2019-1610 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1610
A resolution to support a grant request to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources for funding through the 2019 Wisconsin Assessment Monies Program to
support a multi-use project in downtown Janesville.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville recognize that the investigation,
remediation, and redevelopment of brownfields are important parts of protecting Wisconsin's
resources and reuse of lands; and
WHEREAS, the City has engaged in the redevelopment of riverfront parcels in downtown
Janesville and Phase II environmental testing must be completed to assess the presence and
level, if any, of contaminants prior to redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources provides financial assistance to
complete Phase I and II testing under the Wisconsin Assessment Monies Program; and
WHEREAS, by adopting this resolution, the Common Council declare their intent for the City
Administration to submit a grant request to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for
funding through their 2019 Wisconsin Assessment Monies Program for a One Hundred
Thousand Dollar ($100,000.00) Wisconsin Assessment Monies Grant; and
WHEREAS, there is no match requirement for the City under the Wisconsin Assessment
Monies Program; 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 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville will work cooperatively with employees, agents, and
representatives of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 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 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources;
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council find that the submission for and use of the grant 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 Manager is authorized on behalf of the City of Janesville to prepare and submit
applications to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be
available; 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: February 11, 2019 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley X
Farrell X
Mark A. eitag, City Manager Gruber X
Jorgensen
ATT Marklein X
Williams X
Wolfe X
avid T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Economic Development Office
Prepared by: Economic Development Office