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Natural Resources Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 8:30 AM
Administration Center — Room A-200
121 W. Main Street, Port Washington, WI
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Proper Notice
3. Public Comments, Correspondence, Communications
4. Approval of Minutes
August 6, 2026
5. Discussion Items
a. 2027 Budget Recommendations
6. University Extension Office
a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
7. Land Information Department
a. Management/Financial/Information
8. Register of Deeds
a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
9. Land and Water Management Department
a. Action Items
1. Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Healthy Rivers and
Lake Grant to Support Establishment of a Riparian Buffer Along the Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County
b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
10. Planning and Parks Department
a. Action Items
1. Bid and Contract for Playground Equipment to Replace Existing Playground Equipment at Waubedonia County
Park
2. Proposal and Contract for Professional Services for Environmental Site Assessments at Parcels 040281201000
and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia for Implementation of the Wisconsin Economic Development
Corporation Brownfield Site Assessment Grant
b. Discussion Items
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1. Update on Planning and Parks Department Capital Projects and Planning and Parks Department Ecological
Division Projects
c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
11. Next Meeting Date
October 8, 2026
12. Adjournment
A quorum of members of committees or the full County Board of Ozaukee County may be in attendance at this meeting for purposes related to
committee or board duties. However, no formal action will be taken by these committees or the board at this meeting.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation for attendance at this meeting should contact the County Clerk’s Office at 262-284-8110, twenty-
four (24) hours in advance of the meeting.
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Item:
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Anna Hoff, Deputy County Clerk
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: County Clerk
Item Name: August 6, 2026
Summary:
August 6, 2026 minutes
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the August 6, 2026 minutes as submitted.
Attachments:
1. NRC Minutes August 6, 2026
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NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2026
Draft Minutes Pending Committee Approval
1. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Natural Resources Committee was held in room A-200 at the Administration Center.
Present Supervisor Rob Holyoke, Supervisor Tony Matera, Supervisor Kurt Schoessow, Supervisor Todd
Ambs, Supervisor Daniel Vogel
Absent None
Excused None
Staff present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Human Resources Director McDonell, Land & Water Coordinator
Schramm, Area Extension Director Carroll, Dairy Educator Pena, Planning & Parks Director Struck, Register of
Deeds Laurin, Deputy County Clerk Reedy
Others present: Dan Benson - Ozaukee Press and Patrick Gillis
2. Proper Notice
Chairperson Holyoke called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required.
3. Public Comments, Correspondence, Communications
There were none.
4. Approval of Minutes
July 2, 2026
Motion: Motion to approve the July 2, 2026 minutes as submitted.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Tony Matera
Seconded by: Kurt Schoessow
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
5. University Extension Office
a. Action Items
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1. Proposed County Investment Adjustment - Crops & Soil Educator
Motion: Motion to approve the change in UW-Extension 136 contract to support .33 FTE of
the Crops & Soil Educator.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Tony Matera
Seconded by: Kurt Schoessow
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Ms. Carroll shared an overview of the department's monthly reports, highlighting the Ozaukee County
Fair and what a delight it was.
Mr. Pena discussed his upcoming workshop events and continues to work with various dairy producers.
6. Register of Deeds/Land Information
a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Ms. Laurin gave an update on recordings and vital records and stated the GIS Manager will be starting
on August 17th.
7. Land and Water Management Department
a. Action Items
1. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and
Consumer Protection Soil and Water Resource Management Reserve Grant
Motion: Motion to approve the increase of revenue budget amendment recognizing
$46,241 from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Soil and Water Resources Management Grant Program for conservation
practices. This budget amendment will move forward to the Finance Committee
for further action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Todd Ambs
Seconded by: Dan Vogel
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
There were no questions.
8. Planning and Parks Department
a. Action Items
1. Minor Land Division - Patrick and Lauren Gillis, owners and applicants, 525 W HOLLYBROOK
LANE SAUKVILLE, WI 53080, are requesting land division approval for a minor land division
by Certified Survey Map (CSM) in accord with Section 19.1900 (Land Division Review) of the
County Shoreland Protection Ordinance to create a division of land in the shoreland area, which
results in a “minor land division”. The property is located south and east of Ulao Parkway South,
Town of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, being a division of part of the Northwest 1/4 of
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the Northwest 1/4 and the North Half of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16,
Township 10 North, Range 22 East, in the Town of Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Parcel
Number(s): 060160600000. Total Acreage to be Divided: approximately +/- 58.186 acres.
Mr. Struck reviewed the minor land division findings and staff report. The Planning and Parks
Department has no objections to the land division and recommends approval of the Certified Survey
Map with conditions and corrections outlined in the Staff Report.
Motion: Motion to approve the minor land division for Parcel Number 060160600000 in
the Town of Grafton with the conditions in the Staff Report dated August 6,
2026.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Kurt Schoessow
Seconded by: Tony Matera
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
2. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for an American Transmission Company Voluntary
Permission Request Payment for Site Work and Inspections at Tendick Nature County Park
Motion: Motion to approve the increase of revenue budget amendment recognizing
$15,000 for the American Transmission Company Voluntary Permission Request
Payment for Site Work and Inspections at Tendick Nature County Park. This
budget amendment will move forward to the Finance Committee for further
action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Tony Matera
Seconded by: Kurt Schoessow
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
3. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Refund
Credit for Ozaukee Interurban Trail Projects
Motion: Motion to approve the increase of revenue budget amendment recognizing
$24,810 for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Credit Payment for the
Town of Grafton Ozaukee Interurban Trail Improvement Project. This budget
amendment will move forward to the Finance Committee for further action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Tony Matera
Seconded by: Todd Ambs
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
4. Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Regular
Urban Forestry Grant for Native Tree Planting, Inventory and Emerald Ash Borer Management at
Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course, Tree Nursery Construction at Hawthorne Hills County
Park and Education/Outreach Activities.
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the
Planning and Parks Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources Regular Urban Forestry Grant program for native tree planting,
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inventory and Emerald Ash Borer management at Mee-Kwon County Park and
Golf Course, tree nursery construction at Hawthorne Hills County Park and
education/outreach activities. This resolution will move forward to the County
Board for final action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Daniel Vogel
Seconded by: Kurt Schoessow
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
5. Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake
Monitoring and Protection Network Grant to Support Aquatic Invasive Species and Water
Quality Monitoring and Education and Outreach Activities on Inland Lakes, Rivers and Streams
in Ozaukee County
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the
Planning and Parks Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources – Lake Monitoring and Protection Network grant program for aquatic
invasive species and water quality monitoring and education and outreach
activities on inland lakes, rivers and streams in Ozaukee County. This resolution
will move forward to the County Board for final action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Kurt Schoessow
Seconded by: Todd Ambs
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
6. Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources County
Conservation Aids Grant for Prairie Restoration Activities in Mee-Kwon County Park
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the
Planning and Parks Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources - County Conservation Aids Program to support prairie restoration
activities in Mee-Kwon County Park. This resolution will move forward to the
County Board for final action.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Tony Matera
Seconded by: Kurt Schoessow
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
7. Submittal and Acceptance of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Sustain Our Great
Lakes (SOGL) Grant to Support Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities on Mole Creek
Motion: Motion to approve the submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Planning and
Parks Department to the National Fish and Wildlife Sustain Our Great Lakes grant
program for stream and wetland restoration activities on Mole Creek.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Todd Ambs
Seconded by: Dan Vogel
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Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
8. Submittal and Acceptance of a Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin C.D. Besadny
Conservation Fund Grant for Prairie Restoration Activities in Mee-Kwon County Park
Motion: Motion to approve the submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Planning and
Parks Department to the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin C.D.
Besadny Conservation Fund grant for prairie restoration activities in Mee-Kwon
County Park.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Todd Ambs
Seconded by: Tony Matera
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
9. Change Order for Professional Services for Design and Engineering for a Culvert Replacement
Project at Little Menomonee Fish and Wildlife Nature Preserve County Park
Motion: Motion to approve the negotiation and signing of a professional services contract
change order amendment, contingent upon negotiation of professional services
contract terms by the Planning and Parks Department with Fish Creek
Restoration LLC, in the amount of $4,508 for design and engineering services for
a culvert replacement project at Little Menomonee Fish and Wildlife Preserve
County Park.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Daniel Vogel
Seconded by: Todd Ambs
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
10. Memorandum of Agreement with Stand Up and Play Ozaukee/Washington County for Donation
and Use of an Adaptive Golf Cart at Mee-Kwon Golf Course
Motion: Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Stand-Up and Play
Foundation for acceptance and use of a donated adaptive golf cart at Mee-Kwon
Golf Course.
Result: Passed
Moved by: Kurt Schoessow
Seconded by: Dan Vogel
Ayes: Rob Holyoke, Tony Matera, Kurt Schoessow, Todd Ambs, Daniel Vogel
Nays: None
Abstain: None
b. Discussion Items
1. Update on Planning and Parks Department Capital Projects and Planning and Parks Department
Ecological Division Projects
Mr. Struck reviewed upcoming projects and grant activities, highlighting the new playground scheduled
to be built at Waubedonia Park in October.
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2. Ozaukee Interurban Trail Discussion
Discussed the need to meet with local municipalities to address safety concerns related to bicycles and
e-bikes on the Interurban Trail. The goal is to develop a consistent approach that helps ensure the trail
remains safe for all users.
We Energies has also expressed interest in partnering with the County to develop rules and regulations
that promote safe use of the Interurban Trail.
c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Mr. Struck provided a summary of his monthly reports.
9. Next Meeting Date
September 3, 2026
10. Adjournment
Motion made by Supervisor Schoessow, seconded by Supervisor Matera, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 10:03 AM.
Brenda Reedy, Deputy County Clerk
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Item: 5.a.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Chad Balke, Budget Manager/Asst. to County Administrator
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Dept of Administration
Item Name: 2027 Budget Recommendations
Summary:
Presentation of 2027 Budget Recommendations to the Natural Resources Committee.
Recommended Action:
None
Attachments:
1. Parks CIP
2. Land Information Services Office (LIS) Budget Report 8.27.26
3. Land and Water Budget Report 8.27.26
4. Register of Deeds Office 8.27.26
5. Planning & Parks Budget Report 8.27.26
6. UW Extension Budget Report 8.27.26
7. Golf Courses Budget Report 8.27.26
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DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND PARKS
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Covered Bridge Park - Parking
North
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 50,000 50,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Covered Bridge Park – Open Air
Pavilion
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 15,000 15,000
Grants Cedarburg Fnd - Secured 10,000 10,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Covered Bridge Park – Covered
Bridge Siding
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 165,000 165,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Covered Bridge Park – Covered
Bridge Roof Replacement
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 100,000 100,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ehlers County Park Paving
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 76,000 76,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Mee-Kwon County Park - Road
Paving (south)
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 75,000 75,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Development of an Off-Road
Mountain Bike Park/Facility
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 50,000 50,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project would include excavation, grading, and restoration for development of an off-road mountain bike park / facility using existing County lands or Parks. There was a strong desire / demand for a mountain bike
facility / park in Ozaukee County during the development and adoption of the County Park and Open Space Plan (POSP). Project activities would include site planning in conjunction with organizations (e.g., Ozaukee
County Mountain Bike Club (OCMBC), Wisconsin Off-Road Bike Association (WORBA)), and construction (likely completed by Ozaukee County Highway Department) would likely include excavation, grading, and
restoration. There is a potential to get donations and grants to cover a portion of the development cost and also to cover the on-going operations and maintenance.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Mee-Kwon County Park road from Green Bay Road to Fromm Family Foods, Inc., needs repaving. The pavement has been in poor condition, as several portions are cracked and potholed and sinking/holding water,
and the road has not been fully repaired in several years. This is also the main trucking route used by Fromm's Family Foods, Inc. Repaving the road would reduce required, ongoing maintenance. Repaving would be
completed by the Highway Department and activities include excavation, pavement removals, grading, re-paving, and reshouldering. Paving from Boniwell Rd to the golf course parking lot has been paid for by fish
passage grants and golf course enterprise funds. There is a possibility of cost sharing on this project with Fromm Family Foods, Inc and the golf course.
This project includes paving the gravel north entrance and parking lot, which can get wet and muddy and the gravel tends to become potholed and hold water/ice, leading to potential safety concerns. The conditions can
pose a potential issue for emergency (e.g., police and fire) response. Visitors have complained about the surface conditions, especially those visitors for weddings (7 in 2019) and other formal events. Covered Bridge
County Park is a highly visited park in the Ozaukee County Park System, with approximately 44,551 total visits in 2025 with a daily average of 122 visits (though accurate counting is limited by the open access of the
park). This project would compliment the new building and storage area project and new asphalt overlay on the south entrance for the park.This project would also improve the quality of Department service, reduce
ongoing maintenance costs (currently requires regarding and graveling at least twice a year), and improve the visitors experience to this regional Park.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
OZAUKEE COUNTY 5 YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
This project includes construction of an open air pavilion in the west portion of Covered Bridge Park, for use as a rental area by the public. Covered Bridge County Park is a highly visited park in the Ozaukee County
Park System, with approximately 44,551 total visits in 2025 with a daily average of 122 visits (though accurate counting is limited by the open access of the park). This project would compliment the new building and
storage area project and new asphalt overlay on the south entrance for the park. This project would also improve the quality of Department service and improve the visitors experience to this regional Park. A secured
Cedarburg Foundation grant ($10,000) will serve as partial funding.
This project would pave the remaining park road and parking areas (north and middle) at Ehlers County Park. The remaining park road and parking areas (north and middle) is gravel, which can get wet/muddy. Visitors
have complained about the surface conditions. Poor parking and road conditions do not provide a quality level of service to park users and poses a potential issue for emergency (e.g. fire and police) response. Water
has ponded/froze in potholed sections, causing unsafe conditions and ongoing maintenance (regrading and graveling at least twice a year). Repaving would be completed by the Highway Department and activities
include excavation, grading, and paving.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes new siding on the Covered Bridge at Covered Bridge Park. The siding is starting to show signs of deterioration and missing sheathing. Visitors have noted this deterioration, especially those visitors
for weddings (7 in 2019) and other formal events. Covered Bridge County Park is a highly visited park in the Ozaukee County Park System, with approximately 44,551 total visits in 2025 with a daily average of 122 visits
(though accurate counting is limited by the open access of the park). Covered Bridge is the primary attraction in the park.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes a full cedar shake shingle roof replacement on the Covered Bridge at Covered Bridge Park. The roof is showing signs of deterioration, leaking, and missing shake shingles. Visitors have noted this
deterioration, especially those visitors for weddings (7 in 2019) and other formal events. Covered Bridge County Park is a highly visited park in the Ozaukee County Park System, with approximately 44,551 total visits in
2025 with a daily average of 122 visits (though accurate counting is limited by the open access of the park). Covered Bridge is the primary attraction in the park.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Tendick Nature Park Public Access
Improvements
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 140,000 140,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Tendick Nature Park - Playground
Equipment
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 65,000 65,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Waubedonia County Park -
Showers
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 190,000 190,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Waubedonia County Park - Canoe /
Kayak Rental Station and Launch
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 25,000 25,000
Grants WEDC - Pending 25,000 25,000
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature
Preserve - Nature/Visitor Center
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 2,000,000 #######
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project includes site preparation, purchase and installation of ADA-compliant, nature-based playground equipment, mulch, and plastic or composite border timbers recessed into the ground at an appropriate height
at Tendick Nature Park. There is no playground equipment at Tendick Nature Park. Suggested facility development at the park per the POSP (p. 95) and several visioning sessions included playground facilities at
Tendick Nature Park as a recommendation. Tendick Nature Park is a highly used Park in the Ozaukee County Park system, with approximately 40,325 total visits in 2025, with a daily average of 110 visits.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project includes construction of an external entry shower room and storage room on the existing bathroom/pavilion building and associated connection to the Fredonia WWTP through the existing grinder pump. The
bathrooms and shower rooms would also serve the tennis courts as well the campsites. Camping at Waubedonia Park is an extremely popular activity, as the campsites are routinely reserved and the campgrounds are
at capacity through most of the camping season. There are no current shower facilities in Waubedonia Park to serve campers and/or tennis players. In addition, the Department utilizes youth conservation corps
assistance for support within the Parks system each year, and several conservation corps (e.g., WisCorps, AmeriCorps NCCC) require lodging with access to showers. With available showers, the camping rates could
be increased and camping stays would likely be consistently longer Waubedonia County Park is a highly used Park in the Ozaukee County Park system with approximately 135 127 visits in 2025 with a daily average of
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes the engineering, design and construction of a handicapped accessable bota/fishing pier and launch (e.g., launching kayaks, canoes, etc) and construction of a self-serve rental station adjacent to
the handicapped accessible boat/fishing pier and launch at Waubedonia County Park. There is no current handicapped accessibility to the Milwaukee River at Waubedonia County Park. The pier and launch concept
would be to install a floating handicapped accessible pier (e.g. similar to those installed at Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Grafton and at Village Park in the Village of Thiensville on the Milwaukee River) that
could be taken out during the winter months and then re-installed by staff each spring/summer. The rental station concept is similar to a recently completed self-serve rental station at Veterans Memorial Park in the
Village of Grafton. The Department would prep the site an install a concrete pad for a third party to construct and operate the self-serve rental station under an annual lease amount. A self service method is where users
download an ap which provides a QR code to unlock the kayak or canoe, paddles and life vests. Once the user has completed the paddle, the equipment is returned to the station and the rental is closed out per the app.
