23.0957 (title) Annual grants to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation; urban land conservation projects.
SECTION 1036c. 23.0957 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (title) DEFINITIONS.
SECTION 1036d. 23.0957 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (1) (b) "Interested group" means a community group, nonprofit organization, or local governmental unit that is interested in environmental quality issues and in acquiring urban, developing, maintaining, or restoring land for one or more urban forestry protection, water resource management, conservation, recreation or other urban open space conservation purposes.
SECTION 1036e. 23.0957 (1) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (c) "Urban conservation purpose" means an urban, open space conservation or restoration area; urban forest protection or enhancement; water resource management in urban areas; resource management strategies for urban areas; conservation activities in an urban area; or recreation activities in an urban area.
SECTION 1036f. 23.0957 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS. (intro.) The department shall provide one grant of $75,000 $150,000 in each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1999-2000 to be used for one or more urban conservation purposes, to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
SECTION 1036g. 23.0957 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036h. 23.0957 (2) (c) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036j. 23.0957 (2) (c) 5. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036k. 23.0957 (2) (c) 7. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036m. 23.0957 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) (d) The corporation contributes $25,000 $50,000 in funds annually to be used with the grant that it receives under this subsection.
SECTION 1036n. 23.0957 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (2) (e) The corporation contributes substantial support to a network that encourages activities that further one or more urban conservation purposes in various urban communities in this state.
SECTION 1036p. 23.0957 (2r) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (2r) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. A corporation receiving a grant under sub. (2) may use proceeds from the grant for projects that are for one or more urban conservation purposes and that are undertaken by the corporation. For urban, open space projects, conservation projects in urban areas, or recreation projects in urban areas undertaken by the corporation, the corporation may use the proceeds for the acquisition of land for these projects.
SECTION 1036q. 23.0957 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) REQUIRED ACTIVITIES. (intro.) A corporation receiving a grant under sub. (2) may use the grant for urban forest protection, water resource enhancement or other urban open space objectives and shall do use proceeds from the grant to do all of the following with the grant:
SECTION 1036r. 23.0957 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 23.0957 (3) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) (intro.) Provide to interested groups technical assistance, especially in the areas of urban open space real estate transactions, reclaiming and restoring the natural values of urban parks, urban forests and open space areas, designing and constructing amenities in open space areas, on all of the following topics:
1. Methods of cultivating citizen participation in acquiring, developing, and maintaining urban, open space areas and securing.
2. Methods of securing public financing for urban, open space areas.
SECTION 1036s. 23.0957 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 3. Comprehensive management methods for urban forests.
SECTION 1036t. 23.0957 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 4. The use of resource management strategies to improve water and air quality and to revitalize urban communities.
SECTION 1036u. 23.0957 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 5. Methods for reducing the presence of toxic substances in residential neighborhoods in urban areas.
SECTION 1036v. 23.0957 (3) (a) 6. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 6. Methods for promoting environmental education and environmental stewardship in urban communities.
SECTION 1036w. 23.0957 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (c) Assist community interested groups, nonprofit organizations and local governmental units in acquiring urban property for open space, developing, maintaining, or restoring land for one or more urban conservation purposes and in restoring urban property acquired for conservation, recreation and other open space purposes.
SECTION 1036x. 23.0957 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (d) For each fiscal year, prepare a report detailing the activities for which a grant under sub. (2) is expended. Copies of the report shall be submitted to the department and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, as determined by the speaker of the assembly or and the president of the senate.
SECTION 1036y. 23.0957 (4) of the statutes is repealed.".
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"SECTION 1036m. 23.0963 of the statutes is created to read:
23.0963 Museums in Kenosha and Racine. (1) From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (cq), the department, subject to sub. (3), shall provide $500,000 in funding in fiscal year 2001-02 and grant $500,000 in funding in fiscal year 2002-03 to the city of Kenosha for the construction of a Civil War museum.
(2) From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (cq), beginning with fiscal year 2001-02 and ending with 2004-05, the department, subject to sub (3), shall provide $500,000 in funding in each fiscal year to the city of Racine for the construction of the Discovery Place museum as part of the Heritage museum in the city of Racine.
(3) The department may not provide the funding for construction under sub. (1) or (2) unless the department of administration has reviewed and approved the applicable plans for the construction.".
