HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2001 (05) RESOLUTION TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDS
TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
HOMESTEAD PARKLANDS ON PERCH LAKE
Resolution No. 5 6 c
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, Perch Lake is an important resource used by the public for recreation and
enjoyment of natural beauty; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County acquired Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake with the intent
of protecting the exceptionally clean, clear water, abundant fishery, sensitive landscape and
providing recreational opportunities to County residents; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan identifies the need to develop
the new County Park, Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee, working with County staff,
professional consultants, private citizens and organizations, has prepared a Land Management Plan
for Homestead Parklands; and
WHEREAS, the protection of the Perch Lake watershed area and reasonable restrictions on
the use of the lake are critical to the protection of water quality and the natural ecosystem of the
lake; and
WHEREAS, financial aid is required to develop Homestead Parklands for public recreation;
and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County is qualified to carry out the responsibilities of this project;
and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County desires to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for
matching grants under the Lakes Management Protection Grant Program, St. Croix Lakes Cluster
Priority Lakes Project, Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Local and Urban Park Aids and the
Stewardship program; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County may budget a sum sufficient to complete the project.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors hereby
requests the funds and assistance available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
under the Lakes Management Protection Grant Program, St. Croix Lakes Cluster Priority Lakes
project, 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 County Planning Director, 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; and take necessary action to undertake, direct and
complete an approved project.
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 State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources or
the National Park Service before any change is made in the use of the project site.
Dated this 20 day of March 2001.
OFFERED BY THE PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE ON MARCH 20' 2001.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF ST. CROIX
i, Sue E. Nelson, St. Cr*
County Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
IM oing is a true and correct copy of
SdOptsd by the Countv Board of Supervisors
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