Wisconsin Legislature: Ch. NR 51 TOC

NR 51.002(1)(1) “Acquisition cost” means the fair market value of the property as determined by department appraisal guidelines, except as provided in s. 23.0917 (7) (b) to (d), Stats., and reasonable costs related to the purchase of the property. These costs are limited to the cost of appraisals, land surveys, relocation payments, title evidence, recording fees, initial posting of signage consistent with s. 23.09165 (3), Stats., with cost share not to exceed $1,000, attorney fees for department required reviews with cost share not to exceed $1,000, historical, cultural, and environmental analyses required by the department completed through contract by professional consultants. “Acquisition cost” does not include environmental clean-up costs, brokerage fees paid by the buyer, and real estate transfer taxes.

NR 51.002(2)(2) “Acquisition project” means one or more parcels of land that are contiguous or in close proximity which include features or outdoor recreational opportunities that are eligible for grants in this chapter.

NR 51.002(2m)(2m) “Assignment” means the transfer of all rights and interests in property, and all obligations under a stewardship grant contract to another nonprofit conservation organization or governmental unit eligible for a grant under this chapter, or an agency of this state or of the U.S. government.

NR 51.002(3)(3) “Baseline document” means an inventory of the features of a property including reports, maps, photographs and other materials that provides an accurate representation of the property at the time an easement funded with a stewardship grant is executed. The baseline document is intended to serve as an objective information baseline for monitoring compliance with the terms of the easement.

NR 51.002 NoteNote: For information on creating a baseline document, contact Gathering Waters Conservancy, a nonprofit conservation organization that provides technical assistance on easements, 211 S. Paterson St., Suite 180, Madison, WI 53703, or the DNR Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

NR 51.002(3m)(3m) “Comprehensive outdoor recreation plan” or “CORP” means the document prepared and adopted by governmental units that summarize planning efforts for recreation, open space preservation, and resource protection. A “CORP” may include goals for acquisition, preservation, and development as well as specific park plans, facility plans, funding requests, and implementation plans for development projects.