Bayfield County Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, September 29, 2026

1 Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine, County Clerk Jeran Delaine Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits Clerk II Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Fx: 715.373.6153 ● Email: Lynn.Divine@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Jan Lee, Chair, Fred Strand, Vice-Chair Steve Sandstrom, Jamie Tucker, Larry Fickbohm, Charly Ray, Jeffrey Olsen, Dennis Pocernich, Jeff Holte, Marty Milanowski, Jackie Roguski, James Crandall, Sue Rosa RE: September 29, 2026, Bayfield County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Dear Supervisors: Please be advised that the monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person in the Bayfield County Board Room at 117 E 5th St Washburn, WI. Supervisors and the public will be able to participate in the meeting in-person or remotely via voice either by using the internet link or phone number below. 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Discussion and Possible Action, Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2026 5. Public Comment: Limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes maximum. The County Board welcomes and encourages public comments but will not respond to questions or provide feedback during the public comment period. A topic raised during public comment may be added to a future Board or Committee agenda for additional discussion. 6. Recognitions and Retirement Resolutions a) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-82, Recognizing September as Juror Appreciation Month 7. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Consent Agenda items: a) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-83, IT Budget Amendment, 2026 b) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-84, Formal Commitment of Fund 270 Carbon Offset Reserve Fund Pursuant to GASB 54 c) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution 2026-85, Mineral Rights Re- Certification d) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance 2026-11, An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 3, Section 5 and Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin - Executive Committee and Ethics Board e) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-86, Authorizing a DNR Surface Water Grant for Pigeon Lake f) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-87, accepting a WI Coastal Management Program Grant for Land Acquisition and Amending the 2026 Foresty and Parks Department Budget g) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance 2026-12 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Certain Zoning Approvals for Large- Scale Data Centers. h) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Assigned County Fund Balances 8. Discussion and Possible Acton Regarding Resolution 2026-88, Resolution providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of a $3,200,000.00 general obligation promissory note, series 2026, of Bayfield County, Wisconsin; establishing the terms and conditions therefor; directing its execution and delivery; creating a debt service account therefor and awarding the sale thereof. 9. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution 2026-89, Amending the 2026 Health Department Budget to include the DHS Community Health Worker Grant 10. Discussion and Possible Action on Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance (EMSPA) Program implementation 11. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution 2026-90, Establishing the Bayfield County Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee 12. Discussion and Possible Action on Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee Charter 13. Discussion and Possible Action on Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee Appointments 14. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Bayfield County Resolution 2026-91, Approving an Amendment to the Ashland-Byfield Joint PSAP Commission Agreement Relating to Payment and Reconciliation Procedures 3 15. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution 2026-92, Resolution Supporting Bayfield County Low Income Housing Tax Credit Applications through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority 16. Reports a. 2027 Budget Updates b. Housing Update c. FEMA FIRM Maps d. Zoning Code Input Period, expires October 16 e. Future County Board Meeting Dates: October 27, 2026 November 10, 2026 December (to be determined if necessary) 17. Supervisors’ Reports 18. The Board may entertain a motion to move in and out of Closed Session pursuant to §19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility when a closed session is required; and pursuant to §19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pigeon Lake Property Purchase/Sale b. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Teamster Negotiations 19. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Pigeon Lake Property Purchase/Sale 20. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Teamster Wages 2027 21. Adjournment. Sincerely, LYNN M. DIVINE Bayfield County Clerk LMD/ejt SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, COUNTY BOARD NARRATIVE Item 6: Recognizing Juror Appreciation Month. Item 7: Consent Agenda. These items may be considered as a group or individually. a. The Executive Committee approved this budget amendment in the amount of $57,194. b. Approved by Executive Committee. This resolution was requested by county auditors. It officially adopts the Carbon Offset Reserve as an eligible expense category. c. Approved by Executive Committee. The County’s mineral rights were last recertified approximately 20 years ago. This resolution recertifies rights retained by the county on over 1,000 tax foreclosed properties established years ago. Recertifying will give the county additional time to properly document the affected properties and determine the appropriate course of action going forward. d. Approved by Executive Committee. This amendatory ordinance is to update the Executive Committee ordinance. It also incorporates the duties of the Ethics Committee. e. Approved by Executive Committee. This resolution authorizes submittal of a surface water grant application for Pigeon Lake. f. Approved by Forestry Committee. This resolution was approved for a Coastal Management Grant for lands adjacent to the Big Rock Park in the Town of Bayview. g. This resolution, approved by the Zoning and Executive Committees, proposes an 18- month moratorium (or until new ordinance is in place) for Large-Scale Data Center developments in Bayfield County. The moratorium is on zoning permits until a regulatory framework is established in the new zoning ordinance. h. The Executive Committee approved modifications in assigned funds balances based on recent physical plant improvements by the County. The modifications reduce ASSIGNED balances by $1,550,000 detailed on the attachment. If approved, the auditors will utilize these numbers in calculating the County’s 25% unassigned balances policy. Item 8: This resolution authorizes the issuance of a $3.2 million general obligation promissory note for the 2027 budget. This includes $2.4 million for county highways, $100,000 for Northern Lights and $700,000 for IT SAN (Storage Area Network) equipment. The $3.2 million borrow was approved by the Executive Committee. Solicitation of bids was sent out. This resolution includes the low bid. Item 9: The Health Department was awarded a DHS Community Health Worker grant. Item 10: The Sheriff’s Committee will review and may amend or approve the attached EMS Performance Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity materials at their September 28 meeting. This provides an application process and fund distribution methodology for the Countywide EMS Initiative. Item 11: This resolution formally establishes the Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee, as directed by the County Board at their August 25th meeting. Item 12: This Charter outlines the mission and objectives associated with the re-established Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee. Item 13: At the August 25 Board meeting, members of the Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee were appointed. The City of Washburn Deputy Administrator was included, but the City has hired a new City Administrator, Jim Filby Williams. Staff recommends a substitution for that position (currently held by Tony Janisch, Assistant Administrator), as well as the addition of Matt Erickson, Chairman of the Town of Kelly. The Sheriff’s Committee may have additional recommendations from their September 28th meeting. Item 14: This change was approved by the PSAP Commission. To date, billing has been done after costs are incurred each quarter. Bayfield County was carrying the full cost of the program each quarter until payment was received from Ashland County. This is contrary to how the new agreement, signed this spring, was written. It stipulated members would pay Bayfield County in advance. In order to balance the needs of both Counties, it is proposed that for quarters 1-3, Bayfield County will bill Ashland County for one-fourth of the annual payment. Following the close of the fiscal year, Bayfield County would reconcile actual costs against payments already received and issue a fourth-quarter/final billing for the amount necessary to reconcile Ashland County's annual contribution to its share of actual costs. Because the proposed change modifies the payment provisions of the intergovernmental agreement, the change must be documented in written form and County Board approval of the modification is requested. Item 15: The application deadline for 9% Housing LIHTC is fast approaching. This is the same funding used for Aurora Place in Washburn. The Washburn facility is full and there is a waiting list. Tax Credit funding can cover upwards of 70% of a housing project. This resolution encourages communities in Bayfield County to apply for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Item 16: a. The Executive Committee recommended forwarding a 2027 budget to the full County Board at their October 27 meeting. A levy of $15,303,369 was proposed, a 9.9% reduction from FY26. b. Housing update by Kelly c. New FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) were put up for public comment on September 24. They will have a 90-day