2023-880 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-880
An ordinance annexing territory located in Section 27, T.3N., R.12E. of the 4th P.M.,
Janesville Township, Rock County, Wisconsin.
WHEREAS, a unanimous consent annexation petition under s.66.0217(2), Wis. Stats. signed by
the owners of the land within such territory proposed to be annexed has been filed with the City
Clerk-Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, there is one elector residing in the territory; and
WHEREAS, the necessary notices have been duly prepared, provided and served as required
by law to all persons affected; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance does not contain temporary zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Administration has not found the proposed annexation to be
against the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that this annexation is in the public interest.
NOW THEREFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The territory described as follows is hereby attached to the City of Janesville.
PART OF THE SW ' OF THE SW ' OF SECTION 27, T.3N., R.12E. OF THE 4TH P.M.,
TOWN OF JANESVILLE, ROCK COUNTY, WISCONSIN
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing at a railroad spike at the SW ' of said Section;
thence N.89°36'26"E. along the South Line of the SW '/4 of said Section 700.95 feet; thence
N.0°25'55"W. 40.0 feet to the place of beginning; thence N.0°25'55"W. 125.42 feet; thence
N.89°41'57"E. 132.0 feet; thence S.0°25'57"E. 125.21 feet; thence S.89°36'26"W. 132.0 feet the
place of beginning. Containing 16,542 sq ft.
SECTION II. After this annexation becomes effective, the above-described property shall be
exempt from and not subject to further taxation and assessments in the Town of Janesville and
thence forth shall be subject to taxation and assessment as part of the City of Janesville for any
and all purpose provided by law.
SECTION III. All the territory attached by this ordinance is hereby made part of Ward 40 of the
City of Janesville.
SECTION IV. There is one resident in the area proposed for annexation.
SECTION V. The annexation is within the Janesville School District.
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SECTION VI. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Common
Council, the public health, welfare, peace, tranquility, good order, public benefit, and police
power so requiring.
ADOPTED: December 11, 2023 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Neeno
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Z,L Z2 Burdick X
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson x
Marshick X
Miller X
ATTEST: Neeno x
Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Applicant
Prepared by: Planning Division