Section 129.09. Grant application.

 

(1)   Procedure.

(a) Applications shall be submitted to the department by February 1 to be considered for a mapping grant in the current fiscal year.

(b) A separate grant application must be submitted to the department for each proposed floodplain or shoreland mapping project.

(c) For floodplain mapping, where detailed floodplain studies are not available or in progress for all or part of a given watercourse within the project area, a separate application must be submitted for that portion of the municipality where no detailed engineering studies exist. Each application shall be ranked separately.

(d) The department shall review for completeness each application received and shall advise the applicant of any deficiencies, omissions or errors in the application in a letter acknowledging receipt of the application.

(2)   Contents of application. An application for a grant under this chapter shall be made on forms furnished by the department and shall include the following:

(a) Certified copies of the following resolutions of the governing body of the municipality:

1. Resolutions to be submitted by all municipalities, including each municipality applying for a grant in a joint application:

a. A resolution designating an authorized representative, and authorizing such representative to apply for a grant under s. 87.31 , Stats., and this chapter, on behalf of the municipality.

b. A resolution stating that the municipality will adopt the maps developed as a result of the grant project as official zoning maps, and any necessary ordinance or map amendment, within 6 months after approval of the maps by the department.

c. A resolution stating that the municipality agrees to pay a share of the eligible costs which is equal to the state share.

2. Additional resolutions to be submitted by only those municipalities which will be responsible for either doing the mapping work or for contracting with a mapping consultant for photogrammetric or related services:

a. A resolution stating that the municipality assumes responsibility for the solicitation and selection of a mapping consultant, and the administration of any contracts or subcontracts with the mapping consultant and any subcontractors.

b. A resolution stating that all eligible services will be performed under the direct supervision of a person who holds a certificate of registration from the state of Wisconsin as a registered land surveyor or professional engineer.

c. A resolution stating that the municipality will insure that all maps developed as a result of the grant project will meet, or exceed, the specifications set forth in s. NR 129.13 .

(b) A map showing the proposed project area;

(c) Identification of all the municipalities involved in the proposed mapping project;

(d) The schedule for completion of specific tasks;

(e) An itemized description of the estimated costs for the project;

(f) Proposed contracts or subcontracts, including the mapping consultant's fee schedule unless the eligible project costs have been allocated on a unit cost basis under s. NR 129.06 (3) (a) ; and

(g) Other information needed to determine eligible project area or priority ranking, as requested by the department.

History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293 , eff. 6-1-80; am. Register, April, 1983, No. 328 , eff. 5-1-83.

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Application forms may be obtained, at no charge, from the Bureau of Water Grants, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707 or from any District Office of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1