After discussions with the City Attorney, all four bids should be
rejected.
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The alternate bid items for the project are the following:
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Alternate Bid Item A – substitute stained concrete brick finish in lieu of thin
set brick.
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Alternate Bid Item B – furnish materials for a 3 ½ level structure in lieu of a
complete 4 level structure.
Contract 2009-18, New and Replacement Sidewalk
This contract combines new and replacement sidewalk for 2009. The Council will
be evaluating new sidewalk assessments under a separate agenda item which
includes a public hearing for affected property owners. Funding for new sidewalk
is from two sources: 2009 Note Issue and assessments paid by property owners
benefitting from the improvements. Funding for the replacement sidewalk is also
from two sources: 2009 Note Issue for City frontage and payments from property
owners for sidewalk maintenance from abutting property owners. In the case of
new and replacement sidewalk, property owners are granted a 5 year payment
plan.
We received four (4) bids for this project. with J.B. Johnson Bros., LLC providing
the low bid. The Engineering Division is recommending award of this contract to
J.B. Johnson Bros., LLC of Edgerton, Wisconsin in the amount of $418,870.
Contract 2009-19, South River Road Greenbelt Improvement
This contract restores an existing greenbelt to correct ongoing erosion. The
project includes tree and brush removal, excavation, grading, installing heavy rip
rap, and restoration of the work area. Engineering staff held a neighborhood
meeting and the neighbors support the project. Funding for this project was
included in the 2008 Note Issue.
We received four (4) bids for this project. with Greener Valley Landscaping Inc.
providing the low bid. The Engineering Division is recommending award of this
contract to Greener Valley Landscaping Inc. of Janesville, Wisconsin in the
amount of $36,440.
Attachment
cc: Eric Levitt
Jacob J. Winzenz
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Bid Opening: 17 June 2009
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CITY OF JANESVILLE
TABULATION OF BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “F” – 2009
2009-17 PARKER DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE PRE-CAST PACKAGE
J. W. Peters & Sons, Inc./IPC Base Bid – Materials Only: $1,465,530
500 W. Market Street Base Bid – Labor Only: $84,870
Burlington, WI 53105 Total: $1,550,400
Alternate A: $1,580,130
Alternate B: $1,452,330
Spancrete Industries, Inc. Base Bid – Materials Only: $1,412,944
N16 W23415 Stoneridge Drive Base Bid – Labor Only: $194,476
Waukesha, WI 53187 Total: $1,607,420
Alternate A: $(47,650)
Alternate B: $(166,209)
Stress-Con Industries, Inc. Base Bid – Materials Only: $1,597,000
50500 Design Lane Base Bid – Labor Only: $64,000
Shelby Township, MI 48315 Total: $1,661,000
Alternate A: $(148,000)
Alternate B: $(216,000)
Dukane Precast Base Bid – Materials Only: $1,766,410
1805 High Grove Lane Base Bid – Labor Only: $99,790
Naperville, IL 60540 Total: $1,866,200
Alternate A: $(73,800)
Alternate B: $(190,000)
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Bid Opening: 17 June 2009
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CITY OF JANESVILLE
TABULATION OF BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS BID SCHEDULE “F” – 2009
2009-18 NEW AND REPLACEMENT SIDEWALK
J. B. Johnson Bros., LLC Total Bid: $418,870.00
12 Maple Court
Edgerton, WI 53534
J. W. Schultz Construction, Inc. Total Bid: $551,710.00
43 Highway 51
Edgerton, WI 53534
Economy Cement, Inc. Total Bid: $599,570.00
1017 South Whitney Way
Madison, WI 5371
Marvin Gleason Contractor, Inc. Total Bid: $818,430.00
2811 Twin Waters Lane
Franksville, WI 53126
2009-19 SOUTH RIVER ROAD GREENBELT IMPROVEMENT
Greener Valley Landscaping, Inc. Total Bid: $36,440.00
1702 Highland Avenue
Janesville, WI 53545
Custom Ditching, Inc. Total Bid: $75,312.50
17 Auburn Drive
Beloit, WI 53511
Bjoin Limestone, Inc. Total Bid: $76,236.25
7308 W. State Road 11
Janesville, WI 53548
Rock Road Companies, Inc. Total Bid: $148,182.50
P.O. Box 1779
Janesville, WI 53547
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM
July 8, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM:Rebecca Smith, Management Assistant
SUBJECT: Action on a Proposed Resolution Affirming the Spending of Federal
Economic Renewal Grants to the City of Janesville (File Resolution No.
2009- 624)
Request
Council President Truman asked that a resolution regarding economic renewal grants
be added to the July 13, 2009 council agenda.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of File Resolution 2009-624.
Suggested Motion:
I move to approve file resolution 2009-624 affirming the spending of Federal Economic
Renewal Grants to the City of Janesville.
Background
Draft resolution text was provided by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM).
AAM is a non-partisan partnership between leading U.S. manufacturers and the United
Steelworkers with the purpose of strengthening manufacturing in the United States.
Americans rely on the work of the manufacturing community in a variety of ways.
Constructing buildings, raising bridges and building automobiles and other
transportation vehicles are all necessary activities that are performed on a daily basis by
manufactures for the benefit of all citizens. According to the AAM, the manufacturing
sector employs nearly 14 million Americans directly and creates an additional 8 million
jobs in other sectors; manufacturing also contributes $1.2 trillion to America’s economy.
This resolution affirms the City of Janesville’s commitment to using federal stimulus
dollars to benefit the citizens of Janesville and the greater American population by
spending, where possible, funds with companies that support United States’ workers
and companies.
Larry Warman, Field Coordinator for the AAM, will be present at the July 13 council
meeting and would welcome any questions the Council may have.
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jacob J. Winzenz, Assistant City Manager/Director of Administrative Services
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-624
A resolution affirming the Spending of Federal Economic Renewal Grants to the
City of Janesville (File Resolution No. 2009- 624)
WHEREAS
, the economic downturn is having a critical impact on everyday Americans
who are struggling to maintain or find jobs in an increasingly difficult environment; and
WHEREAS
, those same Americans are the taxpayers that provide the funding needed
to operate essential government services; and
WHEREAS
, Congress has approved and President Obama has signed into law a
taxpayer-sponsored economic recovery package that will provide billions of dollars to
help economically devastated cities and states immediately provide jobs to millions of
unemployed Americans through considerable infrastructure rebuilding, green energy
projects and other projects that will require manufactured components; and
WHEREAS
, our taxpayer dollars should be spent to maximize the creation of American
jobs and restore the economic vitality of our communities; and
WHEREAS
, any domestically-produced products that are purchased with economic
recovery plan funds will immediately help struggling American families and stabilize our
greater economy; and
WHEREAS
, any economic recovery plan spending should – to every extent possible –
include a commitment from the City of Janesville to buy materials, good and services for
projects from companies that are produced within the United States, thus employing the
very workers that pay the taxes for the economic recovery plan spending.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET BE IT RESOLVED Bythe Common Council of the City of
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Janesville
, on the 13 day of July 2009 that the Janesville City Council will work to
maximize the creation of American jobs and restore economic growth and opportunity
by spending economic recovery plan funds on products and services that both create
jobs and help keep Americans employed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDby the Common Council
that we commit to purchase
products and services that are made or performed in the United States of America
whenever and wherever possible with any economic recovery plan funds provided to
the City of Janesville by the American taxpayers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDby the Common Council
that as legislators of the City
of Janesville we commit to make available via our established public notice process, the
contracts that spend these monies so as to give American workers and producers the
opportunity to identify and provide the American products and services that will
maximize the success of our nation’s economic recovery program.
Motion by:
ADOPTED:
Second by:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
APPROVED:
Brunner
McDonald
Perrotto
Eric Levitt, City Manager
Rashkin
Steeber
ATTEST:
Truman
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Truman
Prepared by: Management Assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MEMORANDUM
July 8, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Jacob J. Winzenz, Dir. of Admin. Services/Asst. City Manager
SUBJECT: Discussion of Alternatives and Direction to Staff on Providing
Additional Parking Near Janesville Senior Center
Summary
At the February 9, 2009 meeting of the Janesville City Council staff presented
alternatives to provide additional parking near the Janesville Senior Center.
Following the presentation and discussion the City Council requested that staff
work with Mercy Health System to relocate their employee parking, explore a
permit parking system, and prepare a cost estimate to provide angled parking on
St. Lawrence Avenue and Water Streets (which would require converting both
streets to one-way).
Since February 9, 2009 the employee parking for Mercy Health System has been
relocated across Court Street to the Parking Plaza (seventeen stalls).
Engineering staff has prepared a cost estimate and schematic plan to provide
angled parking on St. Lawrence Avenue and Water Streets; and surveyed the
surrounding property owners regarding this proposal. The cost estimate, plan,
and letters from concerned property owners are attached. Staff has also explored
the option of a permit parking system which will be discussed in this
memorandum.
Recommendation
Staff continues to believe that sufficient parking exists near the Janesville Senior
Center to accommodate the current parking demand. The relocation of
employee parking for Mercy Options seems to have been effective judging by the
number of cars parking in the assigned stalls in the Parking Plaza. Staff does not
believe any additional changes are necessary at this time.
However, if the City Council wishes to further restrict the existing parking near
the Janesville Senior Center to allow more parking for center users, staff would
recommend the establishment of a permit parking system. Approximately fifty-
five stalls in the current parking lot, and on St. Lawrence Avenue west of Water
Street, would be designated as “Permit Parking Only” between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parking permits would then be given to users
of the Janesville Senior Center allowing them to park in the designated stalls.
Details of this proposal would be worked-out with the Senior Center board.
