6. Restoration of an area on the exposed bed of the former flowage on the Prairie River.
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Section 1034q. 23.0917 (4) (d) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0917 (4) (d) 1. The department may obligate not more than $11,500,000 in each fiscal year 2000-01 and not more than $11,500,000 in fiscal year 2001-02 under the subprogram except as provided in sub. (5). For each fiscal year beginning with 2002-03 and ending with fiscal year 2009-10, the department may obligate not more than $15,000,000 under the subprogram except as provided in sub. (5).
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Section 1034r. 23.0917 (4r) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0917 (4r) Agreement between departments. (a) For each fiscal year, the department of natural resources and the department of forestry shall enter into an agreement establishing all of the following:
1. The amount of funding from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) that will be obligated for the land acquisition subprogram under sub. (3) and the amount of funding from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) that will be obligated for the property development and local assistance subprogram under sub. (4).
2. For the land acquisition subprogram, the amount of funding from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) that will be obligated for the acquisition of state forest land, for each of the purposes specified in s. 23.09 (2) (d), and for the grants for each of these purposes under s.
23.096, other than for the projects or activities specified under s. 23.197.
3. For the property development and local assistance subprogram, the amount of funding from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) that will be obligated for each of the purposes listed under sub. (4) (b) and (c), other than for the projects or activities specified under ss. 23.197 and 23.198.
4. The priorities under sub. (3) (c).
(b) The secretary of administration shall resolve any disputes between the departments concerning the agreement under par. (a).
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Section 1035g. 23.0917 (7) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0917 (7) (e) For any land for which moneys are proposed to be obligated from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) in order to provide a grant or state aid to a governmental unit under s. 23.09 (19), (20), or (20m) or 30.277 or to a nonprofit conservation organization under s. 23.096, and if the department estimates that the fair market value of the land exceeds $200,000, the governmental unit or nonprofit conservation organization shall submit to the department two appraisals if the department estimates that the fair market value of the land exceeds $200,000 at least one appraisal and the department shall obtain its own independent appraisal.
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Section 1035m. 23.0917 (7) (f) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0917 (7) (f) 1. In this paragraph, "taxation district" has the meaning given in s. 70.114 (1) (e).
2. For any acquisition of any land that is funded with moneys obligated from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department, within 30 days after the moneys are obligated, shall submit to the clerk and the assessor of each taxation district in which the land is located a copy of every appraisal in the department's possession that was prepared in order to determine the fair market value of the land involved. An assessor who receives a copy of an appraisal under this subdivision shall consider the appraisal in valuing the land as provided under s. 70.32 (1).
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Section
1036. 23.0917 (8) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0917 (8) (b) The department may not obligate moneys from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) for the acquisition or development of land by a county or other local governmental unit or political subdivision if the county, local governmental unit, or political subdivision acquires the land involved by condemnation.
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Section 1036b. 23.0919 of the statutes is created to read:
23.0919 Forestry land endowment fund.
(1) In this section, "land" includes any buildings, facilities, or other structures located on the land.
(2) Unless the secretary of forestry determines otherwise in a specific case, only the income from the gifts, grants, or bequests in the forestry land endowment fund is available for expenditure. The secretary of forestry may authorize expenditures only for preserving, developing, managing, or maintaining land that is under the jurisdiction of the department of forestry and that is used for conservation purposes. In this subsection, unless otherwise provided in a gift, grant, or bequest, principal and income are determined as provided under s. 701.20 (3).
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Section 1036bb. 23.092 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.092 (5) (a) The department shall determine the value of land or an easement donated to the department that is within a habitat area and is dedicated for purposes of habitat protection, enhancement, or restoration. For an easement, the valuation shall be based on the extent to which the fair market value of the land is diminished by the transfer. Except as provided in par. (b), an amount of money equal to the value of the donation shall be released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) or (tz) or both to be used for habitat protection, enhancement, or restoration activities for the same habitat area in which any donation was made on or after August 9, 1989. The department shall determine how the moneys being released are to be allocated from these appropriations. The amounts released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r).
