CCR2015025-Jewel Crest Dam
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #025-2015
RESOLUTION REGARDING OWNERSHIP OF THE JEWEL CREST DAM
WHEREAS, A concrete dam structure lies in the bed of Muskego Creek (Wisconsin
WBIC 762500), a Little Muskego Lake tributary locally known as “Jewel Creek”; and
WHEREAS, This concrete structure, hereinafter referred to as the “Jewel Crest Dam,” is
located adjacent to Tax Key Parcel MSKC 2174.171.001 in the Jewel Crest Subdivision;
and
WHEREAS, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has determined that
there is no identified owner of the Jewel Crest Dam; and
WHEREAS, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has identified
maintenance needs for the Jewel Crest Dam; and
WHEREAS, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will consider the Dam
abandoned if no responsible party assumes ownership of the Dam, which may lead to
removal of the Dam; and
WHEREAS, The Public Works Committee reviewed the facts surrounding the Jewel
Crest Dam ownership issue and have recommended that the City not take ownership of
the Dam.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, has determined
that the City will not take ownership of the Jewel Crest Dam.
DATED THIS 24th DAY OF FEBRUARY , 2015
SPONSORED BY:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #025-2015 which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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Clerk-Treasurer