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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
TO RENOVATE AND REDEVELOP ST. CROIX COUNTY PARK FACILITIES AT
GLEN HILLS, PINE LAKE AND TROY BEACH
Resolution No. 14 (2003)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, public parks promote the public health, comfort, convenience and welfare; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County continues to provide outdoor recreational opportunities to
promote the well -being of individuals and families, improve the attractiveness of the county and
contribute to the social and economic health of the county and its communities; and
WHEREAS, the parks at Glen Hills, Pine Lake and Troy Beach are important resources
used by the public for recreation and enjoyment of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has operated a county park system for over 30 years to
provide recreational opportunities for County residents; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies the need to renovate
and improve the county parks; and
WHEREAS, financial aid is needed to renovate and redevelop the parks at Glen Hills, Pine
Lake and Troy Beach for public recreation; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County desires to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources for 50 percent matching grants under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local
and Urban Park Aids and the Stewardship program; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County would be required to budget $80,000, as projected in the
Parks Department Capital Outlay Plan for 2004, as the local share, for a total grant application of
$160,000, with the project being completed in 2004 and 2005.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby
authorizes application for funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local and Urban Park Aids and the
Stewardship program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby
authorizes the County Director of Land, Water and Parks, acting under the direction of the
Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee, to: submit an application to the State of Wisconsin for
financial aid for lake protection and park development purposes;' sign documents;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that St. Croix County will comply with state and federal
rules for the programs; may perform force account work; will meet the financial obligations under
the grant; will maintain the completed project in an attractive, inviting and safe manner; will keep
the facilities open to the general public during reasonable hours consistent with the type of facility;
and will obtain written approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or the
National Park Service before any change is made in the use of the project site.
Reviewed by: , 6 1 . Date: lt -
Gre_`i immerman, Corporation Counsel
Dated this 8th day of April 2003.
OFFERED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE ON APRIL 8 2003.
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Amended by the St. Croix County Board as shown and
ADOPTED ON: April 15, 2003
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Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
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