Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Upper Sugar River Watershed Association

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Withdrawn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

Purpose

To approve a cooperative agreement with the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association for monitoring aquatic invasive species and other activities related to lake protection.

Background

Background: The Surface Water Grant Program Chapter NR 193 establishes a statewide lake monitoring and protection network to coordinate and support efforts to protect lakes, including through watercraft inspection, monitoring, and early detection of aquatic invasive species, and other activities related to lake protection and aquatic invasive species prevention. Historically, counties and other organizations were required to apply for grant funding on an annual basis. Starting in 2020, a predetermined funding amount is allocated to each county annually. Counties have the option to receive the funds directly or designate an agent to accepts those funds and implement these activities on the county’s behalf. On July 9, 2020, the Land Resources and Environment Committee designated Upper Sugar River Watershed Association (USRWA) as the designated agent for Sauk County. A Cooperative Agreement is attached and outlines the responsibilities of the county and USRWA.

 

 

Resolution Files: 
Microsoft Office document icon Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Upper Sugar River Watershed Association (and Exhibit A -- Agreement)
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Impact: [  ] None   [X] Budgeted Expenditure    [  ] Not Budgeted

Resolution Body

RESOLUTION NO. _____ - 2020

APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH UPPER SUGAR RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Cooperative Agreement must be developed in order for the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association to receive surface water grant funding for aquatic invasive species outreach and education projects completed in Sauk County; and,

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, approves the Cooperative Agreement (Exhibit A); and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors that the Land Resources and Environment Director is hereby authorized to sign the Cooperative Agreement with Upper Sugar River Watershed Association.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on October 20, 2020.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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