2016-1350 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -1350
A resolution adopting the 2016 City of Janesville Park and Open Space Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is "Wisconsin's Park Place" and desires to maintain a
high quality level of park and recreational amenities for the health and enjoyment of
Janesville residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville desires to maintain its eligibility for grant funding for the
acquisition and development of park and recreational facilities through the State
Stewardship and Federal LAWCON programs; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requires that the City update
its 2016 Park and Open Space Plan every five years to maintain such eligibility and to
assure that park planning goals, objectives, and policies are current; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Park and Open Space Plan has been prepared with the benefit of
providing several opportunities for public input on parks, recreation, and open space in the
City; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Park and Open Space Plan will provide a guide to assist the City
Council in making land use, property acquisition, and recreational development decisions in
the City; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2016, the Plan Commission held a public hearing, reviewed
the 2016 Park and Open Space Plan and by unanimous vote adopted the plan as a
component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and forwarded the plan to the Common
Council with a favorable recommendation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN, that said City Council hereby adopts the 2016 Park and Open
Space Plan document as a detailed component of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
ADOPTED: October 24, 2016 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Liebert
APPROVED: %, Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Ch Deupree X
Mark A. Fr .g, ity Manager Gruber X
ate/ Jorgensen X
ATT r: % Liebert X
/ Marklein X
David T. Godek, City Clerk Treasurer Tidwell X
Williams X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimc k, City Attorney
Proposed by: Planning Services Division
Prepared by: Planning Services Division