NR 50.05(15)(15)Donated labor, materials, land, or other activities which do not result in an actual expenditure by the sponsor and indirect costs are not allowable in the claim.
NR 50.05(16)(16)Direct costs which are supported by time sheets, vouchers or similar documentation reflecting specific assignment to a project are eligible project costs.
NR 50.05(17)(17)Actual cost of force account labor and equipment is allowable. Equipment rental rates may not exceed the county machinery rates established annually by the department of transportation.
NR 50.05(18)(18)Actual fringe benefits paid as part of the direct labor costs claimed are eligible project costs.
NR 50.05(19)(19)Claims for payment must be submitted within one year of the project termination date.
NR 50.05(20)(20)A request for a project extension must be submitted prior to the project termination date.
NR 50.05(21)(21)All payments are contingent upon final audit. Financial records including all documentation to support entries in the accounting records to substantiate charges for each project must be kept available for review by state or federal officials for a period of 3 years after final payment.
NR 50.05(22)(22)Land acquisition costs may be retroactive upon prior written approval of the department or the secretary of the interior providing the sponsor can demonstrate a need to proceed at this time.
NR 50.05(23)(23)Engineering or planning fees necessary to complete eligible items may be retroactive.
NR 50.05(24)(24)The department may approve variances from nonstatutory requirements of this chapter upon the request of a sponsor when the department determines that variances are essential to effect necessary grant actions or program objectives, and where special circumstances make such variances in the best interest of the program. Before granting a variance, the department shall take into account such factors as good cause and circumstances beyond the control of the sponsor.
NR 50.05(25)(25)Total grant assistance provided under this section shall be limited to a maximum of 50 percent of eligible project costs unless otherwise provided by law.
NR 50.05(26)(26)The department may conduct compliance inspections on properties for which assistance has been provided under this chapter. The department may require project sponsors to conduct self inspections on these properties.
NR 50.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1975, No. 231, eff. 4-1-75; am. (4) (a) 4. and 6., (7) (b) 7., 13., 14. and 17., (7) (c) 1. and 12., (7) (e) and (9), Register, March, 1976, No. 243, eff. 4-1-76; r. and recr. Register, October, 1978, No. 274, eff. 11-1-78; am. (11) and (14) (m), Register, June, 1980, No. 294, eff. 7-1-80; r. and recr. Register, May, 1983, No. 329, eff. 6-1-83; cr. (22) to (25), Register, October, 1990, No. 418, eff. 11-1-90; am. (10) and (18), cr. (26), Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96.
NR 50.06NR 50.06LAWCON program.
NR 50.06(1)(1)Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the administration of the land and water conservation fund act of 1965 (LAWCON) under ss. 20.370 (5) (cy) and 23.30 (3) (h), Stats.
NR 50.06(2)(2)Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all towns, counties, villages, cities, Indian tribes, school districts, soil and water conservation districts and state agencies participating in the LAWCON aid program.
NR 50.06(3)(3)Allocation of funds.
NR 50.06(3)(a)(a) LAWCON funds apportioned to Wisconsin each fiscal year shall be allocated as follows:
NR 50.06(3)(a)1.1. Fifty percent to local governments;
NR 50.06(3)(a)2.2. Fifty percent to state agencies.
NR 50.06(3)(b)(b) The federal cost sharing may not exceed 50 percent of the total LAWCON eligible cost of the projects, unless otherwise specified by law.
NR 50.06(3)(c)(c) Funds allocated to local governments and state agencies but not encumbered shall remain allocated for use under this section and shall be available for use during subsequent funding cycles to the extent provided by law.
NR 50.06(4)(4)General provisions.
NR 50.06(4)(a)(a) Applicants are required to submit comprehensive outdoor recreation plans which have been formally approved by resolutions passed by the local governing bodies; or applicants may qualify for eligibility if their proposed projects are identified in approved plans of other units of government. The University of Wisconsin System shall have support for its applications in department approved plans of the communities in which the schools are located. The system and the communities are required to coordinate their respective programs through the comprehensive planning process. The system shall rely on comprehensive outdoor recreation plans which have been formally approved by the local governing bodies.
NR 50.06(4)(b)(b) Priorities in ranking are given to projects based on the following project, activity and applicant criteria:
NR 50.06(4)(b)1.1. Projects which meet urban needs;
NR 50.06(4)(b)2.2. Activities for the general public over those for a limited group;
NR 50.06(4)(b)3.3. Basic over elaborate facilities;
NR 50.06(4)(b)4.4. Participant over spectator facilities;