2005-162
Resolution 2005 -162
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 ordinance 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)(3) 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 oflife for area
residents; and
WHEREAS, the City and the JACVB have negotiated an 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 Agreement for Tourism and Development Services with the Janesville Area Visitors
and Convention Bureau and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
ADOPTED:
March 28, 2005
Motion by: Williams
Second by: Brien
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Wellnitz, Tim x
Brien x
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tom x
Steeber x
DeGarmo X
Addie x
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Jea Ann Wulf, City Clerk- Treasurej}'
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Proposed by: City Manager
Prepared by: Economic Development Director