Resolution Authorizing the County Administrator to Submit Multi-Discharger Variance Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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

Purpose

Authorizing the County Administrator to Submit Multi-Discharger Variance Application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Background

The multi-discharger variance (MDV) for phosphorus extends the timeline for Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permitted facilities with complying with low-level phosphorus limits. In exchange, these facilities commit to stepwise reductions of phosphorus within their effluent as well as helping to address nonpoint sources of phosphorus from farm fields, cities or natural areas to implement projects designed to improve water quality. Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department and various WPDES permit holders are pursuing an approach to address reductions of phosphorus in the Baraboo River and Lower Wisconsin Watersheds through MDV watershed projects. Actual funding amounts are not made available until January 1 of any given year.

Resolution Files: 
File Draft Resolution
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note: The proposed 2025 Land Resources and Environment Department budget shows potential funding amounts of $22,951. Final funding amounts depend upon participation of other counties in the watershed and will not be available until after January 1, 2025.

 

MIS Note: No Impact

Resolution Body

WHEREAS, Pursuant to s. 283.16, Wis. Stats, the MDV application must be submitted by Sauk County annually to determine eligibility to receive multi-discharger variance (MDV) funds; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that Sauk County continues to support the installation of conservation practices that prevent phosphorus pollution caused by soil erosion and agricultural runoff to protect groundwater and surface water resources; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is hereby authorized to submit the MDV application.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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