2014-1133 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -1133
A resolution recognizing September 9, 2014 as the 10th anniversary of the Janesville
Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
WHEREAS, in 1997, Janesville was presented with a rare, generous, and timely proposal to
lease the former Janesville High School auditorium and music wing from Stonehouse
Development for use as a community performing arts center; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2003, a $1 million donor came forward to help establish a community
performing arts center contingent on having the City of Janesville match the gift; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2003, the Janesville City Council voted to match the anonymous
donor's $1 million gift with a $1 million donation from the citizens of Janesville; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC) opened in September 2004 with a
mission to serve as the primary performing arts and cultural resource center for the greater
Janesville area and accommodate a diverse mix of performances by non - profit user groups to
enhance the quality of life for all; and
WHEREAS, each year, the Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC) serves over 30,000 local
community members and nearly 5,000 students through school programming;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL that the City of
Janesville recognizes September 9, 2014 as the 10th anniversary of the Janesville Performing
Arts Center (JPAC) and commends Executive Director Elizabeth Horvath, her staff, and
volunteers for their diligent hard work to make the Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
what it is today, the premier performing arts and entertainment center for Janesville and the
greater Rock County area.
ADOPTED: September 8, 2014 Motion by: Liebert
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien X
Farrell X
Mark A Freitag, City Manager Fitzgerald X
4 Kealy X
ATTEST: Liebert
X
A-I41 Sev o X
Severson X
Je Ann Wulf, ity Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klim6zyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager
Prepared by: Management Analyst