Resolution Authorizing Participation in the County Conservation Aids Grant Program

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

Purpose

Authorizing Participation in the County Conservation Aids Grant Program

Background

BACKGROUND: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has grant funding available through the County Conservation Aids (CCA) program, specifically for the improvement of fish and wildlife resources under Wis. Stat. § 23.09(12). The CCA program is administered as a cost-sharing program, meaning the grant covers up to 50% of total project costs. The Land Resources and Environment Department plans to use the 2025 grant funds towards establishing prairie strips at the Sauk County Farm.

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

Fiscal Note: The proposed 2025 Land Resources and Environment Department budget allocates $4,490, which includes $2,245 of County Conservation Aid and a 50% County match.

 

MIS Note: No Impact

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the Administrator is authorized to act on behalf of Sauk County to sign and submit an application to the WDNR for Conservation Aid Funds, enter into an agreement/contract with the DNR, submit to the WDNR reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation and reports within one (1) year of project end date, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete the approved project; and,

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Sauk County will comply with all state and federal laws related to the County Conservation Aids programs and will obtain approval in writing from the WDNR before any change is made in the use of the project site.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, September 17, 2024