Outdoor Recreation Aids

WHEREAS, Sauk County is interested in acquiring or developing lands for public outdoor recreation purposes as described in the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship application in the form of construction of the Great Sauk Trail; and,

WHEREAS, financial aid is required to carry out the project and build the Great Sauk Trail, particularly through the Villages of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, and the Town of Prairie du Sac.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Sauk County and its’ municipal partners - the Village of Sauk City, the Village of Prairie du Sac, and the Town of Prairie du Sac, and have budgeted and committed to acquiring funds that are sum sufficient to complete the project;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Parks Director is authorized to act on behalf of Sauk County to:

Submit an application to the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be available;
Submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation within 6 months of project completion date;
Submit signed documents; and,
Take necessary action to undertake, direct and complete the approved project.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sauk County will comply with state or federal rules for the programs to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility; and will obtain from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources of the National Park Service approvals in writing before any change is made in the use of the project site.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on April 21, 2015.

Respectfully submitted,

HIGHWAY AND PARKS COMMITTEE

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TIM MEISTER, Chairman

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BRIAN PEPER

_____________________________________ HENRY NETZINGER

_____________________________________ JERRY KAST

_____________________________________ JOE FISH

Fiscal Note:  The County has budgeted $520,000 in 2015 for potential development of the Great Sauk Trail.  It is anticipated that only a portion of this amount will be required for the first phase of this project.  The communities through which the trail traverses are pledging local resources for development of the trail in amounts equal to the county contribution.  This resolution authorizes application of grant funds to supplement the local contribution.

MIS Note:  No MIS Impact