NR 50.09(5)(h)
(h) Trail grooming rates, including operator, power unit and drag, shall be established by the department.
NR 50.09(5)(i)
(i) Equipment rates for other maintenance activities and trail development performed by force account, snowmobile clubs or snowmobile club associations may not exceed the county machinery agreement rate established annually by the department of transportation.
NR 50.09(5)(j)
(j) Labor rates for other maintenance activities and trail development performed by snowmobile clubs or snowmobile club associations shall be established by the department.
NR 50.09(5)(k)
(k) Labor rates for other maintenance activities and trail development by county employees or others included in a labor contract shall be as established by the contract.
NR 50.09(5)(L)
(L) Claims for payment of maintenance, acquisition, development and bridge rehabilitation projects shall be submitted within 6 months after the project termination date for the costs to be eligible for reimbursement.
NR 50.09(5)(m)
(m) Reductions in grant payments for failure to comply with the requirements of maintenance, development or bridge rehabilitation project agreements may be made on a case-by-case basis. A partial or total reduction in funds shall be preceded by specific written notification of conditions which were not met and shall include a timetable for improvement in performance. Continued failure to comply with the grant agreement within the prescribed timetable may result in a reduction of grant funds. The reduction shall be calculated based on a percentage of poor performance in relation to the total trail system specified in the grant agreement.
NR 50.09(5)(n)
(n) For counties which do not request supplemental grooming payments under sub.
(4) (f), financial audit of claims shall take place as part of each county's year-end single audit. Counties not requesting supplemental grooming payments are not required to submit financial documentation with their payment request. After the single audit is completed, the department may perform additional financial audits of these claims to supplement work done in a single audit.
NR 50.09(6)
(6) Additional conditions. In addition to conditions listed in sub.
(5), the general provisions of s.
NR 50.05 also apply.
NR 50.09(7)
(7) Procedure for applying for grant. Contact appropriate department regional office for prescribed application forms and instructions. Submit completed application to the regional office by April 15.
NR 50.09(8)
(8) Useful life. A table of maximum useful life for project elements is established for the purpose of record management and record disposition. The listing of the maximum useful life figures for snowmobile maintenance, acquisition, development and bridge rehabilitation projects is as follows:
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See PDF for table 
NR 50.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1975, No. 231, eff. 4-1-75; am. (1) (d), (2) (a) 2. b. and c, (2) (b), (c) and (d), and (3),
Register, March, 1976, No. 243, eff. 4-1-76; r. and recr.
Register, June, 1980, No. 294, eff. 7-1-80; renum. (1) (a), (b), (c), (2) and (3) to be (4) (b), (c), (d), (5) and (7), renum. (5) (h) and (i) to be (5) (g) and (h), am. (4) (b) 5., (4) (c) 3.b., (5) (b) and (c), r. and recr. (5) (f) and (h), cr. (1), (2), (3), (4) (a), (5) (i), (j) and (k) and (6), r. (7) (b),
Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83; am. (3), (4) (c) 2. f., 3. b., (5) (c), (d) and (f), cr. (4) (e) and (f), (5) (L) to (n) and (8),
Register, November, 1989, No. 407, eff. 12-1-89; r. and recr. (4) (b) and (5) (b) 1., am. (4) (d) 2., (f) 1. intro., a., c. and d., (5) (a), (c) and (f), cr. (4) (d) 3., (e) 3., (f) 2., (g), (5) (bn) and (bp), renum. (4) (f) 2. and 3. to be (4) (f) 3. and 4. and am.,
Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; r. and recr. (4) (c) 3. b., am. (4) (f) 1. a. to c., 2. and (7), renum. (4) (f) 3. and 4. to be (4) (f) 4. and 5. and am. (4) (f) 4., cr. (4) (f) 3.,
Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00;
CR 04-014: am. (4) (c) 3. b. and (5) (c)
Register September 2004 No. 585, eff. 10-1-04;
CR 11-050: am. (4) (b) 2., cr. (4) (bm), am. (4) (f) 1. d., (5) (bn) 1. to 4.
