Agenda w/ Attachments

AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM | GOVERNMENT CENTER BOARDROOM 201 1316 NORTH 14TH STREET | SUPERIOR, WI 54880 www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 226 201 535 324 41 | Passcode: kx3KM6gE Or call-in: 1 872-242-8028 | ID: 390 511 782# Virtual attendance available to public; board members must attend in-person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Board to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. 1. CALL MEE TING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 18, 2026 5. CLAIMS a. Notice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 filed by Gondik Law, S.C. on August 6, 2026 (Exhibit A-8-26) 6. PRESENTAT ION a. UW-Extension ser vices within Douglas County – Mary Pardee, Extension Director 7. PUBLIC COM MENT a. Public c omment will be allowed on action items listed on the agenda; all comments shall be limited to three minutes in length, unless otherwise directed by the board. 8. ORDINANCES a. Amendment s to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance #8.0 presented by the Zoning Committee (Exhibit B-8-26) 9. RESOLUT IONS a. #31-26: R esolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales (Exhibit C-8-26) b. #32-26: R esolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales (Exhibit D-8-26) c. #33-26: Resolution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales (Exhibit E-8-26) d. #34-26: Resol ution by the Land and Development Committee recommending land sales (Exhibit F-8-26) e. #35-26: Resol ution by Supervisor Joseph Moen and Supervisors on the Land & Water Conservation Committee recommending approval of 2026 Surface Water Grant AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 1 OF 4) f. #36-26: Resolution by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recommending approval of Rural Functional Classification Resolution g. #37-26: Resolu tion by Transportation and Infrastructure and Administration Committees recommending participation in the Local Small Structure Improvement Program h. #38-26: R esolution by Administration Committee recommending approval of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy (Exhibit G-8-26) i. #39-26: R esolution by the Administration Committee recommending budgetary transfers (Exhibit H-8-26) Roll call vote to be taken 10. COUNTY ADMIN ISTRATOR REPORT a. Employee U pdate b. Budget c. Comprehensiv e Plan d. Mandated Serv ices e. Capital Pr ojects/Procurement f. Outreach – P ositively Superior / Douglas County Drive 11. COUNTY BOARD CHAI R REPORT a. Update on Wetland M itigation b. Forestry Upda tes c. Universi ty of Wisconsin Statewide Tour d. Towns Associ ation e. Tax Incr ement Financing f. Possible B rownfield Cleanup 12. COMMITT EE REPORTS a. Administ ration – Alan Jaques b. Extension, Education & Recycling and Libraries Committee – Sue Hendrickson c. Forest, Pa rks & Recreation – Mark Liebaert d. Land & Developmen t – Scott Luostari e. Public Saf ety – Bill Fennessey f. Transport ation & Infrastructure – Nick Baker g. Zoning – Joe Moen 13. APPOINTM ENTS AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 2 OF 4) a. By County Board Chair 1. Hazard Mit igation Planning Committee: Michael Gudis, Gary Abraham, Bruce Bergsten, Carl Wahl, Linnea Breezee, Bill Fennessey, Mark Liebaert, Adam Olson, Darryl Fiegle, Robin Haasis, Megan Kirk, Joe Moore, Owen Fifield, Ben Garrett, Matt Izzard, Ida Sampson, and Lisa DeGuire 14. YOUTH REPR ESENTATIVE REPORTS a. Northwest ern High School and Superior High School academic, activity and sport updates 15. APPROVAL O F BILLS AND CLAIMS a. Vendor payment list available on Douglas County website and County Board Supervisor tablet meeting folder 16. CORRESPONDE NCE a. Licta Vega, W idinson v. Izzard, Matt et al., case 26-CV-00554 Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Federal filed 06/10/2026 b. Raudales Soto, Elvia v. Izzard, Matt et al., case 26-CV-00597 Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Federal filed 06/28/2026 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus granted – Bond Hearing ordered – 08/11/2026 c. Cielo Bly , Dulce v. Izzard, Matt et al., case 26-CV-00595 Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Federal filed 07/01/2026 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus granted – Bond Hearing ordered – 08/11/2026 d. Lainez Orell ana, Jeovany v. Izzard, Matt et al., case 26-CV00596 Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Federal filed 07/01/2026 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus granted – Bond Hearing ordered – 08/11/2026 e. Lainez Raudales, Rocio v. Izzard, Matt et al., case 26-CV-00598 Filed in the United State District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus – Federal filed 07/01/2026 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus granted – Bond Hearing ordered – 08/11/2026 f. Wisconsi n Department of Transportation Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) Application –Structure V160071 17. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 18. ADJOURNMENT a. Next meeti ng September 17, 2026 Submitted by, Kaci Jo Lundgren, Douglas County Clerk AGENDA CONTINUES (PAGE 3 OF 4) 08-14-26 NOTE: Agenda and attachments available on www.douglascountywi.gov or in County Clerk's Office. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The County of Douglas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are in need of accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk's Office at (715) 395- 1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request. TDD (715) 395 -7521. Posted: Douglas County Courthouse, Government Center, Superior Public Library, Superior Telegram AGENDA COMPLETE (PAGE 4 OF 4) RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT A-8-26 N otice of Circumstances Giving Rise to Claim and Claim Pursuant to Wis. Stat §893.80 filed by Gondik Law, S.C. on A ugust 6, 2026 D OUGLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE #8.0 AMENDED PRESENTED BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the Douglas County Zoning Committee held a public hearing on July 8, 2026, on the following petition for amendment of the county zoning ordinance: Gov’t Lot 5 & Pt Gov’t lot 6, 32-45-11; Ex Lots In CSM #862 & CSM #1204; Lot 1 CSM #862 Vol 6 PGS 148 -50, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Lot 2 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, Pt Gov’t Lot 5 32-45- 11; Lot 3 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Lot 4 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, 32-45-11 Located In Gov’t Lots 5 & 6; Subj To 50' Widee Drwy Ease; Lot 1 CSM #1204 Vol 9 Pgs 41- 2, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Subj To Estway Rd; Lot 3 CSM #1204 Vol 9 Pgs 41 -2, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Subj To Estway Rd; (SO-026-00719-00, SO-026-00719-02, SO-026-00719- 03, SO -026-00719-04, SO -026-00719-05, SO -026-00719-07, SO - 026-00719-08; 11783 S Estway Rd), Town of Solon Springs; Zone Change from the C-1: Commercial zone district to the RR-1 : Residential Recreational zone district. WHEREAS, public hearing notice, affidavit of publication, notice given to town clerks of the hearing, and letters of town approval, are as shown in Exhibit B-8-26. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Zoning Committee and approves the petition. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk notify the town clerk of this action. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit B-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: None ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT B-8-26 Amendment to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0 Presented by the Zoning Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 Public Notice Douglas County Planning & Zoning Committee A Public Hearing will be held by the Douglas County Planning & Zoning Committee at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the Government Center Board Room, Second Floor, 1316 North 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin. Members of the media and the public may attend by calling 1-872- 242-8028; ID: 385 353 350 # or join via video: www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a- meeting Meeting ID: 274 659 160 430 Passcode: TGrpzw To view attachments, go to www.douglascountywi.gov/agendacenter under Zoning Committee. a) Amendment to Douglas County Zoning Ordinance 8.0: Petition No. 26-7: John Meyett, Solon Springs, WI – Zone Change from the C-1: Commercial zone district to the RR-1: Residential Recreational zone district – Gov’t Lot 5 & Pt Gov’t lot 6, 32-45-11; Ex Lots In CSM #862 & CSM #1204; Lot 1 CSM #862 Vol 6 PGS 148-50, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Lot 2 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, Pt Gov’t Lot 5 32-45-11; Lot 3 CSM #862 Vol 6 Pgs 148-50, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Lot 4 CSM #862 V ol 6 Pgs 148-50, 32-45-11 Located In Gov’t Lots 5 & 6; Subj To 50' Widee Drwy Ease; Lot 1 CSM #1204 Vol 9 Pgs 41-2, 32-45-11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Subj To Estway Rd; Lot 3 CSM #1204 Vol 9 Pgs 41-2, 32-45- 11, Located In Gov’t Lot 5; Subj To Estway Rd; (SO-026-00719-00, SO-026-00719-02, SO-026- 00719-03, SO-026-00719-04, SO-026-00719-05, SO-026-00719-07, SO-026-00719-08; 11783 S Estway Rd), Town of Solon Springs; filed 5-21-2026 in County Clerk’s Office. b) Conditional-Use Permit: 1) The Towers LLC, Delray Beach, FL (tenant) / Luke & Kendyl Schulz, Poplar, WI (property owner) - Conditional-Use for new communications tower – Pt NE NE Section 12, T48N-R12W, Ex W-1/2 SW NE NE; (LA-018-00504-00; Address Pending), Town of Lakeside. Robin Haasis, Interim Land Services Director Joseph Moen, Chair If you have any comments on these items, let the Planning & Zoning Office know in writing prior to the meeting, or appear at the Public Hearing. Planning & Zoning Office, 1313 Belknap St., Rm. 206, Superior, WI 54880 (715-395-1380). Action may be taken on any item listed at the public hearing. In accordance with WI Statutes 59.69 (5)(a), attachments to public hearing notice and maps of subject properties are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Office, or at www.douglascountywi.gov. The County of Douglas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk’s Office at (715) 395-1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice we receive. TDD (715) 395-7521. ST June 20 & 27, 2026 [def:$signername|printname|req|signer1] [def:$signersig|sig|req|signer1] [def:$notarysig|sig|req|notary] [def:$date|date|req|notary] [def:$state|state|req|notary] [def:$county|county|req|notary] [def:$disclosure|disclosure|req|notary] [def:$seal|seal|req|notary] AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION State of Florida, County of Orange, ss: Anjana Bhadoriya, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That (s)he is a duly authorized signatory of Column Software, PBC and duly authorized agent of the Superior Telegram, a newspaper printed and published in the City of Superior, County of Douglas, State of Wisconsin. 