2018-1548 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-1548
A resolution proclaiming June 2, 2018 as "Oak Hill Chapel Day" in the
City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville assumed ownership of Oak Hill Cemetery in 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the 114-year-old cemetery chapel was in a state of disrepair; and
WHEREAS, the City completed a comprehensive review of the chapel's structure; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the renovation cost estimates, the City concluded the most
cost effective option was to raze the building; and
WHEREAS, upon hearing of the proposal to demolish the building, concerned citizens
rallied together to convince the City Council to save the structure; and
WHEREAS, the citizen group was tasked with raising $40,000 in a five-month time
period in order to receive $60,000 from the City of Janesville; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of Oak Hill Chapel was formed and successfully raised the
necessary funding; and
WHEREAS, through monetary donations, in-kind services, and countless volunteer
hours, the chapel was restored; and
WHEREAS, the restored structure is expected to last another 100 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is forever grateful for the efforts put forth by the
Friends of Oak Hill Chapel:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville that the Janesville Common Council does hereby proclaim Saturday, June 2,
2018 as "Oak Hill Chapel Day" in the City of Janesville. We urge residents of Janesville
to make time on June 2, 2018 to visit the restored chapel and acknowledge the efforts
of the Friends of Oak Hill Chapel.
ADOPTED: May 29, 2018 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Jorgensen
APPROVED: i Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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Mark reitag, City Manager Gruber X
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david T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald KlimczVk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Parks Division
Prepared by: Parks Division