2016-1270 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -1270
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Janesville's submission of a grant request to the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation ( WisDOT) for funding through their
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville recognize the benefits of non -
motorized transportation infrastructure such as trails to encourage alternative
transportation modes and provide recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, by adopting this Resolution, the Common Council declare their intent for
the City Administration to submit three grant requests to WisDOT for funding through
their Transportation Alternatives Program to fund the construction of off -road trail
segments within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville will maintain records documenting all expenditures
made during the grant period and abide by the necessary reporting responsibilities as
determined by the WisDOT; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville will work cooperatively with employees, agents, and
representatives of the WisDOT during the grant period; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville intends to comply with all requirements of and will
submit all documents and participation requirements, to the WisDOT; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council find that the submission for and use of each of these
Grants will be in the best interests of and benefit to the City, its properties, its residents,
and taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville that:
1. All above introductions and recitals are incorporated herein by reference as if
fully set forth verbatim; and
2. The City Administration is authorized on behalf of the City of Janesville to
prepare and submit applications for, and request funds and assistance available from,
the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for these three Grants; and
3. The City of Janesville shall take any and all necessary actions to undertake,
direct, and complete approved grant activities, and comply with State and Federal rules
for the program(s); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager and his designee(s), on behalf of
the City of Janesville, is /are hereby jointly and severally authorized and empowered to
negotiate, draft, review, revise, modify, amend, execute, enter into, file and /or record
additional applications, agreements, amendments, documents, reports, and letters of
understanding concerning this matter, and to take whatever additional other actions that
the City Manager may determine in his sole discretion, from time to time and at any
time, necessary and /or desirable in the public interest to effectuate the intent of this
Resolution and /or the public good.
ADOPTED: January 11, 2016 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Tidwell
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien
Deupree X
X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE - j r Liebert X
Marklein X
I4/ !%� v - � Tidwell X
- id T. Godek, City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED �� AAS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy , City Attorney
Proposed by: Public Works Department
Prepared by: Public Works Department