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WI Stat § 32.55 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.55 - Hearing on the report and tentative plan of improvement.

32.55  Hearing on the report and tentative plan of improvement. (1) Notice. Upon receiving the report and tentative plan of improvement the common council shall refer the report to a council committee for a public hearing to discuss the tentative plan, the relative costs and benefits and the necessity of the proposed improvement. At least 10 days before the public hearing, the common council shall send notice of the hearing to the last-known mailing address of any owner of property that may be damaged or benefited by the proposed improvement. (2)  Approval, revision, abandonment.  (a) After the hearing the common council shall:1. Approve the report and tentative plan, if it determines that taking the property mentioned in the plan is necessary, and commence implementation of the plan; or2. Remand the report and tentative plan to the board for reconsideration and revision.(b) If the common council remands the report and tentative plan, the board shall reconsider the report and tentative plan and submit a revised report and tentative plan to the common council. The common council shall refer the revised report and tentative plan to a council committee for a public hearing as provided in sub. (1). After the hearing, the common council may approve the revised report and tentative plan or revise the report and tentative plan itself and commence implementation of the plan. Instead of approving the original or revised report and tentative plan, the common council may abandon the proposed improvement.(c) After approving the report and tentative plan the city may begin purchasing property to implement the plan. (3)  Records. The city attorney shall record the common council's resolution approving the original or revised report and tentative plan with a description of the property to be condemned plus a map showing the condemned property and the benefit district in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the property is located.History:  1983 a. 236; 1993 a. 301.
WI Stat § 32.56 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.56 - Altering the plan of improvement.

32.56  Altering the plan of improvement. (1) Procedure. The city may alter the plan of improvement after its approval under s. 32.55 (2) at any time prior to the confirmation of the assessment of benefits and damages. The board shall submit to the common council the proposed alteration of the plan plus an amended estimate of the cost and the benefits and an amended map of the proposed improvement. The common council shall approve the alteration by resolution before the alteration is effective. If the city alters the plan while benefits and damages are being assessed under s. 32.57, the board shall reassess benefits and damages based on the altered plan. (2)  Recording the alteration. The city attorney shall record the common council's resolution approving the alteration under sub. (1) plus a description of the alteration in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which the property is located.History:  1983 a. 236; 1993 a. 301.
WI Stat § 32.63 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.63 - Completing certain improvements.

32.63  Completing certain improvements. (1) Application. This section applies to any plan of improvement that includes the acquisition of property either for the purpose of laying out or improving an alley or street, as defined in s. 340.01 (2) and (64), or for the purpose of establishing any park or memorial ground and that includes any of the following improvements:(a) Creating or improving gutters, curbs or sidewalks of the alley or street.(b) Improving any park or memorial ground.(c) Erecting any bridge or viaduct. (2)  Performance. After approving the plan of improvement under s. 32.55, the city may complete the improvement without submitting further estimates of the cost of the improvement to the common council. The common council may not revise its assessment of benefits or damages for the improvement.History:  1983 a. 236.
WI Stat § 32.66 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.66 - Bonding.

32.66  Bonding. The common council may, by resolution, authorize the issuance of general special improvement bonds or particular special improvement bonds to finance an improvement. The common council may register the bonds as to principal under s. 67.09 and may call the bonds on terms it prescribes.History:  1983 a. 236.
WI Stat § 32.68 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.68 - Tax delinquent fund.

32.68  Tax delinquent fund. The city may create a tax delinquent fund to cover delinquent payment of assessments. The common council may authorize payment of deficiencies in the collection of assessments to pay the amount due on bonds issued under s. 32.67.History:  1983 a. 236.
WI Stat § 32.69 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.69 - Alternative financing by general obligation bonds, taxation or anticipation notes.

32.69  Alternative financing by general obligation bonds, taxation or anticipation notes. (1) Funding. The city may finance any improvement under this subchapter by issuing general obligation bonds, levying a tax or by borrowing on anticipation notes. The city may collect assessments on property that finances bonds under s. 32.67 and apply the assessments to pay the principal and interest of general obligation bonds, or to reduce general taxes if the city levies a tax to finance an improvement. If the city issues no bonds under s. 32.67, the city shall apply all assessments collected to pay the principal and interest of general obligation bonds or to reduce taxes if the city levies a tax to finance an improvement. (2)  General obligation bonding. The common council may adopt an initial resolution to issue general obligation bonds to pay the cost of laying out or improving any alley or street, as defined in s. 340.01 (2) and (64), without submitting the initial resolution to the electors of the city unless a number of electors equal to or greater than 10 percent of the votes cast for governor in the city at the last general election file a petition conforming to the requirements of s. 8.40 with the city clerk requesting submission. The city shall conduct any referendum for approval of the initial resolution as provided in s. 67.05 (5). (3)  Anticipation notes. The common council may authorize borrowing on notes signed by the mayor and city comptroller in anticipation of the incoming assessments to pay the cost of any improvement authorized under this subchapter. The city shall pay the notes out of the assessments received in the year of issuance. The city shall pay the notes not later than April 1 following the date of issuance. The city may pay any deficit due to delinquencies in the collection of assessments out of the tax delinquent fund under s. 32.68.History:  1983 a. 236; 1989 a. 192.
WI Stat § 32.70 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.70 - Statute of limitations.

32.70  Statute of limitations. Unless the action commences within one year after January 1 following the date the assessment of benefits is placed on the tax roll under s. 32.58 (2), no person may contest the sale of property or issuance of any tax certificate for nonpayment of an assessment. Commencing an action is subject to s. 32.61 and does not prevent the issuance or payment of any bonds issued under s. 32.67 or 32.69.History:  1983 a. 236; 1987 a. 378.
WI Stat § 32.71 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.71 - Liberal construction.

32.71  Liberal construction. This subchapter shall be liberally construed to provide the city with the largest possible power and leeway of action.History:  1983 a. 236.
WI Stat § 32.72 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 32 - Eminent domain.|32.72 - Approval by the electorate.

32.72  Approval by the electorate. (1) Sections 32.50 to 32.71 do not take effect in any city until the following question is submitted to the electors of the city at a special election and adopted by a majority vote of the electors voting: “Shall subchapter II of chapter 32, Wisconsin Statutes, be effective in the city of ................, thus allowing the city to acquire and condemn property for street widening and similar purposes, financed through assessments of benefits and damages?". The question shall be filed as provided in s. 8.37. (2) Notwithstanding sub. (1), this subchapter is effective in any city that has used chapter 275, laws of 1931, to acquire and condemn property before April 27, 1984.History:  1983 a. 236; 1983 a. 538 ss. 39, 264; 1999 a. 182.
WI Stat § 33.001 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.001 - Findings and declaration of intent.

33.001  Findings and declaration of intent. (1) The legislature finds environmental values, wildlife, public rights in navigable waters, and the public welfare are threatened by the deterioration of public lakes; that the protection and rehabilitation of the public inland lakes of this state are in the best interest of the citizens of this state; that the public health and welfare will be benefited thereby; that the current state effort to abate water pollution will not undo the eutrophic and other deteriorated conditions of many lakes; that current efforts to protect and rehabilitate the water quality of the navigable waters in Dane County, which receive intense urban, recreational and agricultural usage, are seriously handicapped by the fact that numerous governmental bodies have jurisdiction over the management of the watersheds in Dane County; that lakes form an important basis of the state's recreation industry; that the increasing recreational usage of the waters of this state justifies state action to enhance and restore the potential of our inland lakes to satisfy the needs of the citizenry; and that the positive public duty of this state as trustee of waters requires affirmative steps to protect and enhance this resource and protect environmental values. (2) In accordance with sub. (1), the legislature declares all the following:(a) It is necessary to embark upon a program of lake protection and rehabilitation, to authorize a conjunctive state and local program of lake protection and rehabilitation to fulfill the positive duty of the state as trustee of navigable waters, and protect environmental values.(b) A state effort of research, analysis, planning and financing, and a local effort undertaken by districts, the Dane County Lakes and Watershed Commission and the Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission of Planning and Plan Implementation are necessary and desirable and that the districts should be formed by persons directly affected by the deteriorated condition of inland waters and willing to assist financially, or through other means, in remedying lake problems.(c) State efforts are needed to aid and assist local efforts, to ensure that projects are undertaken only if they promote the public rights in navigable waters, environmental values and the public welfare.(d) State efforts are needed to administer a program of financial aids to support protection and rehabilitation projects with benefits to all state citizens.History:  1973 c. 301; 1985 a. 332; 1989 a. 159, 324, 359; 1995 a. 349; 1997 a. 27.
WI Stat § 33.02 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.02 - Department; powers and duties.

33.02  Department; powers and duties. (1) Rules. (a) Generally. The department shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this chapter.(b)  Financial aids. These rules shall provide for the administration of financial aids to districts and shall prescribe data to be secured, methods of analysis and evaluation, duration of data gathering and other technical regulations for the efficient administration of the program and efficient intergovernmental organization.(c)  Priorities for funding levels. These rules shall establish priorities for different methods utilized in implementing lake protection and for lake rehabilitation based on cost-effectiveness and factors considered under s. 33.16 (4) especially s. 33.16 (4) (f).(d)  Funding levels for different methods. These rules shall establish differing levels for the share of state funds to be provided for financial assistance for implementation work depending on the methods to be utilized on the projects based on priorities established under par. (c).(e)  Priorities when inadequate funds. If the department does not have adequate appropriations to provide financial assistance under s. 33.16 for eligible projects, it shall establish priorities based on the type of project and methods to be utilized in implementing the projects and these priorities shall rank dredging, other than dredging to provide public access, as a low priority.(f)  Dredging; sedimentation control. These rules shall require that an application for financial assistance for the implementation of any project involving dredging include the identification of long-term controls which are being or will be undertaken to prevent sedimentation.(g)  Algae abatement; nutrient control. These rules shall require that an application for financial assistance for the implementation of any project involving algae or aquatic plant abatement programs include the identification of long-term controls which are being or will be undertaken to reduce or prevent nutrient pollution.(h)  Guidelines for feasibility and implementation grants. These rules shall establish guidelines for providing financial assistance for feasibility studies and implementation costs. (2)  Studies, inventories. The department shall undertake studies and inventories to assist the council in carrying out its duties. (3)  Aids. The department shall administer a program of financial assistance to districts, using such funds as are appropriated by the legislature or made available from other sources. (4)  Assistance. The department shall assist districts seeking technical aid in any phase of lake protection or rehabilitation activity. (5)  Clearinghouse. The department shall serve as a clearinghouse for scientific data on lakes and information on accepted and experimental lake protection or rehabilitation techniques.History:  1973 c. 301; 1975 c. 197; 1977 c. 26, 325; Stats. 1977 s. 33.02; 1979 c. 154; 1981 c. 317; 1985 a. 332 s. 251 (1).
WI Stat § 33.03 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.03 - Cooperation by state agencies.

33.03  Cooperation by state agencies. All departments and agencies of state government shall make available to the department such information and assistance as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its functions under this chapter.History:  1973 c. 301; 1977 c. 26; Stats. 1977 s. 33.03.
WI Stat § 33.11 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.11 - Goals.

33.11  Goals. The primary goal of activity under this chapter shall be to improve or protect the quality of public inland lakes. In addition, compilation of basic scientific data on lakes of this state and assessment of experimental and innovative techniques of lake rehabilitation and protection shall be goals of the program. Districts may undertake protection and rehabilitation projects to achieve the purposes of such districts specified in s. 33.21. Projects may be undertaken in cooperation with the department, the University of Wisconsin System, and other government agencies, and public and private organizations. Projects shall be divided into study, planning and implementation phases.History:  1973 c. 301; 1975 c. 197.
WI Stat § 33.12 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.12 - Scope.

33.12  Scope. Any proposed activity by a district which does not involve an application for state aids or an application for a ch. 30 permit is exempt from subch. III. If a proposed activity by a district involves an application for state aids, subch. III applies. If a proposed activity by a district involves an application for a ch. 30 permit, subch. III shall apply only if the department determines that the activity requiring the permit is an integral part of a lake rehabilitation project.History:  1973 c. 301.
WI Stat § 33.13 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.13 - Feasibility study.

33.13  Feasibility study. (1) Feasibility study work done through government agencies and public or private organizations shall include gathering data on the lake, drainage basin, sources of pollution or nutrients or other information necessary to determine the causes of degradation and remedial courses of action to prevent continued degradation or to determine potential causes of degradation and preventive courses of action. The department shall prescribe data to be secured, methods of analysis and evaluation, and duration of data-gathering to be used in feasibility studies. (2) (a) The district may contract for feasibility study work with the lowest responsible bidder who submits a bid in the manner the district commissioners prescribe.(b) In order to receive financial assistance for feasibility study work the district shall obtain the advice and approval of the department before entering a contract for feasibility study work and the department shall be made a party to the contract. (3) Data gathered shall be forwarded to the department, which shall analyze it on an interdisciplinary basis. (4) The department shall formulate suggested alternative methods, including cost estimates, of protecting or rehabilitating the water quality of the lake or portions thereof. Alternative protection schemes shall include steps necessary to maintain the water quality of the lake. Alternative rehabilitative schemes shall include steps necessary to abate continued degradation of the lake following implementation of a given rehabilitative plan.History:  1973 c. 301; 1975 c. 197; 1981 c. 317.
WI Stat § 33.14 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.14 - Plan preparation and adoption.