Background
At the September 22, 2008, meeting of the Janesville City Council staff
presented to the City Council a study of parking occupancy around the Janesville
Senior Center. This study concluded that sufficient parking is available to meet
the current demand. Members of the Janesville Senior Center did not agree with
the conclusions of staff and requested the creation of an additional twenty (20)
parking stalls. The City Council requested staff explore alternatives to create
additional parking.
At the February 9, 2009, meeting of the Janesville City Council staff presented
alternatives to provide additional parking near the Janesville Senior Center
(report attached). Following the presentation and discussion the City Council
requested that staff work with Mercy Health System to relocate their employee
parking, explore a permit parking system, and prepare a cost estimate to provide
angled parking on St. Lawrence Avenue and Water Streets (which would require
converting both streets to one-way).
The parking for employees at Mercy Options has been relocated across Court
Street to the Parking Plaza. Seventeen (17) stalls have been designated for their
use. Based upon casual observations, it appears that the designated stalls in the
Parking Plaza are being used by Mercy7 Options employees, thus making
additional stalls near the Senior Center available for Senior Center users.
Analysis
At the City Council meeting on February 9, 2009, the City Council requested
additional information on two (2) alternatives; making St. Lawrence Avenue and
Water Streets one-way and creating angled parking on both streets, and the
exploration of a permit parking system.
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Alternative I – Creation of Angled parking on St. Lawrence Avenue and
Water Streets.
Attached is a memorandum from Mike Payne, Engineering Manager,
indicating that the estimated cost to convert St. Lawrence Avenue and
Water Streets to one-way and construct angled parking is $110,000. This
would create an additional twenty-six (26) parking stalls, or $4,230 per
stall. Under this option twelve (12) terrace trees would need to be
removed.
Staff sent surveys to approximately seventeen (17) property owners
asking if they had concerns with this alternative. Three (3) responses
were received and are attached for your consideration. These property
owners are concerned about access to their properties through the
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creation of one-way streets, the removal of terrace trees, and the expense
of creating additional parking when they do not see the need.
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Alternative II – Permit Parking
Staff believes it would be possible to designate approximately 55 stalls as
“Permit Parking Only” between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Approximately fourteen (14) stalls would still be available for use
by Mercy Options patients, adjacent businesses, and apartments. A
parking permit could then be issued to users of the Janesville Senior
Center allowing them to park in the stalls designated for permit parking.
This may make additional stalls available to members of the Janesville
Senior Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM
24 June 2009
TO: Jay Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services / Asst. City Manager
FROM: Mike Payne, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: SENIOR CENTER PARKING FOLLOW-UP MEMO
On February 2, 2009 you presented the Council with alternatives and cost estimates for
creating additional parking at the Senior Center. The Council directed staff to evaluate
a conversion from two-way to one-way westbound on St. Lawrence Street between
Main Street and Water Street, and southbound on Water Street between St. Lawrence
and Van Buren Street to accommodate angled parking on both sides of those streets.
Creating the minimum standard aisle width for one-way traffic and angled parking
requires relocating curb and gutter on the south side of St. Lawrence Street and east
side of Water Street. This curb and gutter relocation will require removing twelve
existing trees in the affected terraces. A map of the proposed changes is attached for
your reference.
The cost estimate for these modifications is $110,000. Engineering previously prepared
a cost estimate of $60,500 for a slightly different scope on St. Lawrence Street. The
previous estimate included a cost for removing and relocating sidewalk 2-feet farther
from the curb for the entire length to ensure the bumpers of parked vehicles did not
overhang the 5-foot sidewalk. After additional consideration, Engineering believes the
bumper overhang of the sidewalk does not create significant concern and is not worth
the additional relocation costs.
The Engineering Division recently mailed a survey to all property owners on Water
Street between Court Street and the Library. There were approximately 17 surveys
mailed. Engineering received three responses to the survey from property owners
opposed to the proposed one-way conversion and removing mature terrace trees. The
three responses are attached to this memo for your reference.
Attachments
cc: Eric Levitt
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MEMORANDUM
June 9, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Kelly Lee, Neighborhood Development Specialist
SUBJECT: Action on a Proposed Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition and
Demolition of 316 Linn Street (File Res. 2009-622)
Summary
The Neighborhood Services Department is anticipating a Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) grant award of $1,003,743 to acquire, rehabilitate,
demolish and redevelop foreclosed and abandoned properties. The property
located at 316 Linn is a foreclosed home that is consistent with the grant
application and award criteria.
Department Recommendation
The Plan Commission and the Neighborhood Services Department recommend
that the City Council support a motion to approve Resolution 2009-622
authorizing the purchase of the property located at 316 Linn Street, at an
acquisition price not to exceed $5,000 as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization
Grant Program (NSP).
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager recommends approval.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve file resolution 2009-622 authorizing the purchase of 316 Linn
Street, at an acquisition price not to exceed $5,000 as part of the Neighborhood
Stabilization Grant Program.
Background
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008 created the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program, under which states, cities and counties will
receive a total of $3.92 billion to acquire, rehabilitate, demolish, and redevelop
foreclosed and abandoned residential properties. NSP funds are considered
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made a
total of $38,779,123 available to the State of Wisconsin and $9,187,465 to the
City of Milwaukee. The City of Janesville anticipates an award of $1,003,743
.
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In January 2009, the City Council authorized staff to apply for a Neighborhood
Stabilization grant Program through the State of Wisconsin Department of
Commerce. This program allows municipalities and qualified non-profit
organizations to acquire foreclosed properties for the purpose of rehabilitation,
redevelopment, or demolition.
The Community Development Authority (CDA) and the Neighborhood Action
Team assisted in formulating criteria for potential Neighborhood Stabilization
Program grant projects, including: location in area of greatest need; located
within either of the two redevelopment sites as identified in the City of Janesville
Look West & Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (Adopted
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December 8, 2008); properties located along collector, major arterial streets, or
minor arterial streets; properties located near schools or parks; properties
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identified as poor or fair condition on the 4 Ward and Look West Housing
Condition Report (or of similar condition for census tracts 6 &10).
The property located at 316 Linn Street is a foreclosed, two unit home in poor
condition. On April 10, 2007 there was a kitchen fire at the property that resulted
in a substantial amount of damage. It appeared that the owner of the property
intended on repairing the fire damage when they pulled an electrical and a
building permit in 2007; however repairs were never completed and the property
was foreclosed in February of 2009. Building Services issued an Order to Raze
or Repair in March of 2009. While official action could have been taken to raze
the house at this time, Neighborhood Services felt that this was a good candidate
for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant.
The property is located in census tract 3, which has been identified as one of the
areas of greatest need. The property is in walking distance to both parks and
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schools. In addition, the property is identified in fair condition according to the 4
Ward and Look West Housing Condition Report. This was an exterior
assessment of the property and did not take into account the interior condition.
Staff has toured the property and found the interior of the property to been
completely gutted. The Janesville Police Department has had 18 calls for service
and Neighborhood Services has had 4 complaints at this address since 2006.
The grant does not require the City of Janesville to have an appraisal done for
properties with a purchase price under $25,000; however a qualified individual
must provide a fair market estimate for the property. The assessment for the
property is $29,600 which includes $16,000 for the lot and $13,500 for the
improvement. The Neighborhood Services Department feels that it is in the best
interest of the neighborhood to remove the fire damaged property that has been
sitting vacant for the last two years and has reached an agreement with the bank
for a purchase price of $5,000 contingent upon Plan Commission and City
Council Approval.
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The project would include acquisition and demolition of the property funded by
the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant. The estimated cost for
demolition is $12,500. Once the project is complete, the City of Janesville will
explore the possibility of the dividing the lot between the two adjoining property
owners or donating the lot to Habitat for Humanity for redevelopment with a
single family home.
The City has negotiated a conditional purchase price of $5,000. This falls within
the limits established in the grant application.
Analysis
A. The property is zoned R-2, Limited General Residential.
B. The project will include acquisition and demolition of the property funded
through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant.
C. The project is consistent with the criteria outlined by the Community
Development Authority and the Neighborhood Action Team. The home is
located in census tract 3 which has been identified as one of the areas of
greatest need in Janesville. The property is within walking distance of
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both parks and schools. The property is listed as fair in the 4 Ward and
Look West Housing Condition Report based on an exterior inspection.
D. The project is consistent with the City of Janesville Look West & Old
Fourth Ward Neighborhood Revitalization Plan as well as the City of
Janesville Comprehensive Plan.
Plan Commission Action
Al Hulick, Development Specialist, presented the written staff report. There was
a motion by Commissioner Hanewold with a second by Chairman Helgerson to
forward the proposed acquisition to the City Council with a favorable
recommendation noting that the Plan Commission has not reviewed the financial
aspects of this transaction. The motion carried on a 5-0-1 vote with
Commissioner Werner abstaining.
