2022-1979 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-1979
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Janesville's submission of a grant request
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 declares their support for
the City Administration submission of the Fisher Creek Trail Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP) grant application, as administered by WisDOT, to fund the construction
of this off-road trail segment located on the west side of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville's share under this grant program is one hundred
percent (100%) for design services and twenty percent (20%) of eligible construction
project costs, and the Federal share is eighty percent (80%) of eligible construction
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-finds that the submission of this 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 accepts the local share of the project costs and, if awarded the grant, will
budget accordingly; 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
Resolution No. 2022-1979
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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: March 14, 2022 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Jackson X
Ma . Freitag, City Manager Johnson X
Marklein X
ATTEST' Marshick X
Agikhdtk Miller X
Williams X
Lorena Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy , ity Attorney
Proposed by: Public Works Department
Prepared by: Public Works Department