Resolution to Authorize the Director of Land Resources and Environment to Accept Multi-Discharge Variance Funding; and Amending the 2025 Budget

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

Purpose

Authorize the Director of Land Resources and Environment to Accept Multi-Discharge Variance Funding; and Amending the 2025 Budget

Background

The Multi-Discharge Variance (MDV) program for phosphorus extends the timeline for Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permitted facilities complying with low-level phosphorus limits.  In exchange, facilities commit to step reductions of phosphorus within their effluent and provide funding to address nonpoint sources of phosphorus from farm fields or other natural areas through the implementation of practices designed to improve water quality.  Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department can assist in the implementation of these practices.

 

In December 2024, the department submitted the paperwork necessary to participate in the MDV program and accept funding per Sauk County Resolution No. 82-2024.  Actual funding amounts did not become available until January 1, 2025.  The original MDV funding amount was anticipated to be $22,951; however, finalized funding amounts are now $156,673.97.

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

Fiscal Note: The 2025 LRE Department Budget did include funding for the MDV program in the amount of $22,951. As noted, an additional $133,722.97 is anticipated through the MDV program for Sauk County.

 

MIS Note: No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, to authorize the Director of Land Resources and Environment to accept multi-discharge variance funding and to:

 

  • Submit watershed plans, annual reports, and other documentation required by the MDV Program to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; and
  • Enter into cost-sharing agreement with landowners/operators to install best management practices utilizing MDV funding.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors that the 2025 Budget be amended to increase the Multi-Discharge Variance expenditure funded by municipal wastewater treatment facilities.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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