Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation › Chapter NR 51 - Administration Of Stewardship Grants › Subchapter VIII - State Trails › Section NR 51.75 - Grant contracts or grant agreements

Current through June 24, 2024
Grant contracts or grant agreements between the department
					 and sponsors for state trail acquisition and management shall, in addition to
					 the requirements in subch. II, require the sponsor to:
(1)Acquire the lands for a trail, where
				  applicable.
(2)Specify which uses
				  shall be permitted.
(3)Construct,
				  maintain, operate and repair as necessary a recreational trail for the purpose
				  of horseback riding, bicycling, cross-country skiing, hiking or other
				  compatible uses as authorized by the department.
(4)Prohibit hunting on the state trail unless
				  specifically authorized by the department.
(5)Keep the state trail open for public use
				  after completion of the land acquisition and development. If the state trail
				  ever ceases to be used for state trail purposes, then all rights shall revert
				  to the department without necessity of reentry or legal judgment. The
				  department has no obligation to develop and operate the trail and all permanent
				  improvements made to the trail by the sponsor or its agent shall become the
				  property of the department.
(6)Open
				  the state trail to the general public, subject to reasonable rules and
				  regulations, as the managing cooperator deems necessary for the management and
				  operation of the state trail and as approved in writing by the
				  department.
(7)Develop the state
				  trail to conform with department state trail standards (department Manual Code
				  2540.5 ) or other reasonable standards as approved by the department.
(8)Assume the responsibility for all fencing,
				  signing and similar activities which are related to the development,
				  maintenance and operation of the state trail.
(9)Prepare all necessary plans,
				  specifications and environmental reports, including citizen participation, for
				  the state trail, and submit them to the department for written approval prior
				  to the commencement of any development or improvement. Any changes of use or
				  development of the state trail shall be performed in accordance with general
				  plans submitted to and approved by the department.
(10)Provide the necessary maintenance
				  including but not limited to, grading, landscaping and controlling vegetative
				  growth on the state trail and any parking areas or use areas to keep the
				  property in a good state of useability and sightliness.
(11)Provide or arrange for the necessary
				  enforcement and security of the state trail to ensure efficient, safe use, and
				  to preserve and protect public health, safety and welfare.
(12)Provide liability insurance if requested
				  by the department.
(13)If the trail
				  is also a part of the Ice Age Trail or the North Country Trail and it qualifies
				  for certification as a component of a national scenic trail, the managing
				  cooperator shall, upon completion of the trail development, and where feasible,
				  apply to the U.S. national park service for certification as a component of the
				  Ice Age national scenic trail, or North Country national scenic trail and sign
				  the trail accordingly.
(14)Permit
				  the department to inspect the trail to ensure compliance with the provisions of
				  the contract.