2013-1012 RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -1012
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Janesville's submission of an application to the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for funding though the River Protection
Grant Program.
WHEREAS, the Rock River is an important resource used by the public for recreation
and enjoyment of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has determined it is in the best interest of the public
to move forward with the removal and redevelopment of the Parking Plaza and the
river's edge; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville has the opportunity to apply for the River Protection
Planning Grant to help fund a Parking Plaza concept plan; and
WHEREAS, these funds in the amount of $10,000 would be used towards hiring a
planning consultant to develop a concept plan for the removal and revitalizing of the
Parking Plaza and the riverfront area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of the river
protection project described in the state grant application; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the
submission of a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for
the River Protection Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, and his designees, are hereby
authorized to negotiate, draft, prepare, execute, file and modify such other documents,
papers and agreements ancillary and /or pertaining thereto and, from time to time, to
take and /or make whatever other minor actions and /or minor modifications to the above
described agreements as the City Manager and /or his designee may deem necessary
and /or desirable to effectuate the purposes of such agreements and the intent of this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be authorized to sign all
documents related to the application for funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Janesville will meet the obligations of the
river protection grant project including timely publication of the results, and meet the
financial obligations under this grant including the prompt payment of our 25%
commitment to project costs.
The City of Janesville understands the importance of a continuing protection program
for the Rock River and intends to proceed on that course.
ADOPTED: April 22, 2013 Motion by: Liebert
Second by: Severson
APPROVED Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
r Dongarra -Adams X
<< , � i Farrell X
Eric J. Le itt, City Arger Kealy X
Liebert X
ATTEST: Severson X
Steeber X
Voskuil X
Je- Ann Wulf, City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Public Works Director /Mgt Intern
Prepared by: Mgt Intern