Return on investment from rental payments is expected to be 3-5 years. This would facilitate handicapped accessibility to the Milwaukee River, additional camping rentals and use of the Park, and connection to the
canoe/kayak launch at the Town of Fredonia properties in Waubeka. Waubedonia County Park is a highly used Park in the Ozaukee County Park system, with approximately 135,127 visits in 2025, with a daily average
f 370 i it A di Wi i E i D l t C ti (WEDC) Vib t S t ($25 000) ill h l t j t t
This project would include construction of a multi-purpose building at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve that would include storage and maintenance areas for Department staff and will include an open air
pavilion, heated public bathrooms, National Marine Sanctuary Center / Nature Center / Welcome Center (unstaffed) and a kitchen, research/partner office/meeting rooms and storage space. This would serve as match
to other large grants (WCMP, NOAA, WDNR Stewardship).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project includes the design, engineering, and construction of approximately 1,200' of boardwalk at Tendick Nature Park across the long wetland area on the river parcel down to the archery range. This would connect
the hiking trails on the main Tendick Nature Park parcel with the river parcel. Currently, there are no formal hiking trails on the river parcel as there is a large wetland complex between the road (and main parcel) and the
archery range and Milwaukee River kayak/canoe access. The boardwalk would facilitate this connection and additional hiking trails at Tendick Nature Park. In addition, cross country run participants/spectators are
required to park on the river parcel (available parking), so this boardwalk would facilitate the necessary trail connections between the park parcels for large events. Highway recently completed a crosswalk and signage
on CTH O for connecting both parcels and the necessity of this critical boardwalk.Tendick Nature Park is a highly used Park in the Ozaukee County Park system, with approximately 40,325 total visits in 2025, with a daily
average of 110 visits County funds would provide for critical required match for a pending WDNR Stewardship grant to support overall project activities
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PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature
Preserve - Public Access
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 250,000 250,000
Grants WDNR - Secured 501,799 501,799
Grants WCMP - Secured 166,700 166,700
Grants NFWF SOGL - Secured 500,000 500,000
Grants USFS - Secured 125,800 125,800
Grants USFWS - Secured 300,000 300,000
Grants WEF - Secured 5,000 5,000
Grants ATC - Secured 5,000 5,000
Grants L&W Soil Health - Secured 3,205 3,205
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ulao Creek Fish and Wildlife
Nature Preserve – Public Access
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 25,000 25,000
Grants SEWISC - Secured 2,000 2,000
Grants WEF - Secured 5,000 5,000
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Little Menomonee River Fish and
Wildlife Preserve – Public Access
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 30,000 30,000
Grants WDNR - Secured 40,000 40,000
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ozaukee Interurban Trail
Improvements Option 1 Improving
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 375,000 375,000
Other (explain in comments) -
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ozaukee Interurban Trail
Improvements – Repaving County -
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 50,000 50,000
Grants WisDOT - Secured 999,212 999,212
PRIORITY: Urgent
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division – Security Gates &
Cameras (new)
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 200,000 200,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
This project request is to widen municipal owned sections of the trail that are currently out of compliance (approximately 3.7 miles - $375,000) to meet the minimum 10’ width requirements per the WisDOT Wisconsin
Bicycle Facility Design Handbook. The design handbook requires most new trails be 10' in width to comply with ADA requirements. These funds would support widening current 8’ (noncompliant) sections within the City
of Cedarburg and a portion of the Village of Grafton from North Ave to Interurban bridge over the Milwaukee River, as well as support the onging repaving effort for the entire Ozaukee Interurban Trail.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project request is to support additional, unanticapated charges associated with the ongoing OIT repaving project (County managed sections). Specifically, the Department secured all identified WisDOT and WDNR
approvals for the repaving project in 2025, including permission from the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) to work in areas adjacent to or within their right-of-way. During the initial construction phase, UP recinded their
original approvals and is now requiring a lengthy design and engineering and permit review process with signficant review fees along with requiring the services of a a third-party flagging company during times of active
construction near the UP right of way. These funds would assist with these unanticipated UP fees.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Automated, electric gates and security cameras are needed at Covered Bridge Park (1), Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve (1) and the Ansay Family Nature Preserve (1). Manual gates are inneficient - Parks staff
need to manually open/close each gate & bathroom each day at each park (Mar - Nov) coinciding with park hours (closed 9 pm-6 am). Staff are required to travel to each location in the early morning and evening,
resulting in difficult hours to staff, travel time and associated fuel costs. When staffing is limited due to staff shortages and/or vacations/sick, completing the task becomes a burden on other PT/FT employees. In
addition, only staff that have gate keys can open the gates, which also becomes an issue when other staff are assisting with these duties, or when emergency vehicles need access to the parks outside posted
hrs/weekends. Each gate will include a security camera to deter vandalism and to follow up with fines for ordinance violations. Estimated costs include electric hook up fees based on recent bids and completed projects.
Automatic gates and cameras are already installed under prior County funding at Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve (1), Tendick Nature Park (2), Virmond County Park (1) and Hawthorne Hills County Park (2). Visitation
will be comparably high with these parks.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project would implement public access activities at the new Ulao Creek Nature Preserve, which would include a small parking lot at the southwest corner of the property, multi-use trail network, a bridge over Ulao
Creek, boardwalks over wetland or potentially restorable wetland areas, bike racks, informational kiosk(s) and signage, benches, garbage and recycling cans, park entrance signs, trail directional signage, and picnic
tables. Project costs are estimated from recent similar features implemented at Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve and a recent Highway Department estimate.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project would implement public access activities at the new Nature Preserve, which would include (as a priority) a paved multi-use trail network (Route of the Badger connection) with a new culvert, a multi-use bridge
over the Little Menomonee River, boardwalks over wetland or potentially restorable wetland areas, bike racks, informational kiosk(s) and signage, benches, portable bathroom shelter, garbage and recycling cans, park
entrance signs, trail directional signage, and picnic tables. Project costs are estimated from similar features implemented at Lion’s Den Nature Preserve. This funding will provide critical match for the secured and
extended WDNR Stewardship Grant (2024 - $40,000) and the total project cost is $70,000. The bridge design is signficantly complete and the culvert design is in progress under an engineering contract. An existing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project would support developing recreational amenities at Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve (e.g. paved parking, 6 and 10 foot wide multi-use trail system, boardwalks, overlook area, benches, informational
kiosk, bike racks, gravel bike parking, trash and recycling receptacles, etc.), which includes design, engineering, lumber, asphalt, materials, and labor for installation (potentially with the support of a youth conservation
corps - e.g., Wisconsin Youth Conservation Corps (WisCorps), AmeriCorps NCCC, Milwaukee Community Service Corps (MCSC), Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps (GLCCC)). In addition, this project would
implement ecological restoration activities per the Master Plan, which includes cover crop, prairie/grassland restoration, woodland management (Emerald Ash Borer management and mitigation and reforestation), overall
vegetation management, restoring Potentially Restorable Wetlands, restoration along the Clay Seepage Bluffs, and invasive species management. This will serve as critical match funding to already secured (WDNR,
WCMP NFWF SOGL USFS WEF ATC L&W and USFWS) grants
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PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve
– High Bluff Drive Paving
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 47,500 47,500
Other (explain in commenT. of Grafton Impact Fee - Pending 47,500 47,500
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division - Skid Steer
Attachments
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 47,000 47,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division - New Trailers
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 40,000 40,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division -Shady Lane
Parks Superintendent House
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 50,000 50,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Planning Division - SEWRPC
Assistance
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 25,000 25,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ansay Family Nature Preserve -
Bathroom Pavilion Building
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 600,000 600,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division - Virmond
Caretakers Residence Addition
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) ###### 125,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
This project includes repair/replacement of the siding at the Shady Lane Parks Superintendent residence. The existing brick and wood siding is crumbling/rotting/failing in several spots, requiring repairs or
replacements. This project is consistent with the new metal roof installed at the residence in 2021.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes contracting with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) for assistance in redoing/updating shoreland floodplain mapping and comprehensive plan amendments
(comprehensive plan updates are required by state law 66.1001 wis stats).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Ansay Family Nature Preserve was acquired and incorporated into the County Park System in December 2024. The Nature Preserve is not open to the public as staff develop park master planning, conduct site
restoration, and develop recreational amenities. Public access and bathrooms is a requirement of the Ansay Family donation and this request will support construction of bathroom pavilion building similar to the recent
bathroom pavilion projects at Covered Bridge County Park and Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes an addition at the Virmond Park Caretakers residence to include a bathroom and additional bedrooms. The residence currently has one upstairs loft bedroom and a single bathroom downstairs,
which does not support family use of the residence for the Caretaker. Costs were based on a recent quote.
This project includes purchase of two new trailers for the Parks Division. The new excavator, skid loader, Kubota tractor, and other heavy equipment cannot safely be transported using existing trailers, which are smaller
and do not have the required weight capacities. Additional trailers would enable Parks Staff to move multiple pieces of equipment at the same time to different locations, improving efficiency.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes purchase of skid steer attachments including a box snowplow and side arm brush cutter. A box plow attachment will provide staff with additional flexibility in clearing snow throughout the OIT and
Parks system, especially during heavy snowfall where traditional vehicle/plow use can be limited, inefficient, and may damage existing equipment. The OIT can be very difficult and unsafe to plow at times due to heavy
snow or ice and the box snowplow would greatly assist this effort particularly over the bridges on the OIT. WisDOT requires plowing of the OIT alongside the state trunk highway, and the Department does not currently
own adequate equipment for this requirement. This attachment would be particularly helpful in larger parking lot areas including for the new parking lot at CBCGNP. The side arm brush cutter can cut both horizontally
and vertically, providing additional flexibility for park and trail maintenance, as it is capable of going around sign posts, trimming vertically, and trimming along steep ditch lines. This piece of equipment also has
particular applicability to maintaining the OIT and trails throughout the Park System (e.g. Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve), which currently require rental equipment or hand trimming (taking a significant amount of staff
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve has been a highly successful addition to the Ozaukee County Park System and is a highly used Park, with approximately 265,411 visits in 2025, with a daily average of 727 visits. High
Bluff Drive needs repaving between Lakeshore Road and the Nature Preserve entrance, and the Town of Grafton has requested to cost share on paving. Total estimated costs are $95,000 based on similar recent
projects. A pending Town of Grafton Impact Fee would support 50% of project construction.
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PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ozaukee Interurban Trail - East
West HWY 60 Improvements
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 437,500 437,500
Grants WisDOT - Secured 437,500 437,500
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ozaukee Interurban Trail -
Boardwalk Replacement (Town of
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 70,000 70,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division - New/Lease Truck
and Attachments
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 125,000 125,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division - UTV Skid Loader
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 110,000 110,000
-
PRIORITY: Desired
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Ansay Family Nature Preserve -
Public Access Improvements
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 225,000 225,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Canoe/Kayak Launch at Town of
Fredonia Properties
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 50,000 50,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Mole Creek Restoration - Design
and Engineering
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 45,000 45,000
Grants WDNR - Secured 75,000 75,000
Grants WDNR - Pending 75,000 75,000
Grants NFWF SOGL - Pending 200,000 200,000
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT NAME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
PRIMARY SOURCE OF
FUNDING FUNDING SOURCE COMMENT 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 TOTAL
Parks Division - New Mower
Develop Recreational and Cultural Destinations for
Tourism, Residents, and Businesses Tax Levy (Budget Process) 70,000 70,000
-
PRIORITY: Required
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project would construct a new multi-use off-road trail in the right-of-way along State Highway (STH) 60 between 1st Avenue in the Village of Grafton and Washington Ave (at Five Corners) in the Town of Cedarburg.
This corridor also runs through the City of Cedarburg. This project will create approximately 8,525 linear feet of off-road, multi-use trail including 110 linear feet of boardwalk, and conversion and replacement of
approximately 1,070 feet of sidewalk to a 10 ft multi-use trail. It will also utilize existing off-road trail segments in the Village of Grafton (1,600 ft at west limits) and Town of Cedarburg (west of Five Corners). These would
match the awarded (2023) WisDOT TAP grant ($437 500)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes purchase of a new 144" zero turn mower to replace a small 42" zero turn and older 60" grandmaster mower. The existing zero turn has limited use given the small deck size and inability to safely
mow on inclines, and the grandmaster mower is over 20 years old and has required frequent repair and maintenance costs.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes replacement/reconstruction of the existing boardwalk along the Ozaukee Interurban Trail near Terminal Road in the Town of Grafton. The current boardwalk is significantly heaving and becoming
unsafe for trail users. Possible replacement with a floating bridge (snowmobile type bridge) or reconstructed boardwalk with helical piers for the soft wetland soils.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes trade in of an existing existing Parks truck for purchase/lease of a new, similar truck for more efficient management of parks and natural areas. Specifically, replacement of Truck #6
(1FDWX37R98EE05523 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dump Truck Diesel) with a Ford F350 4X4 extended cab with a pass through tool box, dump box, rollup tarp, salter and 10'-2" boss plow w/attachments. This truck
would primarily support wood chipping duties and snowplowing.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project will support completion of design and engineering for the restoration of a degraded 1,672-ft reach of Mole Creek and adjacent wetland restoration. This cost estimate was based on a recent proposal for this
work from a qualified design and engineering consultant who has worked on several recent and ongoing habitat restoration projects for the Planning and Parks Department. This funding will support development of
comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic models, geomorphic assessments, and the creation of detailed plansets at the 60%, 90% and final design stages and project permitting. Secured and pending grant funding from
WDNR and NFWF SOGL will support construction activities.
This project includes the design, engineering and installation of a handicapped accessible boat/fishing pier and launch (e.g. launching kayaks, canoes, etc) at the recently acquired properties in Waubeka in the Town of
Fredonia. The concept would be to install a floating handicapped accessible pier (e.g. similar to the Village of Grafton and Village of Thiensville on the Milwaukee River) that could be taken out during the winter months
and then re-installed by staff each spring/summer. This would facilitate handicapped accessibility to the Milwaukee River, additional camping rentals at Hawthorne Hills County Park and use of the new Park after site
remediation supported by a pending WEDC Brownfields Site Assessment grant.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project includes purchase of a UTV skid steer for more efficient management of parks and natural areas, as it can accommodate multiple, interchangeable attachments.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Ansay Family Nature Preserve was acquired and incorporated into the County Park System in December 2024. The Nature Preserve is not open to the public as staff develop park master planning, conduct site
restoration, and develop recreational amenities. Public access is a requirement of the Ansay Family donation and this request will support construction of a roadway and public parking lot at the Preserve. Costs are
estimated based off recently completed, similar projects.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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Mission
The mission of Ozaukee County LIS is to provide GIS service to internal county departments and external customers.
Programs and Services
LIS manages and maintains the county’s geographic information systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date maps and spatial data for alldepartments. It develops and integrates GIS software applications, maintains tax parcel maps, assigns new property addresses, and createscustomized maps for planning, zoning, and public services. The department also coordinates GIS content for agencies, including aerial imagery andgeospatial data, to support decision-making in areas like land use planning, infrastructure management, and emergency response.
Budget Highlights
The LIS Office budget is expected to increase tax levy by about $47,780 in 2027 budget. This is primarily due to the staffing model and making anassumption to budget for health insurance plans. As staff is finalized the budgeted amounts are subject to change in the next year or so. Most ofthe operating expenses have been carried over and have not been adjusted until a new manager is hired. Land Information Services (LIS) is now a separate standalone department. Prior to 2026 the department was combined with the ROD office. Theexpenses and revenues for this area are presented in this new separate section. Expansion RequestsThe department is not requesting any expansion requests in 2027.
LIS - Tax Levy
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetRevenues $110,556 $141,698 $159,439 $117,422 $159,439Expenses $169,657 $209,927 $238,899 $133,576 $286,679REVENUES LESS EXPENSES -$59,101 -$68,229 -$79,460 -$16,154 -$127,240
LIS - Expenses by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetInterdepartmental Charges $4,716 $4,885 $5,583 $3,143 $16,514Other Expenses $537 $537 $537 $0 $537Purchased Services $49,962 $51,627 $71,252 $18,077 $71,252Salaries & Fringe Benefits $98,906 $139,319 $143,026 $95,719 $179,875Supplies under $5,000 $14,460 $13,461 $17,501 $16,572 $17,501Travel/Mileage/Conference&Meetings $1,076 $98 $1,000 $65 $1,000TOTAL $169,657 $209,927 $238,899 $133,576 $286,679
LIS - Revenues by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetIntergovernmental Rev (State, Federal, Local) $21,160 $39,520 $59,437 $46,131 $59,437Public Charges for County Services $89,396 $102,178 $100,002 $71,291 $100,002TOTAL $110,556 $141,698 $159,439 $117,422 $159,439
ROD CIP Requests
The department has not requested any CIP projects in the next five years.
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Position Changes
2027 Budget: LIS positions are relocated to a standalone department.Budget includes 1 FT Manager and 1 FT GIS Tech. 2026 Adopted Budget:
2025 Adopted Budget: Approved full-time 0.4 FTE GIS position. Theother 0.6 FTE is budgeted in Land and Water Department 2024 Adopted Budget: Unfund 1.0 FTE in Land Information ServicesFund 2023 Adopted Budget: Added more hours to a PT position in themiddle of the year*this list of position changes are for the LIS Office (excl. ROD Office)
Requested addition of .6 FTE for FT position - NOT APPROVED1. Addition of part-time intern (as funded). - APPROVED2.
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Mission
It is our mission to work with our community to improve land and water management practices to improve and preserve Ozaukee County's naturalresources for generations to come. We protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources, local ecology, and the quality of life in Ozaukee County.We strive to serve Ozaukee County taxpayers and other users of the department in a timely, efficient, and professional manner administering landand water resource management programs.
Land & Water Management
Budget Report
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Programs & Services
Land and Water Management Department administers the sanitary, shoreland zoning, manure storage, and nonmetallic mining ordinances forOzaukee County. Sanitary & Zoning RegulationsThe sanitary regulations apply to all unsewered development within the county. The zoning regulations apply to the unincorporated areas of thecounty and only to development that occurs within 300 feet of a stream, 1,000 feet of a lake or flowage, or to the areas within the floodplain if it isgreater than the previous distances. Along some rivers, particularly the Milwaukee River and Cedar Creek, areas of the floodplain extend greaterthan 300 feet. Please see Chapter NR 115 and Chapter NR 116 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for further information.Manure StorageThe manure storage regulations apply to all existing manure storage facilities and/or new construction within the county.Nonmetallic Mining RegulationsAll nonmetallic mining operations within the county [> 1 acre of disturbance] are also regulated by the county.POWTS Plan Reviews - The LWM Department has agent status from the State of Wisconsin to review and approve Private Onsite WastewaterTreatments System (POWTS) designs.Conservation Planning, BMP Design & Certification - Provide technical, planning and engineering assistance for Best Management Practices(BMP's) to conserve long-term soil productivity, the quality of related natural resources, and enhance water quality. Provide state cost-share funds tolandowners for the installation of Best Management Practices (BMP's) to prevent non-point source runoff pollution improve water quality andmaintain productive soils.Nutrient Management - The goal of Nutrient Management Program is to ensure nutrient management plans are prepared that provides plants withthe proper amount and timing of nutrients while minimizing the movement of nutrients to surface water and groundwater. Ozaukee County farmersare required to have a nutrient management plan as mandated by Administrative Code NR 151 (Agricultural Performance Standards andProhibitions).Environmental Education - Provide environmental education programs, displays, brochures, newsletters and/or presentations on departmentprograms, conservation, geology, soil erosion, water quality, invasive species, etc. To schools, local officials, civic groups etc.NR151 Compliance Tracking - The purpose of this program is to track compliance of NR 151 Standards and Prohibitions intended to reduce non-point source pollution from agricultural and urban lands.Animal Waste Storage Ordinance - Regulate the design, siting, construction, installation, alteration, closure and use of animal waste storagefacilities, and the application of wastes from these facilities in order to prevent water pollution.Stormwater Management & Construction Site Erosion Control- WPDES Permit - Responsible for administering the WPDES Municipal SeparateStorm Sewer System General Permit issued to Ozaukee County by the WIDNR and administering the County Construction Site Erosion Control andPost-Construction Stormwater Management Ordinance.Buffer Initiative - Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Fund for Lake Michigan - Provide incentive to landowners to voluntarily installvegetative buffers on agricultural lands adjacent to streams, rivers, lakes & wetlands to improve water quality and provide wildlife habitat.Clean Sweep Program - Provide conservation planning assistance to Farmland Preservation Program participants to ensure they meet the soil andwater conservation standards required of the program. The goal of the Clean Sweep program is to reduce the health and environmental risksposed by hazardous wastes and unwanted chemicals.Gypsy Moth Suppression Program - Program goal is to locate gypsy moth infestations and suppress them before severe damage is done to theCounty's tree population.Wildlife Administration & Abatement - Provide assistance to producers of agricultural crops that have crop damage from deer, geese, and turkeys,The program is funded by the State, and administered by the LWM Department.Tree, Prairie Seed Rain Barrel - The Department sells trees, shrubs, and prairie seed which provide many environmental benefits.