Register July 2012 No. 679, eff. 8-1-12;
2023 Wis. Act 110: am. (4) (f) 3. Register March 2024 No. 819, eff. 4-1-24. NR 50.10
NR 50.10
Aids to cities, villages or towns for route signs. NR 50.10(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the posting of route signs and directional arrows and for the implementation of an aids program for cities, villages or towns for the initial purchase of snowmobile route signs and for purchase of signs briefly explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law along snowmobile routes under ss.
23.09 (26) and
350.12 (4), Stats.
NR 50.10(2)
(2) Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all cities, villages or towns. Aids are available to cities, villages, or towns for up to 100 percent for approved eligible project costs of initial signing of snowmobile routes which connect authorized trails or which offer entrance to or exit from trails leading to such municipalities. Aids are also available to cities, villages, or towns for up to 100 percent of the cost to purchase signs explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law along snowmobile routes.
NR 50.10(3)(a)1.1. Snowmobile route signs. Signs for use on highways and sidewalks designated for use by snowmobile operators by the governmental agency having jurisdiction or authorized by s.
350.04, Stats., are as follows:
NR 50.10(3)(a)1.a.
a. The snowmobile route (D11-6) sign shall have a reflectorized white symbol, margin and message on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size of this sign is 24 inches by 18 inches. The design of the stylized snowmobile symbol and the word message “SNOWMOBILE ROUTE" shall essentially conform to the standard design on file in the division of highways, department of transportation.
NR 50.10(3)(a)1.am.
am. The combination snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle route sign (Drawing D11-8) may be used when the highway or sidewalk is designated for use by both snowmobile and all terrain vehicles. The sign shall have a reflectorized white symbol, margin and message on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size for this sign is 24 inches by 8 inches. The design of the stylized snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle symbol and the word message “ROUTE" shall essentially conform to the standard design on file in the division of highways, department of transportation.
NR 50.10(3)(a)1.b.
b. A directional arrow marker (Drawing M7 series) shall have a reflectorized white arrow and margin on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size of a directional arrow marker is 12 inches by 9 inches.
NR 50.10 Note
Note: Copies of sign designs may be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Office of Traffic Engineering, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705.
NR 50.10(3)(a)1.c.
c. A snowmobile route sign with appropriate directional arrow shall be placed at the beginning of a snowmobile route and at such locations and intervals as necessary to enable snowmobile operators to follow the route.
NR 50.10(3)(a)1.d.
d. All snowmobile route signing shall be done by or under the direction of and is the responsibility of the unit of government which designates the snowmobile routes. The department of transportation reserves the right to require such changes in the signing of snowmobile routes marked over the state trunk highway system as it deems necessary in the interest of efficient and safe operation of the highway.
NR 50.10(3)(a)2.
2. Reflectorization. The reflective material for all reflectorized signs shall meet the specifications of paragraph 637.2.2.1 on reflective sheeting in the state of Wisconsin department of transportation division of highways standard specifications for road and bridge construction, edition of 1981.
NR 50.10(3)(b)
(b) Intoxicated snowmobile law sign standards. Signs explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law, to be used on highways or sidewalks designated as snowmobile routes by the governmental agency having jurisdiction, shall meet all of the following standards:
NR 50.10(3)(b)1.
1. The intoxicated snowmobile law sign shall have reflectorized black letters and border on a reflectorized white background.
NR 50.10(4)(a)
(a) Snowmobile route signs and route arrows, trail crossing warning signs, intoxicated snowmobile law signs, and sign posts are eligible for aid.
NR 50.10(4)(b)
(b) Signs and posts may not be purchased until funds are approved for the project by the department.
NR 50.10(4)(c)
(c) Labor costs to install signs are not eligible for reimbursement.
NR 50.10(4)(d)
(d) Sponsors may submit a claim for payment upon placement of signs.
NR 50.10(5)
(5) Application procedure. Application forms and instructions are available from any department regional office. Completed applications shall be submitted to the appropriate regional office by April 15.
NR 50.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1975, No. 231, eff. 4-1-75; am. (3),
Register, March, 1976, No. 243, eff. 4-1-76; r. and recr.,
Register, June, 1980, No. 294, eff. 7-1-80; r. and recr. (1), renum. (2), (3) and (4) to be (3), (4) and (5), cr. (2), am. (3) (a) 2., r. (5) (b),
Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83; am. (1) and (2), cr. (3) (b), r. and recr. (4) and (5),
Register, November, 1989, No. 407, eff. 12-1-89; am. (1), (2) and (3) (a) 1. b., cr. (3) (a) 1. am.,
Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; r. and recr. (3) (a) 2., am. (5),
Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.
