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(5r) Hillsboro; camping and recreational area. From the
7appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department shall provide $60,000 to the
8city of Hillsboro for the development of a camping and recreational area near the
9Hillsboro and Northeastern Spur Trail in the city of Hillsboro. For purposes of s.
1023.0917, moneys provided from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be
11treated as moneys obligated from the subprogram for property development and
12local assistance. Notwithstanding s. 23.09 (20) (b), the 50% matching requirement
13under s. 23.09 (20) (b) does not apply to the state aid provided under this subsection.".
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(6r) Milwaukee county; beach development. From the appropriation
17under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department shall provide $648,100 to Milwaukee County
18to redevelop the beach at Grant Park in Milwaukee County
. For purposes of s.
1923.0917, moneys provided from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be
20treated as moneys obligated from the subprogram for property development and
21local assistance. The requirements for matching contributions under s. 23.09 (20)
22(b) shall apply to the state aid provided under this subsection.".
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(9) Prairie River restoration. From the appropriation under s. 20.866
3(2) (ta), the department shall provide funding to the city of Merrill in the amount of
4$450,000 for a project to restore an area on the exposed bed of the former flowage on
5the Prairie River. For the purposes of s. 23.0917, moneys provided under this
6subsection from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be treated as moneys
7obligated under the subprogram for property development and local assistance.".
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1023.257 Departmental regions. If the department divides the state into
11regions for the purpose of managing its functions, it shall include all of Crawford and
12Vernon counties in the region that covers the west central part of the state.".
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(3) Advise the department
of natural resources, the department of
16forestry, and other agencies on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development,
17utilization, maintenance
, and withdrawal of state natural areas, including
18determinations as to the extent of multiple use that may be allowed on state natural
19areas that are a part of a state park, state forest, public hunting ground
, or similar
20areas under state ownership or control.
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(2) Contributions; state match. The department may accept
23contributions and gifts for the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program. The
24department shall convert donations of land which it determines, with the advice of
1the council, are not appropriate for the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program
2into cash. The department shall convert other noncash contributions into cash.
3These moneys shall be deposited in the general fund and credited to the
4appropriation under s. 20.370 (1) (mg). These moneys shall be matched by an equal
5amount released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), (tt) or (tz) or from
6any combination of these appropriations to be used for natural areas land acquisition
7activities under s. 23.27 (5). The department shall determine how the moneys being
8released are to be allocated from these appropriations.
The amounts released from
9the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be subject to the agreement under s.
1023.0917 (4r).
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(4) Contributions and gifts; state match. The department may accept
13contributions and gifts for the ice age trail program. The department may convert
14gifts of land which it determines are not appropriate for the ice age trail program into
15cash. The department may convert other noncash contributions and gifts into cash.
16These moneys shall be deposited in the general fund and credited to the
17appropriation under s. 20.370 (7) (gg). An amount equal to the value of all
18contributions and gifts shall be released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2)
19(ta), (tw) or (tz) or from any combination of these appropriations to be used for land
20acquisition and development activities under s. 23.17. The department shall
21determine how the moneys being released are to be allocated from these
22appropriations.
The amounts released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta)
23shall be subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r).
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(5) Land dedications; valuation; state match. The department shall
2determine the value of land accepted for dedication under the ice age trail program.
3If the land dedication involves the transfer of the title in fee simple absolute or other
4arrangement for the transfer of all interest in the land to the state, the valuation of
5the land shall be based on the fair market value of the land before the transfer. If
6the land dedication involves the transfer of a partial interest in land to the state, the
7valuation of the land shall be based on the extent to which the fair market value of
8the land is diminished by that transfer and the associated articles of dedication. If
9the land dedication involves a sale of land to the department at less than the fair
10market value, the valuation of the land shall be based on the difference between the
11purchase price and the fair market value. An amount equal to the valuation of the
12land accepted for dedication under the ice age trail program shall be released from
13the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), (tw) or (tz) or from any combination of these
14appropriations to be used for ice age trail acquisition activities under s. 23.17. The
15department shall determine how the moneys being released are to be allocated from
16these appropriations.
The amounts released from the appropriation under s. 20.866
17(2) (ta) shall be subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r). This subsection does
18not apply to dedications of land under the ownership of the state.
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(2) (intro.) The department
of natural resources, and beginning with
21fiscal year 2002-03 the department of forestry, shall provide one grant of $75,000 in
22each fiscal year
, beginning with fiscal year 1999-2000, to a nonstock, nonprofit
23corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
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123.295
(3) (f) For each fiscal year, prepare a report detailing the activities for
2which a grant under sub. (2) is expended.
Copies
Beginning with the report for fiscal
3year 2002-03, copies of the report shall be submitted to the department
of natural
4resources, to the department of forestry, and to the appropriate standing committees
5of the legislature, as determined by the speaker of the assembly or the president of
6the senate.
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23.30
(4) Consultation with the department of forestry. In carrying out its
9duties under sub. (3) and its duties under s. 23.31, the natural resources board shall
10consult with the department of forestry.
SB55-SSA1-CA1,193,13
1223.305 (title)
Leasing of department land certain lands for recreational
13purposes.
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(2) Notwithstanding ss. 23.30 and 28.04, the department may lease
16state park land or
state forest land
in the southern state forests to towns, villages or
17counties for outdoor recreational purposes associated with spectator sports.
18Notwithstanding ss. 23.30 and 28.04, the department of forestry may lease state
19forest land, other than land in the southern state forests, to towns, villages, or
20counties for outdoor recreational purposes associated with spectator sports.
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(3) The lease shall be for a term not to exceed 15 years. The lease shall
23contain covenants to protect the department
entering into the lease from all liability
24and costs associated with use of the land and to guard against trespass and waste.
25The rents arising from
the a lease
entered into by the department shall be paid into
1the state treasury and credited to the
proper
conservation fund.
The rents arising
2from a lease entered into by the department of forestry shall be paid into the state
3treasury and credited to the forestry fund.".
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(1) (ig) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning specified under s.
7165.85 (2) (c) and includes a person appointed as a conservation warden
by the
8department under s. 23.10 (1)
or a state forest ranger appointed under s. 28.92.".
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(5) (a)
Age restriction. No person under 12 years of age may operate an
12all-terrain vehicle unless he or she is operating the all-terrain vehicle for an
13agricultural purpose and he or she is under the supervision of a person over 18 years
14of age or unless he or she is operating a small all-terrain vehicle on an all-terrain
15vehicle trail designated by the department
of natural resources or by the department
16of forestry and he or she is accompanied by his or her parent. No person who is under
1712 years of age may operate an all-terrain vehicle which is an implement of
18husbandry on a roadway under any circumstances. No person who is under 12 years
19of age may operate an all-terrain vehicle on a roadway under the authorization
20provided under sub. (4) (d) 6. under any circumstances. No person who is under 12
21years of age may rent or lease an all-terrain vehicle. For purposes of this paragraph,
22supervision does not require that the person under 12 years of age be subject to
23continuous direction or control by the person over 18 years of age.".
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(7m) Reporting requirement. The department shall submit an annual
4report to the joint legislative audit committee on how the increase in conservation
5warden positions under 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), that provide additional
6state law enforcement functions related to all-terrain vehicles has benefited the
7department's efforts to enforce the laws relating to the operation of all-terrain
8vehicles and to educate the public on these laws. The department shall submit this
9report no later than August 15 annually and shall submit the first report no later
10than August 15, 2002. The report shall cover the fiscal year ending on the June 30
11that immediately precedes the date of the report.".
SB55-SSA1-CA1,195,14
13"
Section 1066atg. 23.33 (5m) (c) 4. of the statutes, as created by 2001
14Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
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(5m) (c) 4. Assisting the department of natural resources
, the
16department of forestry, and the department of tourism in creating an outreach
17program to inform local communities of appropriate all-terrain vehicle use in their
18communities and of the economic benefits that may be gained from promoting
19tourism to attract all-terrain vehicle operators.
SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 1066ati
20Section 1066ati. 23.33 (5m) (c) 5. of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin
21Act .... (this act), is amended to to read:
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(5m) (c) 5. Attempting to improve and maintain its relationship with the
23department of natural resources,
the department of forestry, the department of
24tourism, all-terrain vehicle dealers, all-terrain vehicle manufacturers, snowmobile
1clubs, as defined in s. 350.138 (1) (e), snowmobile alliances, as defined in s. 350.138
2(1) (d), and other organizations that promote the recreational operation of
3snowmobiles.
