Chapter NR 129

NR 129.06 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80; am. Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.

NR 129.07 NR 129.07 Grant awards.

NR 129.07(1) (1) General. Grant funds available under this program shall be allocated to those projects placed on a priority list, as determined by the criteria set forth in s. NR 129.08, in accordance with the following procedure:

NR 129.07(1)(a) (a) The department shall establish a priority list for the current fiscal year by March 1 for all applications submitted to the department by February 1 of that year.

NR 129.07(1)(b) (b) Grants shall be awarded by April 1 to applicants in the order that they appear on the priority list, based on the total individual points received under the criteria set forth in s. NR 129.08.

NR 129.07(1)(c) (c) All applications received after February 1 shall be included on the priority list for the next fiscal year.

NR 129.07(1)(d) (d) If there are insufficient funds to award grants to all eligible applicants in a given fiscal, those applications not funded will be included on the priority list for the next fiscal year unless the department receives notification that an applicant wishes to withdraw the application.

NR 129.07(2) (2) Amendments. Requests for additional funding, for the mapping of an eligible project area, necessitated by a change in the scope of work and requests for additional funding under s. NR 129.06 (3) (c) may be awarded by the department if unallocated funds remain for the fiscal year in which a grant amendment request is received. Such grant amendments shall be funded on a first-come, first-served basis. If no unallocated funds remain for that fiscal year, a grant amendment request shall be ranked on the priority list for the next fiscal year, according to the number of priority points assigned to the original application under s. NR 129.08.

NR 129.07 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80; am. Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.

NR 129.08 NR 129.08 Criteria for priority ranking. The following criteria shall be used to rank proposed mapping projects for the purpose of determining funding priority:

NR 129.08(1) (1) Type of study or map information available:

NR 129.08(1)(a) (a) Detailed floodplain study in progress, 10 points;

NR 129.08(1)(b) (b) Detailed floodplain study completed, 8 points;

NR 129.08(1)(c) (c) Approximate floodplain study map (e.g., flood hazard boundary map or flood prone area map) or shoreland map is available, 2 points.

NR 129.08(2) (2) Flood damage potential (The estimate for flood damage potential shall be based on the total equalized assessed value of all structures in the floodplain area):

NR 129.08(2)(a) (a) $5,000,000 or more, 8 points;

NR 129.08(2)(b) (b) $2,500,000 or more, but less that $5,000,000, 6 points;

NR 129.08(2)(c) (c) $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,500,000, 4 points;

NR 129.08(2)(d) (d) $500,000 or more but less than $1,000,000, 2 points;

NR 129.08(2)(e) (e) $250,000 or more but less than $500,000, 1 point;

NR 129.08(2)(f) (f) Less than $250,000, 0 points.

NR 129.08(3) (3) Potential for future development of floodplain or shoreland areas in the project area:

NR 129.08(3)(a) (a) High — evidenced by submission of a plat or plats, or application for 10 or more building permits in the preceding 2 years, or proposal for commercial development, 8 points;

NR 129.08(3)(b) (b) Moderate — evidenced by fewer than 10 applications for building permits in the preceding 2 years, 4 points;

NR 129.08(3)(c) (c) Low — No applications for building permits in the preceding 2 years, 0 points.

NR 129.08(4) (4) Availability of mapping data from other sources: Where the cost of the project can be reduced by utilizing existing data (e.g., aerial photography or ground control surveys acquired through a previous mapping project), additional points shall be as follows:

NR 129.08(4)(a) (a) More than 30% reduction in total project cost, 5 points;

NR 129.08(4)(b) (b) 10% to 30% reduction in total project cost, 3 points;

NR 129.08(4)(c) (c) Less than 10% reduction in total project cost, 0 points.

NR 129.08(5) (5) Adequacy of available maps:

NR 129.08(5)(a) (a) 10 foot or greater contour interval, 4 points;

NR 129.08(5)(b) (b) 3 foot through 9 foot contour interval, 2 points;

NR 129.08(5)(c) (c) 2 foot or less contour interval, 0 points.