$770,447.97Expenses in 2026
$0
$500K
$1M
$1.5M
$2M
2024 2025 2026 2026
$417,670.52Revenues in 2026
$0
$200K
$400K
$600K
$800K
2024 2025 2026 2026
Strategic Objectives
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Performance Metrics
Budget Highlights
The Land & Water Management Current Service Level Budget increases tax levy by $49,236 or 7% over the 2026 Adopted Tax Levy. Expendituresincrease by $77,422 or 5% over the 2026 Adopted Budget. Last year, the Office Administrator position was fully budgeted in this departmentrather than being split with Land Information Services. Salaries and Benefits are the largest increase in 2027, and Health Insurance increase is themajority of the tax levy increase. The equivalent of one intern position was eliminated from the recommended budget. Revenues in the 2027budget increase by $27,816 or 4% are generally performing well. 2027 Expansion RequestsThe department has not requested any expansion requests for the next budget.
Land & Water - Tax Levy
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetRevenues $679,164 $728,421 $770,814 $417,671 $798,630Expenses $1,244,266 $1,351,527 $1,541,275 $853,178 $1,618,327REVENUES LESS EXPENSES -$565,102 -$623,106 -$770,461 -$435,508 -$819,697
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Total Salaries and Benefits increase by $76,958 or 8% over the2026 Adopted Budget. Regular Salaries increase by $27,790 or4% over last year's budget, and this amount includes regular COLAand employee step increases. The recommended budget alsoincludes the reduction of one intern position, and this representsabout half of the total intern funds. Normal salary increases arearound 5 to 6% each year. Health Insurance increases by $44,821or 29%. This is due to higher plan costs and employees switchingto more expensive family plans.IT Expenses increase by $15,300 for annual GPS subscription (lastyear) and about $8,000 for cost increases for County IT to provideservices to departments.Grants are expected to decrease by about $15,000 which ismatched with expected grant revenues.
State and Federal Aid decreases by about $23,000 in order totake a more conservative view of these revenue sources. The$15,000 RRCP grant revenue in particular likely will not befederally approved in 2027.Zoning and Sanitation Fees (License and Permits) wereincreased in 2024, and demand has been strong through 2026. AllLicenses and Permits increase by $49,000 or 41% from last year. The new total budget level is now $170,000 and is in line with prioryear actuals. Other Grant related decreases are estimated at about $15,000 andthis accounts for the PLW grant and Demo Farm grant. About 25% of the budget is funded by state and federal funding.About 25% of the budget is funded through program revenues ordonations/grants.The remaining 50% of expenses is funded through local tax levy.
$770,447.97Expenses in 2026
$500K
$0
$500K
$1M
$1.5M
$2M
2024 2025 2026 2026
$417,670.52Revenues in 2026
$0
$200K
$400K
$600K
$800K
2024 2025 2026 2026
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Land & Water - Expense by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetGrants $187,362 $205,098 $230,600 -$14,293 $215,200Interdepartmental Charges $41,383 $47,828 $54,619 $28,567 $62,428Other Expenses $87,103 $95,426 $119,638 $65,377 $124,638Purchased Services $60,956 $53,019 $65,035 $52,645 $65,035Salaries & Fringe Benefits $830,968 $906,268 $1,001,015 $690,139 $1,077,973Supplies under $5,000 $25,150 $33,148 $53,641 $23,133 $56,326Travel/Mileage/Conference&Meetings $11,345 $10,740 $16,727 $7,611 $16,727TOTAL $1,244,266 $1,351,527 $1,541,275 $853,178 $1,618,327
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Land & Water - Revenue by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetIntergovernmental Rev (State, Federal, Local) $314,584 $345,553 $457,903 $132,651 $429,119Licenses & Permits $161,500 $175,319 $121,000 $153,784 $140,000Other (Donations/One-time/Misc) $69,048 $63,939 $59,601 $5,943 $52,201Public Charges for County Services $134,033 $143,611 $132,310 $125,292 $141,310TOTAL $679,164 $728,421 $770,814 $417,671 $762,630
Land & Water CIP Requests
There are no CIP requests for Land and Water.
Position Changes
2027 Budget: Funding for one intern position eliminated. 2026 Adopted Budget: Increase 60% share of shared position to 1.0 FTE from 0.6 FTE in the budget. 2025 Adopted Budget: Adjust 0.5 FTE Administrative Coordinator approved last year to a full-time position (1.0 FTE) and share 40% of theposition with LIS 2024 Adopted Budget: Reclass one position and create 0.5 FTE administrative support position (APPROVED) 2023 Adopted Budget: No Changes 2022 Adopted Budget:1 new Conservation Planner - Soil Health Specialist (1 new FTE)1. Convert 1 Administrative Assistant position to Technical Support Specialist (no change to FTE count)2.
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Mission
The mission of Ozaukee County Register of Deeds Office is to permanently protect and provide access to Ozaukee County's history and future -preserving the past while embracing the future.
Programs and Services
We Provide all services required by law, this includes the following:Provide an official County Repository and storage for all real estate records, Vital Records, and Military discharges for Ozaukee CountyVeterans.Collect, disburse, and accurately account for fees imposed by Wisconsin Statutes and other local and state regulations.Provide parcel mapping for all Ozaukee County propertyImplement statutory changes, system modernization, program and procedure.Provide accurate assessment rolls to the counties and municipalities
Register of Deeds Office (ROD)
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Performance Metrics
Budget Highlights
The Register of Deeds (ROD) Current Service Level Budget reduces tax levy by $492,951 in the 2027 budget (compared to $428,770 last year). The
department takes in more revenues than its total expenditures and reduces the overall tax levy needed in the General Fund. This levy reduction
amount is higher than last year's budget, and it is due to recoding and fee revenues that are approaching $1.1 million. The 2026 actual is expected
to be strong as well. Real estate transactions are increasing and has led to actual revenue coming in higher than budget.
Land Information Services (LIS) is now a separate standalone department. Prior to 2026 the department was combined with the ROD office. The
expenses and revenues for this area are presented in a separate section.
Expansion Requests
The department is not requesting any expansion requests in 2027.
ROD - Tax Levy
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 Budget
Revenues
Other (Donations/One-time/Misc) $0 $53 $0 $0 $0
Public Charges for County Services
Register of Deeds Fees $896,994 $1,110,631 $1,000,000 $762,654 $1,100,000
PUBLIC CHARGES FOR COUNTY
SERVICES TOTAL $896,994 $1,110,631 $1,000,000 $762,654 $1,100,000
REVENUES TOTAL $896,994 $1,110,684 $1,000,000 $762,654 $1,100,000
Expenses $476,594 $530,204 $571,230 $368,737 $607,049
REVENUES LESS EXPENSES $420,400 $580,480 $428,770 $393,917 $492,951
$352,174.97
Expenses in 2026
Salaries & Fringe Be...
Supplies under $5,00...
Travel/Mileage/Confe...
Interdepartmental Ch...
Purchased Services
ROD - Expenses by Type
Data Updated Aug 16, 2026, 2:07
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$728,884.20
Revenues in 2026
$0
$200K
$400K
$600K
$800K
$1M
$1.2M
2024 2025 2026 2026
$352,174.97
Expenses in 2026
$0
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$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
2024 2025 2026 2026
ROD (not including LIS) Expenses increase by $36,548, or 6.4% over the 2026 Adopted Budget. Salaries and Benefits increase by $26,639 or
6.7%. Regular Salaries increase by $23,187 or 5.5% over last year's budget. Health Insurance increases by $9,504 or 10% from last year. IT
Charges increase by $6,989 or 20% for higher costs of maintaining departmental computers. Most other expenses in the ROD department are flat
or have normal inflationary increases. Recording Fees (Revenue) have been steadily increasing since a low around 2023 and are now above
budgeted level of $1.1 million. The budget was not lowered in prior years, because the county-wide fiscal year-end has always been strong
regardless of how this revenue performed. The 2025 actual resulted in about $1.1 million revenue.
ROD - Expenses by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 Budget
Interdepartmental Charges $32,712 $33,986 $43,820 $24,524 $54,381
Other Expenses $100 $0 $0 $0 $0
Purchased Services $63,955 $97,776 $103,891 $60,238 $104,391
Salaries & Fringe Benefits $376,008 $393,489 $418,392 $264,533 $440,850
Supplies under $5,000 $1,390 $1,724 $1,726 $691 $2,026
Travel/Mileage/Conference&Meetings $2,429 $3,228 $3,401 $2,188 $5,401
TOTAL $476,594 $530,204 $571,230 $352,175 $607,049
ROD - Revenues by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 Budget
Other (Donations/One-time/Misc) $0 $53 $0 $0 $0
Public Charges for County Services $896,994 $1,110,631 $1,000,000 $728,884 $1,000,000
TOTAL $896,994 $1,110,684 $1,000,000 $728,884 $1,000,000
ROD CIP Requests
The department has not requested any CIP projects in the next five years.
Position Changes
2027 Budget: LIS positions are relocated to a standalone department
2026 Adopted Budget:
2025 Adopted Budget: Approved full-time 0.4 FTE GIS position. The
other 0.6 FTE is budgeted in Land and Water Department
2024 Adopted Budget: Unfund 1.0 FTE in Land Information Services
Fund
2023 Adopted Budget: Added more hours to a PT position in the
middle of the year
2022 Adopted Budget: PT position changed to FT
Requested addition of .6 FTE for FT position - NOT APPROVED1.
Addition of part-time intern (as funded). - APPROVED2.
ROD - Revenues by Type ROD - Expenses by Type
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Mission
The mission of the Planning & Parks Department is to provide opportunities for Ozaukee County residents and visitors of Ozaukee County toappreciate and enjoy the natural and cultural resources, local ecology, recreational experiences, well planned sustainable growth and improvedquality of life in Ozaukee County through the preservation, restoration and management of natural resources, increased awareness and education,stewardship, promotion of tourism, comprehensive planning, and the acquisition, development, enhancement and operation of large scale,intergovernmental recreational opportunities including exceptionally well-maintained golf courses, multi-use trails and parks."
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Programs and Services
Parks, Recreation, Natural Areas, and Culture Division, Tourism Division and Trails Division:This program area coordinates with other non-governmental organizations for the development of cultural, recreation and tourism opportunities. Itfocuses on development of Ozaukee County's tourism, cultural and historic resources and recreational opportunities through public privatepartnerships and collaborations such as the Ozaukee County Historical Society (OCHS) for the operation of Pioneer Village, Ozaukee InterurbanTrail Advisory Council for the operations of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail and Ozaukee County Tourism Council for marketing the OzaukeeInterurban Trail and County Parks and Golf Courses. Ecological Division:The Fish Passage Program aims to remove or remediate fish passage impediments, restore lateral connections to and enhance associated wetland,riparian and floodplain habitat and monitor associated fisheries, wildlife, water quality and sediments in Ozaukee County; thereby, establishing asustainable fisheries with associated high quality habitat. The program focuses on aquatic system reconnection in the Milwaukee River Watershed,Lake Michigan Basin and direct connection to Lake Michigan. This program focuses on the protection of priority parks, open space and natural areasites, particularly as identified in the Park and Open Space Plan, the Farmland Preservation Plan and the County Comprehensive Plan, through fee-simple acquisitions, land donations, and easement acquisitions and management. The program manages easements and fee-simple landacquisitions for intended purpose. This program focuses on the identification, inventory and management of invasive species (vegetative, aquatic, insects, etc.) and native vegetationthroughout the County Park System and County highway right of way. Specifically for Emerald Ash Borer, the goal of this program is to identifyinfestations and manage the native forest to diversify the County’s tree population. This program identifies and implements restoration activities on historic natural wetlands and riparian areas in Ozaukee County through thedevelopment of a GIS fish and wildlife-based decision support Tool, which targets wetland, riparian and upland habitat for enhancement andrestoration and the Ecological Prioritization Tool, which prioritizes areas for preservation and restoration. The negotiation of conservation easements with local landowners for maintaining important environmental habitats, open spaces, or agriculturallands. These easements are voluntary contracts between property owners and the County or land trusts that limit the future development ofparcels. The County participates in the monitoring of these easements. To provide environmental education programs, newsletter and/orpresentations on Department programs, conservation, invasive species, natural resources, fish and wildlife habitat, and water quality to schools,local officials, civic groups etc. including educational displays for county fair, other environmental events, and at professional meetings,conferences, and field trips. The Department provides educational resources, planning, monitoring and implementation with regard to bird conservation, invasive speciesmanagement and fish and wildlife conservation activities. This program area is responsible for maintaining the Bird City Wisconsin recognition forOzaukee County.
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Performance Metrics
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Budget Highlights
The Planning & Parks Current Service Level Budget increases tax levy by $50,672 or 4% over the 2026 adopted levy. The increase is spreadthroughout Salaries and Benefits and operating expenses for the various park properties. Expenditures increase by $74,684 or 5% over the 2026Adopted Budget, and revenues increase by $24,012 or 7%. The operating transfer revenue from the Golf Course Fund is increased by $10,000 inthis budget (budgeted at a total of $150,000). Camping revenues are also increased $11,000. The Hawthorne Hills Campground is expected to, atleast partially, open up next year. The funding equivalent of one intern position was eliminated in the recommended budget. Expansion Request The department does not have any new requests.
Planning and Parks - Tax Levy
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetRevenues $288,085 $536,710 $358,419 $300,791 $382,431Expenses $1,676,466 $1,635,616 $1,668,525 $739,793 $1,743,209REVENUES LESS EXPENSES -$1,388,381 -$1,098,906 -$1,310,106 -$439,001 -$1,360,778
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$401,204.20Expenses in 2026
$0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
$700K
$800K
$900K
$1M
2024 2025 2026 2026
Salaries and Benefits of Positions Budgeted in Funds 221 and 222
Grants Funds (Planning and Parks) - Salaries and Benefits
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetDisability Insurance $535 $800 $991 $509 $1,029Health Insurance $45,228 $56,062 $75,127 $42,814 $81,915Life Insurance $328 $389 $617 $193 $640Medicare Tax $3,180 $3,476 $5,316 $2,288 $5,523Regular Salaries & Wages $187,912 $164,116 $366,590 $163,019 $380,836Retirement $15,597 $17,335 $26,396 $11,737 $27,612Social Security Tax $13,597 $14,907 $22,672 $9,782 $23,504TOTAL $266,378 $257,085 $497,709 $230,342 $521,059
Planning and Parks -Salaries and Benefits(General Fund)
Data Updated Aug 10, 2026, 4:15PM
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Operating Expenses in the 2027 department budget would increase by$43,680 or 5.7% compared to the prior year budget. PurchasedServices will increase by $29,795 or 8.7%. These two expensecategories make up most of the increase in expenses. The increases are mostly found within various individual parkproperties. The increases referenced above are broken down byspecific parks as shown below. The operating expense increase ispartially due to another new park coming online. The new HawthorneHills multi-use building near the campground will increase expenses by$9,000. The contract with WisCorp will increase by nearly $4,000.
Salaries and Benefits increase by $31,004 or 4% over the 2026adopted budget. Temporary Salaries are decreased by $9,671 or 8%from last year but is still on track with prior year actuals. This reductionincludes a reduction in funding for departmental interns. HealthInsurance is up about 10% from last year and reflects the increase inplan costs. Regular Salaries increase by $27,329 or 4.8% compared tothe 2026 adopted budget. The department receives significant grantsthat will offset some position costs. Those expenses are budgeted inthe Parks Grants Funds (Fund 221 and Fund 222). A portion of somepositions are also budgeted and paid for by the Golf Course Fund(Fund 503).
$262,444.74Expenses in 2026
$0
$200K
$400K
$600K
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$1M
2024 2025 2026 2026
$401,204.20Expenses in 2026
Regular Sala...
OtherSocial Secur...RetirementTemporary Sa...
Health Insur...
Operating Expenses by Park Unit
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetAdministration $125,192 $214,804 $121,343 $61,564 $136,939Harborview Park $2,415 $1,794 $2,151 $1,739 $4,801Covered Bridge Park $26,846 $34,197 $35,854 $8,955 $35,903Ehlers Park $8,356 $5,701 $8,302 $5,100 $9,302Hawthorne Hills Park $249,139 $152,464 $72,804 $25,150 $75,304HH Peters Youth Camp $34,064 $15,395 $32,756 $11,233 $32,706Interurban Recreation Trail $91,685 $50,572 $64,001 $31,667 $64,001Lions Den Park $24,215 $26,480 $33,104 $13,399 $33,604Mee-Kwon Park $34,743 $17,691 $34,308 $9,158 $35,033Shady Lane Park $13,459 $11,547 $14,554 $5,802 $16,054Snowmobile Trails $34,140 $34,083 $34,141 $0 $34,141Tendick Nature Park $28,215 $16,356 $32,652 $15,995 $33,451Virmond Park $50,113 $67,861 $52,305 $20,250 $50,405Waubedonia Park $63,104 $61,585 $70,955 $28,259 $80,955Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge $12,289 $31,735 $18,502 $7,049 $20,502River Oaks Park $10,499 $12,855 $13,302 $1,246 $13,502Little Menomonee River Fish and WildlifePreserve $12,398 $8,565 $24,504 $526 $25,003
Ansay Family Nature Preserve $0 $0 $20,998 $1,527 $21,498Ulao Creek Nature Preserve $147 $3,317 $10,408 $1,301 $11,358TOTAL $821,020 $767,003 $696,944 $249,919 $734,462
Planning & Parks - Operating ExpensesPlanning and Parks - Salaries and Benefits (General Fund)
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$52,598.28Expenses in 2026
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K$100K$120K$140K
2024 2025 2026 2026
$247,966.51Expenses in 2026
$0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
2024 2025 2026 2026
Planning and Parks - Expenses by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetInterdepartmental Charges $201,168 $286,864 $220,396 $76,334 $226,757Land Improvements $202,938 $0 $0 $0 $0Other Expenses $54,008 $70,471 $21,143 $13,249 $21,543Purchased Services $282,101 $266,498 $342,096 $111,034 $371,891Salaries & Fringe Benefits $786,040 $822,469 $908,594 $401,204 $957,757Supplies under $5,000 $143,366 $184,161 $165,496 $59,133 $174,020Travel/Mileage/Conference&Meetings $6,845 $5,153 $10,800 $2,696 $9,400TOTAL $1,676,466 $1,635,616 $1,668,525 $663,649 $1,761,368
Planning and Park - Revenues by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetInterest $265 $271 $0 $149 $0Intergovernmental Rev (State, Federal, Local) $34,140 $34,140 $34,140 $0 $34,140Operating Transfers In $86,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $150,000Other (Donations/One-time/Misc) $100,915 $267,052 $93,651 $96,538 $94,613Public Charges for County Services $66,765 $95,247 $90,628 $63,155 $99,678TOTAL $288,085 $536,710 $358,419 $299,842 $378,431
Planning & Parks CIP Requests
See attached document.
Planning and Parks CIP Expenses
2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2022 Adopted 2023 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Actual 2024 AdoptedLand Improvements $0 $4,998,998 $0 $0 $0 $202,938 $0Buildings $396,513 $1,350,461 $0 $438,839 $0 $25,138 $0Land Purchases $0 $0 $0 $339,435 $0 $0 $0Equipment & Software $0 $5,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0TOTAL $396,513 $6,355,058 $0 $778,274 $0 $228,076 $0
2025 Adopted Budget 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted BudgetLand Improvements $0 $0 $0Buildings $0 $0 $0Land Purchases $0 $0 $0Equipment & Software $0 $0 $0
Planning and Parks - Temporary Salaries Planning and Parks - Wages
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2025 Adopted Budget 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted Budget
TOTAL $0 $0 $0
Position Changes
2027 Budget: No changes
2026Adopted Budget: No changes
2025 Adopted Budget: 1 upgraded position requested due to
educational attainment
2024 Adopted Budget: 1 upgraded position due to educational
attainment
2023 Adopted Budget: No changes
2022 Adopted Budget: Caretakers brought up to FT with benefits
(Upgrade occurred in the middle of the fiscal year and was not included
in the adopted budget)
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Mission
UW Extension represents a partnership between the University of Wisconsin system, and Ozaukee County Extension faculty and staff membersserve the people of Ozaukee County through practical application of research-based knowledge and information utilizing multiple deliverymethods.
Programs and Services
UW Extension provides resources and education in three programming areas: Agriculture, Community Development, and 4-H & YouthDevelopment. The local office provides services for residents of Ozaukee as follows:Bring University resources and research to the people of Ozaukee CountyWork with local governments, organizations, businesses and individualsCreate partnerships, foster relationships, and strengthen communities
Strategic Objectives
Below are our objectives overall and per program area for UW Madison Division of Extension. Extension's mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. Thanks to joining forces with UW-Madison, we'll strengthen eachother through exchanging experience and research statewide. No matter what you're trying to accomplish in Wisconsin, you'll find thesupport you need as we continue to bring our home state together, community by community.Agriculture: Our innovative dairy management programs range from genetics to farm and business management. Extension researcherswork hand-in-hand with row crop, forage and fresh produce growers to provide best practices for every aspect of the growing phase. Wealso advise communities on using sustainable practices to create inviting spaces free from invasive species. Our work supports people,communities and businesses.4-H: Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-basedyouth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs,camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves andthe world.
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Community Development: Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizationsrealize their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of theirresidents. We educate in leadership development, organizational development, food systems, community economic development, localgovernment education and much more.
Performance Metrics
Budget Highlights
The UW - Extension (UWEXT) Current Service Level Budget increases tax levy by $13,396 or 6% over the 2026 Adopted levy. There is aslight increase (5%) in Salaries and Benefits for the two County employees and slight increases (6%) in Contracted Expenses for the cost ofseveral State employees. Interdepartmental Charges increase by $3,221 for the cost to provide IT services. The two County positions arepart-time only. Revenues are flat. Expansion RequestThere are no expansion requests in 2027, but the Board is considering a request to increase a state contracted employee by a few hours inAugust. The impact of this would be about $4,000.
UWEX - Tax Levy
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetRevenues $16,219 $27,132 $11,872 $11,448 $11,872Expenses $200,015 $241,472 $252,810 $123,392 $266,078REVENUES LESS EXPENSES -$183,795 -$214,340 -$240,938 -$111,943 -$254,206
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$53,262.00
Expenses in 2026
$0
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$100K
$120K
2024 2025 2026 2026
$123,391.56
Expenses in 2026
Purchased Se...
Travel/Milea...
Supplies und...
Interdepartm...
Salaries & F...
UWEX - Expenses by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 Budget
Interdepartmental Charges $17,550 $19,446 $24,115 $12,502 $27,336
Other Expenses $692 $588 $1,043 $0 $1,043
Purchased Services $86,936 $110,342 $113,705 $53,831 $120,164
Salaries & Fringe Benefits $73,044 $79,856 $82,416 $46,519 $86,004
Supplies under $5,000 $18,876 $27,583 $17,941 $6,355 $17,941
Travel/Mileage/Conference&Meetings $2,916 $3,657 $13,590 $4,185 $13,590
TOTAL $200,015 $241,472 $252,810 $123,392 $266,078
UWEX - Revenues by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 Budget
Intergovernmental Rev (State, Federal, Local) $1,546 $1,945 $3,891 $0 $3,891
Public Charges for County Services $14,673 $25,187 $7,981 $11,448 $7,981
TOTAL $16,219 $27,132 $11,872 $11,448 $11,872
UW Extension CIP Requests
There are no CIP projects requested in the next five years.
Position Changes*
*This list of position changes references changes to a position
employed by Ozaukee County and not the positions employed by
the State. Ozaukee County provides funding to the State for those
positions but does not actually employ people in those positions.
2027 Budget: No changes
2026 Adopted Budget: No changes
2025 Adopted Budget: No changes
2024 Adopted Budget: No changes
UWEX - Contracted Outside Employment UWEX - Expenses by Type
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Mission
The administration, development, management, maintenance and operations of public golf courses through a public enterprise for OzaukeeCounty residents and non-residents. This program provides services at two sites, Mee-Kwon Park and Hawthorne Hills Golf Courses. This programrequires several activities,including: clubhouse and pro-shop operations, building and grounds maintenance, and equipment maintenance for theOzaukee County Park System.
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Programs & Services
Hawthorne Hills golf course is a Golf Digest 4 Star rated facility. It has four sets of tee markers with its longest being 6,657 yards. The courserating/slope is 70.8/119 from the back tees and is a par 72. The championship course is tree lined with gentle elevation changes, four waterhazards, 14 bunkers, large tee boxes, and exceptional greens averaging 6,000 sq ft. The practice facility consists of a chipping green, practicebunker, and a putting green. Mee-Kwon Park golf course also has four sets of tee markers with the back tees measuring 6527. Its course rating/slope is 70.8/122 and is also apar 72. This facility is a parkland course with more elevation changes than its sister course to the north, 34 bunkers, two water hazards, largepristine tee boxes, and exceptionally conditioned greens. The practice facility consists of a putting green, practice bunkers, and a chipping green.
$1,820,517.23Revenues in 2026
$500K$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M$2.5M$3M
2021 2023 2025 2026
$294,609.32Expenses in 2026
$0
$100K
$200K
$300K
$400K
$500K
$600K
2021 2023 2025 2026
Performance Metrics
Golf Courses - Revenue by Golf CourseGolf Courses - Expenses by Golf Course
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Budget Highlights
The Golf Courses remain off the levy for the upcoming Budget. Normal Current Service Level increases in expenditures are offset by additional revenue.The Golf Course Fund has been ending each fiscal year with strong results for the last few years. The transfer to the General Fund was increased by$54,000 for the 2024 budget, and in the 2027 budget it is increased $10,000. The transfer to the General Fund is now a total of $150,000 and goes tosupport parks programming in the General Fund. The $54,000 was increased specifically to help provide additional operating support for the additionalparks coming online and the expansion of programming and services at Hawthorne Hills Park. There are no major changes in the 2027 budget. Thebudget includes a 3% COLA increase for all staff.
Golf Courses - Revenues Less Expenses
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetRevenues $2,836,239 $2,995,789 $2,465,374 $1,820,517 $2,653,100Expenses $2,435,501 $2,662,683 $2,465,374 $2,021,252 $2,651,556REVENUES LESS EXPENSES $400,738 $333,106 $0 -$200,735 $1,544
$1,820,517.23Revenues in 2026
$0
$500K
$1M
$1.5M
$2M
$2.5M
$3M
2024 2025 2026 2026
$2,021,251.93Expenses in 2026
-$2M
-$1M
$0
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
2024 2025 2026 2026
Golf Courses - Expenses by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetBuildings $0 $0 $185,001 $0 $185,001Depreciation $339,282 $372,854 $326,354 $217,420 $353,354Equipment & Software $0 $0 $1,620,000 $329,548 $448,000Interdepartmental Charges $87,681 $44,000 $76,587 $30,252 $85,177Operating Transfers Out $86,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $150,000Other Expenses $89,631 $138,355 $130,540 $76,234 $135,540Purchased Services $223,444 $193,620 $209,898 $129,456 $228,047Salaries & Fringe Benefits $1,268,526 $1,386,141 $1,191,730 $823,149 $1,467,740Supplies under $5,000 $330,991 $379,252 $376,411 $274,910 $390,708Contra Capital (Proprietary Funds) $0 $0 -$1,805,000 $0 -$805,000Travel/Mileage/Conference&Meetings $9,946 $8,461 $13,853 $282 $12,989TOTAL $2,435,501 $2,662,683 $2,465,374 $2,021,252 $2,651,556
Golf Courses - Revenues by Type
2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted 2026 YTD Actual 2027 BudgetOperating Transfers In $0 $6,367 $0 $0 $0Other (Donations/One-time/Misc) $60,043 $14,717 $26,000 $11,962 $26,000Public Charges for County Services $2,776,196 $2,974,706 $2,439,374 $1,808,555 $2,627,100TOTAL $2,836,239 $2,995,789 $2,465,374 $1,820,517 $2,653,100
Golf Courses - Revenues by Type Golf Courses - Expenses by Type
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Golf Courses CIP Request
Golf Courses CIP
2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2022 Adopted 2023 Actual 2023 Adopted 2024 Actual 2024 Adopted
Equipment & Software $328,126 $194,600 $197,000 $0 $280,000 $0 $370,000
Buildings $0 $0 $24,000 $368,702 $40,000 $0 $1,140,000
TOTAL $328,126 $194,600 $221,000 $368,702 $320,000 $0 $1,510,000
2025 Adopted Budget 2025 Actual 2026 Adopted Budget
Equipment & Software $690,000 $0 $1,620,000
Buildings $185,000 $0 $185,001
TOTAL $875,000 $0 $1,805,001
$329,548.42
Expenses in 2026
$0
$500K
$1M
$1.5M
$2M
2024 2025 2026 2026
Category 2026
Hawthorne Hills $183,924.21
Mee-Kwon $145,624.21
Golf Courses - CIP Expenses by Type Golf Courses - CIP Expenses
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Item: 6.a.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Claudia Breitengross, Senior Program Assistant
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: UW Extension
Item Name: Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Summary:
Monthly department reports
Recommended Action:
none
Attachments:
1. August 2026 Report
2. Educator Program Report_Quinlan 8.26
3. 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt9.2026
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Paul Roback, Community Development Educator Two strategic planning sessions for the board and staff of Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., a local nonprofit, where
we
worked
on
updating
the
organization’s
mission
and
vision
statements,
identified
organizational
values,
and
developed
strategic
priorities.
The
intent
of
the
planning
process
is
to
clarify
the
organization’s
purpose
and
develop
achievable
steps
to
realize
their
vision.
The Board President of Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc. contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would create a
strategic
plan
for
the
organization.
Festivals
of
Cedarburg
“engages
communities,
non-profits,
and
businesses
to
create
best-in-class
festivals
and
events”
in
Cedarburg,
WI.
Since
the
organization’s
previous
strategic
plan
in
2021,
Festivals
of
Cedarburg
has
a
new
executive
director
and
several
new
board
members.
Through
pre-planning
discussion
with
board
and
staff,
it
was
determined
that
a
new
strategic
plan
is
needed
to
clarify
the
organization’s
purpose
and
develop
achievable
steps
to
realize
their
vision.
To
achieve
the
planning
objectives,
Paul
first
engaged
the
organization’s
staff
and
board
with
an
online
survey
to
solicit
feedback
on
updating
the
organization’s
mission,
creating
a
vision
statement,
and
identifying
organizational
values.
Next,
an
external
feedback
survey
was
used
to
gain
insight
into
how
well
the
organization
achieves
its
mission
and
to
identify
a
vision
for
Festivals
of
Cedarburg.
Then,
Paul
facilitated
two
strategic
planning
sessions
attended
by
eleven
board
members
and
staff
where
we
reviewed
the
responses
from
both
surveys
and
updated
the
organization’s
mission,
created
a
vision
statement,
defined
organizational
values,
created
an
identity
statement,
defined
strategic
priorities,
and
identified
the
next
steps
to
accomplish
these
priorities.
From
evaluation
(N=9),
100%
of
participants
agreed
that
updating
the
mission
statement
helped
clarify
their
role
as
an
organization
and
creating
a
vision
statement
assisted
them
in
understanding
the
general
direction
for
their
organization’s
future.
Additionally,
89%
agreed
that
creating
core
values
assisted
in
clarifying
the
guiding
principles
for
the
organization’s
culture
and
100%
agreed
that
discussing
the
strategic
action
plan
increased
their
ability
to
identify
the
next
steps
for
future
implementation.
Participants
evaluated
Paul’s
facilitation
as
a
5.0
on
a
5-point
Likert
Scale
(1=poor
and
5=excellent).
One
participant
commented
that
they
were
“very
happy
with
the
participation,
honesty,
and
ideas
shared.”
Another
commented
on
Paul’s
facilitation
by
stating,
“Appreciate
your
thoroughness,
knowledge,
and
keeping
us
on
task!”
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AGRICULTURE
Dairy Manuel Peña, Regional Dairy Educator A corn silage dry-down event for dairy farmers and forage growers in the region, where participating farmers
from
Ozaukee
County
can
submit
their
corn
samples
to
assess
their
dry
matter
content.
This
information
helps
determine
the
appropriate
time
to
harvest
their
corn
for
silage
and
maximize
forage
quality.
Dry matter (DM) data is important because it helps dairy farmers determine the appropriate harvest timing for
corn
silage.
Harvesting
at
the
proper
DM
content
helps
achieve
good
fermentation,
preserve
nutrients,
reduce
storage
losses,
and
maintain
consistent
forage
quality.
To
host
an
event
as
an
opportunity
to
submit
corn
silage
samples
and
assess
their
dry
matter
content.
During
three
weeks,
every
Wednesday
from
Aug
26th
to
Sept
9th.
The
results
provide
participants
with
information
to
evaluate
harvest
timing
and
make
more
informed
decisions
to
maximize
corn
silage
quality
and
preserve
nutrients.
The
work
provides
participants
with
timely
dry
matter
data
that
helps
them
evaluate
corn
silage
harvest
timing.
This
information
supports
more
informed
harvest
decisions,
with
the
goal
of
maximizing
corn
silage
quality
and
preserving
nutrients
for
consequent
dairy
diet
formulation.
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator The County Board Exchange, a county government engagement event for youth and county board members,
where
4-H
members
shared
their
projects,
leadership
experiences,
and
personal
growth
through
4-H.
Through
this
effort,
11
youth
strengthened
communication
and
public
speaking
skills
while
fostering
meaningful
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connections with county leaders, increasing awareness of youth contributions and the value of positive youth
development
within
the
community.
Youth benefit from opportunities to develop communication, leadership, and civic engagement skills through
authentic
interactions
with
community
decision-makers.
At
the
same
time,
county
board
supervisors,
particularly
newly
elected
members,
may
have
limited
opportunities
to
engage
directly
with
young
people
and
learn
about
the
impact
of
4-H
Youth
Development
programming.
Creating
spaces
where
youth
and
county
leaders
can
build
relationships
helps
increase
understanding
of
local
government,
elevates
youth
voice,
and
strengthens
community
connections
that
support
youth
thriving
and
community
well-being.
The
Ozaukee
County
4-H
program
organized
a
County
Board
Exchange
that
brought
together
4-H
members
and
county
board
supervisors
for
meaningful
dialogue
and
relationship
building.
Youth
shared
information
about
their
projects,
leadership
experiences,
community
involvement,
and
the
skills
they
have
gained
through
4-H
participation.
Members
engaged
in
conversations
with
supervisors,
answered
questions,
and
practiced
communicating
their
experiences
to
adult
audiences
in
a
professional
setting.
Following
the
exchange,
the
4-H
Educator
provided
a
presentation
to
the
county
board
highlighting
local
4-H
Youth
Development
programming,
participation
opportunities,
and
program
outcomes.
Youth
actively
participated
in
the
presentation
by
sharing
firsthand
accounts
of
how
4-H
has
helped
them
develop
leadership,
confidence,
communication
skills,
and
a
sense
of
belonging.
The
event
created
opportunities
for
county
board
members
to
hear
directly
from
young
people
about
their
experiences
and
the
ways
they
contribute
to
their
communities
through
4-H
programming.
The
County
Board
Exchange
engaged
11
youth
members
and
24
county
board
supervisors
in
meaningful
conversations
that
strengthened
connections
between
young
people
and
local
government.
Youth
increased
their
confidence
in
public
speaking,
communication,
and
sharing
their
experiences
with
adult
audiences,
while
county
board
members
gained
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
impact
of
4-H
Youth
Development
and
the
contributions
youth
make
to
their
communities.
By
incorporating
youth
voices
into
both
the
exchange
and
county
board
presentation,
the
program
fostered
civic
engagement,
expanded
relationships
between
youth
and
community
leaders,
and
strengthened
a
network
of
adult
allies
who
support
youth
as
valued
contributors
to
the
future
of
Ozaukee
County.
