Resolution to Authorize Participation in the Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program

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

Purpose

Authorize Participation in the Department of Natural Resources Municipal Dam Grant Program

Background

BACKGROUND: During the 2019 inspection of the Delton dam, it was noticed that there was concrete spalling and repairs were necessary.  On June 24, 2021, the County entered a contract with Ayres Associates to engineer the project for a cost of $4,000.  On December 15, 2021, during a routine inspection, it was noted that a concrete training wall near the edge of the dam had shifted.  In discussions with representatives from JF Brennan on-site as well as phone conversations with Ayres Associates, this is not an imminent issue, but does need to be addressed.

Given that Ayres is already contracted for work at the Delton Dam, the LRE Department brought forth a resolution to the County Board in February to amend the contract to include this new project as well.  The projects may also be eligible for WDNR Municipal Dam Grant funding.  To apply for the Municipal Dam Grant program, a resolution is required authorizing participation.

Sauk County owns Delton 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 $1,000,000 of total eligible project costs nor 25 percent (25%) of the next $2,000,000 of total eligible project costs.  With a maximum award amount of $1,000,000.

Resolution Files: 
File Authorize Resolution Delton Dam Grant
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Fiscal Note: The 2022 Budget included $15,000 for the original concrete work that was identified in the 2019 inspection.  The additional concrete work was identified at the end of 2021, so the budget does not reflect funds for this project.  The estimated cost for both projects is $50,000.  This estimate could change as staff and the consultant work through the design phase.  There may be $116,130 of carryforward funds available to assist with the additional dam repairs.  If a grant is received by the County for the projects, the grant would pay up to the amounts noted within this resolution for the state share.

MIS Note: No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

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

met in regular session, hereby authorizes the County Administrator 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.

Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Land Resources and Environment Committee, this 19 day of April 2022.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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