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jay Winzenz, Dir. of Administrative Services/Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Petruzzello, Neighborhood Services Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-622
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 LINN STREET
WHEREAS
, Wis. Stats. §§ 62.22 (1), 62.23 (17) (a), 62.23 (17) (b), 66.0101, 62.11(5)
and Chapter 32 and other pertinent Wisconsin Statutes permit the City’s acquisition,
development, ownership, protection, and conservation of parkland, open space,
riverfront properties, and development properties; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Janesville has been awarded $1,003,743 through the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant; and
WHEREAS
, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant must be used for
acquisition, rehabilitation or demolition of foreclosed properties; and
WHEREAS
, the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the Neighborhood
Action Team assisted in formulating criteria for potential Neighborhood Stabilization
Program grant projects, including: location in area of greatest need; located within either
of the two redevelopment sites as identified in the City of Janesville Look West & Old
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Fourth Ward Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (Adopted December 8, 2008);
properties located along collector, major arterial streets, or minor arterial streets;
properties located near schools or parks; properties identified as poor or fair condition
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on the 4 Ward and Look West Housing Condition Report (or of similar condition for
census tracts 6 &10)
WHEREAS
, the City of Janesville Administration has negotiated an offer to purchase
316 Linn Street in the amount of Five Thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS
, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed acquisition on
July 6th, 2009 and found it to be consistent with long range City plans, but not
commenting upon the financial aspects of the transaction; and
WHEREAS
, the funding source for the acquisition and demolition is the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP) grant:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville that they hereby approve and authorize the City Manager and/or his
designee(s) to acquire and close upon the City’s purchase of the Property from the
owners on behalf of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
, that the City Manager and/or his designee(s) on behalf
of the City of Janesville is/are hereby authorized and empowered to negotiate, draft,
modify, review, execute, and enter into additional agreements, record, file and/or make
minor modifications and/or amendments to any and all documents, papers, forms, and
agreements, and to take whatever other actions as the City Manager may determine,
from time to time and at any time, necessary and/or desirable to effectuate the intent of
this resolution and/or the public good.
ADOPTED: Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Proposed by:
Prepared by:
Community Development Department Memorandum
Date: July 2, 2009
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Bradley A. Cantrell, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: City Council Authorization to Allow the Submittal of a Grant Application for
Restoration of Doors for the Tallman House.
_____________________________________________________________________
The Community Development Department has been contacted by Judy Adler who is
working with the Monterey Questers, one of four local chapters of Questers in the
Janesville area. The Questers was founded in 1944 to further knowledge and education
about antiques and to encourage the preservation, restoration, and conservation of historic
buildings, sites and monuments. She and the local group are interested in applying for a
grant from the Questers International Grants Fund for a project which would benefit the
Tallman House. Grants up to $6,000 can be obtained from the international organization
for local preservation projects. The Monterey Questers most recently received international
grant of $3,600 which was used to restore the gates at Riverside Park. This was done in
collaboration with the Friends of Riverside Park. Previous international and state grants
have been used to fund restoration work on artifacts in the Tallman House in collaboration
with the Rock County Historical Society.
Restorative construction on a publicly-owned historic building is eligible for a grant.
Monterey Questers members have reviewed the rehabilitation needs of the Tallman House
and have identified a project that would fit into the grant guidelines. The project would
include the restoration of the four exterior doors to the side porch and solarium ($5,000).
The Monterey Questers will provide some funds in addition to the grant from their own
fundraising efforts. International grants will be awarded in May of 2010 and the work must
be completed within one year of the award. Because the Tallman House is a City-owned
building, the City Council must grant authorization to apply for the grant and implicitly use
the funds for this restoration effort. The Community Development Department supports
authorization of the Monterey Questers to proceed on their grant application.
Recommendation
The Community Development Department recommends that the City Council support a
motion to give authorization to the Monterey Questers to submit an application for a grant
to restore four exterior doors for the Tallman House to the International Grants Fund.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager concurs with the Community Development Department
recommendation.
cc: Jacob Winzenz
City Manager Office
July 7, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric Levitt, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council Short Term and Long Term Goals
Summary
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At the City Council Retreat on June 16, the City Council utilized a prioritization
system to create short term and long term goals for the City. The definition of the
short-term goals would be 18 months or less.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager’s office summarized the City Council short-term and long-term
goals for Council consideration of approval. The goals are attached to the
memorandum. The City Manager requests approval of the goals as submitted.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve the short-term and long-term City Council goals as presented.
Background
The City Council goals as attached were developed during the retreat on June
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16. The staff will be developing work plans within the goals framework.
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6/2009
City Council Long Terms Goals 2009
1. Work through upcoming city budgets, including reserve fund balances and major
capital improvements
2. Assist with poverty, homelessness and job loss
3. Provide quality city services that are efficient, effective and need-responsive
4. Initiate long term economic/community development strategy to address
employment growth and job creation
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Support central business district & downtown/neighborhood/riverfront plans
using public/private partnerships
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Continue the revitalization of central city neighborhoods
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Plan for new and redevelopment projects such as:
Monterey Hotel
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West side & other parking structures
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Property acquisition
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5. Initiate facility maintenance & replacement program to address major
capital/facility needs such as:
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Major capital improvements
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Comprehensive maintenance program
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Fire Station #1
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Transit Facility
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Children’s museum
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Aquatics
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Tallman House
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Ice Skating Center
6/2009
City Council Short Term Goals 2009
1. Work through upcoming budgets and develop budget process guidelines
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Evaluate strategies for debt/borrowing
2. Develop innovative ideas to increase available jobs
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Look for small/medium investment opportunities to help economy/deliver
services
3. Establish economic/community development strategy
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Create vision/mission
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Develop branding/marketing of city
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Start business community advisory group for growth strategies/city
efficiencies
4. Establish facility maintenance plan for major facilities, including:
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Fire Station #1
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Transit Facility
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Aquatics
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Tallman House
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Ice Skating Center
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Riverside pool
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Jackson Street bridge
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Options/changes to Lions Beach
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Decision on bike tunnel
5. Establish guidelines/plan to maintain city services/operations
Economic Development Memorandum
Date: July 6, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Douglas Venable, Director of Economic Development
SUBJECT: Introduction of proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax
Increment Finance District No. 22 and Referral to Plan Commission for
Public Hearing. (File Res. No. 2009-621)
I. Summary
City staff is proposing a second amendment to TIF No. 22 to add approximately
32 acres of existing industrial land and to authorize the expenditure of TIF funds on
projects located within ½ mile of the TIF district. After introduction, the City Council
should refer the Amendment to the Project Plan to the Plan Commission for the required
public hearing and recommendation. The resolution approving the Amendment to the
TIF District will return to the Council Agenda for consideration on August 10, 2009.
II. Recommendation
The City of Janesville has successfully used tax increment financing as an
economic development tool. With the closing of numerous businesses in Rock County
in the past year and the poor state of the national economy, Janesville needs to remain
aggressive in pursuing all development opportunities. The proposed TIF No. 22
boundary amendment will add a rail served industrial site and allow for continued
industrial development.
Staff recommends that the Council introduce the Amendment No. 2 to the Project
Plan for TIF No. 22 and refer it to the Plan Commission for a public hearing and
recommendation.
III. TIF Creation Procedures
Wisconsin’s Tax Increment Law (§ 66.1105) sets forth a specific procedure for
amending the boundary of a TIF district. The Plan Commission must hold a public
hearing, preceded by a Class 2 public notice. The required hearing is planned for
August 3, 2009. The Plan Commission then makes a recommendation to the City
Council, on the proposed TIF boundary and Project Plan amendment.
The Council must then act on a resolution to amend the TIF Project Plan.
Wisconsin Statutes also provide that a Joint Review Board composed of representatives
from the City, the School District, the County, the Vocational District, and a fifth member
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Economic Development Department Box 5005 Janesville, WI 53547-5005 755-3180
Introduction of TIF 22 Amendment
July 6, 2009
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chosen at large, meet and approve the amendment to the TIF district within 30 days of
Council action.
IV. Amendment No. 2 toTIF No. 22
TIF No. 22 was developed as an ‘industrial TIF district’ to stimulate the expansion
and development of an emerging industrial area centered along Beloit Ave. and STH
‘11’. The construction of the 700,000 SF Helgesen building, the 490,000 SF Deere
warehouse; and the 250,000 SF Helgesen Spec Building have all been helped by the
development of the industrial park and incentives provided by TIF No. 22.
Proposed Amendment No. 2 will modify the TIF No. 22 boundary to include 57
additional acres of industrial land on the east side of Beloit Ave. This land is improved
by a 140,000 SF industrial building currently leased by CRT Processing. Also included
is a vacant industrial site on Burbank Ave. with access to rail service. The City has a
shortage of rail served industrial properties and it is important to have TIF incentives
available to market and improve this rail-served industrial site. Finally, Amendment 2
includes the now vacant Quality Wood Treatment Property. This site may need TIF
incentives to attract a new user.
Proposed Amendment No. 2 also includes the Plan changes and budget to allow
for the use of TIF funds on development projects located within ½ mile of the boundary
for TIF No. 22. This type of TIF expenditure was authorized by recent changes to State
statutes and the City has been amending its TIF plans to include this type of spending.
The flexibility to accommodate projects that are located within ½ mile of an existing TIF
district enhances the City’s development efforts and helps avoid the need to create new
TIF districts for projects not located within an existing TIF district.
In accordance with City policy, the expenditure of any TIF funds would be linked
to a specific development agreement which assures the availability of the property value
and tax increments the City will need in order to recover its TIF costs.
