AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION NO. ____-16

AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, Sauk County desires to participate in county fish and game projects pursuant to provision of s. 23.09 (12), Wis. Stats; and

WHEREAS, financial aid is desirable to install the project(s); and

WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has grant funding available through the County Conservation Aids program specifically for the installation of fish and game projects under s. 23.09(12), Wis. Stats; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Sauk County has requested a budgeted amount of $2,245.00 in its 2017 budget, equal to the local share of project costs or land acquisition; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parks Director is authorized to act on behalf of Sauk County to: Sign and submit an application to the WDNR for any financial aid that may be available; Submit to the WDNR reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation 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.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on September 20, 2016.