AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUNICIPAL DAM GRANT PROGRAM

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

authorizes the Land Resources and Environment Director to:

Submit an application to the DNR for financial aid under ch. NR 335, Wis. Admin. Code;
Sign grant agreement documents;
Take all necessary action to complete the project associated with any grant agreement; and

Submit reimbursement claims along with the necessary supporting documentation

Background

Background: The Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on October 15, 2019 and approved Resolution No. 132-2019, which authorized the repair of Hemlock Dam and authorized the Land Resources and Environment Department Director to proceed with making application for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant.

 

Sauk County owns Hemlock Dam and requests financial assistance under s. 31.385 and s. 227.11, Wis. Stats. and Ch. NR 335, Wis. Adm. Code, for the purpose of dam repair/modification. 

 

The state share for such a project may not exceed 50 percent (50%) of the first $400,000 of total eligible project costs nor 25 percent (25%) of the next $800,000 of total eligible project costs. 

Resolution Files: 
PDF icon Resolution
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note:  $250,000 has been included in the 2020 budget. This amount will likely change depending on an accepted bid, and whether the Hemlock Dam qualifies for the WDNR Municipal Dam Grant.

MIS Note:   No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors,

met in regular session, hereby authorizes the Land Resources and Environment Director to:

Submit an application to the DNR for financial aid under ch. NR 335, Wis. Admin. Code;
Sign grant agreement documents;
Take all necessary action to complete the project associated with any grant agreement; and
Submit reimbursement claims along with the necessary supporting documentation.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sauk County agrees to pay a share of the eligible costs which is equal to the total project cost minus the state share.

 

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2020.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Committee Review 1: 
Pending
Committee Review 1 Date: 
Land Resources and Environment Committee
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