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23.33
(8) (c)
Trails. A Any town,
any village,
any city,
any county
or, the
6department
of natural resources, or the department of forestry may designate
7corridors through land which it owns or controls, or for which it obtains leases,
8easements or permission, for use as all-terrain vehicle trails.
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(9) (b)
All-terrain vehicle projects. (intro.) Any of the following
11all-terrain vehicle projects
are is eligible for funding as
a state an all-terrain vehicle
12project from the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (1) (ms)
or 20.375 (3) (sr) or
13for aid as a nonstate all-terrain vehicle project from the appropriation accounts
14under s. 20.370 (5) (ct) and (cu):
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(9m) State trails. The department of forestry shall designate, develop,
17and maintain the all-terrain vehicle trails in state forests, other than southern state
18forests.
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(12) (a)
An officer of the state traffic patrol under s. 110.07 (1), inspector
21under s. 110.07 (3), conservation warden appointed by the department under s.
2223.10, county sheriff or municipal peace Any law enforcement officer has authority
23and jurisdiction to enforce this section and ordinances enacted in conformity with
24this section.".
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323.43 Watershed management center. From the appropriation under s.
420.370 (4) (aq), the department shall annually provide to the board of regents of the
5University of Wisconsin System $150,000 to establish and operate the watershed
6management center under s. 36.25 (46).".
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24.60
(1v) Federated public library system
means a federated public library
12system whose territory lies within 2 or more counties.".
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24.39
(1) The board of commissioners of public lands may grant leases of parts
16or parcels of any public lands except state park lands and state forest lands; grant
17easements, leases to enter upon any of said lands to flow the same or to prospect for
18and to dig and remove therefrom ore, minerals and other deposits, and sell therefrom
19such timber as the board shall find necessary to prevent future loss or damage. All
20sales of standing live timber shall be on a selective cutting basis in line with federal
21forest practices. Such easements, leases, licenses
, and sales shall be made only for
22a full and fair consideration paid or to be paid to the state, the amount and terms
23whereof shall be fixed by said board, and such easements, leases, licenses and sales
24shall conform to the requirements, so far as applicable, prescribed by ch. 26 for the
1exercise
by the department of natural resources of similar powers affecting state
2park lands and state forest lands.
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(2) In negotiating for such leases, licenses
, or sales, and in exercising the
5other powers conferred by this section the board of commissioners of public lands
6shall, so far as it finds it desirable and practicable, request and make proper use of
7such services and information as the department of natural resources
or the
8department of forestry may be able to furnish.".
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10"6. The board notifies the joint committee on finance in writing of its intention
11to purchase the land. If the cochairpersons of the committee do not notify the board
12that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the
13proposed purchase of land within 14 working days after the date of the board's
14notification, the land may be purchased by the board. If, within 14 working days
15after the date of the board's notification, the cochairpersons of the committee notify
16the board that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing
17the proposed purchase, the land may be purchased only upon approval of the
18committee.
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(3) (a) 11. A federated public library system, as provided under s. 43.17
21(9) (b) or otherwise authorized by law.
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(3) (b)
Terms; conditions. A municipality
or, cooperative educational
24service agency
, or federated public library system may obtain a state trust fund loan
1for the sum of money, for the time and upon the conditions as may be agreed upon
2between the board and the borrower
, subject to the limitations, restrictions
, and
3conditions set forth in this subchapter.
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(2r) Federated public library system loans. A state trust fund loan to
6a federated public library system may be made for any term, not exceeding 20 years,
7that is agreed upon between the federated public library system and the board and
8may be made for a total amount that, together will all other indebtedness of the
9federated public library system, does not exceed the federated public library system's
10allowable indebtedness under s. 43.17 (9) (b).".
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(3v) For federated public library systems. An application for a loan by
16a federated public library system shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a
17resolution of the board of the federated public library system approving the loan.".
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(1) (intro.) If the board approves the application, it shall cause
21certificates of indebtedness to be prepared in proper form and transmitted to the
22municipality
or, cooperative educational service agency
, or federated public library
23system submitting the application. The certificate of indebtedness shall be executed
24and signed:
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(1) (m) For a federated public library system, by its president.