NR 129.08(6) (6) Joint application by 2 or more municipalities: A single application submitted jointly by 2 or more municipalities which promotes the mapping of a continuous reach of a river or contiguous shoreland area, 2 points per municipality.

NR 129.08(7) (7) If 2 or more applicants receive the same total points under this section, those applicants shall be ranked on the priority list in the order in which their applications were submitted to the department.

NR 129.08 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80; am. Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.

NR 129.09 NR 129.09 Grant application.

NR 129.09(1) (1) Procedure.

NR 129.09(1)(a) (a) Applications shall be submitted to the department by February 1 to be considered for a mapping grant in the current fiscal year.

NR 129.09(1)(b) (b) A separate grant application must be submitted to the department for each proposed floodplain or shoreland mapping project.

NR 129.09(1)(c) (c) For floodplain mapping, where detailed floodplain studies are not available or in progress for all or part of a given watercourse within the project area, a separate application must be submitted for that portion of the municipality where no detailed engineering studies exist. Each application shall be ranked separately.

NR 129.09(1)(d) (d) The department shall review for completeness each application received and shall advise the applicant of any deficiencies, omissions or errors in the application in a letter acknowledging receipt of the application.

NR 129.09(2) (2) Contents of application. An application for a grant under this chapter shall be made on forms furnished by the department and shall include the following:

NR 129.09(2)(a) (a) Certified copies of the following resolutions of the governing body of the municipality:

NR 129.09(2)(a)1. 1. Resolutions to be submitted by all municipalities, including each municipality applying for a grant in a joint application:

NR 129.09(2)(a)1.a. a. A resolution designating an authorized representative, and authorizing such representative to apply for a grant under s. 87.31, Stats., and this chapter, on behalf of the municipality.

NR 129.09(2)(a)1.b. b. A resolution stating that the municipality will adopt the maps developed as a result of the grant project as official zoning maps, and any necessary ordinance or map amendment, within 6 months after approval of the maps by the department.

NR 129.09(2)(a)1.c. c. A resolution stating that the municipality agrees to pay a share of the eligible costs which is equal to the state share.

NR 129.09(2)(a)2. 2. Additional resolutions to be submitted by only those municipalities which will be responsible for either doing the mapping work or for contracting with a mapping consultant for photogrammetric or related services:

NR 129.09(2)(a)2.a. a. A resolution stating that the municipality assumes responsibility for the solicitation and selection of a mapping consultant, and the administration of any contracts or subcontracts with the mapping consultant and any subcontractors.

NR 129.09(2)(a)2.b. b. A resolution stating that all eligible services will be performed under the direct supervision of a person who holds a certificate of registration from the state of Wisconsin as a registered land surveyor or professional engineer.

NR 129.09(2)(a)2.c. c. A resolution stating that the municipality will insure that all maps developed as a result of the grant project will meet, or exceed, the specifications set forth in s. NR 129.13.

NR 129.09(2)(b) (b) A map showing the proposed project area;

NR 129.09(2)(c) (c) Identification of all the municipalities involved in the proposed mapping project;

NR 129.09(2)(d) (d) The schedule for completion of specific tasks;

NR 129.09(2)(e) (e) An itemized description of the estimated costs for the project;

NR 129.09(2)(f) (f) Proposed contracts or subcontracts, including the mapping consultant’s fee schedule unless the eligible project costs have been allocated on a unit cost basis under s. NR 129.06 (3) (a); and

NR 129.09(2)(g) (g) Other information needed to determine eligible project area or priority ranking, as requested by the department.

NR 129.09 Note Note: Application forms may be obtained, at no charge, from the Bureau of Water Grants, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wisconsin 53707 or from any District Office of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

NR 129.09 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80; am. Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.

NR 129.10 NR 129.10 Limitations on award. Before awarding grant assistance for any mapping project, the department shall determine that:

NR 129.10(1) (1) All applicable requirements of s. NR 129.09 have been met;

NR 129.10(2) (2) Costs under proposed contracts or subcontracts are fair and reasonable; and

NR 129.10(3) (3) The work under the proposed contracts or subcontracts has not been started prior to the grant offer.

NR 129.10 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80; am. Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.

