2025-2334Resolution No. 2025-2334
A resolution in support of reauthorization of state funding for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
Program
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in 1989 to
preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand
opportunities for outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is set to expire in 2025 and the program has
supported land acquisition and capital development by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
local governments, and nonprofit conservation organizations to preserve valuable natural areas, wildlife
habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation for public benefit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has benefited over the years by having received Stewardship grant
funds that have been used to develop City trails, parks, and other public outdoor recreation opportunities,
including Monterey Park improvements, Riverside Park revitalization, the creation of Town Square; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Janesville considers the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship
Program a valuable tool to preserve and restore natural areas, wildlife habitat, and water quality while
supporting the development of public nature-based outdoor recreation opportunities that promote
economic development and enhance quality of life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Janesville expresses its full
support to the Wisconsin Legislature and Governor for the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson
Stewardship Program and requests that sufficient funding be allocated to support projects for the next
ten-year period.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the City Clerk to forward a copy of this
resolution to the offices of each state legislator representing the City of Janesville and the Office of the
Governor.
ADOPTED:
APPROVED:
Kevin Lahner, City Manager
ATTEST:
Lorena Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager’s Office
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office
Motion by:
Second by:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Burdick
Jackson
Marshick
Miller
Neeno
Squire
Williams
April 14, 2025 Miller
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Resolution 2025-2334
Final Audit Report 2025-04-15
Created:2025-04-15
By:Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAATWqv-e3AP2km7NAqDc9LUfX0OcV3CTWy
"Resolution 2025-2334" History
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