Section 51.918. Priorities.

  The department shall evaluate and prioritize projects for grant assistance in accordance with the following project priorities, which are not listed in order of preference:

(1)  Projects that provide basic facilities, such as picnic and undeveloped play areas, have priority over projects that provide more elaborate facilities.

(2)  Projects that enhance or preserve natural beauty.

(3)  Projects that provide for completion of a project already started where the sponsor has shown the ability to provide quality outdoor recreation facilities for its citizens without grant assistance.

(4)  Projects to develop areas previously acquired.

(5)  Projects to renovate existing facilities that are in danger of being lost for public use.

(6)  Projects where the sponsors have good performance records on other recreational projects.

(7)  Projects where the sponsors are financially able to adequately maintain and operate the area or facility.

(8)  Projects that offer safe, rapid and convenient access by all types of transportation modes appropriate for that type of facility.

(9)  Projects that, in relation to their costs, provide access for the greatest number of potential users and provide the greatest opportunities for nature-based outdoor recreation.

(10)  Projects that meet needs and deficiencies identified in SCORP; or a local comprehensive outdoor recreation plan; or a comprehensive plan pursuant to s. 66.1001 , Stats.

(11)  Projects that provide multiple season, multiple activity use.

(12)  Projects that are designed to serve the recreation needs of elderly persons, minorities and disabled persons.

(13)  Projects that are shown to be regional or statewide in impact and importance.

(14)  Projects that are ready to be implemented and can be completed in 2 construction seasons or less.

(15)  Projects that involve the use of materials or products utilizing Wisconsin recycled products.

(16)  Projects that use sustainable technology.

Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135 : cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127 : am. (1), cr. (16) Register February 2012 No. 674 , eff. 3-1-12.