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abi.quinlan@wisc.edu ~ 262-284-8293 ~ https://ozaukee.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/
Ozaukee County 4-H Programming: September 2026
Extension 4-H Program
Educator, Abi Quinlan, is
working to enhance youth
development opportunities
through the 4-H program. She
strives to strengthen local
engagement, expand outreach,
and provide meaningful
learning experiences for youth
and their families. Her work
focuses on building a robust and sustainable
program that supports both new and existing
members.
Priority Areas
Youth Empowerment – Prioritizing youth
empowerment by creating opportunities for young
people to lead, make decisions, and partner with
adults in meaningful ways. Through youth-led
clubs, leadership roles, and community engagement,
members build confidence, voice, and a sense of
belonging. The focus is on helping youth see
themselves as capable contributors who can shape
their communities and their own futures.
College and Career Readiness - Helping youth
identify their interests and strengths while building
transferable skills like communication, teamwork,
and problem-solving. Project-based learning,
leadership experiences, and exposure to post-
secondary and career pathways support informed
decision-making beyond high school. These
experiences are designed to connect learning today
with success in education, careers, and life.
Countywide Key Highlights:
• Ozaukee County 4-H successfully hosted
summer camp programming at Camp Lakotah,
providing youth with experiences focused on
leadership, teamwork, outdoor education,
confidence-building, and belonging. Youth
leaders served as Youth Directors, Junior Youth
Directors, and teen counselors, demonstrating
the impact of youth-adult partnerships in action.
• Cloverbud Day Camp expanded opportunities for
younger youth to engage in hands-on learning
and connect with peers through outdoor
exploration, creative problem-solving, and age-
appropriate leadership experiences.
• New enrollment for youth and adult volunteers
for 2026-27 year starts September 2, 2026.
Current Projects:
• 4-H Club & Group Meetings
o Attending meetings helps build relationships,
support club health, and guide improvements
in youth engagement.
• Club Officer Training
o Teaching youth leaders how to run meetings
and manage responsibilities. Multiple
meeting series to ensure full support
throughout the leadership experience.
• Volunteer Training
o Supporting implementation of the Annual
Club Authorization process and providing
training and resources to strengthen club
sustainability and volunteer effectiveness.
o On-going e-newsletter focused on equipping
leaders with more small consumable tips to
engage youth.
o Collaborative workshops with Washington
and Fond du Lac counties focused on specific
project areas throughout the fall and winter.
• Resume & Interview Skills Workshops
o Supporting youth interested in developing
resumes and preparing for interviews, both
collegiate and workplace.
• Board Member Training
o Helping club boards understand roles,
improve communication, and lead
confidently.
• Countywide Family Engagement Ideas
o Open House events held September 8th & 9th
to support outreach and education regarding
the opportunities in Ozaukee County 4-H.
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Current
Month
Actual
2026
YTD
Actual
2026
Amended
Budget
Budget
Balance
%
Budget
YTD
Revenues
Intergovernmental Revenues - - $3,891 $3,891 0.00%
Public Charges for Services $155 $11,448 $7,981 ($3,467 ) 143.44%
Total Revenues $155 $11,448 $11,872 $424 96.43%
Expenditures
Salaries $8,420 $41,337 $73,238 $31,901 56.44%
Fringe Benefits $1,056 $5,181 $9,178 $3,997 56.45%
Travel/Training - $4,185 $13,590 $9,405 30.79%
Supplies $1,327 $7,558 $17,941 $10,383 42.13%
Purchased Services $81 $53,831 $113,705 $59,874 47.34%
Interdepartment Charges $1,644 $12,502 $24,115 $11,613 5 1.84%
Other Expenses - - $1,043 $1,043 0.00%
Total Operating Expenditures $12,528 $124,594 $252,810 $128,216 49.28%
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $12,528 $124,594 $252,810 $128,216 49 .28%
Net Increase (Decrease) ($12,373) ($113,146) ($240,938 ) ($127,792) 46.96%
E q u i t y:
Governmental Fund Balance - $214,340 - ($214,340) 0.00%
Ozaukee County Committee Report
General Fund University of Wisconsin Extension
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amen ded Bdgt 8/25/2026
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Item: 7.a.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Jennifer Laurin, Register of Deeds
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Land Information
Item Name: Management/Financial/Information
Summary:
Land Information Financial Report
Recommended Action:
None
Attachments:
1. Land Information July 2026
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Current
Month
Actual
2026
YTD
Actual
2026
Amended
Budget
Budget
Balance
%
Budget
YTD
Revenues
Taxes $6,622 $46,352 $79,460 $33,108 58.33%
Intergovernmental Revenues - $25,736 $59,437 $33,701 43.30%
Public Charges for Services $9,770 $64,203 $100,002 $35,799 64.20%
Total Revenues $16,392 $136,291 $238,899 $102,608 57.05%
Expenditures
Salaries $10,738 $63,227 $116,272 $53,045 54.38%
Fringe Benefits $2,634 $23,148 $26,754 $3,606 86.52%
Travel/Training - $65 $1,000 $935 6.50%
Supplies - $13,840 $17,501 $3,661 79.08%
Purchased Services $18 $18,077 $71,252 $53,175 25.37%
Interdepartment Charges $449 $3, 143 $5,583 $2,440 56.30%
Other Expenses - - $537 $537 0.00%
Total Operating Expenditures $13,839 $121,500 $238,899 $117,399 50.8 6%
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $13, 839 $121,500 $238,899 $117,399 50.86%
Net Increase (Decrease) $2,553 $14,791 - ($14,791) 0.00%
E q u i t y:
Governmental Fund Balance - ($36,533) - $36,533 0.00%
Ozaukee County Committee Report
Special Revenue Fund Land Information
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/14 /2026
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Item: 8.a.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Jennifer Laurin, Register of Deeds
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Register of Deeds
Item Name: Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Summary:
Register of Deeds Financial and Monthly Report
Recommended Action:
None
Attachments:
1. Register of Deeds July 2026
2. August 2026 Monthly Report
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Current
Month
Actual
2026
YTD
Actual
2026
Amended
Budget
Budget
Balance
%
Budget
YTD
Revenues
Public Charges for Services $120,230 $683,060 $1,000,000 $316,940 68 .31%
Total Revenues $120,230 $683,060 $1,000,000 $316,940 68.31%
Expenditures
Salaries $32,274 $161,373 $280,554 $119,181 57.52%
Fringe Benefits $12,618 $86,930 $137,838 $50,908 63.07%
Travel/Training $202 $2,188 $3,401 $1,213 64.33%
Supplies $255 $658 $1,726 $1,068 38.12%
Purchased Services $6,681 $60,238 $103,891 $43,653 57.98%
Interdepartment Charges $3,09 2 $24,524 $43,820 $19,296 55.97%
Total Operating Expenditures $55,122 $335,911 $571,230 $235,319 58.8 0%
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $55, 122 $335,911 $571,230 $235,319 58.80%
Net Increase (Decrease) $65, 108 $347,149 $428,770 $81,621 80.96%
E q u i t y:
Governmental Fund Balance - ($580,480) - $580,480 0.00%
Ozaukee County Committee Report
General Fund Register of Deeds
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/14 /2026
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Register of Deeds Office
August 2026 Department Report
In July of 2026, the Register of Deeds Office recorded 1,229 documents, almost 10% more than the
1,119 documents recorded during the same period in 2025. Of the documents recorded in July,
almost 88% were submitted electronically, which was almost 4% higher compared to the same
period in 2025.
The Register of Deeds Office issued 1,264 Vital Records in July, up over 3% from 1,223 during the
same period in 2025.
The office generated a profit of $65,108.00 for the month of July contributing to a year-to-date total
of $347,149.00.
Transfer Fees collected in July amounted to $386,973.00 distributed as follows:
- $309,578.40 allocated to the State
- $77,394.60 allocated to the County
Please refer to the attached financial report for additional details.
Property Fraud Alert Outreach
In July, the Register of Deeds Office sent a mailing to Ozaukee County property owners who reside
out of state. The mailing provided information about the County’s free Property Fraud Alert program
and included instructions for signing up to receive notifications.
Since the mailing was sent on July 22, 458 new property owners have signed up for Property Fraud
Alert as of August 25.
Over the past several weeks, we have also received a number of phone calls, emails, and in-person
comments from customers sharing positive feedback about the program and the mailing. We are
pleased to see the strong response and appreciate the community’s interest in this free service.
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Item: 9.a.1.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Geoff Schramm, Land & Water Coordinator
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Land & Water Management
Item Name: Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Healthy
Rivers and Lake Grant to Support Establishment of a Riparian Buffer Along the Milwaukee River in Ozaukee
County
Summary:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County Land and Water Management Department proposes to
submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to
establish a riparian buffer along the Milwaukee River in Mequon. This project is consistent with the Land and Water
Resource Management Plan for Ozaukee County 2021-2030.
Analysis: The proposal to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is try and obtain $10,000.00
FISCAL IMPACT:
Balance Current Year: NONE
Next Year’s Estimated Cost: NONE
FUNDING SOURCE:
County Levy: Non-County Levy: X
Indicate source: Pending WDNR Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant
Recommended Action:
Approve and recommend the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Land and Water Management
Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to support the
establishment of a riparian buffer along the Milwaukee River.
Attachments:
1. Agenda Item Information Sheet
2. Resolution Riparian Buffer
3. Resolution application
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Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Geoff Schramm, Land and Water Coordinator
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department: Land and Water Management
Item Name: Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural
resources Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to support the establishment of a riparian buffer in
Ozaukee County
Summary:
Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Healthy Rivers and
Lakes grant to support the establishment of a riparian buffer in Ozaukee County.
Recommended Action:
Approve and the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Land and Water
Management Department to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Healthy Rivers
and Lakes grant for establishing a riparian buffer in Ozaukee County along the Milwaukee River.
Attachments:
1. NRC#26-XX WDNR Resolution
2. NRC#26-XX WDNR Support Document
3. Land and Water Department Ozaukee County Site Location Map
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Natural Resources Committee
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
Agenda Summary Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to support the establishment of a riparian
buffer in Ozaukee County.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County Land and Water Management
Department proposes to submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to establish a riparian buffer along the Milwaukee
River in Mequon. This project is consistent with the Land and Water Resource Management
Plan for Ozaukee County 2021-2030.
Analysis: The proposal to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is try and obtain
$10,000.00
FISCAL IMPACT:
Balance Current Year: NONE
Next Year’s Estimated Cost: NONE
FUNDING SOURCE:
County Levy: Non-County Levy: X
Indicate source: Pending WDNR Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Approve and recommend the resolution for submittal and
acceptance of a grant by the Land and Water Management Department to the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources – Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to support the
establishment of a riparian buffer along the Milwaukee River.
Project Location
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RESOLUTION NO. (ID #26-XX)
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUBMITTAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF A WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HEALTHY LAKES AND RIVERS GRANT
PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE RIPARIAN BUFFER ALONG THE MILWAUKEE RIVER
IN OZAUKEE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Ozaukee County Land and Water Management Department is applying
for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Healthy Lakes and Rivers grant
funding; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the project is to fund a riparian buffer along the
Milwaukee River in Ozaukee County; and
WHEREAS, financial aid is required to carry out the project; and
WHEREAS, this project is consistent with the Land and Water Resource Management
Plan for Ozaukee County 2021-2030, the County Board endorsed Regional Water Quality
Management Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin 2000 prepared by the Southeastern Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC); and
WHEREAS, the project is also complimentary and consistent with other grant funded
projects being implemented within the Land and Water Management Department; and
WHEREAS, the project will support education and outreach programming for adjacent
landowners and other organizations and municipalities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors
that the Ozaukee County Land and Water Management Department attests to the validity and
veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant application, requests a grant
agreement to carry out the project, has budgeted a sum sufficient to fully and satisfactorily
complete the project, and authorizes the Director of the Land and Water Management Department
to act on behalf of Ozaukee County to sign and submit a WDNR Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant
application, accept and sign a grant agreement between Ozaukee County and the WDNR, act as
the primary contact on the project, submit interim and/or final reports to the WDNR to satisfy the
grant agreement, submit grant reimbursement requests to the WDNR along with necessary
supporting documentation, and sign and submit other required documentation and take necessary
actions to initiate, direct, and complete the approved project within the provided funding timeline.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ozaukee County will comply with all local, state
and/or federal rules, regulations and ordinances for the program/project and the cost share
agreement; may perform force account work; will maintain the completed project in an attractive,
inviting, and safe manner; and will maintain complete and accurate project accounting and records
according to the WDNR project agreement for these funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors that the
County Clerk shall forward a copy of this resolution to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources.
Dated at Port Washington, Wisconsin, this 7th day of October 2026.
SUMMARY: Submittal and acceptance by the Land and Water Management Department of a
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant to support the
establishment of a riparian buffer in Ozaukee County.
VOTE REQUIRED: Majority
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
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Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant Application
Form 8700-035 (R 11/2024)Page 1 of 4
Notice: Use of this form is required by the Department of Natural Resources for a Healthy Lakes and Rivers application filed in pursuant to Ch.
NR 193, Wis. Adm. Code. Personal information collected on this form will be used for administrative purpose and may be provided to
requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin’s Public Records Laws [ss. 19.31-19.39 Wis. Stats.]. The preferred method of application
submittal is via email to DNRSurfaceWaterGrants@wisconsin.gov.
State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
dnr.wi.gov
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Project Title:
COMMUNITY TERRACE - HEALTHY LAKES & RIVERS
Proposed End Date:
December 31, 2029
Organization Applying:
OZAUKEE COUNTY LAND & WATER DEPT.
Organization Type:
COUNTY GOV.
Organization Address:
121 W. MAIN STREET
City
PORT WASHINGTON
State
WI
ZIP Code
53074
County(ies)
Ozaukee
Waterbod(ies):
MILWAUKEE RIVER
Waterbody ID(s):
15000
Authorized Representative’s (AR) Name:
GEOFF SCHRAMM
AR Title:
SOIL AND WATER COORDINATOR
AR Phone Number (include area code)
(262) 284-8315
AR Email Address:
GSCHRAMM@OZAUKEECOUNTY.GOV
Contact Representative’s (CR) Name:
CHASE BROUILLETTE
CR Title:
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATIONIST
CR Phone Number (include area code):
(262) 284-8274
CR Email Address:
CBROUILLETTE@OZAUKEECOUNTY.GOV
Is this the first time your organization has applied for a Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant? Yes No
Has your organization been approved as an eligible applicant within the past 10 years?
Not applicable. (ex. Counties, Local Units of Government, Lake Districts, Town Sanitary Districts, Tribes, or Accredited universities.)
Yes
No. Submit Form 8700-380 and required supporting documentation to your Environmental Grant Specialist 6 months prior to the
grant application deadline. Your organization must be deemed eligible prior to the grant application deadline.
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Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant Application
Form 8700-035 (R 11/2024)Page 2 of 4
Complete the following section for each landowner. Click the in the right margin to add additional landowners.
LANDOWNER AND PARCEL INFORMATION
+
Landowner and Practice Information
Landowner Name(s):
COMMUNITY TERRACE
INC. Lake name:MILWAUKEE RIVER
Parcel Number(s):140580200001 Has the landowner signed a participation pledge?
Are any of the activities listed below necessary to comply with a building permit or other regulatory requirement?
(REQUIRED) NO
Are the adjacent neighbors installing Healthy Lakes and Rivers practices as part of this application or do you have
adjacent neighbors who have previously installed Healthy Lakes practices?NO
Practice
# of Each
Practice
Design(s)
Included in
Application?
Site Photos
Included in
Application?
Location(s)
Identified on
Parcel Map?
Maximum State
Cost Share
Required Local
Cost Share
Fish Sticks
Native Plantings 10 $10,000.00 $3,333.33
Diversions
Rock Infiltrations
Rain Gardens
Totals: 10 $10,000.00 $3,333.33
Note: A parcel map indicating the specific locations of all proposed practices must be submitted with the application.
GRANT SCOPE AND BUDGET
The table below will auto-populate based upon your entries in the section above.
Summary of Landowners and Practices
Landowner
Fish
Sticks
Native
PlantingsDiversions
Rock
Infiltrations
Rain
Gardens
# of
Practices
Maximum
Eligible State
Cost Share
Required
Local Cost
Share
1 COMMUNITY TERRACE
INC. 10 10 10,000 3,333.33
Totals 10 10 10,000 3,333.33
Maximum Total State Cost Share $10,000.00
Required Local Cost Share $3,333.33
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Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant Application
Form 8700-035 (R 11/2024)Page 3 of 4
HABITAT IMPROVEMENT (2000 character limit)
Describe how the project is likely to protect or restore habitat quality, integrity or resilience. For example, is the project adjacent to
documented fish spawning habitat, a sensitive area, or wildlife area?
This project is likely to protect and restore habitat quality, integrity, and resilience by improving riparian conditions
along a vulnerable reach of the Milwaukee River. Because the project area is directly adjacent to the river and is
currently experiencing active bank erosion, the proposed planting will provide multiple ecological benefits. Establishing
deep-rooted native vegetation will help stabilize the streambank, reduce soil loss, and limit sediment and phosphorus
from entering the river. This will improve water quality and help protect aquatic habitat downstream by reducing
turbidity and nutrient loading. In addition, the planting will create and enhance riparian habitat that can support wildlife
movement, provide cover and foraging opportunities, and strengthen the overall ecological function of the river corridor.
By reducing ongoing bank degradation and restoring vegetative cover in this sensitive river-adjacent area, the project
will improve the long-term resilience of both the shoreline and the associated habitat.
COMPLEMENTARY MANAGEMENT (2000 character limit)
Describe how the project complements or builds upon other planning/management efforts, such as County Land and Water
Resources Management Plans, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plans, 9 key element plans or other prevention or
implementation efforts. Has your organization or a partner completed a shoreline habitat assessment or complimentary outreach/
education efforts?
This project directly complements and advances priorities identified in the County Land and Water Resources
Management Plan and supports implementation of the Milwaukee River TMDL by addressing bank erosion, reducing
sediment and phosphorus delivery, and improving riparian habitat along the river corridor. By establishing vegetation at
an actively eroding site, the project contributes to broader local and watershed-scale efforts focused on water quality
protection, nonpoint source pollution reduction, and resource conservation. Although our organization has not completed
a formal shoreline habitat assessment for this location, this project is intended to serve as a visible demonstration site that
can support future outreach and education efforts. We hope to use the site to promote the program, highlight the value of
shoreline restoration practices, and encourage similar conservation actions by landowners and partners in the watershed.
OTHER (2000 character limit)
Please feel free to share any other motivations for participating in the Healthy Lakes and Rivers Program!