Douglas Venable
Attachments: Amendment No. 2 - TIF No. 22 Project Plan
Resolution 2009 – 621
Cc Eric Levitt, City Manager
Jay Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT No. 22
PROJECT PLAN
Adopted September 27, 1999
AMENDMENT NO. 1 -
October 25, 2004
AMENDMENT NO. 2
– August 10, 2009
Prepared By:
Economic Development Agency
Finance Division
City of Janesville, Wisconsin
18 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI 53545
CITY OF JANESVILLE
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT No. 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. WISCONSIN TAX INCREMENT LAW AND PROCESS .................... 1
II. TIF No. 22 PLAN OBJECTIVES ..................................................... 2
III. BOUNDARIES OF TIF No. 22 .................................................... 3
IV. EXISTING ZONING AND PROPOSED LAND USES ........................ 4 5
V. PROPOSED TIF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS AND ....................... 7 8
IMPROVEMENTS
VI. DETAILED LIST OF ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS ......................10 12
VII. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND METHODS OF FINANCING ...........14 16
VIII. PROPOSED CHANGES IN ORDINANCES, CODES, & PLANS .......19 22
IX. LIST OF ESTIMATED NON-PROJECT COSTS ................................19 23
X. METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF DISPLACED PERSONS ...........20 23
XI. PROMOTION OF THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF .................20 24
THE CITY
MAPS
1. Map 1 TIF No. 22 Existing Land Use and Zoning .............................. 6
2. Map 2 TIF No. 22 Improvement Plan ................................................. 8 9
3. Map 3 TIF No. 22 – ½ Mile Boundary ................................................13
LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL
1. TIF No. 22 Plan Adoption and Creation Resolutions
2. Legal Opinion From City Attorney on Project Plan
3. Joint Review Board Resolution
City of Janesville
Tax Increment Finance District No. 22
Project Plan
I. WISCONSIN TAX INCREMENT LAW AND PROCESS
Under Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.1101 (1), the State declared that the policy of
the State is "to encourage and promote the development of industry to provide greater
employment opportunities and to broaden the State's tax base to reduce the tax burden of
residents and homeowners." Locally, the City of Janesville has adopted an Economic
Development Policy designed to "diversify the economic base of the City through the
retention and expansion of existing businesses ..." In addition, the City seeks to attract new
industries through the creation of fully improved industrial parks.
One tool designed to help stimulate new development is "Tax Increment Financing
(TIF)". When the State Legislature enacted the Tax Increment Law (ss 66.1105) in 1975,
they found, "that the accomplishment of the vital and beneficial purposes of the Promotion
of Industry Statute (ss 66.1101) is being frustrated by the lack of incentives and financial
resources." One stated purpose of the Tax Increment Law, "is to create a viable procedure
by which a city or village, through its own initiative and efforts, may finance projects which
will tend to accomplish," the promotion of industry. Amendments to Wisconsin’s TIF law
enacted in 2007 allow for the expenditure of TIF funds for similar projects located within ½
mile of a TIF boundary.
The Tax Increment Law allows a community to recapture the costs of public
expenditures made to stimulate new development, from the property taxes generated by the
new development. Fundamental to the TIF law is the concept that new development will
benefit an area broader than the municipality in which the development occurs. However,
an inequity occurs because the community is left to finance the entire cost of public
expenditures needed to facilitate the development. The TIF law recognizes that without the
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TIF expenditures, the development could not have occurred.
Thus, the TIF law provides that all property taxes levied on increased property value
within a TIF district are retained by the community to finance the public expenditures made
within the TIF district. The base value (the value that existed at the time the TIF district is
created), however, continues to provide same level of revenues to the other taxing
jurisdictions. Once all of the public expenditures have been repaid, all taxing jurisdictions
can collect taxes levied on the new property value.
State statutes are very specific as to how a TIF district is created. First, a TIF
project plan is developed and presented to the Plan Commission for a formal public
hearing. The Commission makes a recommendation on the TIF project plan to the City
Council. The Council then must pass a resolution adopting the TIF project plan and
establishing the TIF boundaries. Finally, a Joint Review Board is created with members
from the City, school district, county, vo-tech district, and one member at large. The Joint
Review Board reviews the TIF plan and public hearing comments and approves the
creation of the TIF district. Amendments to a TIF Project Plan may be made by following
the same procedures. TIF project plan amendments may be necessary to revise projected
budgets and/or to amend the boundaries of the original TIF district.
This document will meet the statutory requirements for a Project Plan for Tax
Increment Finance District No. 22.
II. TIF No. 22 PLAN OBJECTIVES
Industrial development activities in the City of Janesville are guided by the City's
Economic Development Strategy and implemented in accordance with an Economic
Development Policy. The overall goal for the City's industrial development effort is to
diversify the City's economic base through the retention and expansion of existing
businesses, and through the attraction of growing industrial and large regional service
sector employers that will create new employment opportunities and expand the local
property tax base.
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TIF No. 22 will advance the City of Janesville's industrial development objectives
and specifically will:
A. Promote industry retention, expansion, and attraction through the
development of a new fully improved industrial park, thereby creating
new jobs and increased tax base.
B. Provide appropriate financial incentives to encourage industrial
expansion projects within the TIF district and for projects located within
½ mile of the TIF district.
C. Reduce the financial risk to the taxpayer by timing the implementation
of the Project Plan with the creation of additional property value
through industry expansions.
D. Generate sufficient new property tax increments within eight (8) to ten
(10) years from each specific development project within the TIF
District to fully repay the City's TIF project expenditures associated with
the development project.
III. BOUNDARIES OF TIF No. 22
Part of the NW ¼ and part of the SW ¼ of Section 18, part of the SW ¼ of Section 7, and
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part of the NW ¼ of Section 19, all being in T.2N., R.13E of the 4 P.M., LaPrairie
Township; and Part of the SE ¼ of Section 12, T.2N., R.12E.; also Part of the NE ¼ and
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Part of the SW ¼ and all of the SE ¼ of Section 13, T.2N., R.12E.; also of the 4 P.M.,
Rock Township, and Part of the NW ¼ and Part of the NE ¼ of Section 24, T.2N.,R.12E.
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also of the 4 P.M., Rock Township; all in Rock County, Wisconsin.
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Begin at the NW Corner of said Section 18; Thence
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S.005’50”E. along the West Line of said Section 18, 628.26 feet to the SW Corner of a
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Certified Survey Map as recorded in Volume 13, Pages 460 and 461; thence S.8944’30”E.
along the South Line of said Certified Survey Map, 433.05 feet to an iron pin; Lot 1 of a
Certified Survey Map recorded at the Rock County Register of Deeds as Document No.
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1719917 in Vol. 29, Pages 57, 58, 59, and 60; thence S.8944’30”E. along the North line of
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said Lot 1 142.45 feet to a jog in said North Line; thence S.0052’06”E. 10.00 feet; thence
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S.8945’29”E. continuing along North Line 471.80 feet to the point of a curve; thence
continuing in an Easterly direction along the North Line of Lot 2 of said CSM along a curve
convexed Southerly, 236.14 feet, having a radius of 452.91 feet and a chord bearing
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N.7520’38”E. 233.47 feet to the most Northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence S.018’40”W.
along the West line of Burbank Ave, 33.90 feet to a point of curve; thence continuing along
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the right-of-way line of Burbank Ave. around the cul-de-sac 365.65 feet to the Southerly
corner of Outlot 3 of Certified Survey Map recorded at the Rock County Register of Deeds
as Document 1076291 in Vol. 13, Pages 303, 304, and 305; thence along the East line of
said Outlot 3 376.50 feet to the Southwesterly line of the Union Pacific Railroad; thence
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S.3602’35”E. along the Southwesterly line of said railroad approximately 1,830 feet to the
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North line of Section 18-2-13; thence N.8944’30”W. along said North line of Section 18
1,414.15 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot Two of a Certified Survey Map recorded at the
Rock County Register of Deeds as Document 1085847 in Vol. 13, Pages 460 and 461;
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thence S.006’15”E. along the East line of said Lot Two, 558.267 feet to the Southwest
corner of Lot Two of said CSM, said Southwast corner also lying on the North line of
Venture Drive; thence continuing in a Southerly direction approximately 70.0 feet to the
Northeast corner of Lot 1 of a Certified Survey Map recorded at the Rock County Register
of Deeds as Document No. 1459715 in Vol. 23 on Pages 254, 255, 256, and 257; said
Northeast corner also being located on the South line of Venture Drive; thence
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N.8944’40”W. 395.28 feet along the South line of Venture Dr. to the Northwest corner of
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said Lot 1; thence S.006’15”E. 551.0 feet to an iron pin; thence S.8944’30”E. 2,028.42
feet to the SE Corner of a Certified Survey Map as recorded in Volume 19, Pages 496, 497
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and 498; thence S.054’30”E. along the North-South Centerline of said Section 18,
1,414.72 feet to an iron pin on the relocated North Line of Avalon Road; thence
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N.8945’23”W. along said North Line, 2,248.51 feet to an iron pin; thence N.005'’0"W.
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73.95 feet to an iron pin; thence N.8944’42”W. 182.86 feet to an iron pin; thence
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N.5851’35”W. 20.04 feet to an iron pin located on East right of way Prairie Road (Beloit
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Ave); thence N.005’50”W. along said right of way, 489.3 feet; thence due West, 33 feet
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being the NE Corner of property owned by L & J Gore; thence N.8841’50”W. along the
North Line of said Gore property, 490.05 feet to NW Corner of said Gore property; thence
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S.005’50”E.along West Line of said Gore property, 400.0 feet to SW Corner of said Gore
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property; thence S.8841’50”E. along South Line of said Gore property, 450.04 feet to a line
parallel with and 40.0 feet West of the East Line of the NE.1/4 of said Section 13; thence
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S.005’50”E. along said parallel line, 90.31 feet to vision triangle at intersection of Prairie
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(Beloit Ave.) and Avalon Roads (STH 11); thence S.5957’30”W. along said vision triangle,
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161.45 feet to North Line Avalon Road (STH 11); thence S.2615’45”E., 223.37 feet; thence
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S.8959’47”E., 135.87 feet to the East Line of C.T.H. “G” (Prairie Ave.); thence
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S.0110’56”W., along said East Line of C.T.H.”G”, 135.84 feet; thence S.2136’55”W.,
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continuing along said East Line, 53.56 feet; thence S.0124’58”W., continuing along said
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East Line, 242.64 feet; thence S.8920’59”E., 0.37 feet to a line that is 33.0 feet East of and
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parallel with the East line of the SW ¼ of said Section 18; thence S.0000’13”W., along
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said line, 2,079.14 feet; thence S. 0018’59”E., along a line that is 33.0 feet East and
parallel with the East line of the NW ¼ of said Section 19, a distance of 401.19 feet; thence
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N.8827’04”W., 33.02 feet; thence N.8827’04”W., 3,859.99 feet; thence N.0002’51”W.,
1,704.64 feet to a point on the North line of the SE. ¼ of the SW. ¼ of said Section 13;
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thence S.8902’36”E., along said North line, 1,291.03 feet to the NE. corner of said SE. ¼
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of said SW. ¼ of said Section 13; thence N.0000’24”E., along the North-South centerline
of said Section 13, a distance of 1,283.03 feet to the South line of S.T.H. 11 (Avalon Road);
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thence S.8841’40”E., along said South line, 1,757.16 feet to the West line of a Certified
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Survey Map as recorded in Volume 8, Pages 114 and 115; thence S.0118’01”W., along
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said West line, 217.05 feet to the SW. corner of said Certified Survey Map; thence
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S.8842’05”E., along the South line of said Certified Survey Map, 110.0 feet to the SE.
