Section NR 193.85 - General grant conditions when land is acquired under this subchapter In addition to the provisions specified in s. NR 193.13, the department may include conditions in a grant agreement related to any of the following:
(1) Maximum grant awards. Maximum grant awards may be found in Table 1 in s. NR 193.05.(2) A requirement for the applicant to inform the landowner that the applicant may apply for a Surface Water Grant.(3) A requirement that the applicant receive approval from the local unit of government or tribe in which the land is located before land acquisition can occur.(4) A requirement for the grantee to prepare a land management plan.(5) A requirement for the grantee to notify the department if land uses are different from those in place at the time the grant was awarded.(6) The transfer of land ownership to the department if the grantee is dissolved or otherwise ceases to exist.(7) Grantee property maintenance and management expectations.(8) Limitations on a grantee's ability to apply for future grants if the grantee is found to be in non-compliance.(9) Public access requirements.(10) A requirement that all other liens must subordinate to the department if grant funds are involved.(11) Expectations that the grantee and subsequent owners manage the property in accordance with all applicable state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.(12) A requirement that a sign be placed on property to acknowledge state assistance and an expectation that the grantee provides and maintains proper signage. Example: "This land was acquired in part with a Surface Water Grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources."
(13) The expectation that a grantee will make a project site available for inspection by the department.(14) The expectation that the grantee may not discriminate against any persons using or enjoying the property.(15) The expectation that the grantee will record the grant agreement on the property title.(16) Circumstances that constitute a violation of the grant agreement.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 193.85
Adopted by, CR 19-078: cr. Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20; correction in (2) to (6), (10), (12) to (15) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6/1/2020