1. I am the publisher's designated agent of The Superior Telegram, a Weekly newspaper of general circulation, published in the County of DOUGLAS, State of Wisconsin. 2. The dates of the month and year and day of the week upon which the public notice attached/copied below was published in the newspaper are as follows: Saturday, June 20, 2026, Saturday, June 27, 2026. [$signersig ] (Signed)______________________________________ [$seal] VERIFICATION State of Florida County of Orange Subscribed in my presence and sworn to before me on this: [$date] [$notarysig ] ______________________________ Notary Public [$disclosure] WI Affidavit No. tEMLSZTGM8PP4QIO9duW ZC - 7.8.26 - Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION #31-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were previously advertised on the dates indicated below, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $22,050 Bid 19-23: ( August 4, 2023, and June 13, 2026) SW1/4 of NE1/4, Section 9- 48-14, except right -of-way and Great Northern powerline easement, Town of Superior. (TS-030-01291- 00). Zoned: F1 Forestry. Received by Matthew and Deanna Eserhut. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit C-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT C-8-26 Resolution #31-26 Land Sales Presented by the Land and Development Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 RESOLUTION #31-26 PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED PARCEL BID #19-23 - $22,050 Matthew and Deanna Eserhut APPROX. 38.61 ACRES RESOLUTION #32-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were previously advertised on the dates indicated below, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $2,025 Bid 3-24: ( March 8 , 202 4, and June 13, 2026) Northwesterly 5 feet of Lot 3 and Southeasterly half of Lot 4, Block 21, Roy’s Addition to Superior City, City of Superior. (02-802-04897- 00). Zoned: C-2 Hwy Commercial. Received by Dalbec Sport & Cycle LLC –Nicholas Dalbec. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit D-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT D-8-26 Resolution #32-26 Land Sales Presented by the Land and Development Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 RESOLUTION #32-26 PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED PARCEL BI D #3-24- $2,025 Dalbec Sport & Cycle LLC – Nicholas Dalbec APPROX. 0.09 ACRES RESOLUTION #33-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcel of land was advertised on June 13, 2026, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $18,000 Bid 9-26: Lots 408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 9th St excluding railway, Ely’s Addition to Superior Lots 406, 408, 410, 412, 414, Townsite of Superior, West 9th St, City of Superior. Zoned: F1 Forestry. (02-802-02109-00, 02107-00, 00648-00, 02105-00, 00647-00, 02103-00, 00645-00, 02101-00, 00644-00, 00643-00). Received by New York Avenue Properties LLC – Wade Hill. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit E-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT E-8-26 Resolution #33-26 Land Sales Presented by the Land and Development Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 RESOLUTION #33-26 BI D #9-26- $18,000 New York Avenue Properties LLC – Wade Hill APPROX. 0.41 ACRES RESOLUTION #34-26 LAND SALES PRESENTED BY THE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the following parcels of land were advertised on June 11, 2026, in accordance with Section 76.59, Wisconsin Statutes, and the highest bid received is as follows: $6,075 Bid 10-26: Lot 273 and 275 , Block 3 1, Industrial Center E 12 th St, City of Superior. ( 10-810-05553-00). Zoned: M1 Manufacturing District 1. Received by Tyler Bosiacki. $8,075 Bid 11-26: Lots 279, 281, 283, 285 and 287, Block 31, Industrial Center E 12th St, City of Superior. (10-810-05558-00). Zoned: M1 Manufacturing District 1. Received by Tyler Bosiacki. $6,075 Bid 12-26: Lot 47, Block 2, Oliver Bridge Division, Section 12-48-15, Street/ alley vacated, Village of Oliver. (OL-165- 01272-00). Received by JR Schroeder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, in regular meeting assembled, authorizes the County Clerk to execute quit claim deed on the above-named property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County shall retain possession of the executed Quit Claim Deed and shall not deliver nor record, until payment has been received in full and all funds have been collected and cleared. Upon receipt of full payment, Douglas County shall record the Quit Claim Deed. Dated this 20 th day of August, 2026. Exhibit F-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Potential revenue to be determined pending reimbursement of expenses and distribution of net proceeds ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT F-8-26 Resolution #34-26 Land Sales Presented by the Land and Development Committee DOU GLAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 RESOLUTION #34-26 BI D #10-26- $6,075 Tyler Bosiacki APPROX. 