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corner of said Certified Survey Map; thence N.0118’01”E. along the East line of said
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Certified Survey Map, 200.0 feet; thence S.8841’40”E., 70.0 feet to the NW. corner of Lot
One of a Certified Survey Map as recorded in Volume 8, Pages 124 and 125; thence
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S.0118’01”W. along the West line of said Lot One, 200.0 feet to the SW. corner of said Lot
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One; thence S.8842’05”E. along the South line of said Lot One, 115.05 feet to the SE.
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corner of said Lot One; thence N.0118’01”E. along the East line of said Lot One and said
line extended North, 309.02 feet to a point on the South line of Outlot 1 of a Certified
Survey Map as recorded in Volume 24, Pages 355, 356, 357, 358, and 359; thence
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N.8841’40”W. along South line of Outlot 1, 2,054.32 feet to the North-South Centerline of
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said Section 13; thence N.0002’50”W. along said North-South Centerline, 2,589.84 feet to
N1/4 Corner said Section 13; thence continue North along North-South Centerline of said
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Section 12, 639.87 feet to SW Corner Lot 8, Burbank Park Addition; thence S.8840’E.,
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535.02 feet to East Line Jackson Street; thence N.009’E. 70 feet to South Line Jackson
School property; thence East along said Jackson School property, 786 feet to SE Corner
said Jackson School; thence North along East Line said Jackson School, 310 feet more or
less to SW Corner Certified Survey Map as recorded in Volume 1, Page 219; thence
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S.8832’E. 350.03 feet to SE Corner Certified Survey Map as recorded in Volume 3, Pages
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264 and 265; thence N.017’E. 100 feet to SW Corner Lot 6, Second Sundown Acres
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Addition; thence S.8832’E. along South Line said Addition, 862.53 feet to West right of
way Prairie Road line of Beloit Ave; thence South along said right of way, 160 feet more or
less; thence in an Easterly direction perpendicular to the West line of Beloit Ave. 93.0 feet
to the Northwest corner of Lot 1 of a Certified Survey Map recorded at the Rock County
Register of Deeds as Document No. 1719917 in Vol. 29, Pages 57, 58, 59, and 60 and the
, 1,130 feet more or less to South Line said Section 12; thence East along said South Line,
33 feet to Point of Beginning.
IV. EXISTING ZONING AND PROPOSED LAND USES
The City of Janesville is proposing to create TIF No. 22 to expand an existing
industrial park on the City’s south side. At the time of its creation, TIF District No. 22
contained four parcels of land vacant land totaling 285 acres in an industrially zoned area
on the City's south east side. Amendment No. 1 to the TIF No. 22 Project Plan will change
changed the original boundary to add an additional 226 acres of vacant land located south
of STH 11 (Avalon Road). Amendment No. 2 to the TIF No. 22 Project Plan will add an
additional 57 acres of industrial land to the TIF boundary, bringing the total size of TIF
No. 22 to 569 acres. The parcels are unimproved and have been used for agricultural crop
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production. The City purchased 85 acres of the land within TIF No. 22 in late 1998. The
85 acres of land east of Beloit Ave. within TIF No. 22 is currently zoned M-1 Light
Industrial. In 1999, the City purchased the 200 acres of land west of Beloit Ave.
and zoned it M-1 Light Industrial and Conservancy. Generally, the 142 acres of land south
of a natural drainage swale that runs from the northeast to the southwest were zoned and
used for industrial purposes. The 58 acres of land north of this drainage swale were zoned
Conservancy and was reserved for future parks and open space. In 2004, the City
negotiated to purchase an additional 226 acres of land located south of STH 11. Upon
annexation, this land will be was zoned M-1 Light Industrial and included within the
boundaries of TIF No. 22 by approval of Amendment No. 1 to the TIF No. 22 Project Plan.
The 57 acres of land added to the boundaries of TIF No. 22 by Amendment No. 2 contains
three (3) parcels of land zoned a combination of M-1 Light Industrial and M-2 General
Industrial. The 12.4 acre parcel fronting on Beloit Ave. is improved with a 140,000 SF
industrial building leased to CRT Processing. The 15.1 acre vacant parcel fronting on
Burbank Ave. is zoned predominately M-2. The third parcel contains 25.1 acres of land
improved with 28,500 SF of vacant industrial buildings formerly occupied by Quality Wood
Treating.
State law requires that not less than 50% of the land within a TIF district be “suitable
for ‘industrial sites’ within the meaning of (Wisconsin Statutes) s. 66.1101 and zoned for
industrial use”. Within TIF No. 22 after Amendment No., 88.6% 89.3% of the land is
proposed for industrial uses and 11.4% 10.7% is proposed for open space uses, thus
meeting the required standard. All lands within TIF No. 22 zoned for industrial uses will
remain zoned for industrial uses for the life of the TIF district. In addition, the Wisconsin
TIF Law prohibits the costs associated with “newly platted residential areas” from being
considered as TIF project costs. No residential development is planned for TIF No. 22.
The TIF District Project Plan proposes to improve these properties with streets and
utilities to create additional industrial sites. The timing of the street and utility
improvements will be phased to meet the needs of specific development projects thereby
minimizing the risk of incurring development costs in advance of tax-producing
development projects.
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Map 1 shows the land uses and zoning in TIF No. 22.
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V. PROPOSED TIF PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS
The public expenditures proposed in TIF No. 22 will be linked to the expansion of
the industry within the district. The expansion of the industry will increase property
values and will generate new tax increments that will allow the City to recover its TIF
costs. Helgesen Properties constructed a 700,000 sf industrial warehouse building
within the TIF district. This building has been leased to a series of third party logistics
firms that provide inventory sequencing services to General Motors. With the closure
of GM, this building is vacant and available for lease. Helgesen has upgraded the
HVAC and lighting to improve energy efficiency and has added demising walls to
accommodate multiple tenants. To allow this expansion to occur, the City extended
utilities to the property and constructed an extension of Venture Drive.
Deere and Company contracted with Ryan, Inc. for the construction of a 490,000
sf warehouse on a 52 acre site west of Beloit Ave. Ryan, Inc. also took an option to
purchase the remaining 70 acres of land zoned for industrial purposes west of Beloit
Ave. In 2007, Helgesen purchased a 22.55 acre industrial site on Venture Dr. and
constructed a 250,000 SF industrial building on speculation. The western ¼ of the
building was leased to National Freight Industries while the eastern ¾ was leased to
Cummins, Inc. The vacant land and vacant Quality Wood Treating property included in
Amendment No. may need TIF assistance for future development projects.
As the demand for industrial sites increases, the City will construct new streets
and utilities on the remaining 296 industrial acres planned west of Beloit Ave industrial
land within the proposed TIF district. Finally, the Project Plan provides funds for
marketing the new industrial sites and for providing incentive financing to companies
locating new facilities within the TIF district. The kind, number, and location of all
proposed improvements proposed for TIF No. 22 are shown on Map 2 - Improvement
Plan.
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A. Land Acquisition
In order to create a new industrial park, the City has acquired a 200 acre
parcel on the west side of Beloit Ave. In addition, the City may acquire and an
additional 226 acre parcel west of Beloit Ave. and south of STH 11. Land acquisition,
surveying, soil testing, environmental engineering, and title policy expenses may be
considered TIF project costs. Payments to neighboring townships to compensate them
for lost tax revenues where TIF districts include newly annexed property will also be
considered a TIF land acquisition expense. Payment of any land conversion penalty
under the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes section 74.485 would also be considered a
land acquisition cost. In addition, approximately 58 acres of the 200 acres purchased
will be reserved for parks and open space to serve as a buffer between the industrial
development to the south and the residential development outside the district to the
north.
B. Transportation Improvements
Transportation improvements may include the construction of the southerly
and westerly extension of Venture Drive back to Beloit Ave. and westerly extension of
Venture Drive to Progress Drive. Beloit Ave. may be was widened to a 4-lane cross
section as the traffic to and through TIF No. 22 increases with development. A traffic
signal may be was installed at the Kellogg and Beloit Avenue intersection, with 50% of
the cost attributable to the increased truck traffic within the district. In addition, the TIF
Project Plan allows for the construction of Venture Dr. and Progress Dr. on the vacant
land north of STH 11 and the construction of new streets on the vacant land west of
Beloit Ave. and south of STH 11 to develop new industrial sites. Map No. 2 shows the
planned location of these road improvements, however, the actual location of the roads
may change depending on the needs of specific development projects.