NR 50.11
NR 50.11
Aids to snowmobile clubs. NR 50.11(1)(1)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the implementation of the cooperative sign program under to ss.
23.09 (26) and
350.12 (4), Stats.
NR 50.11(2)
(2) Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all snowmobile clubs participating in the cooperative sign program. Free cardboard signs and reflectorized material are available to snowmobile clubs.
NR 50.11(3)(c)
(c) Signs will be limited to directional arrows, trail blazers, stop and caution signs.
NR 50.11(4)
(4) Procedures for application. Submit department application to the proper regional office by October 1. Application shall include:
NR 50.11(4)(a)
(a) Certification that the trail meets standards set out in department guidelines and that landowners on whose property the trail traverses have given their permission for trail use.
NR 50.11 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1975, No. 231, eff. 4-1-75; am.
Register, March, 1976, No. 243, eff. 4-1-76; r. and recr.,
Register, June, 1980, No. 294, eff. 7-1-80; r. and recr. (1), renum. (2) and (3) to be (3) and (4), cr. (2), am. (3) (a),
Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83; correction in (4) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register, April, 1998, No. 508; am. (4) (intro.),
Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.
NR 50.12
NR 50.12
Law enforcement aids to counties (ch. 350, Stats.). NR 50.12(1)(1)
Counties may receive up to 100 percent reimbursement of monies spent on the enforcement of ch.
350, Stats.
NR 50.12(2)
(2) Claim forms shall be filed with the bureau of law enforcement, department of natural resources, on or before June 1 of the year following the 12-month period for which the claim is made. Claims shall be made for the May 1 to April 30 period immediately preceding the filing date.
NR 50.12(3)
(3) The following forms will be used in the snowmobile enforcement aid program:
NR 50.12(3)(a)
(a) Form 8700-59 — Notice of intent to patrol. In order to be eligible for the state aids, a snowmobile patrol must function as an enforcement unit and file an intent to patrol form with the department of natural resources listing the authority under which the snowmobile patrol will operate. On or before June 1 of each year a county must file an intent to patrol form with the department, sent to the attention of the Office of the Coordinator of Snowmobile Safety, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin.
NR 50.12(3)(b)
(b) Form 8700-89 — Daily log. This form is to be used in compiling a summary of the snowmobile patrol's daily activities and expenses. It is not to be filed with the department, but is to be used for assembling information necessary to complete form 8700-90. This form must be kept on file by the snowmobile patrol to augment its records and must be available in chronological order for periodic checks by representatives of the department during normal business hours and at the time of the annual audit.
NR 50.12(3)(c)
(c) Form 8700-90 — Monthly report. This form is to be completed and filed with the department no later than the tenth day following the month covered. The information shown on this form will be a computation of the information taken from the daily logs (form 8700-89).
NR 50.12(3)(d)
(d) An appropriate official of the snowmobile patrol shall complete the following forms, retain
one set for the county's records, and file one set with the bureau of law enforcement on or before June 1, covering the patrol expense for the preceding 12–month period of May 1 to April 30. Claims that are received by the department after June 1 will not be processed for payment.
NR 50.12(3)(d)1.
1. `Form 8700-60 — Application for state aid.' Form 8700-60 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list the total net cost of the snowmobile patrol claimed by the county.
NR 50.12(3)(d)2.
2. `Form 8700-61 — Salary schedule.' Form 8700-61 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list the names and salaries of persons engaged in the enforcement of ch.
350, Stats. Salary rate is restricted to no more than the regular straight time rate that the officer normally receives. Allowable fringe benefit rates are actual costs up to a maximum of 50 percent of the reimbursable straight time salary rate.
NR 50.12(3)(d)3.
3. `Form 8700-62 — Travel, materials and supplies schedule.' Form 8700-62 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list all reimbursable expenditures other than salaries and depreciable items.
NR 50.12(3)(d)4.