NR 129.11 NR 129.11 State share. The state share shall not exceed 50% of the total eligible project costs.

NR 129.11 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80.

NR 129.12 NR 129.12 Mapping project period.

NR 129.12(1) (1) Completed maps shall be submitted to the department, in accordance with s. NR 129.14, within one year after the date of acceptance of the grant offer unless the department extends that period. If such an extension is warranted by the circumstances and is requested by the grantee prior to the end of the initial one-year project period, the department may extend the project period for up to 3 additional years.

NR 129.12(2) (2) If the grantee fails to comply with sub. (1), the grantee may not receive any state funds under this chapter. A new grant application for the uncompleted portion of the mapping project would then be required for ranking in the next priority list.

NR 129.12 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1980, No. 293, eff. 6-1-80; renum. from NR 129.13 and am., Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.

NR 129.13 NR 129.13 Specifications.

NR 129.13(1) (1) General.

NR 129.13(1)(a) (a) Contracts between the grantee and the mapping consultant, and between the mapping consultant and subcontractors, if any, shall conform to the minimum mapping specifications set forth in this section, unless par. (b) is applicable.

NR 129.13 Note Note: Within the 7 southeastern Wisconsin counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha, the department encourages applicants to conduct mapping projects in accordance with specifications for large scale mapping which have been prepared by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC). These specifications may be obtained by writing to the:

NR 129.13 Note   Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
  916 N. East Avenue
  P.O. Box 769
  Waukesha, WI 53187 - 1607

NR 129.13(1)(b) (b) If the department determines that compliance with the specifications of this section would be impractical in specific cases, it may approve alternative specifications which, in its opinion, represent a reasonable approach to achieving the desired end product.

NR 129.13(1)(c) (c) The maps, aerial photographs and negatives, and all other data developed as part of the mapping project shall be considered public records and shall be made available for public inspection.

NR 129.13(2) (2) Ground control.

NR 129.13(2)(a) (a) Records. It shall be the grantee’s responsibility to make known to the mapping consultant all existing monumentation and to furnish the consultant with existing local unpublished survey data of the required order of accuracy or better.

NR 129.13(2)(b) (b) Control report. The consultant shall prepare and furnish to the grantee a bound control report providing all data pertaining to the project survey control. The report shall contain:

NR 129.13(2)(b)1. 1. A narrative, outlining survey methods used and applicable survey instrumentation and computational and adjustment procedures utilized;

NR 129.13(2)(b)2. 2. The closure and adjustment computations and original field note books for horizontal and vertical control;

NR 129.13(2)(b)3. 3. Sketches, descriptions, elevations and state plane coordinates of all existing and newly established recoverable control; and

NR 129.13(2)(b)4. 4. A scale control diagram summarizing the existing project survey control utilized for origin and closure purposes, along with the relationship to newly established recoverable horizontal and vertical control.

NR 129.13(2)(c) (c) Vertical control. The consultant shall perform necessary field surveys to maintain full model vertical ground control with all elevations referred to national geodetic vertical datum of 1929. Third-order accuracy is required and shall conform to national geodetic survey specifications. There shall be enough ground-surveyed bench marks such that no point within the flood plain or shoreland area will be greater than 3000 feet from a described and recoverable bench mark. No analytical aerotriangulation for vertical mapping control shall be accepted unless it is otherwise impractical to gain physical or legal access.

NR 129.13(2)(d) (d) Horizontal control. The consultant shall perform horizontal control surveys to obtain third-order, class I accuracy and shall conform to national geodetic survey specifications. The horizontal control survey shall be based on the state plane coordinate system and shall originate and end on the basic control for which closures are known and available, or shall be run to make a closed and checked circuit. Analytical aerotriangulation for horizontal mapping control is acceptable.

NR 129.13(2)(e) (e) Specifications for vertical and horizontal control have been prepared and published by the U.S. department of commerce in the following publications:

NR 129.13(2)(e)1. 1. “Classifications, Standards of Accuracy, and General Specifications of Geodetic Control Surveys” reprinted January 1979; NTIS accession no. PB265442.