Participating in this program would provide an opportunity to showcase the benefits of these practices to additional
landowners, partners, and the broader community. By using this project as a demonstration and outreach site, we hope to
build awareness of the program, encourage future participation, and support long-term stewardship of shoreline and
riparian resources in Ozaukee County!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GRANT DELIVERABLES DUE AT FINAL REIMBURSEMENT
Signed 10-year Conservation Contract with maintenance requirements
Final report following data reporting requirements as defined in the Conservation Contract, along with pre/post photographs
GRANT APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS
Authorizing Resolution (required)
Parcel Maps with Specific Project Locations Noted on Each Parcel (required)
Design Plans (required for first-time applicants and must be provided prior to implementation)
Pre-implementation Photos of Sites (required for first-time applicants and must be provided prior to implementation)
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Healthy Lakes and Rivers Grant Application
Form 8700-035 (R 11/2024)Page 4 of 4
CERTIFICATION
By submitting this application, I am requesting a variance from the DNR to ss. NR 193.08 and NR 193.16(1)(b), Wis. Adm. Code, to
remove the cost containment and professional service agreement requirements for this Healthy Lakes and Rivers grant. The
requested variance is in my best interest and is essential to maintain the streamlined nature of the grant program as cost-efficient
measures are already strictly defined in guidance.
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
Note: The Authorized Representative signing this application must be the individual authorized by the governing board within the
authorizing resolution submitted with this application and identified within the Applicant Information section of this application. If
submitting this request by email, please type your name on the signature line. Your email message can be used as an electronic
signature.
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Item: 9.b.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Geoff Schramm, Land & Water Coordinator
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Land & Water Management
Item Name: Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Summary:
Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Recommended Action:
None.
Attachments:
1. August LWM Newsletter
2. LWM July Financials
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LAND & WATER
July 2026
LAND & WATER RESOURCES
Conservation Planning/Farmland Preservation (FPP)
• Will be performing 16 + FPP Inspections in 2026.
• Annual Self-Certification paperwork has been sent out—22 have been
returned and approved.
Best Management Practices Design and Certification
• We have 1 manure storage project on paper for 2026. Set to complete a
manure storage abandonment, 2 wetland restoration projects and a Two-
stage ditch.
Administration of Cost-Share Agreements (grants)
• A Nutrient Management Cost Share grant has already been completed for
2026. Conservation Intern has started their summer with us.
Clean Sweep Household and Ag Hazardous Waste Collection
• Reimbursement sent to WI DATCP
Nutrient Management
• V2 and V3 version plans are getting turned in for 2026.
NR151 Compliance Tracking
• Nothing new to report
Stormwater Management & Construction Site Erosion Control-WPDES Permit
• Two new permits through Parks & Planning were submitted- Ulao Creek Preserve Parking Lot & Clay Bluffs
Cedar Gorge Parking Lot
Wildlife Damage, Abatement and Claims Program
• Ozaukee will, once again, not be participating in the Deer Donation Program in 2026, there were no funded
projects. One landowner reached out to the department for deer damage.
MISSION
To protect, preserve,
and enhance natural
resources, local
ecology, and the quality
of life in Ozaukee
County.
Tap here to add a caption
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Tree, Shrub, Prairie Grass & Wildflower Seed Program/Pollinator Plant & Grass Sale
• Trees have been ordered from nurseries for the 2026-27 annual sale. This sale will begin taking orders in October.
Invasive Species
• Educational materials will be posted to Facebook periodically throughout the year. Additionally, handouts are given
out at all public events. These flyers proved to be advantageous since we included them in each tree sale package.
Clean Farm Families and Demo Farm Network
• Slug, Armyworm and Cutworm traps continue to be monitored at our research plot.
• Summer Intern is monitoring several Demo Farm Fields which were planted with clover being planted into
existing crops.
• CFF Grant Applications were approved for a total of $84,000 for 2026. Additional donations continue to trickle in
after a soliciting donations letter was mailed out at the end of March- $2,250 to date.
• Equipment usage in 2026:
o No-Till Drill- 5 users include plantings of oats, alfalfa, and grass mix
o Interseeder- 1 user planted an 8 way multispecies cover crop mix in between corn rows
o Airseeder- 3 users all did frost seeding red clover into wheat
o Crimper- 3 users crimped rye for planting their pumpkins
• Soil Health Economic Study Presentation Clean Farm Families and Demo Farms. August 26, 26 @ Kewaskum
library 11am -2 pm.
Youth Poster Contest and Educational Activities
Nothing new to report
NON-METALLIC MINING
• Nothing new to report.
SANITATION
• Planning to bring ordinance amendments to committee this year.
• Transition to new online permitting system is active, waiting to learn the online payment process.
• Summer intern helped staff scan and categorize a lot of powts information to the online POWTS records
management.
Last Month This Month YTD
Sanitary Permits 21 20 111
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SHORELAND & FLOODPLAIN ZONING
• New shoreland map has been made public, combining shoreland and septic information on one app.
• New map has been linked to the new permit tracking system in Ascent.
• Staff restructuring after recent retirement!
National Flood Insurance/Community Rating System (CRS)
• No Updates
Last Month This Month YTD
Zoning Permits 12 5 57
OTHER
GOALS 2024-2026
• Training the next zoning and sanitation specialist
• Research and update Ordinances - NMM, Shoreland, Animal Waste, Sanitation
• Complete the POWTS online Permitting System with IT, and Transcendent Technologies
o Get staff acquainted with new permitting system, new office restructuring for POWTS and Zoning
o Get online payment functioning for POWTS and Zoning Permits
UPCOMING EVENTS
TBD
LAND & WATER
Room 223
262-284-8313
121 W. Main Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
Katie Vogeler, Director
Nick Mikkelson, Sanitation & Zoning Specialist
Geoff Schramm, Land & Water Coordinator
Ed Pfister, Sanitation & Zoning Coordinator
Chase Brouillette, Soil & Water Conservationist
Sarah Jaeger, Conservation Planner/Soil Health Specialist
Tony Austin, Sanitation & Zoning Specialist
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Ozaukee County Committee Report
General Fund Land and Water Management
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
Prior Current 2026 2026 %
YTD Month YTD Amended Budget Budget
Actual Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD
Revenues
Intergovernmental Revenues $268,883 $18,950 $132,651 $457,903 $325,252 28.97%
Public Charges for Services $106,826 $1,881 $120,923 $132,309 $11,386 91.39%
Licenses & Permits $107,277 $27,386 $124,087 $121,000 ($3,087) 102.55%
Other Revenue $52,739 $3,435 $5,943 $59,601 $53,658 9.97%
Total Revenues $535,725 $51,652 $383,604 $770,813 $387,209 49.77%
Expenditures
Salaries $347,806 $71,708 $397,891 $733,303 $335,412 54.26%
Fringe Benefits $148,002 $24,951 $176,747 $267,711 $90,964 66.02%
Travel/Training $3,985 $761 $7,398 $16,727 $9,329 44.23%
Supplies $26,478 $12 $23,071 $53,640 $30,569 43.01%
Purchased Services $45,260 $43,808 $52,645 $65,034 $12,389 80.95%
Interdepartment Charges $28,143 $3,700 $28,567 $54,618 $26,051 52.30%
Grants $24,923 $7,252 ($14,293) $230,600 $244,893 -6.20%
Other Expenses $73,559 $6,949 $65,377 $119,638 $54,261 54.65%
Total Operating Expenditures $698,156 $159,141 $737,403 $1,541,271 $803,868 47.84%
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $698,156 $159,141 $737,403 $1,541,271 $803,868 47.84%
Net Increase (Decrease) ($162,431) ($107,489) ($353,799) ($770,458) ($416,659) 45.92%
E q u i t y:
Unassigned $565,102 - $623,106 - ($623,106) 0.00%
Assigned ($170,077) - ($167,009) - $167,009 0.00%
Due To / Due From ($644,600) ($126,438) ($927,963) - $927,963 0.00%
CommRpt2026-Jay 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/25/2026
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Item: 10.a.1.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Matt Aho, Program Manager
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Planning & Parks
Item Name: Bid and Contract for Playground Equipment to Replace Existing Playground Equipment at
Waubedonia County Park
Summary:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The current playground equipment and surrounds at Waubedonia County Park
do not meet the new State law requirements for safety and accessibility (e.g., ADA) and is heavily used by children
and families during gatherings using the rented shelters and tennis courts. Replacement equipment is needed to
comply with the new State regulations and to provide a safe environment for children to play. On April 2, 2025, the
Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 24-55 approving Project Fund awards to the Ozaukee
County Planning and Parks Department (Department) which included replacement playground equipment at
Waubedonia County Park. An advertisement for bids was advertised and published in the Ozaukee Press on August
6 and 13, 2026 and directly sent to 13 playground equipment suppliers, and the full bid documents were available on
the Ozaukee County bid postings page (https://www.ozaukeecounty.gov/Bids.aspx). The proposals listed major
components of work including provision and installation of nature-based playground equipment, perimeter border
and multiple optional items for maximum flexibility to meet project goals and budget.
ANALYSIS: Two bids were received and a public bid opening was held on August 25, 2026 at the Ozaukee County
Administration Center. The base bid required a nature based play structure with a crawl tube and/or bridge feature,
overhead climber or hanger, climbing wall, multiple slides and a toddler swing set. Select optional items included a
climbing boulder or log, wear mats, tower/roof feature and provision of processed wood mulch. Bids were received
from Northland Recreation and Lee Recreation, LLC (LR) for the base bid and selected optional items (see attached
bid tab). The LR base bid amount included a “Vero” play structure that was not a bid item and will be removed from
the base bid amount for a $4,000 credit to offset a portion of the processed wood mulch, border timbers, and wear
mat optional item costs. The LR bid also included a $8,700 optional climbing log. LR and the Department have
discussed applying a $7,249 tariff credit from a previous LR order to offset the climbing log costs (to be only
included in contract if credit tariff is received). The LR bid included a full roof feature (similar to the roof feature at
the Virmond County Park playground) and LR clarified that the play structure will include a spiral slide (initial
renderings showed a straight slide). Staff recommends approval of the responsive and responsible base bid and
select optional items from LR, which best met all criteria (including a nature-based theme) as listed in the bid tab, at
a total of $68,271. The Department has worked with Lee Recreation, LLC, in the past for provision of parks
equipment including at Virmond County Park. The playground equipment cost is within the available total budget
for this project, which includes the $65,000 County Project Fund award and Department operating budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Balance Current Year: $68,271
Next Year’s Cost: NONE
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FUNDING SOURCE:
County Levy __X__ Non-County Levy_X__
Indicate source: Parks Division Cost Center and County Project Fund
Recommended Action:
Accept the bid from Lee Recreation, LLC and approve a contract with Lee Recreation, LLC to provide and install
new playground equipment at Waubedonia County Park at a not-to-exceed sum of $68,271. This contract is
contingent upon negotiation of contract terms satisfactory to the Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department
and Corporation Counsel.
Attachments:
1. Waubedonia Playground Bid Tab Spreadsheet_8.26.26
2. Waubedonia County Park Playground Equipment Planholders List 8.25.26
3. Waubedonia Playground Bid_Lee Recreation Renderings
4. Waubedonia Master Map, BMW 2025.1.9
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Base Bid Total Credit ItemAdjusted Total
Contractor
Nature Based
Playground
Climbing boulder
or logs
Wear
mats (4)
Plastic or composite border
timbers Tower/roof feature
Processed wood
mulch (~100 cu
yards)
Base bid plus
optional items
Vero
structure
Northland Recreation $65,100
Included in base
bid $684 Included in base bid
Towers included in
base bid $4,565 $70,349 NA NA
Lee Recreation* $65,000 $1,451 $500 $2,920
Roof and towers
included in base bid $2,400 $72,271 -$4,000 $68,271
Staff Recommendation*
Climbing log original bid amount of $8,700, will include as part of order pending $7,249 tariff credit receipt
Optional Items
Waubedonia County Park Playground Equipment Bid Tab (8/25/2026)
Vero structure ($4,000 value) included as part of base bid
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Company Name (optional) Contact Name Phone Number Email Address
Boland Recreation Mark Boland 641-751-5338 mark@bolandrecreation.com
Builders Exchange of Wisconsin Cassidy Rodensal 920-687-8782 editor@bxwi.com
Builders Exchange of Wisconsin Amy Harper 920-687-8782 editor@bxwi.com
Commercial Recreation Specialists rich wills 732-433-6871 rich@crs4rec.com
DCN DodgeCN 914-245-0200 dodge.docs@construction.com
Gerber Leisure Products, Inc. Kyla Reamon 608-574-8361 kyla@gerberleisure.com
JCR Power Source Joe Sigler 262-685-7501 jcrpowersource@gmail.com
JustWin Kevin 555-555-5555 kevin.castillanes@resolvedcx.com
Lee Recreation Megan Cunningham Megan Cunningham 608-770-7502 megan@leerecreation.com
Michael Stubbs Michael Stubbs 800-456-2009 sourcemanagement@deltek.com
Midwest Playscapes Kaurie Mihm 920-396-0481 kaurie@midwestplayscapes.com
Midwest Playscapes Kristin Grissom 262-893-7632 kristin@midwestplayscapes.com
Midwest Playscapes, Inc. Andrew Pudwill 952-465-5138 Andrew@midwestplayscapes.com
MSA Jacob A Winker 920-447-2055 jwinker@msa-ps.com
MWP Recreation Russell Williams 262-501-2480 russell.williams@mwprecreation.com
Northland Recreation Ericka Steltz 262-313-8636 ericka@northlandrec.com
Northland Recreation Ericka Steltz 262-313-8636 ericka@northlandrec.com
Playground King Kadon Patenaude 920-687-2656 kadon@rainbownew.com
TKDA Amber Thomas 262-450-5657 amber.thomas@tkda.com
Visual Infomedia Siva Kumar N 347-480-1475 techzone@visualinfomedia.com
Frank Vasquez 949-424-8857 frank@greenfieldsfitness.com
Jarrod Marose 920-517-2545 jmarose@bciburke.com
Ryan Schroeder 262-623-8427 ryasch@kompan.com
Waubedonia County Park Playground Equipment - Planholders List 8/25/26
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WAUBEDONIA COUNTY PARK PLAYGROUND
121 W Main St | Port Washington, WI 53074-1813
Lee Recreation, LLC
260 W Main Street | Cambridge, WI 53523 | 800-775-8937
Proposal 142-222223-2 | 8/25/2026
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SERIES LINE:Nucleus | Intensity | Burke Basics
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aubedonia County Park Playground
Port W
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I 53074-1813
5 to 12
SITE PLAN VIEW
08/25/2026
Lee Recreation, LLC
142-222223-2
Designer: Brandy Janke
BCI BURKE CO
M
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I 54936-0549 | 920.921.9220 | BCIBURKE.CO
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OVERALL BOUNDING OF USE ZONES
Area:
Perimeter:
STRUCTURE SIZE:
POST SIZE(S):
**The space
requirements shown
here are to ASTM
standards. Requirements
for other standards may
be different.
175.9 ft.
33' 8"x54' 4"
5"
TOTAL
EVENTS
G
RO
UP:
Structure|Freestanding
ELEVATED
EVENTS
TRANSFER
ACCESSIBLE EVENTS
RAMP ACCESSIBLE
EVENTS
GROUND
EVENTS
TYPES OF
GROUND EVENTS
PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBILITY (Provided/Required)
5 / 26 / 20 / 07 / 07 / 413
The use and layout of play
components identified in this plan
conform to the CPSC guildelines.
U.S. CPSC recommends the
separation of age groups in
playground layouts.
Warning: Accessible safety surfacing material is required beneath and around this equipment that is compliant with ASTM, CPSC, and ADAAG requirements.
1827 sq.ft.
54' 4"
33' 8"
72
96
88
8
8
12
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Item: 10.a.2.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Matt Aho, Program Manager
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Planning & Parks
Item Name: Proposal and Contract for Professional Services for Environmental Site Assessments at Parcels
040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia for Implementation of the Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation Brownfield Site Assessment Grant
Summary:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On February 4, 2026, the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously
approved Resolution 25-51 (Ayes – 21, Nays – 0, Absent – 4) for acceptance of a $142,800 Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation (WEDC) a Brownfield Site Assessment Grant (SAG) to support site assessments at
parcels 040281201000 (Waubeka Mill) and 040281201200 (Button Factory) in Waubeka adjacent to Mill Street and
the Milwaukee River in the Town of Fredonia (collectively, the “Property”, see attached map). On April 1, 2026 the
Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 25-74 (Ayes – 23, Nays - 0, Absent – 2)
for the 2026 Project Fund, and $40,000 in matching funds for the WEDC SAG grant was included as a
recommended project. Finally, on August 5, 2026, the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved
Resolution 26-12 for an Intergovernmental Agreement / Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of
Fredonia and Ozaukee County for the transfer of the Property to the Ozaukee County Park System (Ayes – 24, Nays
– 0, Absent – 2) and approved Resolution 26-13 for acceptance of the titles to the Ozaukee County Park System
(Ayes – 18, Nays – 6, Absent – 2).
The Property presently poses a threat to public health, safety and welfare in that it contains dilapidated structures
which are in serious disrepair and contain hazardous substances (including asbestos), making it a public nuisance. In
addition, the structures are non-conforming structures since they are located in C-1 zoning (Lowland Conservancy
District) of the Town of Fredonia which only allows the previous historic use of the properties, has been a
discontinued use for more than 12 months, are located in a flood hazard zone (e.g. floodway of the Milwaukee
River), do not meet road and riparian setback requirements, and given the structural repairs required could not be
rebuilt per the County shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances and the lots are not buildable for new
construction. The WEDC SAG grant and matching Project Fund grant will support Phase I and II environmental site
assessments, site investigation, asbestos and hazardous material inspections, demolition planning, permitting,
building demolition as required for site investigations, soil and/or groundwater remedial action plans, and
underground storage tank removal.
ANALYSIS: Local force account support is not an eligible WEDC SAG grant activity. The WEDC SAG grant
application required the submission of multiple consultant proposals to support the project budget. The Ozaukee
County Planning and Parks Department (Department) received and submitted four consultant proposals to WEDC.
The proposals represented a wide range of costs for the various project elements. WEDC ultimately finalized the
SAG grant award amount based on eligible and complete proposal costs. LF Green Development, LLC (LF Green)
submitted the only complete proposal within overall project budget that specifically addressed all required WEDC
SAG grant activities, including proposed demolition costs. The LF Green proposal amount of $95,000 included the
low end of possible demolition costs based on an initial visual site investigation and LF Green verbally noted that
demolition costs could increase depending on findings of the initial assessments and associated remediation actions
ultimately required. Therefore, staff recommends awarding a time and materials contract to LF Green with a
$87,800 contingency for potential change orders or increased demolition costs for a total not-to-exceed sum of
$182,800. This total contract amount is within the total WEDC and Project Fund project budget.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Balance Current Year: $91,400
Next Year’s Estimated Cost: $91,400
FUNDING SOURCE: County Levy: X Non-County Levy: X
Indicate source: Secured WEDC SAG and Ozaukee County Capital Project Fund grants
Recommended Action:
Approve negotiation and signing of a professional services contract with LF Green Development, LLC for
environmental site assessments for implementation of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Brownfields Site Assessments grant for parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia. This
contract is contingent upon negotiation of professional services contract terms satisfactory to the Ozaukee County
Planning and Parks Department and Corporation Counsel.