Wherever new street construction occurs, sidewalks or recreational trails, street
trees, and landscaping may be installed along the new frontage road. The Project Plan
also allows for the construction of a bike trail along the north right-of-way line of STH 11
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when that road is widened to 4-lanes in 2004. Finally, a bike trail may be constructed
from STH 11 north along Progress Dr. to Jackson St. to link the residential
neighborhoods to the north to the new industrial park.
C. Utility Costs
As new streets are constructed to provide access to industrial sites, sewer,
water, gas and electric utilities will be installed within the rights-of-way. In addition, a
storm sewer collection system including underground piping, surface detention ponds
and safety fencing may be installed. These utility improvements will be phased along
with the street construction to meet the needs of specific development projects. The
utility costs will be included as TIF expenditures.
D. Street Lighting and Landscaping
As new streets are developed within TIF No. 22, street lights and street
trees may be installed. In addition, a landscaping buffer between the industrial uses to
the south and the open space/residential uses to the north is planned as a TIF cost.
E. Marketing and Incentive Financing
In order to attract new development to the TIF No. 22 industrial park, it
may be necessary to implement a marketing program. Marketing activities may include
the development of brochures, photographs, topography and maps for use with industry
prospects. Once the marketing materials are available, a direct mail program may be
implemented to attract new development. Marketing activities may also include the
payment of real estate commissions where a private “buyer’s broker” facilitates the sale
of a new development site in TIF No. 22. Where a specific industry has been identified,
incentive financing may be necessary to ‘close the deal’. Incentive financing may
include below interest loans, funding for relocation, worker training, and unique start-up
costs, and/or similar financing programs. Financing may go directly to a development
project or to capitalize a revolving loan fund to provide financing assistance for industrial
expansion projects throughout the TIF District. All marketing and incentive financing
expenses will be considered TIF costs.
Changes to State Law also allow the expenditure of TIF funds within ½
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mile of an existing TIF boundary. The existing industries located within ½ mile of TIF
No. 22 may also need project financing and/or development incentives to maintain
employment levels or to undertake expansion projects. This Project Plan includes TIF
funding to assist with these types of industrial expansion projects located within ½ mile
of TIF No. 22 (See Map 3).
F. Administrative Costs
The TIF No. 22 project plan includes the cost incurred for administrative,
professional, organizational, and legal services related to the creation and
administration of the TIF district. Direct engineering costs shall be charged to the
specific construction projects within the TIF District. Direct legal and planning costs will
be charged as administrative costs.
The overhead costs of related city departments will also be charged
against the TIF district in accordance with an indirect cost allocation plan. The cost of
the three TIF audits required under Wisconsin Statutes ss 66.1105 will be included as
TIF project costs. In addition, administrative costs will include any TIF Plan review fees
charged by the Department of Revenue .
VI. DETAILED LIST OF ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS
In order to determine the economic feasibility of the proposed TIF District No. 22,
total project costs must be estimated and compared to the projected tax increments that
will be generated by the new development in the TIF district. Based on 2004 actual
costs through 2008 and construction costs in 2009, TIF No. 22 improvement costs are
estimated as follows:
A. Land Acquisition $6,218,329 $ 6,254,335
B. Transportation Improvements $2,364,394 2,548,952
C. Utility Costs $3,505,937 2,265,036
D. Lighting and Landscaping $217,023 99,298
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E. Marketing & Incentive Financing $2,002,905 3,102,997
F. Administration $89,917 $ 126,000
Total Cost of Improvements $14,398,505 $ 14,396,618
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The estimated cost of TIF expenditures is $14,398,505 $14,396,618. Under the
revised TIF law, project costs may be incurred over the first eighteen (18) years of the
TIF district, while TIF revenues will be collected over a maximum of twenty-three (23)
years. The City will have to finance any negative TIF fund balance through interfund
borrowing. Based on conservative projections, debt service and interfund borrowing will
add an additional $10,631,445 $4,597,860 in TIF financing costs, bringing the total
estimated TIF No. 22 project costs to $25,029,950 $19,030,944.
All project costs and interfund borrowing estimates are based on the most current
cost data available in September, 2004 June, 2009 and may be adjusted within the total
amount shown without modification or amendment of this TIF No. 22 Project Plan.
Under the changes to the TIF law enacted in 2004, all of the TIF No. 22 project
costs except debt service and interfund borrowing will be incurred during the first
eighteen (18) years of the TIF District. Table No. 1 shows the schedule and timing of
the proposed expenditures. The actual timing of expenditures will be contingent on the
commitments from industries locating facilities and guaranteeing a minimum property
value that will generate sufficient tax increments over the life of the TIF district to cover
the TIF project costs. Helgesen Properties constructed a 700,000 sf building on the
east side of Beloit Ave. in 1999. Ryan, Inc, constructed a 490,000 sf distribution center
for lease to Deere and Company in 2001. Helgesen Properties also constructed a
250,000 SF industrial building in 2007 and has an option on an adjacent parcel of land
with plans to construct a third industrial building containing 150,000 SF. This Project
Plan includes funds to market the remaining vacant industrial land within the TIF District
for the development of other warehousing and distribution projects as well as continued
industrial development.
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Table No. 1
Tax Increment District No. 22
Summary of TIF Costs By Year
Year Type of Cost Cost Cost
1999 Land Acquisition, $2,589,264$ 2,600,563
and Administration.
2000 Streets, Utilites, 149,016150,059
Marketing and Administration
2001 Streets, Utilities, Marketing and 1,443,384 1,443,658
Administration
2002 Utilities, Incentive Financing, 1,965,499 1,965,499
Administration
2003 Administration 538 538
2004 Streets, Administration 1,208,001 5,177,677
2005 Land Acq., Administration 4,187,04038,043
2006 Streets, Utilities, Marketing, Admin. $285,240 9,862
2007 Streets, Utilities, Marketing, Admin. $446,360 556,371
2008 Streets, Utilities, Marketing, Admin. $323,760 228,004
2009 Streets, Utilities, Marketing, Admin. $611,802 769,750
2010 Streets, Utilities, Marketing, Admin. $608,302 1,463,800
2011 - Streets, Utilities, Marketing, Admin. $580,302 $ 29,259
2015
Total Cost of Improvements $14,398,505 $14,433,084
Debt Service and Interfund Borrowing $10,631,445 4,597,860
Total Estimated TIF No. 22 Costs $25,029,950 $19,030,944
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VII. ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND METHODS OF FINANCING
A. Economic Feasibility Analysis
Under Wisconsin's Tax Increment District Law (ss. 66.1105), 100% of the
property taxes levied against new property value created within a TIF district is retained
by the City to pay for improvement costs that were incurred to attract the new
development. Implicit in the law is the concept that without the improvements, the
attraction of new development, the creation of new jobs, and the expansion of the tax
base would not occur.
The Wisconsin TIF law as revised by the Legislature in 2004, allows the
City eighteen (18) years in which to make the improvements needed to stimulate and
support development. The property tax increments generated by the new development
are retained by the City until all TIF costs are paid. In no case shall the TIF district have
a life longer than twenty three (23) years.
The City of Janesville's Tax Increment District No. 22 was created by
Council action in September, 1999. The original TIF No. 22 Project Plan will be was
amended by the City Council in October, 2004 to revise the budget and to amend the
boundary to include an additional 226 acre parcel of land. The budget and boundary
were amended again in August, 2009. Therefore, all TIF project improvements must be
completed by September, 2017. The taxes on any increased property value in the
district between 2000 and 2021 will be retained by the City to repay the TIF project
costs. TIF No. 22 will be dissolved when all TIF project costs are repaid, or in
September, 2021, whichever comes first.
In order to determine the economic feasibility of the proposed TIF district,
estimated TIF costs must be compared to projected TIF property tax increments. Where
tax increments exceed TIF costs over the twenty three (23) year life of the TIF district,
the TIF district is considered economically feasible.
The City of Janesville has made conservative assumptions about the
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future to determine the economic feasibility of TIF No. 22. All TIF costs related to
industrial expansion projects are incurred according to the schedule shown in Table No.
1. TIF property value increases for are shown for the 700,000 sf industrial warehouse
constructed in 1999 and for the 490,000 sf warehouse distribution center constructed in
2001, and the 250,000 SF warehouse constructed in 2007. In addition, as streets and
utilities are installed, new industrial projects will be developed. The Project Plan
assumes that an average of $2,500,000 $5,000,000 in new property value will be added
every other year from 2005 through 2011 in 2010 and $2,500,000 in value added in
2012. At an average value of $25 $35 per square foot of industrial building, the City will
need to add approximately 100,000 215,000 sf of construction bi-annually to achieve
$2,500,000 $7,500,000 in new property value. From 1988 through 2003 2008, the City
has averaged approximately 350,000 300,000 sf of new industrial space absorption
annually citywide.
Where possible, the construction of new streets and utilities will be phased
and linked to known development projects. The City will enter into binding contracts
with the industries locating within TIF No. 22 that will guarantee the minimum amount of
investment needed to fully amortize all TIF costs associated with each project within 8 to
10 years. The overall TIF District should be able to recover all costs by the year 2020
2021.
The equalized value property tax mill rate levy is projected to increase
0.5% per year remain constant into the future. This assumption is also conservative. In
recent years, the equalized value property tax mill rate in Janesville increased slightly.
Based on these assumptions, the $31,923,900 $48,825,200 in new property value
generated between 1999 and 2004 2008, plus the estimated $10,000,000 $7,500,000 in
new property value generated by development within TIF No. 22 between 2005 2010
and 2011 2012 will create sufficient new property tax increments to repay all planned
TIF project costs. The City will limit the implementation of all TIF expenditures until the
actual levels of new property value are known.
