Resolution to Authorize Participation in the State of Wisconsin Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail Grant Program

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Grant

Purpose

To participate in off-highway motorcycle grant program. 

Background

Sauk County annually participates in maintaining, acquiring, insuring or developing lands for public motorized trail use. In doing so, these public motorized trails are eligible for grant funds through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program funds 100% of the cost for the acquisition, development, insurance, and maintenance of public trails. Funding for the program comes from registration fees and a portion of tax on gasoline.  Grant applications must be submitted by the local governing body to the DNR.

Sauk County is facilitating the grant on behalf of the Driftless Area Sports Riders, a local off-highway motorcycle (OHM) club. The OHM club is requesting funds to cover the cost of a one-two day special event for OHM riders in the fall of 2022. The estimated cost is $1,925, which would be used to reimburse the OHM club for actual expenses incurred such as insurance and signage. The grant also covers County staff time. The club will volunteer labor to administer, prepare, staff and clean-up after the event.

Resolution Files: 

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the Parks Operations Coordinator and Land Resources and Environment Director, under the direction of the Land Resources and Environment Committee, be authorized to submit an application on behalf of the Driftless Area Sports Riders to the State of Wisconsin DNR for any financial aid that may be available for a proposed event as well as submit reimbursement claims along with supporting documentation within proper timeframe of project completion dates; sign and submit documents and take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, June 21, 2022