2019-1714 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1714
A resolution authorizing the City of Janesville's submission of grant requests to the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for funding through the
Transportation Alternatives Program.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Janesville recognizes 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 two 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 share under this grant program is twenty percent (20%) of
eligible project costs, and the Federal share is eighty percent (80%) of eligible project costs; 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 two 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: November 11, 2019 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: / Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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Mark A. F -itag, City Manager Farrell X
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Da• : . Godek, City erk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Public Works Department
Prepared by: Public Works Department