HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020 (20) Resolution No. 20 (2020)
ST. �R�.J►9, �'w '° �..1NTY AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 21(2019) RESOLUTION NO. 21
(2019) REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE WDNR MUNICIPAL
DAM GRANT PROGRAM AND SUPPORT FOR A JOINT MUNICIPAL
DAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE WILLOW RIVER LOWER
POWER DAM
1 WHEREAS, the Willow River Lower Power Dam, Inventory No. WI 187, located in the
2 Village of North Hudson at the west end of Lake Mallalieu in Section 24, T29N, R20W, St.
3 Croix County, is jointly owned and maintained by St. Croix County, City of Hudson, Village of
4 North Hudson and Town of Hudson; and
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6 WHEREAS, the four municipalities split the cost of operation and maintenance as
7 follows: St. Croix County 50%, City of Hudson 20%, Village of North Hudson 20% and Town
8 of Hudson 10%; and
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10 WHEREAS, the four municipalities request financial assistance under Wis. Stats §§
11 31.385 and 227.11 and Adm. Code Ch. NR(Natural Resources) 335 for the purpose of dam
12 repair; and
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14 WHEREAS, the state share for such project may not exceed 50 percent(50%) of the first
15 $400,000 of total eligible projects costs; and
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17 WHEREAS, the Hudson Water Utility is charged with ongoing operation of the Lower
18 Power Dam; and
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20 WHEREAS, a Dam Failure Analysis has been completed and approved by the
21 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR); and
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23 WHEREAS, an Emergency Action Plan and an Inspection, Operation and Maintenance
24 Plan have been completed and are on file with the WDNR; and
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26 WHEREAS, a Concrete Repair Assessment and cost estimate for the Lower Power Dam
27 has estimated engineering plans and repair costs at approximately $100,000 plus 20%timeframe
28 contingency, $120,000; and
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30 WHEREAS, a Municipal Dam Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural
31 Resources, if awarded, would cover up to 50% of the cost for engineering plans and
32 specifications and repairs to the Lower Power Dam; and
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34 WHEREAS, a Municipal Dam Grant could result in savings of approximately $30,000
35 for St. Croix County, $12,000 each for the City of Hudson and Village of North Hudson and
36 $6,000 for the Town of Hudson, $60,000 total.
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38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of
39 Supervisors supports a joint application for a Wisconsin DNR Municipal Dam Grant for the
40 Willow River Lower Power Dam on Lake Mallalieu with the City of Hudson, Village of North
41 Hudson and Town of Hudson.
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43 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors agrees
44 to pay a share of the eligible costs which is equal to the total project cost minus the state share.
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46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby
47 authorizes the City of Hudson Utility Director to:
48 o Submit an application to the WDNR for financial aid under ch. NR 335 Wis.
49 Adm. Code;
50 o Sign grant agreement documents;
51 o Take all necessary action to complete the project associated with any grant
52 agreement; and
53 o Submit reimbursement claims along with necessary supporting documentation to
54 St. Croix County for repair of the Willow River Lower Power Dam on Lake
55 Mallalieu.
Legal—Fiscal—Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Award of a WDNR Municipal Dam Grant will reduce the County's cost-share for dam
repair by about$30,000.
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Corporation n 4/2020 K r Cou i r 4/24/2020
Pa ck Thompson Couunty Admini r 4/25/2020
04/28/20 Community Development Committee RECOMMENDED
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ed Schachtner, Supervisor
SECONDER: Judy Achterhof, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Anderson, Counter, Hansen, Achterhof
ABSENT: Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
Dan"Hansen Camniurrty Lvdopmenk Chaimm 4/2W"g
SL Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement— Majority of Supervisors Present
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Long, Supervisor
SECONDER: Judy Achterhof, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Anderson, Long, Leaf, Koch, Hall, Berning, Ottino, Feidler, Ostness,
Counter, Hansen, Ard, Tellijohn, Peterson, Anderson, Achterhof, Tomtschik,
Peavey
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2020
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk