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Janesville council hires Stantec to lead GM Jacko master plan as residents press for delay on data‑center proposals
Summary
The Janesville Common Council unanimously voted to hire Stantec for a $225,000, 18‑month master planning contract for the GM Jacko site. Dozens of residents urged the council to delay work tied to large data‑center proposals, citing transparency, health and environmental concerns and a pending referendum.
The Janesville Common Council unanimously approved hiring Stantec to develop a conceptual redevelopment plan and implementation strategy for the GM Jacko site, agreeing to a roughly $225,000 master‑services agreement intended to run about 18 months.
Nick Faust, assistant to the city manager, told the council the city ran a competitive request‑for‑qualifications process and the citizen‑led GM Jacko redevelopment advisory board recommended Stantec after interviews and reference checks. "The total project cost as a refresh was $225,000," Faust said, and staff recommended the council approve Stantec to produce site assessments, market and feasibility analyses and a public engagement program.
Stantec staff in the chamber described the "site…
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