4. `Form 8700-63 — Depreciation schedule - straight line method.' Form 8700-63 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list all capital outlay equipment and the resulting depreciation. Purchase of capital equipment shall be preapproved by the department. Depreciation shall be calculated at the rate of 20 percent annually for each new item of capital equipment for which the cost is $2,500 or greater. All costs of repairs that are $2,500 or greater to an item of capital equipment shall be reimbursed by the department on a 20 percent per year straight line depreciation schedule.
NR 50.12(3)(d)5.
5. `Form 8700-64 — Record of court cases for violations of ch. 350, Stats.' This form is to be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list all violations and court actions for the calendar year.
NR 50.12(3)(e)
(e) In order to help achieve uniformity, accountability and cost controls, the following standards are established:
NR 50.12(3)(e)1.
1. For the purpose of patrol reimbursement, each patrol is eligible for reimbursement for only those hours for which the ratio of hours per arrest is no more than 3 times the state average of hours per arrest for participating sheriff patrols for the past 3 years computed from the statewide snowmobile sheriff patrol records. Two documented written warnings will be given the same weight as an arrest. No more than 50 percent of the credits to reach the standard may be for written warnings.
NR 50.12(3)(e)2.
2. For the purpose of reimbursement of leased snowmobiles or trailers, the amount may not be more than 50 percent above the average depreciation cost of the prior year for snowmobiles or trailers for all snowmobile patrols claiming depreciation. If a personal snowmobile is used for patrol, the reimbursement rate shall be no more than the maximum rate for leased snowmobiles prorated for the days of use.
NR 50.12(3)(e)3.
3. When more than 50 percent of the eligible patrols are submitting claims, no one patrol may receive more than 20 percent of funds available.
NR 50.12(3)(e)4.
4. A minimum of 40 patrol hours is required in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
NR 50.12(3)(e)5.
5. For the purpose of administering reimbursement, search and rescue enforcement costs are eligible only for officers actively looking for snowmobile operators and passengers who are, or who are reasonably believed to be, alive, in distress or in a life threatening situation.
NR 50.12(3)(e)6.
6. For the purpose of reimbursement of capital equipment under s.
350.12 (4) (a) 4., Stats., for law enforcement aids to counties, the amount is limited to depreciation for snowmobiles and snowmobile trailers.
NR 50.12(3)(e)7.
7. A county may be reimbursed for the actual teaching hours of a law enforcement officer who conducts an authorized department snowmobile safety education course. Teaching hours are considered exempt hours and may not be included in patrol hour totals. Reimbursement will be limited to 2 snowmobile safety education courses per patrol year.
NR 50.12(3)(e)8.
8. Administrative time that exceeds 30 percent of the total number of hours claimed on form 8700-61 is not eligible for reimbursement. Hours claimed for teaching snowmobile safety education courses do not count as administrative time for purposes of this subdivision.
NR 50.12 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1977, No. 255, eff. 4-1-77; am. (2), (3) (a), (d) (intro.), 4. and (e),
Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83; am. (3) (d) 2. and 4.,
Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; r. and recr. (3) (e),
Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00;
CR 02-098: am. (3) (a), (d) and (e) 3.,
Register May 2003 No. 569, eff. 6-1-03;
CR 14-062: am. (3) (d) (intro.), 1. to 4., (e) 4., cr. (3) (e) 7., 8.
Register September 2015 No. 717, eff. 10-1-15.
NR 50.125
NR 50.125 Law enforcement aids to counties (s. 23.33, Stats.). NR 50.125(1)(1)
Counties may receive up to 100 percent reimbursement of monies spent on the enforcement of s.
23.33, Stats. Officers involved in the enforcement of s.
23.33, Stats., must have authority pursuant to s.
23.33 (12), Stats. Claims for reimbursement shall be made on claim forms filed with the bureau of law enforcement, department
of natural resources on or before June 1 of the year following the 12–month period from May 1 to April 30 for which the claim is made.
NR 50.125(2)
(2) The following forms shall be used in the all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle enforcement aid program:
NR 50.125(2)(a)
(a) `
Form 8700-59 — Notice of intent to patrol.' In order to be eligible for the state aids, an all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrol shall function as an enforcement unit and file form 8700-59 with the department listing the authority under which the all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrol will operate. On or before June 1 of each year, a county shall file an intent to patrol form with the department, sent to the attention of the Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Law Enforcement, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707.
