A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR CHAPTER 10 COUNTY PARKS AND CHAPTER 22 LAND DIVISION AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

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

Purpose

Update fee structure

Background

Pursuant to Chs. 10 and 22 of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors has the authority to establish fees as follows:

 

Chapter 10 County Parks Ordinance:  Pursuant to s. 10.04 Fees. (1) The Sauk County Highway and Parks Committee, upon authorization of the County Board, will establish reasonable fees for the use of Sauk County Parks, camping and pavilion facilities in accordance therewith. Due to the purchase of canoes and paddleboards by the parks service area for rental by the public, fees must be set similar to those set for kayaks.

 

Chapter 22 Land Division and Subdivision Regulations Ordinance: The subdivider shall pay such fees as shall periodically be established by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors.

 

Sauk County is responsible for the review of proposed subdivision plats and related documents to assure the protection of natural resources, human health and safety, and property.  The review of these documents can result in a need for assistance from outside engineering and/or legal consultants to ensure that proposal does not cause adverse environmental or legal issues. 

 

Historically, Sauk County employed a professional engineer whose responsibility is was to review stormwater and erosion control plans associated with proposed subdivisions.  This position has been eliminated.  To assure adequate review of stormwater and erosion control plans, Sauk County must now contract with a private professional engineering consultant to review respective plans at Sauk County’s expense.  This resolution establishes a requirement that subdivision developers establish an escrow account upon submittal of a preliminary and final plat, which can be drawn upon by Sauk County to cover expenses related to contracted professional services for engineering review of stormwater and erosion control plans.

 

Note: Ch 10 refers to the Highway and Parks Committee.  Oversight of the Parks is now by the Land Resources and Environment (LRE) Committee.  As such, this resolution is presented to the County Board by the LRE Committee.    

Resolution Files: 
PDF icon Resolution
PDF icon Updated resolution per comments
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note: Increased will result in increased revenue to cover the costs for implementation of the ordinance and/or program.  The 2020 LRE Budget does include $25,000 for contracted services. 

MIS Note: No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the fee schedule for Chapter 10 County Parks and Chapter 22 Land Division and Subdivision Regulations Ordinance of the Sauk County Code of Ordinances attached hereto as Appendix A be approved.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE       

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Committee Review 1: 
Pending
Committee Review 1 Date: 
LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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