CCR2023.061-Fin Part in Cons Land AcquisitionCOMMON COUNCIL — CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #061-2023
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION
IN A CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION
Northeast of Big Muskego Lake State Wildlife Area
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin DNR seeks to acquire property for addition to the Big Muskego Lake State
Wildlife Area; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Muskego has recommended consideration of partnering
financially with the Wisconsin DNR in the acquisition of lands for the Big Muskego Lake State Wildlife Area;
and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin DNR currently has a signed option to purchase a 30-acre parcel near the
northeast shore of Big Muskego Lake for $525,000.00 which is expected to close by the end of 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin DNR has committed $249,000.00 for this land acquisition and is requesting that
the remaining amount of $276,000.00 be provided by the City of Muskego and the Big Muskego Lake/Bass
Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District (Big Muskego Lake District); and
WHEREAS, the Big Muskego Lake District has been asked for a financial commitment of $50,000.00
towards this purchase; that the Deputy Commissioners recommended utilizing "Land Purchase" funds in the
District budget to financially assist in the land acquisition at its June 29, 2023 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Muskego has been asked for a financial commitment of $226,000.00 from City funds
so that, combined with the Big Muskego Lake District commitment, the DNR is able to purchase the lands in
accordance with its offer of $525,000.00 as stated above; that the Common Council approved an
expenditure of up to $500,000.00 in the 2023 Capital Budget to assist in this project of acquiring property for
the purposes outlined herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of Muskego, upon the
recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby authorize the expenditure of $226,000.00 from
City funds to assist the DNR in the purchase of the 30-acre parcel as an addition to the Wisconsin DNR Big
Muskego Lake State Wildlife Area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign any documents
necessary to accomplish the transfer of funds as outlined herein and the City Attorney is further authorized
to complete all documents for the Mayor to sign to effectuate said purpose.
DATED THIS 10th DAY OF OCTOBER 2023.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #061-2023, which was adopted by
the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
City Clerk
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