Resolution Authorizing the Land Resources and Environment Department Director to Apply for a Notice of Discharge Grant

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
External Source
Decision Impact: 
Significant
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Grant

Purpose

Authorizing the Land Resources and Environment Department Director to Apply for a Notice of Discharge Grant

Background

The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment (LRE) Department wishes to acquire a Notice of Discharge (NOD) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purpose of implementing measures to control agricultural or urban storm water runoff pollution sources as described under ss. 281.65 or 281.66, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 151, 153 and 154 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. A cost share grant is required to carry out the project.

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

Fiscal Note: The grant award is estimated to be $1,689,660 and is not included in the 2026 LRE budget. A budget amendment will be required if the LRE Department is awarded the grant to account for the increased revenues and expenditures. Similar to other cost share programs administered by the LRE Department, the county will reimburse the landowner for the project costs and the department will request reimbursement from the Wisconsin DNR for the payment made to the landowner. There will be no county funds going towards the project with the exception of some staff time to assist with project design, installation, and grant administration.

 

MIS Note: No information systems impact.

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, that the LRE Director be authorized to apply for a Notice of Discharge Grant;

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the LRE Director is authorized to:

  • Enter into cost-share agreements with landowner/operator to install best management practices.
  • Make cost-share payment to landowner/operator after payment is requested, evidence of contractor payment by landowner/operator has been received, and grantee has verified proper best management practices installed.
  • Sign and submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation.
  • Sign and submit interim and final reports and other documentation as required by the grant agreement.
  • Sign and submit an Environmental Hazards Assessment Form, if required.
  • Take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sauk County LRE shall comply with all state and federal laws, regulations and permit requirements pertaining to implementation of this project and to fulfillment of the grant document provisions.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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