Attachments:
1. P&P_Dept_Waubeka Site Assessments Proposal Summary
2. P&P_Dept_T Fredonia Properties Map
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Consultant Base Proposal Cost All WEDC SAG Items Included? Comments
*LF Green Development, LLC $95,000 Yes
Konicek Environmental Consultin
g $92,000 No Demolition costs not included
The Sigma Group, Inc. $153,000 No Site investigation, remedial action plans not include d
Stantec $622,650 Yes Included $439,650 for demolition costs
*Staff Recommendation
Environmental Site Assessments Proposal Summary - Town of Fredonia Properties
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Mill Street
CTH H
CTH A
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Item: 10.b.1.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From:
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Planning & Parks
Item Name: Update on Planning and Parks Department Capital Projects and Planning and Parks Department
Ecological Division Projects
Summary:
Recommended Action:
Attachments:
None
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Item: 10.c.
Agenda Item Information Sheet
To: Natural Resources Committee
From: Matt Aho, Program Manager
Meeting Date: September 3, 2026
Department/Office: Planning & Parks
Item Name: Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Summary:
Management/Financial/Informational Reports
Recommended Action:
NA
Attachments:
1. P&PDEPT_MGMTREPORT_NRC09032026_AUGUST2026_MEA 8.26.26
2. 1. Report Committee July 2026
3. 2. Report Golf July 2026
4. 3. Report Parks Revenue July 2026
5. 4. News Articles Beginning 7.29.2026
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GOLF COURSES
GOLF COURSES — MEE-KWON PARK AND HAWTHORNE HILLS
· JULY (through 8/24) revenue & rounds: $445,694 & 11,463 rounds (2025) and $465,865 & 11,682 rounds (2026) for both
MKGC & HHGC. Summary 2025 TOTAL revenue (YTD) $2,254,176 & 57,294 rounds ($/person) & 2026 TOTAL revenue
(YTD) $2,367,299 & 58,822 rounds ($/person). Both courses opened March 25th. Last year HHGC opened April 3rd and
MKGC March 14th. YTD rounds are up 1,528 and revenue up $113,000.
· Still working on new credit card hardware with the tap to pay feature with Club Caddie and First American.
· Leagues are in full swing and going well at both courses. Holes #2 and #7 at HHGC are officially open and appreciated!
· Ozaukee County Tournament was a success despite one rain day.
ECOLOGICAL DIVISION
BIRD CONSERVATION / BIRD CITY WISCONSIN
Ozaukee County was awarded “High Flyer” status for its Bird City Wisconsin (BCW) renewal in 2026. The “High Flyer” status is
the highest level of achievement under BCW and Ozaukee County was the first County in the State to achieve “High Flyer” status
and is one of only 34 communities to accomplish this highest level out of ~86 BCW communities in WI. Continued maintenance
and monitoring of nest boxes (Kestrel, Bluebird, Wood duck) including 11 new bluebird boxes at Tendick, 9 new bluebird boxes
at Virmond and several new Wood duck boxes at LMRFWP and HH Park. Received bluebird boxes from LMBO for installation at
LMRFWP. Coordinate on Kestrel Box research/monitoring and MSCNP educational signage and MOTUS w/ LMBO.
FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM / ECOLOGICAL
Aquatic Connectivity Projects : Coordination with landowners, municipalities, County Highway Dept (HWY), and contractors
(youth conservation corps) for completion of planned construction and site restoration work, including grant -funded materials
acquisition and Federal, State and local permitting. Contract management and ongoing engineering and design work for culvert
replacements or remediation work on Sucker Creek in the Town of Belgium.
Habitat Improvement Projects : Continued stream and wetland restoration work on Tendick Creek/Park and Virmond Park
wetland restoration and enhancement activities with HWY. Coordinated with HWY, the Village of Saukville, engineers, funding
partners and regulators for land acquisitions, design and engineering, archeological/cultural reviews, permitting and constru ction
activities for habitat restoration for the CTH W rehabilitation and Milwaukee River Oxbow Floodplain, Wetland and Historic O x-
bow Restoration project in the Village of Saukville. On -going planning with consultants, landowners (8/17, 8/19), funders, and
partners () for Sucker Creek restoration work in the Towns of Port Washington and Belgium. Coordination w/ City of Port Wash-
ington, We Energies and landowners for habitat improvements on Mineral Springs Creek (MSC). Continued restoration activities
with HWY at MSC. Ongoing engineering, design and environmental compliance for CBCGNP wetland restoration project. Coord
w/ WDNR & MMSD on Mole Creek stream and wetland projects ().
Environmental Monitoring : Continued analysis & reporting of fish, avian, wildlife, and water quality sampling data per QAPPs
and implementation of 2026 monitoring activities. Water quality analysis for the Little Menomonee River/Creek and Ulao & Mole
Creeks (8/13). Coordinated w/ SEWRPC for implementation of flow & temperature monitoring and water quality sampling (8/13)
on Sucker Creek. Con ’t water quality monitoring analysis as part of WDNR SW Grants. Coord replacement of the underwater
“fish cam” at MT Fishway w/Village of Thiensville and Great Lakes Sport Fisherman. Continue larval & backpack electrofishing
fish monitoring data analysis & reporting on project streams. Coord w/Shedd Aquarium on Sucker fisheries monitoring.
Education and Outreach Activities : On-going website and social media development and refinement of multiple education/
outreach materials and updates on construction and restoration projects. Temporary signage at construction and restoration
projects. Development of temporary and permanent education signage for multiple projects including Mineral Springs Creek w/
LMBO, Lake Michigan public access, wetland restorations, WDNR Stewardship and WCMP projects, chimney swift tower at
Virmond County Park & Tendick Nature Park wetland and prairie restoration. Research of applicable bluff safety & beach signag e.
Reporting and Other Activities: On-going grant (financial & technical) reporting for USFWS, USFS, NOAA/WCMP, NFWF
SOGL, WDNR (Stewardship, SW, CCA, OGW), SEWISC & FFLM. Submitted multiple grant applications. NEPA submittals &
approvals for federal & state funded projects. Coordinated w/ AmeriCorps NCCC & WisCorps on 2026 work. Coordinated w/GLE
regarding the GIS Fish & Wildlife Habitat Tool contracts. Coordinated w/ partners (MMSD, Riverkeeper, USGS, SEWRPC) on
water quality monitoring. Coord w/LMBO, C Port Washington, We -Energies, FFLM, HWY & WDNR regarding stream corridor
restoration on MSC including for CPW utility crossings (). Coord. w/ WDNR MR AOC & Lamp Coordinators. Discussions w/ part-
ners (MRK, WDNR and Village of Grafton) on Bridge Street Dam (). Coordinated w/ Finance on project accounting system, grant
reporting/reimbursements, year -end closeouts & annual audit (). Completed multiple federal & state grant reimbursement re-
quests. Mtgs for the AOC MAIT (), Fish & Wildlife Tech Team (), Fish Subgroup () & Project Managers (). Coord. w/ HWY, Public
Works Committee, grant funders, regulators & consultants on CTH W Project (ongoing). Coord. w/ raSmith & Fish Creek Restora-
tion consultants on FP & habitat restoration projects (). Coordinated w/ WDNR Fisheries on grant funding for current & future
projects. Coordinate w/ LMBO Re: MSC restoration & educational signage. Coord. w/ SMNS and WDNR Re: public water well
testing. Coordinate w/ WDNR and SEWRPC Re: LMPN grant, inland lake surveys (8/7, 8/18, 8/19) and Sucker Creek flow moni-
toring. Monitor acoustic recorders for herps and birds at LMRFWP & Shady Ln NA. Coord w/ HWY on 2026 Parks & Ecological
Division projects. Coordinated w/ partners (UW –Madison Geoscience Dept, WI Geologic & Natural History Survey, US Geological
Survey) on coastal bluff erosion & groundwater monitoring. SWWT Board & Finance Mtgs (). Mtg Re: OIT extension along STH 60
(8/18). Coord w/ consultants for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve and Virmond County Parks Restoration (8/12). Coord &
mtgs w/ Consultant, WisDOT, municipalities and partners Re: OIT Repaving Project (8/11). Tree planting planning w/staff. Disc us-
sions w/Town of Fredonia and grantors Re: Mill and Button Factory properties (ongoing). WSC NMS Advisory Council Mtg. ().
Host/Lead NRF tour of fish passage sites (8/21). Prairie Seeding at CBCGNP, MSCNP, MK Parks ().
INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Continued removal of ash/hazardous trees, invasive shrubs & herbaceous spp. at County Parks and Restoration Areas including
Tendick, Covered Bridge, Lion’s Den Gorge, Mee-Kwon, CBCGNP, Hawthorne Hills, River Oaks, Ulao Creek NP & Virmond Parks
under private foundation grants. Continued work on private foundation grants for native tree planting and invasive management in
the County Park System. Continued planning for ROW Invasive Species Treatment and coordinated w/ HWY on implementation.
Coordinated on USFS grant w/ Partners (Coastal Parks Project Areas) for tree planting and WisCorps/AmeriCorps assistance.
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
· Attended NRC (8/6), CB (8/5, 8/19).
· Managing staff teleworking/remote working and parks & golf course operations. Worked on metric reporting & website statistics .
· Review Applicants for vacant Admin Asst/Natural Resources Analyst, Senior Planner, Parks seasonal and Interns positions.
· Work on 2027 Department Budget, Capital Budgeting.
PLANNING & PARKS
DEPARTMENT
CURRENT PROJECTS Ι REPORT UPDATES
To provide opportuniƟes for Ozaukee County residents and visitors to appre-
ciate and enjoy the natural and cultural resources, local ecology, recreaƟonal
experiences, well planned sustainable growth and improved quality of life in
Ozaukee County through the preservaƟon, restoraƟon and management of
natural resources, increased awareness and educaƟon, stewardship, promo-
Ɵon of tourism, comprehensive planning, and the acquisiƟon, development,
enhancement and operaƟon of large scale, intergovernmental recreaƟonal
opportuniƟes including excepƟonally well-maintained golf courses, cultural
resources, mulƟ-use trails and parks.
Ozaukee County AdministraƟon Center
121 W. Main Street, Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074-0994
Phone: 262-284-8257
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MISSION STATEMENT
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Ozaukee County Planning and Parks
PLANNING DIVISION
Comprehensive Planning
· Reviewed local government amendments to County Comprehensive Plan (e.g. Towns of Grafton, Port Wash-
ington, Belgium, Cedarburg & Saukville, Villages of Grafton, Belgium & Newburg & Cities of Port Washington
& Mequon). Mtg w/ SEWRPC () on County Comp Plan update & amendment regarding local gov ’t plans.
· Coord. w/ Towns and Villages of Belgium and Fredonia & City of Port Washington on amending their local
comprehensive plans & planned land use map. Explored options w/ SEWRPC for participating communities.
· Began to review GIS mapping for the proposed local government amendments to the County Comprehensive
Plan (e.g. planned land use map). Follow-up w/ SEWRPC staff regarding level of effort for updates ().
· Continued to staff the Comprehensive Planning Board meetings (regular schedule —every month). Meeting
agendas and minutes at https://www.ozaukeecounty.gov/2107/Comprehensive -Planning-Board
· Discuss development of a Countywide Housing Study w/ local municipalities and SEWRPC.
Land Division / Plat Review / Zoning
· Discussed/reviewed preliminary/final land divisions with landowner(s) in the Towns of Grafton, Port Washing-
ton, Saukville & Cedarburg. Created GIS maps: zoning, land use, soils, floodplain, wetlands, corridors, etc.
· Provided review for proposed projects under the County-owned lands zoning ordinance including: Pinnacle
property—communications tower, Highway properties—nonmetallic mining, Advocates of Ozaukee—building
expansion, Hawthorne Hills County Park—Pioneer Village buildings & SMNS buildings and Grafton (CTH V/
W) Park & Ride—County ownership. Revision to County-owned Lands Zoning Ordinance.
Park and Open Space Plan - Park & Natural Areas Preservation/Conservation Planning
· Reviewed prioritization and implementation recommendations in the recently adopted Park and Open Space
Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (POSP) as approved by County Board on Dec 4, 2024. Coord. w/ SEWRPC
staff regarding printing the POSP and FPP and graphical Executive Summaries (POSP & FPP).
· Discussed POSP recommendations w/ residents, WDNR (), MMSD/Conservation Fund (), DU (), RL/OWLT (),
ROTB (), FOCB (), USFWS (), & OTN, regarding identified natural areas and proposed County parks & trail
systems. Continued discussions regarding developing a mountain bike park & natural area acquisitions (CTH
W-VSaukville, OIT-TGrafton, Town of Saukville Properties-TSaukville (), Waubedonia/Waubeka-TFredonia,
LDGNP/CBCGNP Project Area—TGrafton, Mole Creek-TSaukville).
· Coordinated with the Conservation Fund/MMSD on the expanded Greenseams Program (CTH W, Mole Cr.).
Coordinated w/ USFWS, WDNR, Ducks Unlimited, Conservation Fund/MMSD on fish passage projects.
· Coordinated/attended mtgs w/ partners (FOCB, WDNR (), MMSD/TCF(), DU (), OWLT/RL (), OCWC, BCW (),
OTN, LMBO () to discuss natural area preservation/restoration and the adopted POSP.
· Revising final drafts of three County Park Master Plans including Virmond, LDGNP and CBCGNP. Updating
all Park Master Plan (GIS) maps. CBCGNP and Ansay Family Nature Preserve overall master planning and
future inventory, wetland delineations (SEWRPC) and restoration. Work on graphical POSP summary -photos.
· Coordinated with WDNR staff on Stewardship grant requirements & recent WDNR Stewardship Grants ().
· Coordinate w/ the C Port Washington on management of Oakland Green, part of the County Park System.
Farmland Preservation Plan and Working Lands Initiative
· County Board formally adopted the updated Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (FPP) on
12/3/2025 as a stand alone plan and adopted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2025 -01 (incorporation of
FPP) on 12/3/2025. Finalize reporting on the $30,000 DATCP FPP grant and DATCP certification.
· Coordinated (w/ SWWT & MMSD and partners) on implementation of the Cedar, Pigeon, Mole and Ulao
Watershed 9 Key Element Plans per FPP (e.g. Tendick Creek floodplain and wetland restoration per grants).
· Coord. w/ the Town of Belgium, SEWRPC, DATCP on County FPP and zoning/land use change.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Land Information
· Continued development of the GIS Fish & Wildlife Habitat Model and Ecological Prioritization GIS Tools w/
partners (NACPRO Award 2021). Reviewed Preservation/Restoration output maps with partners and coordi-
nated w/ staff/partners/consultant on next steps for the GIS Tools. Continued work on Fisheries/Herps com-
ponent of the GIS Tools. Worked w/ consultant on SLCI reports for LMRFWP (NACo Award 2023) & HH Park
· Prepared several GIS databases and maps for the Planning, Parks and Trails and Ecological Divisions re-
garding: land divisions, zoning, tree planting, natural areas, Trail/ROTB, streams/impediments, wetland/
riparian restorations, stormwater, water quality, fish & wildlife monitoring, invasive species, & trail features.
· Coordinated w/ LIO on GIS databases (trails, land use), Storybook OIT & legals.
· Coordination w/ LWMD on update to County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance / Maps, navigable
stream layer and County Stormwater and Erosion Control Ordinance map —Adopted Amendment.
Floodplain, Stormwater Management, Bluff Erosion and Construction Site Erosion Control
· Developed/reviewed erosion control, floodplain & stormwater management plans, permits, ordinance and
implementation for various Fish Passage projects (e.g. MSC, CTH W, LMR, Sucker & Tendick Creeks), Parks
(e.g. Virmond wetlands, HH Park Campground, SMNS Bldg & OCHS Bldg, CBCGNP) & Ozaukee Interurban
Trail projects (Repaving and STH 60 Ext) with USACOE, WisDOT, WDNR, LWMD, consultants, & municipali-
ties.
· Coordinate w/ WCMP State Coastal Hazards WG Re: Virmond Park, LDGNP, CBCGNP & Leadership Acade-
my (). Coordinate w/ UW Sea Grant/WGNHS/State Cartographer on outreach and research for Lake Michi-
gan water levels, bluff erosion & economics.
Strategic Planning and Economic Development Planning
· Coordinated w/ Chambers of Commerce, State & County Tourism for promoting the Ozaukee Interurban Trail
and Tourism (Logo). Continue to report on the Dept goals, objectives, & metrics for the County Strategic Plan.
· OED Practitioners Meeting follow-up ().
PARKS, RECREATON, NATURAL AREAS AND CULTURE DIVISION
Parks, Natural Areas, Recreation and Culture Implementation
· Implementation of 2026 park projects (e.g. boardwalks, bridges, trails, fences, signs) & approved Capital Im-
provement Projects (CIP) for the County parks (e.g., Waubedonia Playground, HH Campground, Virmond Care-
takers House improvements). Coordinated w/ HWY on other Park (e.g., Virmond, CBCGNP, UCNP & LMRFWP),
Fish Passage (Tendick, Sucker & Mineral Springs Creeks & MR Oxbow) & OIT (e.g., veg. removal/painting)
· Coordinated w/HWY Re: CTH W reconstruction & restoration.
· Coordinated w/ Eagle Scouts for current/future service projects at County Parks and Interurban Trail (e.g. Porta-
ble Bathroom Shelter—LMRFWP, Invasives—HH Park, Kayak/Canoe Launch-Covered Bridge Park, CBCGNP).
· Coordinated/continued intensive invasive species removal (e.g. herbaceous () & woody shrubs), ash tree remov-
als, and planning 2026 tree plantings at LDGNP, CBCGNP, Virmond, Mee-Kwon, Hawthorne Hills, Waubedonia,
Covered Bridge, Ulao Creek NP & Tendick Nature Parks, Coastal Park Project Areas (USFS grants) and Golf
Courses under private foundation and USFS GLRI grants. Continued inventory of invasive species, tree plant-
ings, & ash trees in the County Parks.
· Coordinated w/ recreational organizations regarding the Mee -Kwon Park and LMRFWP master plans. Working
on signage/maps/trail marking for trail network— WDNR Stewardship & NRF grants to improve trail systems.
