2024-2254FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2254
A resolution supporting the Children’s Museum of Rock County’s application to
the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Community
Development Investment Grant Program.
WHEREAS, the WEDC’s Community Development Investment Grant Program helps
transform communities by supporting local development that is as unique as the
communities in Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the Children’s Museum of Rock County has developed plans to
transform the vacant historic property at 100 West Milwaukee Street in Janesville,
preserving the building’s iconic façade while revitalizing the space into a unique, state-of-
the-art facility where youth can experience the joy of learning; and
WHEREAS, according to U.S. Census data, Janesville is home to approximately 14,600
residents under 18 years old, representing only a fraction of the children in the broader
region, and youth spend only a portion of their time in school with their families often left
looking for additional educational activities to engage their young learners.
WHEREAS, according to the American Alliance of Museums, for every $1 of funding they
receive from all levels of government, museums return more than $5 in tax revenue, with
every direct job created in the museum sector also bringing an additional job added in a
different sector; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has recognized the potential impact of this landmark
project through the enhancement of its historic downtown, community quality of life,
learning outcomes, and economic development, with the Common Council of the City of
Janesville allocating $2 million in City funds to help make this project possible; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville supports the Children’s Museum of Rock County’s application to the WEDC
Community Development Investment Grant Program and encourages the WEDC to help
make this transformative project possible through the award of this grant.
ADOPTED: September 9, 2024
APPROVED:
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Burdick X
Jackson X
Marshick X
Miller X
Neeno X
Squire X
Williams X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
2024-2254
Final Audit Report 2024-09-10
Created:2024-09-10
By:Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAnQpgr1ZnMnRAuWJiY193HxuQJEu9v1sZ
"2024-2254" History
Document created by Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us)
2024-09-10 - 3:39:55 PM GMT
Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature
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Signature Date: 2024-09-10 - 4:34:34 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2024-09-10 - 4:34:34 PM GMT