2015-1216 RESOLUTION No. 2015 -1216
A resolution approving an agreement for tourism promotion and development services
between the City of Janesville and the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville adopted Ordinance 2000 -11
on March 13, 2000, which sets a room tax levy and allocates a portion of the revenues produced
therefrom to the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JACVB) for the purpose
of tourism promotion and development; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2000 -11 further states that the payment of room tax revenues to
the JACVB shall be made under the terms of an agreement between the City of Janesville and
the JACVB for the provision of tourism promotion and development services, activities,
promotions, and events; and
WHEREAS, the JACVB has been organized as a not - for - profit 501 (c)(6) private
corporation whose mission is to lead and support the development of the convention and
tourism industry in the greater Janesville area and to create a positive economic impact, thus
enhancing the quality of life for area residents; and
WHEREAS, the City and the JACVB have negotiated a 2015 Agreement for Tourism
Promotion and Development Services which Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated
herein as if fully set forth; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville does hereby find that entering
into the Agreement is in the best interest of the citizens of the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Janesville does hereby approve the attached 2015 Agreement for Tourism Promotion and
Development Services with the Janesville Area Visitors and Convention Bureau and authorizes
the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
ADOPTED: July 13, 2015 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Liebert
APPROVED: 1 Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien X
1 `L Deupree
Mark A reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE / Liebert X
Marklein X
�l ' � � Tidwell X
•avid T. odek, City Jerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, ity Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager
Prepared by: City Manager's Office