A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING ADOPTED SAUK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Significant
FTE Impact: 
Yes
Funding Source: 
Combination

Purpose

recommend an extension of the existing adopted Sauk County Comprehensive Plan entitled “Positioning Sauk County for the Future” until such time as an update to the plan is adopted by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors

Background

Pursuant to Section 66.1001 of the Wisconsin Statutes, all units of government that enact or amend zoning, subdivision, or official mapping ordinances on or after January 1, 2010, must adopt a Comprehensive Plan.  Sauk County adopted a Comprehensive Plan under the authority of and procedures established by Section 66.1001 of the Wisconsin Statutes on December 15, 2009.  Wisconsin Statute requires that the County update its Comprehensive Plan every ten (10) years.  Based upon Departmental review of the progress made toward implementation of the current plan, there is a need to update the plan to accommodate changing circumstances in the County as well as new approaches, policies, and objectives.  While Sauk County works through the planning process to update the comprehensive plan in accordance with statutory provisions, the County is obligated to recognize the continuation of the existing plan; until such time, an update to the plan is adopted by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. 

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

Fiscal Note:  The Comprehensive Planning process is anticipated to occur over a two-year period.  The 2020 Land Resources and Environment Department Budget included a portion of estimated expenses for the first year at $90,000.  An additional $15,000 of Ho-Chunk funding is included for marketing/branding efforts.  Staffing costs associated with an Associate Planner and two (2) Interns to assist with this project in 2020 are included as well.

Resolution Body

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Committee, met in regular session, recommends an extension of the existing adopted Sauk County Comprehensive Plan entitled “Positioning Sauk County for the Future” until such time as an update to the plan is adopted by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors; and,

 

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, authorization is granted to the Land Resources and Environment Department to initiate the comprehensive planning process to update the Comprehensive Plan.

 

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on December 17, 2019.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

SAUK COUNTY LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Committee Review 1: 
Pending
Committee Review 1 Date: 
LAND RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
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