2011-817 •
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -817
A Resolution approving the acquisition of abandoned railroad grade from Mr. Mike
Morris for bike trail purposes as an extension of the Peace Trail
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, this property is the last remaining parcel of trail right -of -way needed to
complete the City's portion of the trail extending 3 miles south to Afton and would
complete the City's responsibility in connecting Janesville to Beloit via public trail; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Parks and Open Space Plan recommends properties along the
Rock River Parkway be acquired for extending the bike trail; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby find that such uses and acquisition constitute
public purpose(s) that benefit the community and promote recreation, health, welfare,
safety and best interests of the City, its residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville Administration has negotiated with the owner to
purchase this property in the amount forty -five thousand dollars ($45,000); and
WHEREAS, the funding for this acquisition will be provided by donations from the Rock
Trail Coalition ($10,000) and the Graham — Martin Foundation Inc. ($10,000); and the
Parkland Acquisition Fund ($25,000); and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Plan Commission has reviewed this proposed acquisition on
June 20, 2011 and found it to be consistent with the City's established plans, but not
commenting upon the financial aspects of the transaction.
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: June 27, 2011 Motion by: McDonald
Second by: Steeber
APPR• - D: 4 Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner X
� ' Dongarra -Adams X
ric J . P , ity Manager Liebert X
McDonald X
ATT ST: Rashkin X
Steeber X
Voskuil X
Jean nn Wulf, City Clerk- Trea r
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney _
Proposed by: Councilmember McDonald, Council ^
President Brunner
Prepared by: Management Assistant