0.13 ACRES BI D #11-26- $8,075 Tyler Bosiacki APPROX. 0.34 ACRES BI D #12-26- $18,000 JR Schroeder APPROX. 0.41 ACRES RESOLUTION #35-26 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (WDNR) 2026 SURFACE WATER GRANT APPLICATIONS PRESENTED BY SUPERVISOR MOEN AND THE SUPERVISORS ON THE LAND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WH EREAS Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department is interested in applying for cost -share grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Surface Water Grants program including those in the categories of ‘Education and Planning’, ‘AIS Prevention & Monitoring’, and ‘Surface Water Restoration & Management’ as described on the Surface Water Grants webpage (<https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/SurfaceWater.html> accessed 2/21/2025). Grant applications are submitted in 2026 for the grant period beginning in 2027. WH EREAS the LWCD regularly applies for WDNR Surface Water Grants such as the County Lakes grant, AIS Supplemental Prevention grant, Education and Planning grants, and the Clean Boat Clean Waters grant, all of which are part of the WDNR Grants Program. WHEREAS Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant application WH EREAS a grant agreement is requested to carry out the types of projects the LWCD applies for. NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department to meet the financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the proposed projects and hereby authorizes and empowers the Douglas County Surface Waters Program Manager, Zach Stewart ( zach.stewart@douglascountywi.gov), or alternatively the Douglas County Land & Water Conservationist, or the Land Services Director, Robin Haasis (Robin.Haasis@douglascountywi.gov) to submit the following documents to the WDNR for financial assistance that may be available for each project for the grant period beginning in 2027: • Si gn and submit a grant application • Enter into a grant agreement with the DNR • Submit periodic and/or final reports to the DNR to satisfy the grant agreement as appropriate • Submit reimbursement request(s) to the DNR no later than the date specified in the grant agreement • Sign and submit any other documents relating to the DNR Surface Water Grants BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department will comply with all local, state and federal rules, regulations and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement. BE I T FURTHER RESOLVED Douglas County Land and Water Conservation Department will meet the obligations of the grants including timely publication of the results, and financial requirements including grant match commitment to project costs. Dat ed this 20th day of August 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Within budget ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RESOLUTION #36-26 RURAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, functional classification is the method by which roads and streets are categorized based on the levels of mobility and access they provide, and WH EREAS, functional classification categories are separate for Urban and Rural areas, and WH EREAS, geographic areas not within a designated Urban Area (UA) as designated as Rural, and WH EREAS, rural areas, for the purposes of functional classification, are defined by county, and WH EREAS, functional classification of a road or street has a bearing on federal transportation funding eligibility, and WH EREAS, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) have developed guidance for functional classification of roads and streets, and WH EREAS, WisDOT periodically reviews and updates to the functional classification system of roads and streets throughout the state, and WH EREAS, these recommended functional classification changes were developed through joint review by County officials and WisDOT planning staff, and WH EREAS, documents showing the recommended Functional Classification changes are attached, and WH EREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will, after local approval of the recommended Functional Classification changes, approve the changes and submit them to FHWA for final approval, and WH EREAS, the approved final Functional Classification map will be made available to Douglas County after FHWA final approval, and NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors hereby approves all recommended functional classifications. Dat ed this 20th day of August, 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: No fiscal impact ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RESOLUTION #37-26 LOCAL SMALL STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZED PRESENTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEES WHEREAS, the Douglas County Highway Department has an internal Aid to Bridge Policy, and WH EREAS, the policy covers all towns and the Village of Poplar within Douglas County, and includes reimbursement of 50% of eligible municipalities’ balance on state and federally funded bridge projects (STP – Bridge Assistance Program) for structures greater than 20 feet, and WH EREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has implemented a Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP), and WH EREAS, the LSSIP allows reimbursement up to 90% of costs for municipalities to replace failing structures greater than 72 inches up to 20 feet, and WH EREAS, Douglas County municipalities would greatly benefit from county participation in this program. NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Transportation and Infrastructure and Administration Committees and approves the inclusion of Douglas County to the LSSIP , covering all municipalities under the departmental Aid to Bridge Policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Douglas County remain consistent with its reimbursement allocations in alignment with the Aid to Bridge Policy, and reimburse eligible municipalities 50% of their balance in the LSSIP . Dat ed this 20th day of August 2026. Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note:No fiscal impact for 2026 and 2027 budget ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RESOLUTION #38-26 GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE POLICY ADOPTED PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the generative artificial intelligence use policy as set forth in Exhibit G-8-26. Dated this 20th day of August, 2026. Exhibit G-8-26 Committee Action: Roll call vote to be taken Fiscal Note: None ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT G-8-26 Resolution #38-26 Generative Artificial Intelligence Use Policy Adopted Presented by the Administration Committee DOUGL AS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 Douglas County, Wisconsin Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy 1. Policy a. To enable responsible, secure, and transparent use of Generative AI (GenAI), as it relates to Douglas County. This policy is to be used in conjunction with other Douglas County policies, as well as State and Federal law. 2. Eligibility a. This policy applies to all appointed and elected officials and employees of Douglas County and to all work associated with Douglas County that those individuals perform whether on or off County premises. 3. Scope a. GenAI may be used to support administrative tasks, data analysis, and workflow animation, content creation, and summarization. The tool can enhance efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery, but their use must align with legal, ethical, and operational standards. b. Use of AI is allowed when the tools are covered under existing County licensing and operated within the County’s secure technology enterprise (i.e. Microsoft Copilot.) 4. Guidelines a. All County workforce members who use AI in the conduct of County business are required to comply with this policy and should therefore review and understand this policy. Employees have an obligation to consider and address the security, privacy, and accuracy concerns outlined in this policy and to ensure the use of the technology is lawful, safe and legitimate. Employees must also comply with any applicable departmental procedures, particularly where such procedures are more stringent than this policy. • Training Expected: Employees are expected to complete an approved AI training to use GenAI tools effectively and responsibly. In addition, employees must undergo related to AI and cybersecurity training upon hire and thereafter in accordance with the schedule established by the IT designee, as determined by the County Administrator. Regular updates on cybersecurity threats and best practices will be communicated to all individuals covered by this policy. • Data Security: All sensitive or confidential data must be retained on approved County servers and must not be input into Generative AI tools under any circumstances. This includes data that may identify residents, employees, or proprietary county information. • Sensitive data is information that, if lost, disclosed, or accessed without permission, could cause harm (financial, privacy-related, reputational, legal, or safety-related) to an individual or organization. Examples include social security numbers, medical Douglas County, Wisconsin Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy and health information, passwords, financial numbers, driver’s license, dates of birth, security procedures, employee performance records.) • Confidential data is information that is intended to be kept private and accessed only by authorized individuals. Examples include employment contracts, salary information, background checks, non-public reports, vendor contracts. • Accuracy and Integrity: Outputs from GenAI tools should be carefully reviewed to ensure they align with Douglas County’s Mission and values. These tools are intended to assist employees