BML2023.001-Fin Part Cons Land AcquisitionBIG MUSKEGO LAKEIBASS BAY PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #001-2023
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 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; and
WHEREAS, the Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District has been asked for a
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 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 Commissioners of the Big Muskego Lake District, upon
the recommendation of the Board of District Deputies, does hereby authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00
from "Land Purchase" 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, as Chairman of the Board, and Eileen Madden, Board
Commissioner, 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 Mayorto sign to
effectuate said purpose.
DATED THIS 10th DAY OF OCTOBER 2023.
SPONSORED BY:
EILEEN MADDEN
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of BML Resolution #001-2023, which was adopted
by the Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District.
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