NR 51.74(1)(d) (d) In addition to the provisions in sub. (1), the department may acquire lands for the Ice Age Trail from monies appropriated under s. 20.866 (2), Stats., and dedicate them under the provisions of s. 23.293, Stats. The department may acquire lands for the Ice Age Trail as provided for in s. 23.293, Stats., only in project areas approved by the natural resources board.

NR 51.74(2) (2) Purchase of equipment and maintenance of the Ice Age Trail.

NR 51.74(2)(a) (a) The department may expend funds received under s. 20.370 (7) (fa), Stats., for the purchase of equipment and materials for the maintenance of the Ice Age Trail. Purchase may include leasing under the provisions of s. 16.754 (1) (d), Stats.

NR 51.74(2)(b) (b) Portions of the Ice Age Trail eligible for funding under this subsection are those under the ownership and management of the department, or those dedicated to the department under the provisions of s. 23.293, Stats., and managed by another party under the provisions of a management contract with the department, or recognized by the department, or certified by the U.S. national park service. Portions eligible for funding shall also meet the standards of the Ice Age national scenic trail. Sections where the trail overlaps developed, multi-use trails are not eligible for funding.

NR 51.74 Note Note: Standards for the Ice age national scenic trail may be obtained from the DNR, Bureau of Parks and Recreation, Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

NR 51.74(2)(c) (c) The department may expend the funds as grants. Nonprofit conservation organizations or governmental units managing portions of the Ice Age Trail under the provisions of par. (b) may nominate maintenance projects on the appropriate department form, and include a cost estimate supported by at least 2 quotes for items above $500.00. The grant amount shall be 50 percent of eligible project costs. Eligible project costs are defined in s. NR 51.09.

NR 51.74 Note Note: The appropriate department form may be obtained from the Bureau of Community Financial Assistance, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

NR 51.74(2)(d) (d) The department shall give priority to those portions of the Ice Age Trail providing significant public use, or where the maintenance expenditure will protect the resource or public safety or comfort, or those portions under the ownership of a governmental unit or a nonprofit conservation organization and managed by a governmental unit or a nonprofit conservation organization and where the nonprofit conservation organization has a recorded interest in the land.

NR 51.74(2)(e) (e) Sponsors shall apply for federal and state permits, approvals, licenses and waivers necessary to implement the project. If a project is on land not owned by the sponsor, the landowner shall be a party to any permit application. Work on the project may not begin until all applicable permits have been obtained.

NR 51.74(2)(f) (f) Upon signing the grant agreement, the sponsor may request up to 50 percent of the grant amount. The department may require proof that the sponsor has the remaining funds needed for the project.

NR 51.74 Note Note: Other conditions for grant payments are contained in s. NR 51.09.

NR 51.74(2)(g) (g) If the sponsor fails to fulfill any terms of the grant agreement, the department may seek reimbursement of all or a portion of the state’s share.

NR 51.74 Note Note: The appropriate department form may be obtained from the Bureau of Parks and Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

NR 51.74 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am. (6) (d), Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; emerg. am. (2) (intro.) to (d), (4) and (6) (b), cr. (2) (f) and (6) (e) to (g), r. (3) and (6) (c), renum. (6) (d) and (e) to be (6) (c) and (d) and am., eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: am. (2) (intro.) to (d), (4) and (6) (b), cr. (2) (f) and (6) (e) to (g), r. (3) and (6) (c), renum. (6) (d) and (e) to be (6) (c) and (d) and am., Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; correction in (6) (a) was made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register July 2001, No. 547; CR 10-127: cr. (1) (title), (2) (title), renum. (5), (6) (a) to (c), (f) to be (1), (2) (a) to (c), (f) and am., renum (1), (2) (intro.), (a) to (f), (6) (d), (e), (g) to be (1) (a), (b) (intro.), 1. to 6., (c), (2) (d), (e), (g) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.75 NR 51.75 Grant contracts or grant agreements. Grant contracts or grant agreements between the department and sponsors for state trail acquisition and management shall, in addition to the requirements in subch. II, require the sponsor to:

NR 51.75(1) (1) Acquire the lands for a trail, where applicable.

NR 51.75(2) (2) Specify which uses shall be permitted.

NR 51.75(3) (3) Construct, maintain, operate and repair as necessary a recreational trail for the purpose of horseback riding, bicycling, cross-country skiing, hiking or other compatible uses as authorized by the department.

NR 51.75(4) (4) Prohibit hunting on the state trail unless specifically authorized by the department.

NR 51.75(5) (5) Keep the state trail open for public use after completion of the land acquisition and development. If the state trail ever ceases to be used for state trail purposes, then all rights shall revert to the department without necessity of reentry or legal judgment. The department has no obligation to develop and operate the trail and all permanent improvements made to the trail by the sponsor or its agent shall become the property of the department.

NR 51.75(6) (6) Open the state trail to the general public, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, as the managing cooperator deems necessary for the management and operation of the state trail and as approved in writing by the department.

NR 51.75(7) (7) Develop the state trail to conform with department state trail standards (department Manual Code 2540.5) or other reasonable standards as approved by the department.

NR 51.75(8) (8) Assume the responsibility for all fencing, signing and similar activities which are related to the development, maintenance and operation of the state trail.

NR 51.75(9) (9) Prepare all necessary plans, specifications and environmental reports, including citizen participation, for the state trail, and submit them to the department for written approval prior to the commencement of any development or improvement. Any changes of use or development of the state trail shall be performed in accordance with general plans submitted to and approved by the department.

NR 51.75(10) (10) Provide the necessary maintenance including but not limited to, grading, landscaping and controlling vegetative growth on the state trail and any parking areas or use areas to keep the property in a good state of useability and sightliness.

NR 51.75(11) (11) Provide or arrange for the necessary enforcement and security of the state trail to ensure efficient, safe use, and to preserve and protect public health, safety and welfare.

NR 51.75(12) (12) Provide liability insurance if requested by the department.

NR 51.75(13) (13) If the trail is also a part of the Ice Age Trail or the North Country Trail and it qualifies for certification as a component of a national scenic trail, the managing cooperator shall, upon completion of the trail development, and where feasible, apply to the U.S. national park service for certification as a component of the Ice Age national scenic trail, or North Country national scenic trail and sign the trail accordingly.

NR 51.75(14) (14) Permit the department to inspect the trail to ensure compliance with the provisions of the contract.