but should not replace professional judgment, especially in critical or public-facing communications. Employees are fully responsible for the work they produce, with or without the use of GenAI tools. Employees are required to transparently disclose and appropriately cite AI assistance whenever such tools contribute to the development of ideas, analysis, claims, or substantive drafting. Employees must cite original source where possible to ensure accuracy. • Example: If including the full prompt in the text: “Text generated by Microsoft 365 CoPilot, December 15, 2025” • Example: If not including full prompt in text: :Microsoft 365 CoPilot, Respond to “Explain how I can increase county financial resources,” December 15, 2025” • Risk Awareness: GenAI tools vary in level of risk. Large Language Model (LLM) tools including, CoPilot, are permitted when used with risk awareness. Video and image generation tools pose high risk and should be used with specific permission from the Douglas County IT Department. Employees must be aware of any copyright infringement risks as well as any potential biases and work to mitigate any adverse outcomes. 5. Procedure a. Permitted Uses- All GenAI utilization requires user review/verification. • As directed during Douglas County AI training. • General knowledge questions meant to enhance your understanding on a work-related topic. • Offering suggestions for proofreading, editing, or improving the grammar, tone, and structure of non-sensitive documents, presentations, or drafts. Douglas County, Wisconsin Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy • Generating first-drafts, outlines, templates, or public-facing content (e.g., press releases, guides, or talking points for public meetings), with user review. • Translating non-sensitive content into different languages to aid communication, with a final review by a fluent speaker. • Generating ideas, thought experiments, or creative variations for non- sensitive work to enhance products, processes, or strategies, with user review and ownership. • Designing or brainstorming community engagement strategies or outreach campaign materials. • Proposing process improvements or efficiencies for non-sensitive workflows (sequence of tasks, actions, or steps). • Summarizing, analyzing, or synthesizing non-sensitive documents, feedback, or information into themes or trends. • Conducting preliminary research on public policies, trends, or emergency planning scenarios, with oversight and user verification. • Creating FAQs or guides for public services or internal procedures. • Preparing agendas, minutes, or summaries to support meetings or project planning. • Organizing and categorizing information for knowledge management or grant writing. • Preparing draft surveys or questionnaires to gather feedback or data. b. Prohibited Uses • Privacy Violations: Employees must not submit any sensitive, confidential, or regulated data, or any personally identifiable data about members of the public or other workforce members, to a GenAI system. • AI-enabled recording devices—including but not limited to smart glasses, wearable recorders, AI-assisted note-taking devices, and voice-activated recording tools—are strictly prohibited in the following situations: • Restricted Workspaces: Any area designated for confidential, protected, or sensitive work, including offices handling private data, secure facilities, or non-public operational areas. • Customer Interactions: During meetings, conversations, or communications with customers, clients, or external partners where confidential or proprietary information may be shared. • Sensitive Work: GenAI tools must not be used in situations that pose ethical, operational, or critical accuracy risks. GenAI shall not be used to Douglas County, Wisconsin Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy profile, discriminate, or disadvantage individuals based on race, gender, socioeconomic status, or any other protected category. • Irresponsible Use: Employees are prohibited from using GenAI tool outputs without user review and adjustment. Employees are fully responsible for their work and must verify and take complete ownership over work conducted with the assistance of GenAI. The tool must not be used to alter official documents or pictures that would mislead people, harm others, violate privacy or rights, or cause real-world consequences without authorization by the Douglas County IT department, in conjunction with the Administrator. • Effort-Focused Exercises: GenAI tools must not be used in situations where the primary goal is to evaluate an employee’s personal effort, skill development, or independent work. In training or professional development contexts, the use of GenAI tools is only permitted if explicitly authorized. GenAI must not be used to determine benefits, employee eligibility, or case resolutions without human oversight. • Ethical Use: Employees are prohibited from using GenAI tools in ways that may cause harm. Education and training to navigate risks are essential to effective GenAI use. If County employees become aware of an instance where a GenAI system has caused harm (suspected biases, inaccuracies, or ethical concerns), employees must report the instance to their supervisor and the IT Department. • Employees shall not use personal GenAI accounts to conduct County business. Additionally, employees shall not store anything related to County business within a GenAI system that they, as a private citizen, have created for personal use, nor shall they store personal documents or data in a GenAI system that was created for County business. 