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.

NR 51.002 NoteNote: These plans typically cover 5 years.

NR 51.002(4)(4) “Conservation organization” means a nonprofit corporation formed under ch. 181, Stats., that meets all of the following conditions:

NR 51.002(4)(a)(a) One of the purposes of the organization is to protect, enhance, or restore the state’s natural resources for the benefit of the general public.

NR 51.002(4)(b)(b) The organization is not a nonprofit organization as that term is defined in s. 23.197 (4) (a) 1., Stats.

NR 51.002(5)(5) “Cooperative agreement” means an agreement between a conservation organization and nonprofit organization under s. 23.197 (4) (b), Stats., setting forth the obligations of each.

NR 51.002(5m)(5m) “Current owner”, for the purposes of s. 23.0917 (7) (b) to (d), Stats., means the owner who sells the property to the sponsor.

NR 51.002(5r)(5r) “Dedicated match” means sponsor match that is dedicated or restricted by the donor or funding source to be used exclusively for a particular parcel.

NR 51.002(6)(6) “Department” means the department of natural resources.

NR 51.002(6d)(6d) “Department appraisal guidelines” means the department procedures by which contracted appraisers are required to assess the fair market value of a property where the title is to be acquired in fee simple or easement with funds under this chapter.