Table 2 shows TIF costs as estimated in 2004 with Amendment No. 1 to
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the TIF No. 22 Project Plan. Table 2A shows revised TIF costs of $14,398,505
Tax Increment vs. TIF Cost Comparison
$14,433,084 plus financing costs of $10,631,445 $ 4,597,860 for a total TIF cost of
EqualizedTaxDirect
$25 Const.,029,950 $19,030,944 TotalValue. IncrementLong TermCosts &InterfundTIFTIF
YearValueTID ValueMill Rate& Misc.Debt DebtInterestBalanceYearYear
RevenueProceedsServiceCosts
1998000.0234600$0$01998
1999000.023585502,750,0002,600,563$0$149,98719991
200011,147,80011,147,8000.0237013,450245,000554,034$7,095($152,692)20002
20018,385,00019,532,8000.02382$285,377$455,0001,877,756$14,754($1,304,825)20013
20022,081,10021,613,9000.02394$489,683$2,633,4002,409,820$13,396($604,958)20024
200312,767,50034,381,4000.02283$525,534685,346$8,768($773,538)20035
2004031,923,9000.02294$948,922 966,908$19,338($810,862)20046
20052,500,00034,423,9000.02306$856,139 690,411$20,272($665,406)20057
2006034,423,9000.02317$917,7561,349,464$16,635($1,113,750)20068
20072,500,00036,923,9000.02329$921,7441,362,717$27,844($1,582,566)20079
2008036,923,9000.02341$984,2701,426,980$39,564($2,064,841)200810
20092,500,00039,423,9000.02352$988,5911,435,903$51,621($2,563,773)200911
2010039,423,9000.02364$1,052,0381,504,746$64,094($3,080,575)201012
20112,500,00041,923,9000.02376$1,056,6981,531,808$77,014($3,632,699)201113
2012041,923,9000.02388$1,121,0781,592,898$90,817($4,195,336)201214
2013041,923,9000.02400$1,126,083973,080$104,883($4,147,216)201315
2014041,923,9000.02412$1,011,114939,267$103,680($4,179,049)201416
2015041,923,9000.02424$1,016,169776,318$104,476($4,043,674) 201517
2016041,923,900 0.02436$1,021,250330,056$101,092($3,453,571)201618
2017041,923,9000.02448$1,026,356290,109$86,339($2,803,662)201719
2018041,923,9000.02460$1,031,488235,190$70,092($2,077,457)201820
2019041,923,9000.02473$1,036,646194,318$51,936($1,287,065)201921
2020041,923,9000.02485$1,041,829125,936$32,177($403,349)202022
2021041,923,9000.02497$1,047,03860,351$10,084$573,253202123
44,381,400Totals:$19,519,803$6,083,400$23,913,979$1,115,971
Assumptions:Expenditures:
AmountYear
1. Mill Rate Growth :1.0050Debt2,589,2641999
2. Interfund Cost :2.5%Debt149,0162000
3. TIF Bal.10 Yrs :N/ADebt1,443,3842001
4. G.O. Bond Rate :4.00%Debt1,965,4992002
5. Deere Guarantee$120,000Direct Cost5382003
2005$2,500,000Debt and Direct costs1,208,0012004
2006$0Debt4,187,0402005
2007$2,500,000Debt285,2402006
2008$0Debt446,3602007
2009$2,500,000Debt323,7602008
2010$0Debt611,8022009
2011$2,500,000Debt608,3022010
2012$0Debt580,3022011
Project Costs14,398,505
Interest Costs10,631,445
Total TIF Costs$25,029,950
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Direct Cost
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TIF No. 22
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Tax Increment vs. TIF Cost Comparison
EqualizedTaxCapital
Const.TotalValueIncrementLong TermExisting ExpenditureInterfundTIFTIF
YearValueTID ValueMill Rate& Misc.Debt Debt & Future DebtInterestBalanceYearYear
RevenueProceedsServiceServiceCosts
1998000.02343000$0$01998
1999000.023545502,750,00002,600,5630$149,98719991
200011,147,80011,147,8000.0232713,450245,000403,975150,0597,095($152,693)20002
20018,385,00019,532,8000.02333$285,377455,000434,0981,443,65814,754($1,304,826)20013
20022,081,10021,613,9000.02275$489,6832,633,400444,3211,965,49913,396($604,959)20024
200312,767,50034,381,4000.02290$525,5340684,8085388,768($773,539)20035
2004(5,408,500)28,972,9000.02306$1,010,3424,820,000666,9085,177,6776,632($794,414)20046
20056,000,80034,973,7000.02178$833,6730788,37638,04324,808($811,968)20057
20063,740,90038,714,6000.02047$933,7190909,2839,86241,322($838,716)20068
2007630,70039,345,3000.02085$977,73970,000900,910556,37160,182($1,308,439)20079
20089,479,90048,825,2000.02058$996,603590,000924,015228,00429,211($903,067)200810
2009048,825,2000.02069$1,160,7400934,452022,577($699,356)200911
20105,000,00053,825,2000.02079$1,115,0540936,769107,76517,484($646,320)201012
2011053,825,2000.02089$1,224,5970912,133314,61816,158($664,632)201113
20122,500,00056,325,2000.02100$1,230,2190917,678303,68416,616($672,391)201214
2013056,325,2000.02110$1,288,6280915,227296,75016,810($612,549)201315
2014056,325,2000.02121$1,194,5710912,208285,81515,314($631,316)201416
2015056,325,2000.02131$1,200,5440927,289287,14015,783($660,984) 201517
2016056,325,2000.02142$1,206,5470920,359264,94716,525($656,268)201618
2017056,325,2000.02153$1,212,5790911,615256,01316,407($627,724)201719
2018056,325,2000.02164$1,218,6420837,194247,07915,693($509,047)201820
2019056,325,2000.02174$1,224,73600238,14412,726$464,818201921
2020056,325,2000.02185$1,230,85900152,2350$1,543,442202022
2021056,325,2000.02196$1,237,0140000$2,780,456202123
56,325,200Totals:$21,811,399$11,563,400$15,281,618$14,924,465$388,261
Assumptions:Expenditures:
1. Mill Rate Growth :1.0050 Project Costs14,433,084
2. Interfund Cost :2.5% Interest Costs4,597,860
3. G.O. Bond Rate :4.00% Total TIF Costs$19,030,944
4. Deere Guarantee:$100,000
5. Eq. Value Growth: 1.00
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These monies will only be expended if the property value of the industrial
construction is adequate to ensure a sufficient tax increment to recover the cost within
the life of the TIF district. If a total of $41,923,900 $56,325,200 of new property value
is created as projected in Table 2, the TIF district will generate a total of $19,519,803
$21,811,399 in property tax increments over the 23 year life of the district. In addition,
the TIF district borrowed an additional $6,083,400 $11,563,400 between 1999 and
2004 2008 resulting in a total of $25,603,203 $33,374,799 available to implement TIF
projects. Since property tax increments plus existing debt are projected to exceed TIF
costs including debt service by $573,253 $2,780,456 TIF No. 22 is found to be
economically feasible. Projected TIF revenues will cover TIF costs within 22 21 years
and the City projects that TIF No. 22 will be dissolved by 2021 2019.
Since there is no guarantee that new development projects will be found
to construct new property value within TIF No. 22, the City will only implement
additional street and utility construction project when they are needed to prepare new
industrial sites for specific projects. The TIF plan includes $2,671,405 $950,800 in
funding for the extension of Venture Drive, west of Beloit Ave. and in funding for storm
sewer special assessments that are paid as land is subdivided. Table No. 3 shows
projected revenues and expenditures assuming that no new property value is created
after 2003 and assuming that the only future expenditures are limited to the purchase
of the additional 226 acres of land and the completion of 850’ of Venture Dr. west of
Beloit Ave. Under this “no growth” scenario, TIF No. 22 is still projected to “break
even” in 2019 (TIF Year 21) allowing the TIF district to be dissolved without any further
general fund obligations. Given the remaining life of TIF No. 22, it is likely that the
future installation of streets and utilities serving the 225 acres of industrial land south of
STH 11 will need to be funded by the creation of a new TIF district.
B. Methods of Financing
Wisconsin Statutes provide several methods of financing the cost of
improvements in tax increment districts. For smaller amounts, financing through the
general fund may be feasible. Transfers can be made from the municipal general fund
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account into the TIF expenditure account to cover the cost of TIF improvements. This
method of financing avoids the interest cost associated with municipal borrowing.
However, since the General Fund balance is reduced, the General Fund loses interest
income, so an interfund borrowing cost is charged to the TIF account.
State law also provides for municipal borrowing. Community borrowing is
divided into two forms -- that subject to a statutory limitation and borrowing not subject
to limitation. Possible funding sources include:
1. General Obligation Borrowing - Is sometimes referred to as a local
promissory note from a bank, State Trust Fund, or other lending institution. This form of
borrowing requires little effort or legal costs and works well for smaller sums. This sort
of borrowing is included in the municipal borrowing limitation.
2. General Obligation Bonding – Is an irrepealable property tax
obligation of the community. General obligation bonds can often be sold at lower
interest rates than other forms of borrowing. However, there are additional regulations
and requirements that make G.O. Bonds suitable for larger projects. G.O. Bonds are
included in the municipal borrowing limitation.
3. Mortgage Revenue Bonds - Are repaid through the revenue
generated by a public utility like a water or sewer utility. Revenue bonds also have
regulatory and legal requirements that make them suitable for larger project costs.
Since revenue bonds do not pledge the community's taxing capacity, they are not
subject to a municipal borrowing limitation.
