2022-1993 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-1993
A resolution to support a grant request to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources for funding through the 2022 Land and Water Conservation Fund and
Stewardship Local Assistance Programs and the Recreational Trails 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, as well as outdoor recreational opportunities for Janesville
residents and visitors from across Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently soliciting
grant applications for the 2022 Land and Water Conservation Fund and Stewardship
Local Assistance Programs and the Federal Recreational Trails Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville intends to submit an application for the construction of
the Fisher Creek Trail (from West Court Street to Rockport Road in the City and Town of
Janesville) for consideration through the 2022 Land and Water Conservation Fund and
Stewardship Local Assistance Programs and the Recreational Trails Program; and
WHEREAS, by adopting this Resolution, the Common Council of the City of Janesville
declares their intent for the City Administration to submit a grant request to the DNR for
funding through the Land and Water conservation Fund and Stewardship Local
Assistance Programs and the Recreational Trails Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville's share under the Recreational Trails Program is twenty
percent (20%) for eligible design services and construction project costs, and the State
share is eighty percent (80%) of eligible design and construction project costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville's share under the Land and Water Conservation Fund
and Stewardship Local Assistance Programs is fifty percent (50%) for eligible design
services and construction project costs, and the State's share is fifty percent (50%) of
eligible design and 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 Wisconsin DNR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville will work cooperatively with employees, agents, and
representatives of the Wisconsin DNR 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 DNR; and
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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, BE IT 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 Manager is authorized and empowered by 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
4. 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 of Janesville shall comply with state or federal
rules for the programs to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the
type of facility; and will obtain from the DNR approval in writing before any change is
made in the use of the project site.
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.
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ADOPTED: April 11, 2022 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Jackson X
Johnson X
Mark A. F eitag, City Manager Marklein X
Marshick X
Miller X
ATTEST: Williams X
Lorena Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Public Works Department
Prepared by: Public Works Department