#10 Recognize 5th anniversary of Janesville Performing Arts Center (Res. #2009-637)
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM
September 3, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM:Rebecca Smith, Management Assistant
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Janesville
Performing Arts Center. (File Res. No. 2009-637)
Request
City Manager Eric Levitt recently discussed with JPAC Executive Director Emily Gruenewald the
possibility of having a resolution celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Janesville Performing Arts
Center (JPAC) scheduled for the September 14, 2009 Council agenda.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Council pass resolution 2009-637.
City Manager recommendation
I concur with the staff recommendation.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve file resolution 2009-637 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Janesville
Performing Arts Center.
Background
The mission of the Janesville Performing Arts Center is to serve as the primary performing arts and
entertainment center for Janesville and the greater Rock County area, enabling a diverse mix of
performances by resident user groups or sponsored by resident user groups to enhance the quality of
life for current patrons and future generations. This facility is located in downtown Janesville and
opened to the public in September 2004. Since its opening, 451 events have taken place, including
theatre performances, musical concerts, dance recitals, parties, meetings, tours, festivals, and many
other community events. Additionally, 127,191 people have attended events at JPAC and over
13,000 youth have participated in educational programs either at the Center or through in-school
workshops sponsored by JPAC’s user groups.
The City of Janesville provided a $1 million match to an anonymous donor. JPAC has not required
any additional funding from the City since this match.
To celebrate its five year anniversary, JPAC planned many special events for the weekend of
September 12 and 13. Two celebratory concerts featuring Janesville natives will be taking place later
this month. Information about those events is below for your reference.
Executive Director Emily Gruenewald will be present at the September 14 meeting.
5th Anniversary Celebration Activities at JPAC
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Janesville Art League’s fall exhibit features artwork inspired by the Janesville cityscape which is viewable
during box office hours and during events.
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Janesville Presents! kicks off its 2009-2010 Season on September 25 with a concert by Boulder Acoustic
Society, featuring Janesville native Aaron Keim.
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Spotlight on Kids is sponsoring a concert on September 26 by the New York City duo itsnotmeitsyou,
featuring Janesville native Caleb Burhans.
FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2009- 637
A resolution celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Janesville Performing Arts Center.
WHEREAS
, the Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC) is a downtown facility organized to serve
as the primary performing arts and entertainment center for Janesville and the greater Rock County
area; and
WHEREAS
, prior to its opening in 2004, the City of Janesville provided a $1 million match to an
anonymous donor for this project and JPAC has not required any additional funding from the City;
WHEREAS
, since its opening, 451 events have taken place and 127,191 people have attended
events at JPAC; and
WHEREAS
, over 13,000 youth have participated in educational programs either at the Center or
through in-school workshops sponsored by JPAC’s user groups; and
WHEREAS
, September, 2009 marks the fifth anniversary of the Center in Janesville; and
WHEREAS
, JPAC has planned several special events throughout the month of September to
celebrate its anniversary; and
WHEREAS
, JPAC has improved the quality of life Janesville resident enjoy by working with user
groups to bring unique, educational and entertaining performances and events to the community for
everyone to enjoy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDby the Common Council of the City of Janesville
on this
th
14 day of September, 2009, that the citizens of Janesville celebrate the fifth anniversary of the
Janesville Performing Arts Center by recognizing the accomplishments of this outstanding community
resource.
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:
City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager
Prepared by: Management Assistant