4. Federal and State Grant or Loan Programs - Like Community
Development Block Grants or State Transportation aids are sometimes available to
supplement local funding sources. However, the amount of grant dollars available is
limited and state and federal funding is uncertain given the need to balance budgets.
The actual method of financing specific TIF projects will be determined by
the City based on the current fiscal condition of the City, anticipated non-TIF capital
needs, municipal borrowing rates and terms, and the amount of financing needed.
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Where general obligation borrowing is used, TIF financing costs have been calculated
assuming financing over ten (10) years, with equal principal payments.
The City will not proceed with any phase of the planned public
improvements until a developer or business is committed to construct a new building or
renovate an existing building with a value sufficient to generate the property tax
increments needed to cover the cost of the improvements. Therefore, the actual City
expenditures in TIF No. 22 may be substantially different that those shown in the
project plan.
C. Additional Economic Benefits
The economic feasibility analysis has shown that the property tax
increments will be sufficient to cover all TIF project costs over the twenty three (23)
year life of the TIF district. The development of TIF No. 22 will facilitate an industrial
expansion, increase property values, and create new jobs in the City of Janesville.
These jobs will help diversify the local economy and the increased manufacturing and
warehousing/distribution payrolls will have a positive multiplier effect in the trade and
service sectors.
VIII. PROPOSED CHANGES IN ORDINANCES, CODES, & PLANS
The proposed TIF No. 22 project plan is in conformance with the City of
Janesville's present zoning ordinance, with the City's Industrial Development Plan and
the General Development Plan. All of the properties within TIF No. 22 with the
exception of the 58 acres reserved for future outdoor recreation, have been found to be
suitable for industrial development in accordance with Wisconsin's Promotion of
Industry Statute ss 66.1101, and will remained zoned for industrial purposes for the life
of the TIF district. All development in TIF No. 22 will have to conform with the State
Building Codes and will be subject to the City's permitting and inspection procedures.
The TIF No. 22 project plan conforms with all relevant State and local ordinances,
plans, and codes, thus, no changes to the existing regulations are proposed or needed.
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The City will request that the Wisconsin Department of Commerce amend
the Janesville Community Development Zone boundary to include the newly annexed
land within TIF No. 22. This will allow companies that locate within the amended TIF
No. 22 boundary to apply for State of Wisconsin income tax credits under the
Development Zone Program. In addition, the newly annexed land is located outside the
current 208 Water Quality Plan boundary for sewer service. The City will request a
sewer service area boundary amendment to include all of proposed TIF No. 22. The
current 208 Water Quality Plan provided for sewer service to an additional 960 acres of
industrial development, but the exact location of the development was not designated.
The 208 Water Quality Plan amendment will allow the City to provide sewer service to
the 226 acres of land to be annexed to TIF No. 22, and leave an additional 734 acres
of industrial land for future sewer service area designation.
IX. LIST OF ESTIMATED NON-PROJECT COSTS
All of the public improvements and other project costs included in this
project plan are TIF eligible costs as defined in Wisconsin Statutes ss. 66.1105, the
Tax Increment District Law. Where an improvement (such as the planned traffic light at
Beloit and Kellogg Avenues) can serve an area larger than the TIF district, the cost of
the improvement will be prorated so that only the proportion of the costs to serve TIF
No. 22 will be included as a project cost. That portion of the total costs which serves
areas outside the TIF district will be considered 'non-project' costs and charged to
funding sources other than TIF No. 22.
X. METHODS FOR RELOCATION OF DISPLACED PERSONS
The TIF No. 22 Project Plan does plan land acquisition, thus, there may
be displacement of persons or business needing relocation assistance. For any
reason, should relocation be necessitated by the City's involvement in the
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implementation of this Project Plan, it will be undertaken pursuant to Wisconsin
Statutes Section 32.19 and 33.195, and according to a Relocation Plan, as approved
by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
XI. PROMOTION OF THE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY
The creation of TIF No. 22 and the implementation of the projects in the
TIF Project Plan will promote the orderly development of the City of Janesville by
encouraging that new industrial development occurs in areas of the City planned for
industrial growth. By creating well designed and strategically located industrial parks,
land use conflicts and infrastructure deficiencies can be avoided. By providing financial
incentives to stimulate private development projects, the City is able to ensure that
economic growth continues to occur, thus offsetting the inevitable loss of jobs and
incomes when economic conditions force the closure of other employers in the
community.
By utilizing the provisions of the Tax Increment Finance Law, the City can
increase property values through development projects that result in increased tax
base. TIF No. 22 continues the industrial development on the City’s southeast side that
began with the creation of TIF No. 5 in 1988 and TIF No. 16 in 1996. TIF No. 22 will
add to the tax and employment base of the community, and will generate positive
secondary impacts in the community through increased local disposable incomes.
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Resolution No. 2009- 621
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROJECT PLAN AND
AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF TIF NO. 22. WITHIN
THE CITY OF JANESVILLE, ROCK COUNTY, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville adopted Resolution No. 99-2455 on September 27,
1999, creating City of Janesville Tax Increment Finance District No. 22 in accordance
with the provisions of Wisconsin Statues ss 66.1105, and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville adopted Resolution No. 2004 – 89 on October 25,
2004, approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for TIF No. 22 in order to revise
the project budget and to amend the TIF No. 22 boundary to include an additional 226
acres of industrial land, and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is now proposing Amendment No. 2 to the Project
Plan for TIF No. 22 again revising the project budget and amending the TIF No. 22
boundary to include an additional 32 acres of industrial land, and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has held a public hearing on the proposed
Amendment No. 2 to Tax Increment District No. 22 and the proposed new boundaries
thereof, and recommended the approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for
Tax Increment District No. 22 and the modification to the boundaries of the Amended
TIF district; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer of the local school district, Rock County Board,
Blackhawk Technical College, and the other entities having the power to levy taxes on
the property located within the proposed Tax Increment District No. 22 have been
notified of the proposed Amendment to the Project Plan for TIF No. 22, pursuant to
Section 66.1105 (4) (a) and (e), Wisconsin State Statutes; and
WHEREAS, TIF No. 22 as amended, is declared to be an “industrial TIF district” where
more than 51% of the land is currently zoned M-1 Industrial and has been found
suitable for industrial development within the meaning of Section 66.1101, Wisconsin
State Statutes and will remain zoned for industrial purposes for the 23 year life of the
TIF District; and
WHEREAS, the project costs directly serve to promote industrial development,
consistent with the purpose for which the TIF District is created, and the improvement
of such areas for industrial projects will significantly enhance the value of all property
within the TIF District; and
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WHEREAS, the equalized value of taxable property within the amended boundaries of
TIF No. 22 plus the value increment of all existing Janesville's TIF Districts does not
exceed twelve percent (12%) of the total equalized value of property within the City of
Janesville; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Increment District No. 22 is
economically feasible and has been found to be in accordance with the City's General
Development Plans, Zoning Ordinance, and other relevant policies and that
implementation of the improvements as set forth in Amended TIF No. 22 is in the best
interest of the City of Janesville and for the benefit of its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville that it hereby approves Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for City of
Janesville Tax Increment Finance District No. 22 and amends the boundaries of Tax
Increment District No. 22 in the City of Janesville as described on the attached map
and Amended Project Plan for TIF District No. 22.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
DeGarmo
Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manager
Loasching
Steeber
ATTEST:
Truman
Wellnitz
Williams
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM
June 22, 2009
MEMORANDUM
TO: J. Douglas Venable, Director of Economic Development
FROM: Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
RE: Legal Opinion – Amendment No. 2 -- T.I.F. No. 22 Project Plan
Sec. 66.1105(4)(f), Wis. Stats., of the Tax Increment Financing Law mandates that
the project plan for a proposed tax increment financing district "include an opinion of the
city attorney or an attorney retained by the city advising whether the plan is complete and
complies with this section.” You have asked me to review a certain proposed “Amendment
No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental Finance District No. 22” dated August 10,
2009 (the expected date of City Council action) and determine if, in my opinion, it is
complete and complies with the requirements of Wisconsin's T.I.F. Law. This
memorandum constitutes my legal opinion.
Sec. 66.1105(4)(f), Wis. Stats., sets forth those components of a T.I.F. project plan
which are required by state law. They are as follows:
1. A statement listing the kind, number, and location of all proposed public
works or improvements within the district or, to the extent provided in Section 66.1105(4)(f)
1. k, Wis. Stats., outside the district;
2. An economic feasibility study;
3. A detailed list of estimated project costs;
4. A description of the methods of financing all of the estimated projected costs;
5. The time when the costs or monetary obligations related thereto are to be
incurred;
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June 22, 2009
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6. A map showing the existing uses and conditions of the real property in the
district;
7. A map showing the proposed improvements and uses in the district;
8. Proposed changes of:
a. Zoning ordinances.
b. The master plan, if any.
c. The master map, if any.
d. Building codes.
e. City ordinances.
9. A list of estimated non-project costs;
10. A statement of proposed methods for the relocation of any person(s) to be
displaced; and
11. How the Tax Increment Financing District promotes the orderly development
of the City.
I have reviewed proposed “Amendment No. 2 to the Tax Incremental Finance
District No. 22 Project Plan,” dated August 10, 2009, prepared by the City of Janesville
Economic Development Agency and Finance Division. It is my legal opinion that said
Project Plan as amended, prepared by the Economic Development Agency is complete
and does comply with Section 66.1105(4) (f), Wis. Stats. According to the terms of the
above cited statute, this legal opinion should now become the final component of that
project plan amendment.
Wald Klimczyk
City Attorney
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cc: Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer