2022-2067 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2067
A resolution expressing the Common Council's intent to borrow funds for the
construction of the Woodman's Sports and Convention Center (WSCC).
WHEREAS, the Common Council is proposing to construct an athletic and conference
center to drive community economic impact, create and retain jobs, spur redevelopment
opportunities, build community resiliency, and improve community health and social
outcomes; and
WHEREAS, the WSCC will be Rock County's most significant gathering space serving
local athletes and residents, attracting sports teams, regional and national companies,
and organizations for meetings, conferences, and trade shows; and
WHEREAS, the WSCC will consist of an approximately 130,000 square foot facility with
three main components, including a main ice arena, a multi-purpose arena, and a multi-
use/convention space; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the positive benefits a center would have
in facilitating continued growth and diversification of the local economy; generating
significant positive economic impact for the City, increased employment and growth in
personal earnings; assisting in the redevelopment of struggling retail areas; establishing
itself as a destination for physical, recreational, conference, and social activities; and
improving the overall wellbeing of City residents and neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council is seeking to fund the construction of the WSCC
through public and private partnerships, including, but not limited to, state and federal
grant funding, naming rights sponsorships, private donations, City borrowing, and other
funding opportunities and sources; and
WHEREAS, it is important to demonstrate to current and potential funding partners that
the City Council is committed to financially supporting the WSCC project and will meet
any grant requirements for local match; and
WHEREAS, City, state, federal, and private financial contributions are necessary to
move forward with the construction of this facility and this resolution of intent
significantly facilitates obtaining funding and donations from outside sources; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby finds that the borrowing of funds to support
the WSCC capital construction project is the best interest of, and benefit to, the City of
Janesville and its residents and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville that:
1. The above introduction and recitals are reiterated and 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 funding and assistance available
for the WSCC project; and
3. The City of Janesville shall take any and all necessary actions to undertake,
direct, and complete approved grant activities, and to comply with applicable
rules for the program(s); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Janesville that
they hereby express their intent to borrow and commit $17.3 million in funding for the
construction of the WSCC from such future City borrowing proceeds; 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/her sole discretion, from time to time and at any
time, necessary and/or desirable in the public interest to effectuate the intent of this
intent Resolution.
ADOPTED: December 12, 2022 Motion by: Marshick
Second by: Benson
PPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
7"---- Burdick X
David J. Moo ,\4ActiCity Manager Jackson X
Marklein X
Marshick X
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Miller X
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald KlimczyK,City Attorney
Proposed by: DPW/NCS Departments
Prepared by: Jennifer Petruzzello,
Neighborhood & Community Services Director