2020-1762 Resolution No. 2020-1762
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 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)(6) 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
of life for area residents; and
WHEREAS, the City and the JACVB have negotiated a 2020 Agreement for Tourism Promotion
and Development Services which 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Janesville
does hereby approve the attached 2020 Agreement for Tourism Promotion and Development
Services with the Janesville Area Visitors and Convention Bureau and authorizes the City
Manager to execute the Agreement.
ADOPTED: April 27, 2020 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
6 G Conley X
Mark A. F itag, City Manager Farrell X
Johnson X
ATTE Marklein X
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Williams X
Wolfe X
D i T. Godek, City lerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office & JACVB
Prepared by: City Manager's Office