6. Records Retention a. Douglas County must retain all AI-generated or AI-assisted content as required by law. Records must be kept for the legally required retention period in a secure, accessible format. Storing records on personal devices or accounts may require the County to access those accounts to retrieve them; therefore, employees are strongly encouraged not to store any County records on personal devices or accounts. 7. Violations a. The County will investigate and respond to all reports of violations of this policy. Douglas County may monitor and review AI use to ensure compliance with policies, evaluate effectiveness, and make necessary changes. Employees who fail to follow this policy may face disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Douglas County, Wisconsin Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use Policy Officeholders who violate this policy may face any lawful actions available to the County. 8. Exceptions a. Exceptions to this policy may only be granted by the Douglas County IT director in conjunction with the County Administrator. 9. Periodic Review a. This policy shall be reviewed by the Douglas County IT Department as needed. GenAI tools should be regularly assessed for fairness, accuracy, and potential adverse impacts on employees and clients. RESOLUTION #39-26 BUDGETARY TRANSFERS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors accepts the recommendation of the Administration Committee and approves the budgetary transfers as set forth in Exhibit H-8-26. Dated this 20th day of August, 2026. Exhibit H-8-26 Committee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Included in Exhibit H-8-26 Administrative Note: Two-thirds vote of Board-elect required ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 BONG 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 4-21-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA EXHIBIT H-8-26 Resolution #39-26 Budgetary Transfers Presented by the Administration Committee DOUGL AS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 20, 2026 Department Explanation Amount Account Document # Fiscal Note Release Priors Year Capital Projects General Fund - Various Departments: County Clerk Office Remodel: 23-CP-9 48,248 14200.5883 Increase Capital Outlay Jail Kitchen Updates: 25-CP-9 250,000 16115.5839 Increase Capital Outlay Security Tile Restroom: 25-CP-10 80,000 16115.5249 Increase Repair and Maintenance Outside Facility Enhancements: 25-CP-11 60,000 16115.5883 Increase Capital Outlay Finance Cubicle Upgrade: 25-CP-12 110,000 15120.5886 Increase Capital Outlay Heat Pump Supplemental Funding: 23-MR-10 12,756 16110.5839 Increase Capital Outlay Courthouse Window Resealing/Caulking: 24-MR-5 81,319 16110.5249 Increase Repair and Maintenance HVAC System Upgrade: 25-MR-2 11,467 16115.5883 Increase Capital Outlay Security Enhancements: 25-MR-3 15,000 16115.5883 Increase Capital Outlay Toilet Piping: 25-MR-4 49,229 16115.5249 Increase Other Repair and Maintenance Heat-Sump Pump Replacement: 25-MR-5 50,000 16115.5839 Increase Capital Outlay Lightinig Upgrades: 25-MR-6 12,000 16115.5249 Increase Repair and Maintenance Floor Replacement: 25-MR-7 40,000 16115.5249 Increase Repair and Maintenance HVAC Filters: 25-MR-8 16,000 16115.5249 Increase Repair and Maintenance HHS Office Cube Reorganization: 25-MR-9 37,899 16115.5249 Increase Repair and Maintenance Remodel-Additional Funds: 25-MR-10 75,000 14200.5883 Increase Capital Outlay Medical Beds:24-DR-8 6,448 21110.5883 Increase Capital Outlay Text-to-911: 24-DR-16 23,000 25110.5889 Increase Capital Outlay Floodplain Ordinance Re-write: 25-DR4 10,000 64100.5219 Increase Other Professional Services Ground Water Program: 25-DR-5 31,350 61240.5299 Increase Other Outside Services Floor Sweeper-Vacuum: 25-DR-7 10,000 16115.5889 Increase Capital Outlay Finger Printing Machine: 25-DR-9 14,500 27110.5822 Increase Capital Outlay Padded Safety Cell: 25-DR-10 58,500 27110.5822 Increase Capital Outlay Cell Concrete Work: 25-DR-11 48,000 27110.5822 Increase Capital Outlay Repairs from Mini-Reconditioning HVAC: ARPA 38,282 72602.5831.24 Increase Capital Outlay HVAC Repairs Continuation: ARPA 10,627 72602.5831.24 Increase Capital Outlay (400,670) 15420.3447.BG Decrease Maintenance Reserve (201,798) 15420.3447.D Decrease Discretionary Reserve (48,248) 15420.3443.23 Decrease 2023 Capital Projects Reserve (500,000) 15420.3443.25 Decrease 2025 Capital Projects Reserve (48,909) 67190.2638 Decrease Deferred Revenues - ARPA Release 2026 Active Capital Projects General Fund - Non-Departmental: Faith United/Harbor House 5,733 15210.5219 Increase Purchased Services Health Care Clinic 6,443 15210.5219 Increase Purchased Services CASDA 27,760 15210.5219 Increase Purchased Services (39,936) 15420.3447.D Decrease Discretionary