· Coordinated with the Parks staff on the remodeling and repair of the Shady Lane, Mee -Kwon, Waubedonia and
Virmond Park Houses (siding, soffits, paint, roof), out buildings (e.g. woodshop) and yard (e.g., invasives, trees)
and HH Park Multipurpose Maintenance Building (upper level —painting, frames/maps, etc.).
· Coordinated w/ Ozaukee Treasures Network (OTN) (), collaboration of organizations working on the implementa-
tion of the Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County . Coordinated w/ Ozaukee County Watershed Coali-
tion (OCWC) & partners regarding Sucker Creek (). Discussed development of Parks/Trails Friends Group.
· Managed prairie restoration areas at Tendick, LMRFWP, Covered Bridge, Virmond County Parks, Oakland
Green Park/MSC (Received 2024 NACPRO Award), MK Park Wetlands and HH Park & Multipurpose Bldg.
· Worked on CBCGNP, Ansay, Ulao, Covered Bridge, MR Oxbow & River Oaks County Park additions regarding
surveying, restoration, tree removal, invasive species removals, signage, trails, maintenance & tree plantings.
· Coordinated w/ Partners regarding Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve including OWLT/RL, WDNR,
WCMP (), NFWF, USFS & USFWS Re: habitat restoration, public access (parking lot), & Capital Campaign.
· Coordinated w/ WCMP Coastal Hazards Work Group, Contractor, City and staff on the public access stairway to
Lake Michigan at CBCGNP and Virmond. Received 2023 NACPRO Park & Rec Facility —Class I Award-Virmond
· Coordinated w/ Parks Division staff on multiple items (e.g. reservations, signage, benches, gates, ash trees, HH
Park Maint. Bldg., camping, boardwalks, etc.), scheduling w/ Corps (AmeriCorps & WisCorps) and tree planting.
· Coord planting of large trees at Virmond, CBCGNP, LDGNP, Tendick, MSCNP, Covered Bridge, HH & MK Parks
· Coord. w/ Ansay Family, Partners and Neighbors Re: Ansay Family Nature Preserve & Sucker Creek Restoration
· Coordinated w/ WisCorps and AmeriCorps NCC Teams and training Re: 2026 tree planting ().
· Coordinated w/ Town of Fredonia Re: Waubeka Mill and Button Factory Properties ().
Coordination with Cultural, Tourism & Recreation Groups
· Coordinated/Mtg w/ Ozaukee County Tourism Council (OCTC) Board () and Tourism Guide Cmte () & Exec/
Strategic Plan/Rebranding Cmte Mtgs. (). Continued work on Tourism & Trail websites, Guide, maps & events.
Continued to assist w/ OCTC Treasurer duties Re: 2026 budget and County Grant Funding.
· Coord. w/OCHS Re: Caretaker, agreement, well monitoring, zoning -buildings, fill & events ().
Non-metallic Mining Planning
· Coordinated w/ the Highway Dept on the implementation of the restoration plan (e.g. trees) at the Hetzel Pit /
Bee-Keeper Bog to comply with the WDNR permit. Coordinated with the HWY Dept for restoration / reclama-
tion activities at the Saukville properties (Guenther, Lakeland and Opitz Pits). Coordinated w/ multi -Depts,
landowner (P&D), HWY, Corp Counsel & Town of Saukville for future land use of properties ().
Regional Technical Review & Planning Assistance (SEWRPC, MMSD, WisDOT, etc.)
· Coord. w/ SEWRPC Econ & Pop Forecast, Land Use/Trans, Natural Area, & RWQMP Advisory Cmtes ().
· Coordinated w/ SWWT & MMSD on 9-Key Element Plans-Ulao, Mole, Pigeon, Cedar & Fredonia ().
· Coordinated w/ WisDOT & Consultants on STH 60 reconstruction project (8/18).
TRAILS DIVISION
Trails Development & Facilitation—Ozaukee Interurban Trail/Snowmobile Trails
· Coordination w/ the Ozaukee Interurban Trail (OIT) Advisory Council including: safety, user counts, Trail website, Trail
maintenance/drainage/culverts, bike racks, benches, trees, maintenance items for the Trail (e.g. tree removals, pavement),
RTC grant-Port Washington Trail Improvement Project—design & engineering, Coordinate w/ Route of the Badger (ROTB)
on Quarterly Mtg (), Coord w/ communities (Grafton, Mequon, Cedarburg, Port Washington) and professionals on OIT
rules/improvements. Continue fundraising for Trail gateway signage. Coord w/ WisDOT & consultants on OIT trail exten-
sion along STH 60 and OIT repaving TAP grants (8/11, 8/18). Coord. w/ City of Port Washington Re: Trail Repaving and
Maintenance (). Coordinate w/ Wilo and City of Cedarburg Re: TLE/PLE for OIT STH 60 Trail Ext.
· Coordinated w/ We Energies on development of trailside facilities in several locations along the Trail (e.g. repair stations,
signage, bike racks, benches, trees), trail connections (encroachments) and multiple electrical improvements/ trail closures.
· Continued to conduct Trail user counts and analyze correlations with other survey data. Maintained the counters.
· Coordinated w/ the Ozaukee Snowmobile Clubs on the existing and new (2025-26) Trail Maintenance Grants under the
WDNR Trail Recreational Aids Grants. Coordinated and managed the SNARS database and GIS mapping for snowmobile
trail maintenance with the Clubs (e.g. changes at data center land) and sent out payments to Clubs.
· Coordination w/ V Grafton, C Mequon, C Port, C Cedarburg, and V Thiensville staff regarding trailside facilities, safety and
trail connections for the OIT. Coordinated w/ Milwaukee County Re: OIT connections & mgmt.
· Coordinated w/ Washington Co. & ROTB regarding planning for trail connections of the OIT to Eisenbahn Trail and criteria
for trail network. Coord. w/ C Cedarburg, V Grafton & T Cedarburg on OIT improvements —STH 60. Follow-up on Local
Officials/Gov’t Mtg and PIM for STH 60 Trail Extension. Follow-up Trail paving of county-managed portion of OIT—
Belgium and RR issues.
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Ozaukee County Committee Report
General Fund Park Commission
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
Current 2026 2026 %
Month YTD Amended Budget Budget
Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD
Revenues
Intergovernmental Revenues - - $34,140 $34,140 0.00%
Public Charges for Services $11,292 $60,919 $90,628 $29,709 67.22%
Interest Revenue $29 $179 - ($179) 0.00%
Other Revenue $85,592 $96,538 $93,651 ($2,887) 103.08%
Total Revenues $96,913 $157,636 $218,419 $60,783 72.17%
Expenditures
Salaries $63,623 $300,784 $701,233 $400,449 42.89%
Fringe Benefits $16,072 $100,420 $207,357 $106,937 48.43%
Travel/Training - $2,696 $10,800 $8,104 24.96%
Supplies $6,465 $60,525 $165,494 $104,969 36.57%
Purchased Services $43,211 $126,985 $342,094 $215,109 37.12%
Interdepartment Charges $4,452 $76,334 $220,395 $144,061 34.64%
Other Expenses $471 $13,151 $21,143 $7,992 62.20%
Total Operating Expenditures $134,294 $680,895 $1,668,516 $987,621 40.81%
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $134,294 $680,895 $1,668,516 $987,621 40.81%
Other Finance (Sources) - ($140,000) ($140,000) - 100.00%
Net Other Financing Sources/Uses - ($140,000) ($140,000) - 100.00%
Net Increase (Decrease) ($37,381) ($383,259) ($1,310,097) ($926,838)29.25%
E q u i t y:
Governmental Fund Balance - $1,098,906 - ($1,098,906) 0.00%
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/20/2026
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Ozaukee County Committee Report
Special Revenue Fund Parks Projects
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
Current 2026 2026 %
Month YTD Amended Budget Budget
Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD
Revenues
Intergovernmental Revenues $24,701 $49,606 $458,951 $409,345 10.81%
Other Revenue $15,100 $33,100 $2,000 ($31,100) 1655.00%
Total Revenues $39,801 $82,706 $460,951 $378,245 17.94%
Expenditures
Salaries $6,432 $31,508 $134,188 $102,680 23.48%
Fringe Benefits $1,640 $10,724 $33,640 $22,916 31.88%
Travel/Training - $133 $1,001 $868 13.29%
Supplies $15,477 $40,310 $5,122 ($35,188) 787.00%
Purchased Services ($5,018) $178,387 $196,500 $18,113 90.78%
Interdepartment Charges - $308,032 $3,000 ($305,032) 10267.73%
Total Operating Expenditures $18,531 $569,094 $373,451 ($195,643) 152.39%
Capital Outlay
Buildings & Land - - $87,500 $87,500 0.00%
Total Capital Outlay - - $87,500 $87,500 0.00%
Total Expenditures $18,531 $569,094 $460,951 ($108,143) 123.46%
Net Increase (Decrease) $21,270 ($486,388) - $486,388 0.00%
E q u i t y:
Governmental Fund Balance - ($373,119) - $373,119 0.00%
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/20/2026
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Ozaukee County Committee Report
Special Revenue Fund Ozaukee Water Projects
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
Current 2026 2026 %
Month YTD Amended Budget Budget
Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD
Revenues
Intergovernmental Revenues - $96,710 $110,000 $13,290 87.92%
Other Revenue - $1,390 $351,258 $349,868 0.40%
Total Revenues - $98,100 $461,258 $363,158 21.27%
Expenditures
Salaries $26,886 $131,512 $263,779 $132,267 49.86%
Fringe Benefits $8,755 $56,598 $97,479 $40,881 58.06%
Travel/Training - $655 - ($655) 0.00%
Supplies - $393,904 - ($393,904) 0.00%
Purchased Services ($211) $113,211 $10,000 ($103,211) 1132.11%
Interdepartment Charges - $688,692 $90,000 ($598,692) 765.21%
Total Operating Expenditures $35,430 $1,384,572 $461,258 ($923,314) 300.17%
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures $35,430 $1,384,572 $461,258 ($923,314) 300.17%
Net Increase (Decrease) ($35,430) ($1,286,472) - $1,286,472 0.00%
E q u i t y:
Governmental Fund Balance - ($473,097) - $473,097 0.00%
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/20/2026
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Ozaukee County Committee Report
Enterprise Fund Golf Courses
For the Seven Months Ending Friday, July 31, 2026
Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET
Current 2026 2026 %
Month YTD Amended Budget Budget
Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD
Revenues
Public Charges for Services $577,324 $1,808,555 $2,439,373 $630,818 74.14%
Other Revenue - $11,962 $26,000 $14,038 46.01%
Total Revenues $577,324 $1,820,517 $2,465,373 $644,856 73.84%
Expenditures
Salaries $224,658 $643,514 $906,819 $263,305 70.96%
Fringe Benefits $37,027 $179,635 $284,910 $105,275 63.05%
Travel/Training - $282 $13,853 $13,571 2.04%
Supplies $52,334 $269,202 $376,410 $107,208 71.52%
Purchased Services $16,772 $128,448 $209,897 $81,449 61.20%
Interdepartment Charges $4,060 $30,252 $76,587 $46,335 39.50%
Depreciation $31,060 $217,420 $326,354 $108,934 66.62%
Other Expenses $50,530 $76,234 $130,540 $54,306 58.40%
Total Operating Expenditures $416,441 $1,544,987 $2,325,370 $780,383 66.44%
Capital Outlay
Equipment & Furniture $116,694 $293,693 $1,620,000 $1,326,307 18.13%
Buildings & Land - - $185,001 $185,001 0.00%
Contra - - ($1,805,000) ($1,805,000) 0.00%
Total Capital Outlay $116,694 $293,693 $1 ($293,692) 29369300.00%
Total Expenditures $533,135 $1,838,680 $2,325,371 $486,691 79.07%
Other Finance Uses - $140,000 $140,000 - 100.00%
Net Other Financing Sources/Uses - $140,000 $140,000 - 100.00%
Net Increase (Decrease) $44,189 ($158,163) $2 $158,165 -7908150.00%
E q u i t y:
Retained Earnings - ($2,043,369) - $2,043,369 0.00%
Governmental Fund Balance - ($333,106) - $333,106 0.00%
CommRpt2026 2026 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 8/20/2026
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2026 2025
Hawthorne Hills Opening Day3/25/2026 4/11/2025
Mee-Kwon Opening Day3/25/2026 3/14/2025
Golfers Receipts Golfers Receipts Golfers Receipts Golfers Receipts
Hawthorne Hills 7,415 280,473$ 7,642 253,078$ 21,624 806,548$ 21,773 755,523$
Mee-Kwon 8,116 293,053$ 8,294 282,919$ 25,363 934,371$ 25,503 852,679$
15,531 573,526$ 15,936 535,997$ 46,987 1,740,919$ 47,276 1,608,202$
Hawthorne Hills (227) Increase (Decrease) in Golfers (149) Increase (Decrease) in Golfers YTD
27,396$ Increase (Decrease) in Receipts 51,025$ Increase (Decrease) in Receipts YTD
Mee-Kwon (178) Increase (Decrease) in Golfers (140) Increase (Decrease) in Golfers YTD
10,133$ Increase (Decrease) in Receipts 81,692$ Increase (Decrease) in Receipts YTD
Total (405) Increase (Decrease) in Golfers (289) Increase (Decrease) in Golfers YTD
37,529$ Increase (Decrease) in Receipts 132,717$ Increase (Decrease) in Receipts YTD
OZAUKEE COUNTY PLANNING & PARKS
SUMMARY OF GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS
GOLF COURSE DIVISION
July 2026
Current Month Year to Date
July 2026 July 2025 July 2026 July 2025
Current Month Year to Date
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OZAUKEE COUNTY PLANNING & PARKS
SUMMARY OF GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS
GOLF COURSE DIVISION
July 2026
- 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000Number of Golfers per Course Ten Year ComparisonMee-KwonHawthorne Hills $- $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000Receipts per Course Ten Year ComparisonMee-KwonHawthorne Hills$-$100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 Total ReceiptsTen Year Comparison-2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 Total GolfersTen Year Comparison
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GOLF COURSE DIVISION
July 2026
OZAUKEE COUNTY PLANNING & PARKS
SUMMARY OF GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS
- 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000Number of Golfers per Course YTD Ten Year ComparisonMee-KwonHawthorne Hills $- $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000Receipts per Course YTD Ten Year ComparisonMee-KwonHawthorne Hills$-$200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,600,000 $1,800,000 $2,000,000 Total Receipts YTDTen Year Comparison-10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 Total Golfers YTDTen Year Comparison
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Parks Division
Summary of Parks Revenue
July 2026
July2026 During July2026
Location Cur Mo YTD Cur Mo YTD
Covered Bridge 324.00 1,312.02 1,068.00 2,773.41
Ehlers - - - -
Hawthorne Hills 357.00 1,660.02 257.00 2,142.00
HH Peters Youth Camp 2,149.79 10,138.07 1,535.00 9,667.18
Ozaukee I.U. Trail 60.00 60.00 60.00 240.00
Lions Den Gorge 203.69 1,333.72 47.00 1,748.68
Mee-Kwon - - - -
Tendick Nature 1,172.26 5,520.47 1,176.54 6,184.75
Virmond 1,878.03 4,684.14 798.27 5,527.81
Waubedonia 9,725.97 26,093.44 6,350.15 30,435.06
Totals: 15,870.74 50,801.87 11,291.96 58,718.89
Location 2024 2025 2026 2024 2025 2026
Covered Bridge 390.01 406.01 324.00 1,305.04 1,753.06 1,312.02
Ehlers - - - 35.55 130.00 -
Hawthorne Hills - - 357.00 - - 1,660.02
HH Peters Youth Camp 1,885.68 2,381.74 2,149.79 3,909.21 5,811.76 10,138.07
Ozaukee I.U. Trail - 110.00 60.00 - 165.00 60.00
Lions Den Gorge 525.01 498.02 203.69 1,164.30 969.03 1,333.72
Mee-Kwon - - - - - -
Tendick Nature 1,563.49 364.02 1,172.26 4,833.75 5,612.19 5,520.47
Virmond 1,072.54 2,150.05 1,878.03 3,893.65 5,119.34 4,684.14
Waubedonia 6,738.28 8,791.21 9,725.97 17,978.23 24,621.45 26,093.44
Total: 12,175.01 14,701.05 15,870.74 33,119.73 44,181.85 50,801.87
Fee Type 2024 2025 2026 2024 2025 2026
Park Fees 4,438.27 5,998.83 5,557.53 11,856.23 15,578.27 21,735.03
Disc Golf Fees 1,318.47 123.00 1,172.26 4,178.72 5,042.15 4,905.46
Camping Fees 5,681.77 8,323.29 8,265.64 14,449.99 21,989.10 22,205.50
Firewood 736.49 255.92 875.32 2,634.80 1,572.33 1,955.90
Total: 12,175.01 14,701.04 15,870.74 33,119.73 44,181.85 50,801.89
Fees for Events in July Fees for Events in July YTD
Fees for Events in Revenue Collected
Historic Comparison
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- 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 7,000.00 8,000.00 9,000.00 10,000.00202420252026Historic Comparison of Fees for Events in July
- 2,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 14,000.00 16,000.00 18,000.00 20,000.00 22,000.00 24,000.00 26,000.00 28,000.00202420252026Historic Comparison of Fees for Events YTD July
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- 200.00 400.00 600.00 800.00 1,000.00 1,200.00 1,400.00 1,600.00 1,800.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,400.00 2,600.00 2,800.00 3,000.00 3,200.00 3,400.00 3,600.00 3,800.00 4,000.00 4,200.00 4,400.00 4,600.00 4,800.00 5,000.00 5,200.00 5,400.00 5,600.00 5,800.00 6,000.00 6,200.00 6,400.00 6,600.00 6,800.00 7,000.00 7,200.00 7,400.00 7,600.00 7,800.00 8,000.00 8,200.00 8,400.00 8,600.00
Park Fees Disc GolfFeesCampingFeesFirewood
202420252026
Historic Comparison for Type of Fees In July
- 500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,500.00 4,000.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 5,500.00 6,000.00 6,500.00 7,000.00 7,500.00 8,000.00 8,500.00 9,000.00 9,500.00 10,000.00 10,500.00 11,000.00 11,500.00 12,000.00 12,500.00 13,000.00 13,500.00 14,000.00 14,500.00 15,000.00 15,500.00 16,000.00 16,500.00 17,000.00 17,500.00 18,000.00 18,500.00 19,000.00 19,500.00 20,000.00 20,500.00 21,000.00 21,500.00 22,000.00 22,500.00 23,000.00
Park Fees Disc GolfFeesCampingFeesFirewood
202420252026
Historic Comparison for Type of Fees YTD July
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Source: Ozaukee County website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.