33.14  Plan preparation and adoption. (1) Proposed plan. If specific lake protection and rehabilitation measures developed under s. 33.13 appear feasible and if financial assistance under s. 33.16 is sought, then the commissioners of the district shall develop a proposed plan based upon the recommendations of the department and the formulated alternatives or upon other technically valid bases. (2)  Submission of proposed plan. Prior to adopting a plan by formal resolution under s. 33.15, the commissioners shall:(a) Forward a copy of the proposed plan to the department;(b) Refer the proposed plan to the appropriate county land conservation committee and to the appropriate regional planning agency for the area, if any, for review and comment within 60 days of receipt; and(c) Make application for any required permits and file an application for financial aid. (3)  Department review. Within 21 days after receipt of the proposed plan and applications the department shall advise the district if additional information is needed to conduct its technical and environmental review of the proposal. If an environmental impact statement is required, the department shall complete its environmental impact review before taking final action on the proposed plan. (3m)  Notice; hearing. The department shall schedule a hearing on the proposed plan or follow the notice procedures under s. 31.06 (1). (4)  Considerations at hearing. If a hearing is conducted, the department shall consider the following:(a) Compliance with s. 1.11;(b) The issuance of permits which have been applied for;(c) Whether the implementation of the plan is likely to cause long-range environmental pollution as defined in s. 299.01 (4);(d) Comments made by the reviewing county land conservation committee and regional planning agency, if any; and(e) Such other subjects as the department by rule deems necessary for making the order required by sub. (5). (5)  Approval. Within 60 days following the hearing, the department shall by order either approve, approve with modification or disapprove the plan. The department shall concurrently rule on all permit applications.History:  1973 c. 301; 1975 c. 197; 1979 c. 34 s. 2102 (39) (g); 1981 c. 20, 317; 1981 c. 346 s. 38; 1995 a. 227, 349.
WI Stat § 33.15 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.15 - Implementation.

33.15  Implementation. (1) No plan developed under this subchapter which involves financial assistance under s. 33.16 may be formally adopted for implementation by the district until the department approves the plans or whatever modifications it finds appropriate. If the department modifies an application by order, it shall clearly explain reasons why the modifications are being made. (2) Following receipt of the department's order, the district may adopt the approved plan by resolution, in which case it shall forward a copy of the resolution and plan to the department. (3) The district may then carry out the adopted plan of implementation. (4) Implementation work may consist of any work in the lake or its watershed which will protect or enhance the opportunities for public enjoyment of the lake.History:  1973 c. 301; 1975 c. 197; 1981 c. 20.
WI Stat § 33.17 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.17 - Unfunded application to continue.

33.17  Unfunded application to continue. (1) Aid applications approved but unfunded because of a lack of funds remain eligible for future funding, subject to updating as the department may require. A lack of funding under this subchapter does not preclude a district from implementing all or part of an approved plan with funding from any other source but these projects are not eligible for retroactive financial assistance. (2) The department shall return rejected applications to the district with a concise statement of the reasons for rejection.History:  1973 c. 301; 1975 c. 197; 1981 c. 20.
WI Stat § 33.18 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.18 - Use of tax incremental financing prohibited.

33.18  Use of tax incremental financing prohibited. A district may not apply for or utilize tax incremental financing to fund an inland lake protection and rehabilitation program or project.History:  1981 c. 317.
WI Stat § 33.21 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 33 - Public inland waters.|33.21 - Public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts; purposes.

33.21  Public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts; purposes. Districts may be created for the purpose of undertaking a program of lake protection and rehabilitation of a lake or parts thereof within the district.History:  1973 c. 301; 1995 a. 349.A district may rehabilitate part of a lake only if the entire lake lies within the district. Kaiser v. City of Mauston, 99 Wis. 2d 345, 299 N.W.2d 259 (Ct. App. 1980).