NR 51.08(4)(b)2.2. The escrow holder insures title to or receives title insurance for the property subject only to exceptions contained in the title commitment that has been approved by the department.
NR 51.08(4)(b)3.3. The escrow holder insures that a legal instrument is recorded which vests title or a property interest in the sponsor and references the interest of the state in the property under the terms of the grant contract.
NR 51.08(4)(b)4.4. Escrow funds not used within 45 days of department issuance shall be returned to the department if the closing does not occur as scheduled unless the department approves an extension.
NR 51.08(5)(5)All statutory requirements of this chapter and contingencies contained in the grant contract have been satisfied.
NR 51.08(6)(6)The department has approved a land management plan. The plan may be part of the grant contract or it may be a separate document incorporated by reference into the grant contract. For easements, the land management terms may be included in the easement.
NR 51.08(7)(7)The department has approved any easement documents associated with the project.
NR 51.08(8)(8)If a sponsor has incurred a mortgage on the property, but has all the additional funds necessary to pay off the mortgage or land contract except the grant funds, the department may make the grant payment if other requirements have been met. The sponsor shall provide the department with evidence that the mortgage has been satisfied within 30 days of the grant payment.
NR 51.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am. (1), r. (3) and (5), renum. (4) and (6) to be (3) and (5) and am. (5) (intro.), (i) 2. and (j), cr. (4), Register, June, 1994, No. 462, eff. 7-1-94; r. and recr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; emerg. renum. from NR 51.06 and am. (1) to (3), (4) (b) 1. and (5), cr. (6) to (8), eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: renum. from NR 51.06 and am. (1) to (3), (4) (b) 1. and (5), cr. (6) to (8), Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (intro.), (2), (4) (a), (b) (intro.), 2., 4. Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.
NR 51.09NR 51.09Eligible costs and grant payments for development and habitat restoration projects.
NR 51.09(1)(1)Eligible costs. Reasonable and necessary project costs that are consistent with the project scope and incurred during the project period are eligible for grant funds. The amount the department agrees to reimburse for any land management practice may be based on an average cost determined as reasonable by the department. The department may request that the sponsor obtain quotes for land management practices and other development project expenses.
NR 51.09(1)(a)(a) Eligible costs may include, but are not limited to:
NR 51.09(1)(a)1.1. Labor costs directly related to and required for completing the project. Costs shall be based on the actual wage paid by the sponsor including salary and fringe benefits.
NR 51.09(1)(a)2.2. Direct costs for materials and equipment used for project-related purposes or the cost of the portion of materials or equipment time used for the project.
NR 51.09(1)(a)3.3. The cost of leased equipment used for project-related purposes.
NR 51.09(1)(a)4.4. Permit fees necessary for the completion for the project.
NR 51.09(1)(b)(b) Engineering or planning fees necessary to design and complete a project may be eligible and may be retroactive.
NR 51.09(1)(c)(c) The substantiated value of materials, equipment, services and labor donated for the project may be used as all or part of the sponsor‘s share of the project cost subject to all of the following:
NR 51.09(1)(c)1.1. All known sources of the sponsor’s share of project costs shall be indicated when the grant application is submitted.
NR 51.09(1)(c)2.2. The maximum value of donated, non-professional labor shall be equal to prevailing Wisconsin minimum wage requirements.
NR 51.09(1)(c)3.3. The value of donated materials and donated professional services shall conform to market rates and be established by invoice.
NR 51.09(1)(c)4.4. The value of donated equipment use shall conform to the Wisconsin department of transportation highway rates for equipment.
NR 51.09 NoteNote: The county highway rates for equipment are formulated under s. 84.07, Stats., and can be found in chapter 5 of the State Highway Maintenance Manual published by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison 53705.
NR 51.09(2)(2)Ineligible costs. Costs not directly associated with or necessary for the implementation of the project are ineligible for grant funding. Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to:
NR 51.09(2)(a)(a) Fines and penalties due to violation of, or failure to comply with federal, state or local laws and regulations.
NR 51.09(2)(b)(b) Indirect costs including administrative costs.
NR 51.09(2)(c)(c) Costs for which payment has been or will be received from any other funding source.
NR 51.09(2)(d)(d) Costs associated with operation and maintenance of the property.
NR 51.09(3)(3)Grant payments.
NR 51.09(3)(a)(a) The department may provide an advance payment equal to 50 percent of the grant award if the sponsor provides proof that it has its share of the project costs.