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Section 1036bd. 23.094 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.094 (4) (a) The department shall determine the value of land or an easement donated to the department for purposes of this section and for stream bank protection under s. 23.096. For an easement, the valuation shall be based on the extent to which the fair market value of the land is diminished by the transfer. Except as provided in par. (b), an amount of money equal to the value of the donation shall be released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) or (tz) or both to be used to acquire easements and land under this section and s. 23.096 for the same stream for which any donation was made on or after August 9, 1989. The department shall determine how the moneys being released are to be allocated from these appropriations. The amounts released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r).
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Section 1036be. 23.095 (1m) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.095 (1m) (title) Prohibition on
department land certain state lands.
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Section 1036bf. 23.095 (1m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.095 (1m) (a) No person may damage or attempt to damage any natural resource or any archaeological feature located on state-owned lands that are under the supervision, management, and control of the department except as of natural resources or the department of forestry unless the person is authorized to do so by the department of natural resources or the department of forestry.
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Section 1036bg. 23.0955 (2) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0955 (2) (am) Beginning in fiscal year 1997-98, the The department may provide an annual award one grant of $150,000 in each fiscal year to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the qualifications under par. (a).
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Section 1036bm. 23.0955 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0955 (2) (c) If the department awards a grant under this subsection, the department shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $112,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (aw) to the corporation receiving the grant, and the department of forestry shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $37,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.375 (2) (rq) to the corporation receiving the grant.
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Section 1036br. 23.0956 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0956
(1) (intro.)
From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (aw), the The department shall
provide award one grant of $85,000 in each fiscal year
, beginning with fiscal year 2000-01, to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that is described under section
501 (c) (3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code and organized in this state if the corporation meets all of the following requirements:
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Section 1036bv. 23.0956 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0956 (3) The department shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $42,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (aw) to the corporation receiving the grant, and the department of forestry shall pay part of the grant in an amount equal to $42,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.375 (2) (rq) to the corporation receiving the grant.
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Section 1036bx. 23.0957 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (title) Annual grants to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation; urban land conservation projects.
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Section 1036c. 23.0957 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (title) Definitions.
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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.
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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.
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Section 1036em. 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:
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Section 1036f. 23.0957 (2) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) Recipient requirements. (intro.) The department of natural resources and beginning with fiscal year 2002-03, the department of forestry shall provide one grant of $150,000 in each fiscal year, to be used for one or more urban conservation purposes, to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
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Section 1036g. 23.0957 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 1036h. 23.0957 (2) (c) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 1036j. 23.0957 (2) (c) 5. of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 1036k. 23.0957 (2) (c) 7. of the statutes is repealed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Section 1036wm. 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.
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Section 1036x. 23.0957 (3) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), 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 Beginning with the report for fiscal year 2002-03, copies of the report shall be submitted to the department of forestry and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, as determined by the speaker of the assembly and the president of the senate.
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Section 1036y. 23.0957 (4) of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 1036yi. 23.096 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (2) (a) The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) or (tz) to nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire property for all of the purposes described in ss. 23.09 (2) (d) 1. to 7. 2., 3., 4., 6., 9., 11., 12. and 15., (19), (20), and (20m), 23.092, 23.094, 23.17, 23.175, 23.27, 23.29, 23.293, 30.24, and 30.277 and for state forests, and for forest nurseries and experimental stations.
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Section 1036yj. 23.096 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
23.096 (2) (am) In determining which grants will be awarded under this section, the department of forestry and the department of natural resources shall both approve each grant. Any dispute regarding which nonprofit conservation organization will receive a grant under this section shall be resolved by the secretary of administration. The grants awarded under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r).
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Section 1036yk. 23.096 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.096 (3) (intro.) In Except as provided in sub. (3m), in order to receive a grant under this section, the nonprofit conservation organization shall enter into a contract with the department that contains all of the following provisions:
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Section 1036yL. 23.096 (3m) of the statutes is created to read:
23.096 (3m) In order to receive a grant under this section for state forests, other than southern state forests, or for forest nurseries or experimental stations, the nonprofit conservation organization shall enter into a contract with the department of forestry that contains all of the provisions under sub. (3).
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Section 1036ym. 23.096 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
