HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017 (26) Resolution No. 26 (2017)
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, ��, UNTY RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GRANT APPLICATION FOR
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL AIDS FOR REHABILITATION
PROJECTS
1 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County snowmobile trail system is extensive and of high quality
2 attracting large numbers of users; and
3 WHEREAS, the Wildwood Trail is included in the St. Croix County Outdoor Recreation Plan as a
4 snowmobile and bicycle/pedestrian trail; and
5 WHEREAS, St. Croix County Community Development Department maintains and rehabilitates
6 lands, including the Wildwood Trail, for public outdoor snowmobile trail use; and
7 WHEREAS, said public motorized trails are eligible for snowmobile recreational trail aid grants;
8 and
9 WHEREAS, maintenance and rehabilitation of the Wildwood Trail will reduce ongoing
10 maintenance and surfacing costs from extensive erosion related to intermittent stream runoff,
11 ditch failure and lack of culverts on the trail; and
12 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has allocated $20,000 towards Wildwood
13 Trail improvements and is seeking 50% match or up to $20,000 grant funds; and
14 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department seeks authorization to submit an
15 application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance under
16 the Snowmobile Recreational Trail Aids program.
17 THEREFORE, be it resolved that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors authorizes the
18 Community Development Director to submit a Snowmobile Recreational Trail Aids grant
19 application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in an amount not to exceed
20 $20,000.
21 FURTHER, be it resolved, that the Community Development Department shall comply with all
22 grant laws and regulations and will meet its obligations under the terms of the grant.
Legal—Fiscal—Administrative Approvals:
Legal Note:
Fiscal Impact: Wildwood Trail improvements are estimated at$32,000-$40,000 by the County
Highway Department, a 50% matching grant would reduce the cost to St. Croix
County by$16,000 to$20,000.
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06/15/17 Community Development Committee RECOMMENDED
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Daniel Hansen, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Roger Larson, Supervisor
AYES: Agnes Ring, Daniel Hansen, Roger Larson
EXCUSED: Tom Coulter, Dick Hesselink, Jill Ann Berke
Vote Confirmation.
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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement— Majority of Supervisors Present
RESULT: ADOPTED [16 TO 0]
MOVER: Agnes Ring, Supervisor
SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
AYES: Sicard, Ring, Coulter, Sjoberg, Long, Nelson, Berke, Ostness, Larson, Hansen,
Peterson, Anderson, Achterhof, Leibfried, Ard, Moothedan
ABSTAIN: William Peavey
ABSENT: Christopher Babbitt, Andy Brinkman
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on August 1, 2017
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk