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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-4 - Disposal Methods

Current through July 13, 2024
Department owned lands used as an Outdoor Recreation Area and
				  Facility may be disposed of when the lands are considered to be no longer
				  needed for recreational or cultural purposes and when the requirements in
				  Section 2 are met. Disposal methods may include the following:
(a) Sell by private agreement to adjacent
				landowners for not less than fair market value.
(b) Sell at public auction after providing
				public notice.
(c) Relinquish to a
				city, county or other governmental entity or organization for local public
				purposes. At the Director's discretion, compensation from the city, county or
				other government entity or organization may not be required.
(d) At the Director's discretion, the value
				received pursuant to Sections 4(a) and (b) may be in-kind.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-5 - Process for Disposal of Lands

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The process for
				disposal of Department owned lands shall begin with a nomination and/or
				request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the Department. The
				nomination/request may be initiated by the Department.
(b) The nomination/request shall initially be
				reviewed by the Department's Senior Management Team and the State Historic
				Preservation Office. The Senior Management Team shall forward its
				recommendation to the Department Director and the Commission. After its review,
				the Commission shall provide its recommendation to the Director. These
				recommendations shall include whether the land is suitable for disposal and
				identify the preferred method of disposal (private sale, public sale or
				relinquishment).
(c) Following the
				receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Department Director shall make
				his decision and shall forward his decision to the Joint Travel, Recreation,
				Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for informational
				purposes.
(d) If required, and at
				the Director's direction, the nominating/requesting party may be required to
				obtain and pay for surveys, archaeological reports and appraisals. All
				appraisals shall be prepared by a State Certified Appraiser and submitted to
				the Department for review.
(e)
				Existing Historical Monuments or Markers may be required to remain on disposed
				land. If that requirement is necessary, it will be described in the disposal
				documents.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-6 - Methods of Public Sale

Current through July 13, 2024
Department land may be offered for public sale by any of the
				  following methods as determined by the Director.
(a) Public Auction. When this method is used,
				notice shall be given by advertising in at least one newspaper of general
				circulation in the county where the land is located for a minimum of one time
				each week for three consecutive weeks prior to sale. The notice shall contain
				the location of the land, the time and place of sale, conditions of sale and
				persons to contact to inspect the land.
(b) Sale by Sealed Bid. When this method is
				used, notice shall be given by advertising in at least one newspaper of general
				circulation in the county where the land is located for a minimum of one time
				each week for three consecutive weeks prior to the advertised date for
				accepting bids. This notice shall contain the location of the land, persons to
				contact opened.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-7 - Accepting Successful Bid

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Following the
				public sale, the Director shall accept the highest bid. If two or more highest
				bids are identical, those bidders shall be given the opportunity to re-bid in
				an amount that is higher than their original bids.
(b) Bids that do not meet fair market value
				but are not less than seventy five percent (75%) of established fair market
				value shall be considered by the Director. The Director recognizes that a fair
				market value is based on an appraisal which is an opinion of value based on
				available sales data. Since it is an opinion, it may be in the best interests
				of the Department to sell the land at the bid price.
(c) All bids less than 75% of established
				fair market value shall automatically be rejected.
(d) On the day of the auction or when the
				bids are publicly opened, the successful bidder shall execute a sales contract
				prepared by the Department and tender a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of
				the total purchase price for the land plus costs associated with the sale, in
				the form of cashier's check, certified check, or personal check with a letter
				of credit. If the successful bidder fails to sign the sales contract and pay a
				minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of the total purchase price for the land
				plus costs associated with the sale the Director shall automatically reject
				that bid and the director shall accept the next highest bid.
(e) The successful bidder shall pay the
				balance of the purchase price prior to receipt of the deed or title.
(f) All costs incurred by the Department in
				advertising the public notice of sale shall be reimbursed by the
				purchaser.
(g) Legal instruments
				transferring rights to the land shall be approved by the Department and the
				Attorney General's office.
(h)
				Nothing herein shall be construed to imply that the Department must accept
				offers to buy, or will be liable for conditions of the land prior to or after
				the disposal. Decisions to accept offers to buy are at the sole discretion of
				the Director.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-8 - Process for Removal of Designation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department
				may remove from designation any lands used an Outdoor Recreation Area and
				Facility. These lands may be removed from designation when the lands are
				considered to be no longer needed for recreational or cultural purposes and
				when the requirements in Section 2 are met.
(b) The process for removal of the
				designation of Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility shall begin with a
				nomination and/or request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the
				Department. The nomination/request may be initiated by the
				Department.
(c) The
				nomination/request shall initially be reviewed by the Department's Senior
				Management Team and the State Historic Preservation Office. The review shall
				include an evaluation of the condition of the Outdoor Recreation Area and
				Facility and the following criteria: geographic considerations, significant
				features, economic considerations, support, and suitability.
(d) The Senior Management Team shall forward
				its recommendation to the Department Director and the Commission. After its
				review, the Commission shall provide its recommendation to the Director. These
				recommendations shall include whether the land is suitable for removal from
				designation.
(e) Following the
				receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Department Director shall make
				his decision and shall forward his decision to the Joint Travel, Recreation,
				Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for informational
				purposes.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 3 - DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES › Section 3-9 - Process for Designation of Lands

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department
				may designate any Department owned lands as an Outdoor Recreation Area and
				Facility. Lands may be designated when the requirements in Section 2 are
				met.
(b) The process for
				designation of lands as an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility shall begin
				with a nomination and/or request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the
				Department. The nomination/request may be initiated by the
				Department.
(c) The
				nomination/request shall initially be reviewed by the Department's Senior
				Management Team and the State Historic Preservation Office. The review shall
				include an evaluation of the condition of the land and the following criteria:
				geographic considerations, significant features, economic considerations,
				support, and suitability.
(d) The
				Senior Management Team shall forward its recommendation to the Department
				Director and the Commission. After its review, the Commission shall provide its
				recommendation to the Director. These recommendations shall include whether the
				land is suitable for designation.
(e) Following the receipt of the Commission's
				recommendation, the Department Director shall make his decision and shall
				forward his decision to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural
				Resources Interim Committee for informational purposes.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 4 - LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS / MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES › Section 4-1 - Authority/Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules are promulgated by the Wyoming Department of
				  State Parks and Cultural Resources ("Department") under the authority given by
				  Wyo. Stat. Ann. §
									§
									
										36-8-302,
				  36-8-501(c),
				  36-8-601(a),
				  36-8-701(a),
				  36-8-801(a),
				  36-8-902(a),
				  36-8-1001(a) and
				  36-8-1501(a) through
				  (d). Pursuant to these statutes, the
				  Department is required to specify the legal descriptions of the following state
				  parks, historic sites, archeological sites and recreation
				  areas.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 4 - LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS / MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES › Section 4-2 - Legal Descriptions of State Parks

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
Bear
				River State Park:
The lands in Uinta County managed as Bear River State
				Park are described as follows:
(i) T1 5NR120W
				North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Sec. 27 more particularly described
				as: Beginning at the Northeastern corner of Sec. 27, running thence South
				0° 01'31" West 1200 ft along the East line thereof; thence North 6 5°
				46' 09" West 2044.61 ft to the Easterly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific
				Railroad; thence North 24° 3 5' 49" West 401.77 ft along said right-of-way
				line to a point on the North line of Sec. 27; thence South 89° 52' 28" East
				2032.27 ft along said North line to the point of beginning, said tract
				containing 34.2 acres, more or less.
(ii) T15NR120W Northwest ¼ of the
				Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Sec. 26, containing 10 acres,
				more or less.
(iii) T15NR120W North
				½ of the Southeast ¼; Southeast ¼ of the Southeast
				¼; portion of South ½ of the Northeast ¼ lying South of
				Interstate 80 hwy right-of-way; that portion of Southwest ¼ of the
				Southeast ¼ and East ½ of the Southwest ¼ lying Northeast
				of Sec. 22, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South
				line of Sec. 22 which is 42.30 chains East of the Southwest corner of Sec. 22
				then running North 21° 15' West 11.20 chains to a point, and then running
				North 27° West 43.50 chains, more or less, to a point where the line
				intersects the West line of Southeast¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Sec.
				22; and that portion of Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ lying
				Northeast of the above described line and South of the Interstate 80 hwy
				right-of-way; containing 280 acres, more or less.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 4 - LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS / MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES › Section 4-3 - Legal Descriptions of State Historic Sites

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
Ames
				Monument State Historic Site:
The lands in Albany County managed as Ames
				Monument State Historic Site are described as follows:
(i) T13NR71W Northwest ¼ of Sec. 6
				more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Sec.
				6, which point bears South 8 9° 59' East 1667.29 ft from the Northwest
				corner of said Sec.; thence along said North line, South 89° 59' East
				625.63 ft to a point on the centerline of Albany County Hwy No. 234 as
				described in perpetual easement deed from Union Pacific Railroad Company to
				County of Albany, State of Wyoming (12/13/1960, UPRRCo. Deed No. 6221); thence
				along said centerline, South 15° 47' East 272.22 ft; thence continuing
				along said centerline, South 11° 09' East 272.57 ft; thence North 89°
				59' West 752.55 ft; thence North 00° 01' East 529.34 ft to the Point of
				Beginning. Parcel contains an area of 367,759 sq ft (8.443 acres), more or less
				.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0002 - State Parks and Historic Sites › Chapter 4 - LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS / MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES › Section 4-4 - Legal Descriptions of State Archaeological Sites

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
Legend Rock State Archeological Site:
The lands in Hot Springs
				County managed as Legend Rock State Archaeological Site are described as
				follows:
(i) T44NR98W Southwest 1/4 of the
				Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of
				Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 10. This tract contains 20.98 acres.
(ii) T44NR98W Northeast ¼ of the
				Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Sec. 10, the tract contains 10
				acres.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0003 - State Park and Historic Site Usage › Chapter 3 - SITE INTERPRETATION › Section 3-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources is granted the following:
(i) In accordance with
				W.S.
				36-4-104 and W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				36-4-115, the Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources shall promulgate all reasonable rules necessary to carry out
				W.S. W.S. W.S. 36-4-101 through
				36-4-123.
(ii) Rules and regulations promulgated by the
				Department under W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				36-4-104 and W.S. W.S.
				W.S.
				36-4-115 include rules that define and create
				guidelines for "Site Interpretation" of state parks, historic sites or other
				facilities managed by the Department.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0003 - State Park and Historic Site Usage › Chapter 3 - SITE INTERPRETATION › Section 3-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Department shall mean the Department of
				State Parks and Cultural Resources.
(b) Director shall mean the Director of the
				Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources or his authorized
				designee.
(c) Park, Site, Facility
				or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance shall mean all state owned or
				managed areas or items administered by the Department.
(d) Site Interpretation shall mean the
				further explanation to provide information, direction and understanding of a
				Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0003 - State Park and Historic Site Usage › Chapter 3 - SITE INTERPRETATION › Section 3-3 - Site Interpretation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) These rule s
				are subject to the provisions of
				W.S.
				36-4-101 through
				36-4-123.
(b) Where feasible or necessary, the
				Department may provide or require Site Interpretation to further explain and
				educate the public about a Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic
				Significance.
(c) Site
				Interpretation may be provided through a multitude of mediums, such as
				promotional leaflets, guided tours, period rein-actors, guidebooks, hardback or
				softback books, aerial or picture maps, wall charts, videos, CD's (compact
				disks), television, radio, printed materials, computer drawn maps, internet
				websites, road signs, billboards, posters, postcards, indoor or outdoor
				displays, panels, kiosks, audio format, or other formats where feasible and
				appropriate for the Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic
				Significance.
(d) Any Site
				Interpretation shall be developed in a format that is compatible with the Park,
				Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance.
(e) Methodology for Site Interpretation and
				the appropriated funding shall be approved by the Director, or his authorized
				designee.
(f) The Department may
				enter into cooperative agreements with other governmental and non-governmental
				entities or organizations to provide Site Interpretation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0003 - State Park and Historic Site Usage › Chapter 3 - SITE INTERPRETATION › Section 3-4 - Savings Clause