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"SECTION 1036m. 23.0962 of the statutes is repealed.".
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"SECTION 1038c. 23.113 of the statutes is created to read:
23.113 Designation of chief state forester. The secretary shall designate the administrator of the division of forestry in the department as the chief state forester. The chief state forester shall be a professional forester as recognized by the society of American foresters.".
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"SECTION 1038u. 23.145 of the statutes is created to read:
23.145 Acquisition of land in the Chiwaukee Prairie-Carol Beach National Natural Landmark. The department may not promulgate a rule or otherwise establish a policy that imposes a specified maximum purchase price per parcel or per acre for real property that the department acquires that is located within the boundaries of the Chiwaukee Prairie-Carol Beach National Natural Landmark.".
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"SECTION 1039br. 23.197 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.197 (1) (a) From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) or (tz) or both, the department shall provide funding to the city of Racine for a multipurpose pathway along the Root River. The amount provided by the department may not exceed the amount that equals the matching contribution for the pathway made by the city of Racine or $750,000 $1,125,000, whichever is less.".
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"SECTION 1039bm. 23.197 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
23.197 (2m) KICKAPOO VALLEY RESERVE; VISITOR CENTER. From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department shall provide $2,370,000 to the Kickapoo reserve management board for construction of a visitor center and administration building at the Kickapoo valley reserve. For purposes of s. 23.0917, moneys provided from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be treated as moneys obligated from either or both of the subprograms under s. 23.0917 (3) and (4).".
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"SECTION 1039fm. 23.197 (5r) of the statutes is created to read:
23.197 (5r) HILLSBORO; CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL AREA. From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department shall provide $60,000 to the city of Hillsboro for the development of a camping and recreational area near the Hillsboro and Northeastern Spur Trail in the city of Hillsboro. For purposes of s. 23.0917, moneys provided from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be treated as moneys obligated from the subprogram for property development and local assistance. Notwithstanding s. 23.09 (20) (b), the 50% matching requirement under s. 23.09 (20) (b) does not apply to the state aid provided under this subsection.".
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"SECTION 1039km. 23.197 (6r) of the statutes is created to read:
23.197 (6r) MILWAUKEE COUNTY; BEACH DEVELOPMENT. From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department shall provide $648,100 to Milwaukee County to redevelop the beach at Grant Park in Milwaukee County. For purposes of s. 23.0917, moneys provided from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be treated as moneys obligated from the subprogram for property development and local assistance. The requirements for matching contributions under s. 23.09 (20) (b) shall apply to the state aid provided under this subsection.".
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"SECTION 1066b. 23.43 of the statutes is created to read:
23.43 Watershed management center. From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (aq), the department shall annually provide to the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System $150,000 to establish and operate the watershed management center under s. 36.25 (46).".
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"SECTION 2088d. 24.60 (1v) of the statutes is created to read:
24.60 (1v) Federated public library system means a federated public library system whose territory lies within 2 or more counties.".
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"SECTION 1089m. 24.61 (3) (a) 11. of the statutes is created to read:
24.61 (3) (a) 11. A federated public library system, as provided under s. 43.17 (9) (b) or otherwise authorized by law.
SECTION 1089t. 24.63 (2r) of the statutes is created to read:
24.63 (2r) FEDERATED PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM LOANS. A state trust fund loan to a federated public library system may be made for any term, not exceeding 20 years, that is agreed upon between the federated public library system and the board and may be made for a total amount that, together will all other indebtedness of the federated public library system, does not exceed the federated public library system's allowable indebtedness under s. 43.17 (9) (b).".
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"SECTION 1089m. 24.61 (3) (a) 10m. of the statutes is created to read:
24.61 (3) (a) 10m. The department of administration, but only for the purchase of land under s. 16.514.
SECTION 1089n. 24.61 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
24.61 (3) (b) Terms; conditions. A municipality or, cooperative educational service agency, federated public library system, or the department of administration may obtain a state trust fund loan for the sum of money, for the time and upon the conditions as may be agreed upon between the board and the borrower subject to the limitations, restrictions, and conditions set forth in this subchapter.".
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"SECTION 1092m. 24.66 (3v) of the statutes is created to read:
24.66 (3v) FOR FEDERATED PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS. An application for a loan by a federated public library system shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the board of the federated public library system approving the loan.".
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