Reserve Highway Fund: Floor Drain Replacement 150,000 32301.5249 Hawthorne Shop Operation Repair and Maintenance Garage Doors 65,000 32301.5249 Hawthorne Shop Operation Repair and Maintenance New Truck 45,000 31110.1851 Increase Fixed Assets - Trucks & Autos GNSS Collector/Software 18,000 31110.1889 Increase Fixed Assets - Other Assets Car Wash Updates 50,000 31110.1832 Increase Fixed Assets - Building Improvement Plow Blades 92,000 31110.1856 Increase Fixed Assets - Snow Removal Equipment (420,000) 31110.4921.15210 Transfer from General Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) 420,000 15210.4923.31110 Transfer to Highway Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) (420,000) 15420.3443.26 Decrease 2026 Capital Projects Forestry Fund: Gordon Dam Repair 325,000 61101.1861 Increased Fixed Assets - Roads and Bridges Fairgrounds Roof Replacement 65,000 61101.1832 Increased Fixed Assets - Building Improvements (390,000) 61101.4921.15210 Transfer from General Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) 390,000 15210.4923.61101 Transfer to Forestry (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) (390,000) 15420.3443.26 Decrease 2026 Capital Projects Information Services Fund: Phone System Upgrade VOIP 125,000 14510.1886 Increased Fixed Assets - Computer Equipment (125,000) 14510.4921.15210 Transfer from General Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) 125,000 15210.4923.14510 Transfer to IT Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) (125,000) 15420.3443.26 Decrease 2026 Capital Projects Land Records Fund: Pictometry Flight 75,500 14610.5299 Increased Purchased Services (75,500) 14610.4921.15210 Transfer from General Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) 75,500 15210.4923.14610 Transfer to Forestry (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) (75,500) 15420.3447.D Decrease Discretionary Reserve General Fund - Zoning Trimble GPS 29,300 17200.5889 Increase Contractual Services - Zoning Adminstration (29,300) 15420.3447.D Decrease Discretionary Reserve General Fund - Administration/Human Resources Wetland Credit Program 50,000 14100.5219 Increase Purchased Services Health Insurance Fund 750,000 19325.2153.11 Increase Medical Services Wage Compensation Study 41,000 14340.5219.03 Increase Wage Study Time Off Analysis 2,500 14340.5299 Increase Other Outside Services (43,500) 15210.5599 Decrease Contingency (275,736) 15420.3443.26 Decrease 2026 Capital Projects (524,264) 15420.3447.D Decrease Discretionary Reserve (750,000) 19325.4923.15210 Transfer from General Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) 750,000 15210.4921.19325 Transfer to Health Insurance Fund (Release from 2026 Cap Imp Proj) General Fund - B&G: Plow for Truck 10,000 71600.5851 Increase Capital Outlay - Machinery & Equipment (10,000) 15420.3447.D Decrease Discretionary Reserve Release Opioid Reserve General Fund - Non-Departmental: Opioid Funds Award NAMI LSSS/Hope Haven 190,000 67193.5700 Increase Grants and Contributions (190,000) 67193.3427 Decrease Opioid Reserve DOUGLAS COUNTY WISCONSIN BUDGETARY TRANSFERS August 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING July 3 0, 2026 Jason J. Jackman Douglas County 7417 County Road E Hawthorne, WI 54873 RE: LSSIP Application – Structure V160071 Dear Jason J. Jackman, Congratulations! This letter confirms funding for your project on structure V160071 from the Local Small Structure Improvement Program (LSSIP) 2026-2027 Program Cycle. LSSIP is a reimbursement program administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) that provides funding to local Wisconsin municipalities to improve deteriorating small structure crossings. LSSIP funding covers up to 90% of the total eligible project costs via reimbursement, with the remaining 10% of costs to be funded by the political subdivision where the work is performed. Your project was one of 101 projects selected in Wisconsin for funding during the LSSIP 2026- 2027 Program Cycle. Your awarded funding amount is $684,000.00. Please note, WisDOT reimbursement to Douglas County will be limited to a maximum of ninety percent (90%) of eligible project costs or the $684,000.00 funding limit approved for the project, whichever is less. It is important that you do not incur any project costs until receipt of your signed State Municipal Project Agreement (SMA) from WisDOT. LSSIP SMAs are anticipated to be sent to sponsors in Fall 2026. I greatly appreciate your commitment to providing a quality transportation system that promotes public safety and economic development. Our state and local partnership is imperative to the future of Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure. Congratulations on your project award, which is a key piece of this effort. Please respond to this notification to acknowledge your acceptance of this project award letter. Sincerely, Kristina Boardman Secretary Wisconsin Department of Transportation Wisconsin Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary 4822 Madison Yards Way, S903 Madison, WI 53705 Governor Tony Evers Secretary Kristina Boardman wisconsindot.gov Telephone: (608) 266-1114 FAX: (608) 266-9912 Email: sec.exec@dot.wi.gov RETURN TO AGENDA