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) If any
				provision of these rules or their application to any person or circumstances is
				held invalid or in conflict with any other provision of these rules, the
				invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these rules
				which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to
				this end the provisions of these rules are severable.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0004 - Recreation - Aquatic Invasive Species › Chapter 1 - AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RULES AND REGULATION › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) These regulations are promulgated by
				authority of W.S. §
									
										23-4-201 through W.S. §
									
										23-4-205.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0004 - Recreation - Aquatic Invasive Species › Chapter 1 - AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RULES AND REGULATION › Section 1-2 - Regulations

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Wyoming Department of State Parks and
				Cultural Resources (SPCR) in conjunction with the Wyoming Game & Fish
				Commission (Commission) hereby adopts the following regulations governing
				Aquatic Invasive Species. These regulations shall remain in effect until
				modified or rescinded by SPCR.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0004 - Recreation - Aquatic Invasive Species › Chapter 1 - AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RULES AND REGULATION › Section 1-3 - Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The purpose of these regulations is to
				provide for the prevention, management, and control of aquatic invasive
				species.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0004 - Recreation - Aquatic Invasive Species › Chapter 1 - AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RULES AND REGULATION › Section 1-4 - Incorporation of Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, Chapter 62 -Regulation for Aquatic Invasive Species

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) SPCR hereby
				adopts and incorporates Wyoming Game and Fish Commission's Chapter 62
				regulation concerning the Aquatic Invasive Species program as if fully set
				forth herein. This regulation does not include any later amendments or editions
				of Chapter 62 past January 1, 2011. Copies of Chapter 62 are available for
				public inspection at SPCR, 2301 Central Avenue, 4th
				Floor, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002. Copies are also available on the Secretary of
				State's website at the following internet address:
				http://so5wv.state.wv.us/Rules/RULES/7907.pdf [File Link Not
				Available]
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0005 - Recreation - Amenities Fees › Chapter 1 - STATE PARK AMENITIES FEE RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
In accordance with W.S. § 36-4-12 l(a)(xiv), the Wyoming
				  Parks and Cultural Resources Commission shall designate campsites containing
				  added amenities and the Depaitment of State Parks and Cultural Resources shall
				  create mles and regulations to establish fees for added amenities at any park,
				  area or site under the jurisdiction of the Department.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0005 - Recreation - Amenities Fees › Chapter 1 - STATE PARK AMENITIES FEE RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 1-2 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) "Camping structure" within a campsite
				means a state provided structure that allows for sleeping (camping cabins,
				yurts, etc.).
(b) "Campsite" means
				an established area within a state pai'k, historic site, archeological site or
				recreation area that contains at a minimum a state provided picnic table and
				metal fire ring.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0005 - Recreation - Amenities Fees › Chapter 1 - STATE PARK AMENITIES FEE RULES AND REGULATIONS › Section 1-3 - Establishment of Fees for added Amenities

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The fee for
				camping in a campsite which contains electrical connections shall be five
				dollars ($5.00) per night.
(i) Electrical
				cormections are available only to persons who have paid the statutorily
				required overnight camping fee for the campsite. Extension cords may not run
				from one campsite to another.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
In 1991, the Fifty-first Legislature of the State of Wyoming
				  passed the percent for art act requiring that 1% of the construction costs of
				  new state owned buildings be used to acquire works of art for permanent
				  installation at the project site. The Wyoming Arts Council is responsible for
				  implementation of the law and, in conjunction with the client agency, for the
				  appointment of a different art selection committee for each
				  project.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-2 - Determination of eligible projects

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Eligible
				buildings under these regulations include: any permanent structure and any
				appurtenant structure intended to function as an office, courtroom, hearing or
				meeting room or other space for carrying on the operation of any agency,
				facility, library or museum space, or information center for use by the
				public.
(b) Buildings which are
				excluded include utility lines, water projects, fish ponds, school buildings,
				city buildings, county buildings, public rest rooms at state parks,...or
				project (s) intended solely for storage.
(c) The Facilities Management Division,
				Department of Information and Administration will inform the Department of
				Commerce and the Wyoming Arts Council of approved plans for design and new
				construction. The Department of Commerce and the Wyoming Arts Council shall be
				informed within sixty (60) days of final approval for construction.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-3 - Art committee selection

Current through July 13, 2024
All meetings are open to the public; however, to express an
				  opinion, idea, or concern, please sign up with the Wyoming Arts Council at
				  least one day prior to the start of the meeting.
(a) The Selection Committee for each project
				shall contain at least six members, including two persons appointed by the
				agency to represent the residents/users of the building, the Architect of
				Record, and at least three persons appointed by the Department from the
				following categories of arts professionals:
(i) artists
(ii) curators
(iii) critic or writers
(iv) museum directors
(v) arts educators or
				administrators
(vi) members of the
				Wyoming Arts Council Board
(vii)
				architects, landscape architects, or other design professionals.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-4 - Role of the Committee

Current through July 13, 2024
The Committee is designated to represent the public interest
				  in the process of selection of art work. They shall determine the scope of the
				  project, identify location, method of acquisition (purchase or commission) and
				  type of competition; open, register, invitational, or direct noting the
				  legislative directive for preference to Wyoming artists. Committee members
				  shall observe the Conflict of Interest guidelines that prohibit consideration
				  of any work of art of any panel member or any member of his immediate family
				  for the project for which the panel member is serving. These guidelines are
				  announced and followed at all Selection meetings.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-5 - The first meeting of the committee

Current through July 13, 2024
Upon selection of the architect, the first meeting of the
				  Selection Committee is ideally held prior to the completion of schematic
				  designs for a building. Since schematics involve preliminary designs for a
				  facility as well as spatial options for art works, the budget for art work, the
				  possible variety of art work for a building, and the art acquisition process
				  (purchase or commission) and selection procedures (open, registry, invitational
				  or direct) used to acquire art work. In detail, the considerations, and funds
				  available for the site. All media and styles of visual work shall be
				  considered.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-6 - Second meeting of the committee and escape clause

Current through July 13, 2024
(a)
				Procedures for the second committee meeting are as follows:
(i) Review of slides without
				discussion.
(ii) Second viewing and
				initial ranking of slides with discussion.
(A) Criteria for ranking will consider the
				following:
(1) Aesthetic merit.
(2) Appropriateness in terms of purpose or
				content.
(3) Experience in
				site-related public work.
(4)
				Ability to function well in a collaborative effort, responsive & sensitive
				to diverse interests and concerns.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-7 - Third meeting of the selection committee

Current through July 13, 2024
At this time, the schematics or maquettes of the finalists
				  will be reviewed. Included in the proposals will be: time line, budget,
				  site-preparation considerations, maintenance and safety considerations, and
				  samples of the materials they propose to use. Budget must show all expenses
				  including, materials, time, installation, transport of work if appropriate and
				  identification of work. The work is purchased by the State of Wyoming and upon
				  completion and installation becomes the property of the
				  State.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 1 - PERCENT FOR ART › Section 1-8 - Discussion and recommendation

Current through July 13, 2024
The Selection Committee shall make its final recommendation
				  to the Department for approval. The artist will be notified within (10) days of
				  approval. The artist shall then sign the Wyoming Artist Percent for Art
				  contract.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 2 - PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION › Section 2-1 - Selection procedures

Current through July 13, 2024
The Committee must select one of the following procedures as
				  the selection process for the project.
(a)
Open
				Competition:
Open competitions are open to all artists. This can
				be on a regional or national basis. A prospectus detailing the "call for entry"
				will be done in cooperation with and through local and national art
				agencies.
(b)
Registry
				Competition:
The competition entries are limited to artists
				registered with the Wyoming Arts Council artists slide Bank. All updated
				members of the slide bank will receive notification of the
				competition.
(c)
Invitational Competition:
The Department of Commerce,
				acting through the Wyoming Arts Council, invites not more than fifteen (15) art
				professionals appropriate for the type of purchase or commission under
				consideration. The arts professionals receive a detailed description of the
				project and its needs. The Selection Committee selects from those
				submissions.
(d)
Direct
				Competition:
The Committee has the prerogative to directly invite
				artists to submit materials in consideration for a commission or purchase of
				art work or they may visit galleries, museums, or studios to select art
				work.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 2 - PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION › Section 2-3 - Submission deadline for projects

Current through July 13, 2024
After the first meeting, the Wyoming Arts Council shall
				  create a prospectus describing the project in detail, which will be used as a
				  "call for entries".
(a) The prospectus
				shall include a description of the building site, architectural renderings,
				discussion of the building's use and functions, method of purchase (commission
				and or purchase), and the type of competition.
(b) The prospectus shall include wording that
				encourages Wyoming artists to apply for eligible projects.
(c) Wyoming artists registered in the Artist
				Slide Bank Registry shall automatically receive a prospectus on all
				percent-for-art projects.
(d)
				Artists are requested to submit slides of their current work, a percent-for-art
				application form, professional resume and any other material specified by the
				Committee.
(e) If the prospectus
				calls for a state, regional, national or international competition the
				selection committee will review all applications, slides and other materials
				submitted at a second meeting.
(f)
				If the prospectus calls for a state competition and after reviewing
				submissions, the majority of the Selection Committee is unsatisfied with the
				quality of the work submitted, the competition may be reopened to the regional
				or national level.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 2 - PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION › Section 2-4 - Payment and contracts

Current through July 13, 2024
The artist selected for a Percent-for-Art project will enter
				  into a contractual agreement with the State of Wyoming. Included in the
				  contract will be an arrangement with the artist which will provide for his or
				  her participation in education and informing the community about the art
				  work.
(a) The artist will perform all
				work under the Percent for Art program as an independent contractor, and not as
				an agent or employee of the State of Wyoming.
(b) The fee for the commission or purchase
				and the payment schedule will be determined on a per-project basis.
(c) Failure by the artist to perform in
				accordance with the terms of his/her contract will result in the immediate
				termination of his/her contract.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 2 - PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION › Section 2-5 - Documentation and evaluation

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Identification
				may include plaques or labels identifying the work, securely affixed,
				unobstrustive and well designed. The artists name, the art work title and year
				completed should be included. Funding for the placque will be part of the
				artist proposal.
(b) The Wyoming
				Arts Council and the Commerce Department Public Relations office will
				photograph the work for documentation upon completion. Photographs will be both
				in slide form and print.
(c) The
				Wyoming Arts Council shall make a public report on each percent for art project
				upon its completion for the print and TV media. Periodic evaluations of the
				program will also be made.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0011 - Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings › Chapter 2 - PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION › Section 2-6 - Reallocation and deaccession

Current through July 13, 2024
A work of art may be considered for relocation or
				  deaccession by the Wyoming State Museum with consultation of the Wyoming Arts
				  Council if one or more of the following conditions apply:
(a) The condition or security of the art work
				cannot be reasonably guaranteed.
(b) The art work requires excessive
				maintenance or has faults of design or workmanship beyond practical repair or
				remedy.
(c) The art work has been
				damaged and repair is impractical or unfeasible.
(d) The art work endangers public
				safety.
(e) Significant adverse
				public reaction has continued unabated over a period of at least five (5)
				years.
(f) The art work is
				determined to be of a clearly inferior quality or is shown to be
				unauthentic.
(g) The sponsoring
				agency wishes to replace the work with another work.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 1 - CONCESSION RULES › Section 1-1 - Purpose

Current through July 13, 2024
These rules are adopted to establish a procedure for the
				  Department to lease, rent or license concessions on State of Wyoming outdoor
				  recreational facilities pursuant to
				  W.S.
				  36-4-110.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 1 - CONCESSION RULES › Section 1-3 - Interpretation

Current through July 13, 2024
The Director of the Department of Commerce is solely
				  responsible for providing the official interpretation of these rules in cases
				  of apparent internal conflicts between rules, or when questions arise about
				  their application to specific situations, procedures or
				  policies.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 3 - WYOMING STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES CONCESSIONAIRES › Section 3-1 - Definitions

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) A concession is defined as a grant to a
				natural person, corporation, partnership, association, or entity for the use of
				certain lands and/or facilities with the specific purpose to provide the
				general public with services, products, facilities and programs. The Division
				reserves the right to manage concessions at their discretion.
(b) A concession is different from a special
				use or short term use permit, whose definitions and regulations are covered in
				Chapter 14.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 3 - WYOMING STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES CONCESSIONAIRES › Section 3-2 - General Concession Information

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) On May 28,
				1992, the State of Wyoming, Department of Commerce, Division of State Parks and
				Historic Sites (Division) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
				the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec). This
				MOU permits the Division to assume responsibility of administering lands and
				facilities at six Wyoming Reclamation Reservoirs. Those six reservoirs are
				Buffalo Bill, Boysen, Keyhole, Glendo, Guernsey, and Seminoe.
On February 26, 1996, an amendment to the MOU included the
				  Bureau of Reclamation's Interim Concession Management Policy and the Concession
				  Management Guidelines (Amendment to MOU). This amendment controls and
				  supersedes any earlier provisions and agreements.
A supporting information package will be provided upon
				  request to the Division.
(b) The Division applies the requirements
				outlined in the BuRec MOU to
ALL
state park concession
				operations whether or not they are under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of
				Reclamation.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING LONG-TERM CONCESSIONS › Section 4-1 - General Provisions

Current through July 13, 2024
The following are requirements for all Concessionaire
				  long-term contracts except where otherwise provided. If an existing long-term
				  contract provision is in conflict with one or more of the following
				  requirements, the existing contract shall govern.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING LONG-TERM CONCESSIONS › Section 4-2 - Specific Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Length of
				Long-Term Contracts: The length of new long-term concession contracts may vary
				from one contract to another, but the length shall not exceed twenty (20) years
				except as provided in (a), (i) below. All contracts shall be subject to review
				at five (5) year intervals. The five year review is limited to a contract fee
				review, expansion or deletion of services as permitted within the lease, and a
				concession master plan review. The term of concession contracts cannot extend
				beyond the Division's contract with the landowner.
(i) Upon written submission to the Division,
				a Concessionaire may petition for a contract term in excess of twenty (20)
				years, except for those concessions located on BuRec property. The Division
				shall limit extension of contracts in excess of twenty (20) years to conditions
				where extenuating circumstances or financial hardship can be satisfactorily
				documented. The Commission will review all documentation, including staff
				recommendations, and will make their recommendation to the Department Director
				whose decision shall be final.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 5 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) › Section 5-1 - General Program Administration

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Throughout
				Wyoming's parks and historic sites, concession opportunities will arise.
				However, before an RFP is prepared by the Division, the decision must be made
				whether the proposed concession operation is appropriate and compatible for the
				park or site. Two important items to consider if a Concession is appropriate or
				compatible include monetary advantages to the state and the Park Master Plan
				when applicable. Other contributing factors that may be considered include
				public demand, whether the operation contemplated is within the Division's
				scope of management, and whether the proposal will enhance visitor services
				while maintaining and conserving the park's resources and environment. Other
				concerns are:
(i) Legality.
(ii) Liability.
(iii) Budgetary constraints.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 6 - NEW CONCESSION IDEAS & CONCEPTS › Section 6-1 - General Guidelines

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Anyone
				interested in establishing a Concession not outlined in the Park Master Plan or
				not currently being offered may submit a new Concession Proposal for
				consideration by the Division.
(i) The
				Proposal will be used to provide general information to the Division and will
				contain the following information. This information may be listed separately or
				included within a detailed Business Plan. If it is covered in the Business
				Plan, list the page and paragraph number.
(A)
				Project description to include type of Concession, benefit to park system,
				compatibility with Park objectives and type of facilities.
(B) The type of Concession included in the
				Park Master Plan and Division Goals.
(C) The natural, cultural or aesthetic
				resources that may be positively or negatively affected by this
				Concession.
(D) The primary goal or
				program behind the proposal.
(E)
				The similar services being provided in the Park or immediately adjacent to the
				Park.
(F) How the Concession
				relates to the uses and historic attributes of the Park.
(G) Why this type of Concession is
				appropriate for this Park.
(H)
				Additional information and justification.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 7 - CONTRACT › Section 7-1 - General Concepts

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) The Concession
				Manual documents a uniform standard for effective concession management. It
				also ensures Concessionaire compliance with Division operating procedures and
				terms and conditions of the contract, for the protection of both the
				Concessionaire and state. The Division expects 100% compliance with the terms
				and conditions in the contracts.
(i) The
				contract will define the responsibilities of the Concessionaire and the State
				and the authority for the contract.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 7 - CONTRACT › Section 7-2 - Contract Procedures

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) All contracts
				will be written by the Concessions Manager, in consultation with the Attorney
				General's Office and by adhering to their policies and or procedures.
(b) Draft copies of a contract will be
				provided to a concessionaire prior to signature for review and comment purposes
				by the Concessions Manager.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 024 - State Parks and Cultural Resources Department › Sub-Agency 0012 - Recreation - Concessions, Leasing › Chapter 8 - REVENUE REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING › Section 8-1 - Revenue Reporting

Current through July 13, 2024
(a) Annual Report.
(i) Unless so noted within an existing lease,
				concession fees are based on a calender year for the payment of lease fees,
				along with the submission of an Annual Report, by April
				15th of the following year.
(ii) All existing and future Concessionaires
				must submit an Annual Report in a satisfactory and acceptable format approved
				by the Division, for the facility they operate. These reports will be used for
				establishing the commission to be paid by the concessionaire. The state also
				may use this information to establish historical data for evaluation and future
				RFP purposes. Completed reports are to be signed and dated by the
				Concessionaire before being submitted. The report, financial statements,
				appropriate tax returns and payments for the current year are then to be mailed
				to the Division's Concession Manager.
(iii) Penalty fees shall be assessed for late
				reports, untimely payments and checks returned. Penalty fees shall be five
				percent (5%) of the payment amount.
(iv) If payment is received without the
				Annual Report and supporting documents, the Division will request the
				information from the Concessionaire in writing by U.S. Postal Service,
				Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. If the information is not received
				within thirty (30) days of receipt of the certified letter, the Division may,
				at its discretion, terminate the Concession agreement.
(v) Documentation such as tax returns,
				financial statements, insurance verification and others as required may also be
				requested at the Division's discretion when included in the effective contract.
				If the deadline cannot be met, the Concessionaire must inform the Concessions
				Manager of the situation prior to the April 15th deadline as to when the
				information will be received and request an extension. The division director
				will approve or disapprove the request.
(vi) Non-payment of fees and failure to file
				required forms in a timely fashion will be cause for termination of the
				Concession agreement.
(vii) The
				Division reserves the right to request an audit or inspection of the
				Concessionaire operations and bookkeeping during normal business
				hours.