#7 Commendation for Doug Venable Years of Service (File Res. #2009-639)
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION MEMORANDUM
October 20, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Susan Musick, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of James
Douglas Venable’s service to the City of Janesville.
Executive Summary
At the City Council meeting of November 9, 2009, the following retirement
commendation will be considered under the consent agenda:
1. James Douglas Venable for twenty-one years of service with the City of
Janesville (File Resolution Number 2009-639)
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Doug will be attending the November 9, 2009 Council meeting.
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Doug began working for the City of Janesville on November 16, 1987,
as the City of Janesville’s Economic Development Director.
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Doug’s retirement date is January 8, 2010.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of File Resolution 2009-639.
City Manager Recommendation
The City Manager recommends approval.
Suggested Motion
I move to adopt File Resolution 2009-639 to commend James Douglas Venable
on his service to the City of Janesville.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-639
Whereas,
James Douglas Venable is retiring from the City of Janesville after having diligently served the
citizens of Janesville as Economic Development Director for more than 21 years; and
Whereas,
Doug Venable began working at the City of Janesville on November 16, 1987, and holds a
distinguished career in economic development previously serving as a Community Development Planner for the
Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission; and as Economic Development Agent for Rock County; and
Whereas
, under Doug Venable’s leadership, the City has developed 31 TIF districts resulting in 5.26
million square feet of new construction, $166 million in property value, generated $3.46 million annually in property taxes,
and the companies that have received TIF assistance employ over 6,300 workers with an estimated payroll of $198.0
million; and
Whereas,
Doug Venable’s professional accomplishments and use of economic development strategies
are known throughout the state and his service to other municipal economic developers through mentorship,
brainstorming and encouragement are commendable; and
Whereas,
Doug Venable has used his vision to accomplish many outstanding projects to enhance the
quality of life for Janesville residents, and to help diversify the city’s employment base and well position the city for new
economic development opportunities in the future; and
Whereas,
during Doug Venable’s employment with the City of Janesville, he provided exemplary
professional service and demonstrated conscientious devotion to the Janesville community; and
Whereas,
it is desired that such honorable 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 James Douglas Venable for his 21 years as Janesville’s Economic Development
Director.
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Dated this 9 day of November, 2009.
ADOPTED: Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
Voskuil
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources