NR 51.918(5) (5) Projects to renovate existing facilities that are in danger of being lost for public use.

NR 51.918(6) (6) Projects where the sponsors have good performance records on other recreational projects.

NR 51.918(7) (7) Projects where the sponsors are financially able to adequately maintain and operate the area or facility.

NR 51.918(8) (8) Projects that offer safe, rapid and convenient access by all types of transportation modes appropriate for that type of facility.

NR 51.918(9) (9) Projects that, in relation to their costs, provide access for the greatest number of potential users and provide the greatest opportunities for nature-based outdoor recreation.

NR 51.918(10) (10) Projects that meet needs and deficiencies identified in SCORP; or a local comprehensive outdoor recreation plan; or a comprehensive plan pursuant to s. 66.1001, Stats.

NR 51.918(11) (11) Projects that provide multiple season, multiple activity use.

NR 51.918(12) (12) Projects that are designed to serve the recreation needs of elderly persons, minorities and disabled persons.

NR 51.918(13) (13) Projects that are shown to be regional or statewide in impact and importance.

NR 51.918(14) (14) Projects that are ready to be implemented and can be completed in 2 construction seasons or less.

NR 51.918(15) (15) Projects that involve the use of materials or products utilizing Wisconsin recycled products.

NR 51.918(16) (16) Projects that use sustainable technology.

NR 51.918 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (1), cr. (16) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

subch. XIII of ch. NR 51 Subchapter XIII — Urban Green Space

NR 51.920 NR 51.920 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish standards and procedures for administration of grants to acquire property for urban green space and nature-based outdoor recreation under s. 23.09 (19) (cg), Stats.

NR 51.920 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.921 NR 51.921 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to governmental units, lake sanitary districts under s. 30.50 (4q), Stats., public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts and nonprofit conservation organizations applying for grants for the acquisition of urban green space under s. 23.09 (19), Stats.

NR 51.921 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01.

NR 51.922 NR 51.922 Definitions. In addition to the definitions in s. NR 51.002, the following definitions apply to this subchapter:

NR 51.922(1) (1) “Community gardening” means a noncommercial activity in an urban community involving the raising of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs for personal consumption or use.

NR 51.922(2) (2) “Urban green space” means open natural space within or in proximity to urban development that has scenic, ecological or natural values. It may also include land set aside for community gardening.

NR 51.922 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (intro.), (1), (2) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.923 NR 51.923 Allocation of funds. Sponsors shall compete for urban green space grants on a statewide basis. The department shall reserve 10 percent of the annual allocation community gardening projects. If the department does not receive sufficient community gardening project requests by the annual application deadline as specified in s. NR 51.906, remaining reserves shall return to the general urban green space allocation.

NR 51.923 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.

NR 51.924 NR 51.924 General provisions.

NR 51.924(1) (1) A sponsor may only use grant funds provided under this subchapter for nature-based outdoor recreation as specified under s. 23.09 (19) (cg), Stats.

NR 51.924(2) (2) The property to be acquired shall be identified in a local comprehensive outdoor recreation plan that is consistent with the outdoor recreation program under s. 23.30, Stats., and s. NR 51.904 (4).

NR 51.924(3) (3) A sponsor that acquires property for community gardening may charge user fees that are sufficient to cover the cost of maintaining the area. Those fees may be waived based on the user’s inability to pay.

NR 51.924 History History: Emerg. cr. eff. 9-1-00; CR 00-135: cr. Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 10-127: am. (2) Register February 2012 No. 674, eff. 3-1-12.