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On Monday, September 28, 2026, the Janesville City Council held a regular session meeting at Council Chambers, 18 North Jackson Street. Key actions included passing a data center moratorium, reviewing the first-year performance of the Woodman Sports & Convention Center, hearing testimony from the Janesville Jets on lease concerns, and postponing an alcohol management extension agreement. The meeting concluded with a closed session on the Wisconsin Hockey Partners agreement.
All right, I'd like to call to order the Monday, September 28, 2026, City Council meeting for the City of Janesville to order. Would you please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. In case of emergency, please use the stairs and not the elevator to exit. Walk to the north side of the police department and wait for further instructions. Council President Squire? Here. Vice President Cass? Here. Councilmember Erdman? Here. Councilmember Miller? Here. Councilmember Nino? Here. Councilmember Pope? Here. Councilmember Seaman? Here. Very good. Thank you. Item 3A, we have one recognition tonight and it's consideration and action on a proposed resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of Janesville firefighters, paramedics, and fire prevention bureau inspectors during fire prevention week, October 4 to 10, 2026. File resolution number 2026-2462. And will the deputy clerk please read the resolution? Resolution 2026-2462. A resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of Janesville Firefighters, paramedics, and fire prevention bureau inspectors during fire prevention week October 4th through the 10th of 2026. Whereas the City of Janesville is committed to ensuring the safety and security to all of those living and visiting in the city of Janesville. And whereas fire is a serious public safety concern, fire death in the United States has increased by more than 20%, and dollar loss has increased by more than 90% in the past decade. And whereas the 2026 prevention week theme is charge into fire safety, safe charging is a superpower, focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium ion batteries fires and keep homes and communities safer. And whereas charge batteries into safe fire safe, use the cord or charger that come with your device or one approved by the manufacturers. Charge on a hard flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor, unplug all devices that when it's fully charged, charge light large items like e-bike scooters and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds. When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device, and whereas lithium ion battery fires are increasing, it are increasing hazards in U.S. landfills where damaged batteries can trigger thermal runaway and cause explosions. And whereas City of Janesville firefighters, paramedics, and fire prevention bureau inspectors are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of fires and the fire injuries through prevention and public education. And whereas this October represents the 104th anniversary of fire prevention week, the nation's longest running public health observance on record. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of Janesville that October 4th through the 10th of 2026 is to be observed for fire prevention week and be it further resolved by the Common Council of the City of Janesville that all Janesville community members are called upon to learn the sounds of fire safety and to support the public safety efforts of Janesville Firefighters, paramedics, and fire prevention bureau inspectors who work to protect fellow residents and the community. Thank you very much.