Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation › Chapter NR 65 - Administration Of Off-Highway Motorcycle (OHM) Program › Section NR 65.02 - Definitions

Current through June 24, 2024
In this chapter:
(1)
				"Acquisition costs" means the fair market value of the interest in land and
				reasonable costs related to the purchase of the property, but limited to the
				costs of appraisals, legal fees associated with closing up to a maximum of
				$1,000, land surveys, title and gap insurance costs, title company closing
				costs, recording fees, historical and cultural assessments required by the
				department, the cost of environmental inspections, and audits. "Acquisition
				costs" does not include environmental clean-up costs, brokerage fees paid by
				the buyer, real estate transfer taxes, or any other cost not identified in this
				subsection.
(2) "Activity icon"
				means a pictogram symbol used on maps and signs to provide a common, nonverbal
				language to transmit that off-highway motorcycle use is allowed. A red slash
				over the icon indicates the prohibition of the activity.
(3) "Applicant" means the unit of government
				or agency applying for a grant under this chapter.
(4) "Department" means department of natural
				resources.
(5) "Development"
				includes the planning of a new trail or facility, including bridges, and
				construction of a trail or facility, including grading, signing, and
				bridges.
(6) "Final payment" means
				the last payment from the department to the grantee for a grant awarded under
				this chapter after the project has been completed to the satisfaction of the
				grant agreement or contract.
(7)
				"Final report" means a written account of project activities, accomplishments,
				and any obstacles encountered, along with all data collected.
(8) "Fringe benefits" means employers'
				contributions or expenses for social security, employee life and health
				insurance plans, unemployment insurance coverage, worker's compensation
				insurance, pension retirement plans, and employee benefits in the form of
				regular compensation during authorized absences from the job.
(9) "Grant advance" means the portion of the
				grant award paid to the grantee after returning a signed grant agreement and
				prior to project implementation.
(10) "Grant agreement" means a contract
				between the grantee and the department detailing project scope, grant award,
				grant period, department cost share, project products, reimbursement process,
				and conditions that restrict actions of the grantee during the life of the
				project and during the operation and maintenance phase once the final payment
				has been issued by the department.
(11) "Grant award" means the dollar amount
				awarded to the grantee by the department and available to the grantee for
				reimbursement of eligible project costs.
(12) "Grant period" means the time period
				stated in the grant agreement during which the grantee may expend grant program
				funds for the project.
(13)
				"Grantee" means an eligible organization that receives a grant from the
				department under this chapter.
(14)
				"Hybrid trail" means an off-highway motorcycle trail and route combination that
				allows limited use off-highway motorcycles and motor vehicles to utilize the
				same linear surface and the combination is used as a trail connector.
(15) "Interest in land" includes fee title,
				easement, and lease.
(16)
				"Maintenance" means the activities associated with establishing and keeping a
				trail safe and enjoyable for use.
(17) "Major rehabilitation" means repair
				projects on a larger scale than annual or routine maintenance and which
				requires additional funds above the mileage rate allowed under s. NR 65.15(1)
				(a).
(18) "Off-highway motorcycle
				facility" has the meaning given in s.
				23.335(20) (b)
				2, Stats., but does not include a trail,
				hybrid trail or route.
(19)
				"Project" means the practices or activities for which funds are applied under
				this chapter.
(20) "Project period"
				means the period of time specified in the project agreement during which all
				work shall be completed.
(21)
				"Project scope" means the part of the grant agreement that succinctly describes
				the extent or range of what the project will accomplish.
(22) "Regulatory sign" means a sign placed
				under the authority of a unit of government which limits the operation of an
				off-highway motorcycle.
(23) "Trail
				connector" means an off-highway motorcycle trail that connects one trail to
				another trail or services.