NR 50.125(2)(b)
(b) `
Form 8700-89 — Daily log.' Form 8700-89 shall be used in compiling a summary of the all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrol's daily activities and expenses. It is not to be filed with the department, but is to be used for assembling information necessary to complete form 8700-90. This form shall be kept on file by the all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrol to augment its records and shall be available in chronological order for periodic checks by representatives of the department during normal business hours and at the time of the annual audit.
NR 50.125(2)(c)
(c) `
Form 8700-90 — Monthly report.' Form 8700-90 shall be completed and filed with the department no later than the tenth day following the month covered. The information shown on this form will be a computation of the information taken from the daily logs in form 8700-89.
NR 50.125(2)(d)
(d) An appropriate official of the all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrol shall complete the following forms, retain one set for the county's records, and file one set with the bureau of law enforcement, department of natural resources on or before June 1, covering the patrol expense for the preceding 12–month period of May 1 to April 30. Claims that are received by the department after June 1 will not be processed for payment.
NR 50.125(2)(d)1.
1. `
Form 8700-60 — Application for state aid.' Form 8700-60 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list the total net cost of the all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrol claimed by the county.
NR 50.125(2)(d)2.
2. `
Form 8700-61 — Salary schedule.' Form 8700-61 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list the names and salaries of persons engaged in the enforcement of s. 23.33, Stats. Salary rate shall be restricted to no more than the regular straight time rate that the officer normally receives. Allowable fringe benefit rates are actual costs up to a maximum of 50 percent of the reimbursable straight time salary rate.
NR 50.125(2)(d)3.
3. `
Form 8700-62 — Travel, materials, and supplies schedule.' Form 8700-62 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list all reimbursable expenditures other than salaries and depreciable items.
NR 50.125(2)(d)4.
4. `
Form 8700-63 — Depreciation schedule — straight line method.' Form 8700-63 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list all capital outlay equipment and the resulting depreciation. Purchase of capital equipment shall be preapproved by the department. Depreciation shall be calculated at the rate of 20 percent annually on each new item of capital equipment for which the cost is $2,500 or greater. All costs of repairs that are $2,500 or greater to an item of capital equipment shall be reimbursed by the department on a 20 percent per year straight line depreciation schedule.
NR 50.125(2)(d)5.
5. `
Form 8700-64 — Record of court cases for violations of s. 23.33 , Stats.' Form 8700-64 shall be completed by the appropriate county official, who shall list all violations and court actions for the calendar year.
NR 50.125(2)(e)
(e) Each claim shall be audited by the department as soon as possible after the claim has been received. Payment of claims shall be made no later than October 1. Reimbursement of the actual cost and maintenance of all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle enforcement patrols is authorized. Travel expenses and salaries for training purposes are authorized only for attendance of all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle enforcement training sessions conducted by the department. The person in charge of the patrol or designee is required to attend all designated department all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle enforcement patrol training sessions as a condition of receiving aids under this section and s.
23.33, Stats.
NR 50.125(2)(f)
(f) Should funds not be sufficient to satisfy the total request of eligible audited costs, funds shall be distributed on a proportional basis.
NR 50.125(2)(g)
(g) In order to help achieve uniformity, accountability, and cost controls, the following standards are established:
NR 50.125(2)(g)1.
1. For the purpose of patrol reimbursement, each patrol is eligible for reimbursement for only those hours up to 3 times the state average of arrests per hour for participating sheriff patrols for the past 3 years computed from the statewide all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle sheriff patrol records. Two documented written warnings will be given the same weight as an arrest. No more than 50 percent of the credits to reach the standard may be for written warnings.
NR 50.125(2)(g)2.
2. For the purpose of reimbursement of leased capital equipment, the amount may not be more than 50 percent above the average depreciation cost of the prior year for all all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle patrols claiming depreciation. If a personal all-terrain/utility terrain vehicle is used for patrol, the reimbursement rate shall be no more than the maximum rate for leased all-terrain/utility terrain vehicles prorated for the days of use.
NR 50.125(2)(g)3.
3. When more than 50 percent of the eligible patrols submit claims, no one patrol may receive more than 20 percent of funds available.
NR 50.125(2)(g)4.
4. A minimum of 40 patrol hours is required in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