comment period. d. Input on the remaining draft chapters of the new Zoning Code may be made through October 16. Bayfield County Clerk Lynn M. Divine Jeran Delaine, Deputy Clerk Erin Tibbits, Clerk II Ph: 715.373.6100 ● Email: Lynn.Divine@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ● 117 E. Fifth Street, PO Box 878, Washburn, WI 54891 MINUTES MONTHLY MEETING of the BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 25, 2026 Meeting held in the Bayfield County Boardroom, Courthouse, Washburn, WI Call to Order: The monthly meeting of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Jan Lee. Roll Call was taken by County Clerk, Lynn Divine, as follows: Steve Sandstrom – present: Jame Tucker – present; Larry Fickbohm – present; Charly Ray – present; Jan Lee – present; Jeff Olsen – present; Dennis Pocernich – present; Fred Strand – present; Jeff Holte – present; Marty Milanowski – present; Jackie Roguski – present; Jim Crandall – present; Sue Rosa – present. Present-13; Absent-0. A quorum was present to conduct business. Others Present: Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator; Kelly Westlund, Deputy Administrator; Lynn M Divine, County Clerk; Mary Motiff, Tourism Director; Vanessa Kane, Baker Tilly Auditor; Meagan Quaderer, EMS/PSAP Director; Bryan Ziemann, EMS Coordinator Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. Approval of July 28, 2026 Minutes: Milanowski made a motion to approve the July 28, 2026, meeting Minutes, seconded by Rosa. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Resolution 2026-74 Appreciation of Town, City, Village, County Clerks, and Election Workers for a Smooth August 11, 2026, Primary Election: Abeles-Allison introduced the resolution. Fickbohm made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-74, seconded by Milanwoski. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Resolution 2026-75 2026 Bayfield County Fair Recognition and Report: Tourism Director Mary Motiff reported that twice as many season tickets were sold this year. Fair attendance, camping, food vendors and sponsor donations were up, t-shirt sales doubled due to having a merchandise booth, and the Dirt Dash and Tuff Trucks events went very well. There was a 14% total revenue increase from last year. Motiff stated that this was the first year attendees could pay with a credit card at the gate and the Lion’s Club put on a breakfast for the first time each morning. Holte made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-75, seconded by Crandall. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Resolution 2026-76 Recognition of Badgerland Midways: Abeles-Allison introduced the resolution. Motiff spoke about the difficulties of running a carnival and the great efforts made by Badgerland Midways to provide a clean, safe and enjoyable event. Tucker made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-76, seconded by Crandall. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. 2025 Audit Report, Baker Tilly: Vanessa Kane gave a 2025 audit summary and discussed the three audit reports issued: Financial Statement Audit Opinion; Report on Federal and State Awards and the Reporting and Insights Letter. Countywide EMS Rollout Plan: Meagan Quaderer, EMS/PSAP Director, reviewed the draft of EMS Performance Assistance Plan for providing funds to local EMS services to improve performance. She discussed the three core objectives of the program: recruitment and retention of EMS personnel, strengthened on-call and hourly compensation, and improved reliability of 9-1-1 response coverage. She stated that a final version of the plan will be brought to the Sheriff’s Committee in September for approval and then to the County Board in September or October. Ad Hoc Bayfield County EMS Advisory Committee Appointments: EMS Coordinator Bryan Ziemann discussed the Executive Committee’s motion to reinstate the Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee with goals of supporting ongoing system improvement, coordination and strategic planning across Bayfield County’s EMS network. He also outlined the specific tasks that the committee will take on and is seeking diverse viewpoints from different parts of the county. Ziemann discussed appointment recommendations: Marty Milanowski and Jeff Holte from the County Board; Lyn Cornelius, Bayfield EMS; Joseph Labouton, Washburn EMS; John Swanson, AFD; Dr. John White, Tamarack Health; Tony Janisch, City of Washburn; Ryan Matthews, Dispatch Coordinator. No interest from Tribal leadership yet. Chair Lee appointed Marty Milanowski, Jeff Holte, and Larry Fickbohm from the County Board; Lyn Cornelius, Bayfield EMS; Joseph Labouton, Washburn EMS; John Swanson, AFD; Dr. John White, Tamarack Health; Tony Janisch, City of Washburn; PSAP, Ryan Matthews, to the Ad Hoc EMS Planning Committee. Lee also appointed James Small, Meagan Quaderer, Bryan Ziemann, Kelly Westlund and Mark Abeles-Allison as advisory members. Crandall made a motion to approve Lee’s selections, seconded by Roguski. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Public Comment: John Swanson, Ashland Fire Department, spoke about being appointed to Ad Hoc EMS Committee and stated he looks forward to being a part of the evolution of EMS in his community. Rich Nemitz, Town of Iron River, expressed concern with EMS funding going directly to municipalities instead of EMS providers. Zoning Committee Recommendation for a Data Center Moratorium Ordinance: Kelly Westlund, Deputy Administrator, discussed the draft of the ordinance based primarily on ordinances from Sawyer and Manitowoc Counties. Westlund stated that if a temporary moratorium was put in place, the County can then develop the regulatory zoning ordinance to govern how they work going forward. The moratorium would sunset after 18 months or once the new zoning ordinance takes effect, whichever comes first. Westlund stated that the ordinance has not been reviewed by corporation counsel yet. Consent agenda: a. Bayfield County Resolution 2026-77 Condemnation Committee Compensation b. Bayfield County Resolution 2026-78 Dome Project/IT Capital Improvement Budget Amendment c. Bayfield County Resolution 2026-79 Establishing a Device Depreciation and Distribution Policy and Approving Donation of Digital Navigator Program Devices to the Northwest WI Workforce Investment Board d. Bayfield County Resolution 2026-80 Law Enforcement Mental Health Grant Support Resolution e. Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve f. Bayfield County Amendatory Ordinance 2026-10, Larry & Judith Hinz Property Rezoning from Residential-2 (R-2) to Residential-1 (R-1) Fickbohm made a motion to approve consent agenda, seconded by Rosa. Roll call vote: Sandstrom – Yes; Rosa – Yes; Lee – Yes; Strand – Yes; Tucker – Yes; Crandall – Yes; Fickbohm – Yes; Pocernich – Yes; Ray – Yes; Roguski – Yes; Holte – Yes; Milanowski – Yes; Olsen - Yes. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Bayfield Resolution 2026-81, EMS Sustainability and Statewide Funding Resolution, Advocating Statewide Investment, Modernization and Workforce Support for EMS: Lee introduced the resolution and stated it will be considered at the WCA legislative meeting. Sandstrom made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-81, seconded by Tucker. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Reports: a. Abeles-Allison stated that budgets are being finalized and provided a memo from Attorney John Carlson regarding short-term borrowing. He stated any short-term borrowing will have to be adopted before the County Board adopts the budget. b. Westlund provided a snapshot of the Housing Investment for fiscal year 2027 Budget and discussed current housing initiatives and requests for 2027. c. Abeles-Allison provided a Delta Dam update stating that an informational meeting should be held to discuss potential ownership and future of the dam. He stated a potential public meeting may be held in October or November. d. Abeles-Allsion provided a Department of Energy Update, stating that ten of the projects were released and the environmental assessments were approved. There are four other projects awaiting environmental approval. e. Abeles-Allison provided a WCA update, stating that WCA platform resolutions were released last week and all six of the county resolutions were approved. f. September Executive Committee Budget 2027 Meetings: Thursday, September 10th Monday September 14th Wednesday September 16th Monday, September 28th Future County Board Meetings: a. September 29, 2026 b. October 27, 2026 c. November 10, 2026 d. December-possible skip Closed Session: Milanowski made a motion to enter into Closed Session, seconded by Roguski. Roll Call vote: Ray – Yes; Sandstrom – Yes; Crandall – Yes; Milanowski – Yes; Lee – Yes; Tucker – Yes; Fickbohm – Yes; Olsen – Yes; Strand – Yes; Holte – Yes; Pocernich – Yes; Roguski – Yes; Rosa – Yes. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Motion made by Sandstrom to return to Open Sesson, seconded by Crandall. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Pigeon Lake Property Purchase/Sale: Motion made by Sandstrom to approve the signing options to purchase the Pigeon Lake Field Station property and to direct staff to continue negotiating terms for the subsequent sale, with final terms subject to County Board approval, seconded by Tucker. Motion carried. Yes-13; No-0; Absent-0. Adjournment: Ray made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Olsen. Motion carried. Yes-13: No-0; Absent-0. There being no further business to discuss, Lee adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted Lynn M. Divine Bayfield County Clerk lmd/ejt Copies of Bayfield County Resolutions may be obtained by contacting the Bayfield County Clerk’s Office at (715) 373-6100 The Bayfield County Code of Ordinances can be found at https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/752/County-Ordinances Resolution No. 2026-82 Recognizing September as Juror Appreciation Month WHEREAS, the right to have a trial by a fair and representative jury is an essential safeguard protected by both the United States and Wisconsin Constitutions; and WHEREAS, service as a juror in the Bayfield County Circuit Court is, along with voting, one of the most important responsibilities of citizenship; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Court System, partnering with the State Bar of Wisconsin, has established September as Juror Appreciation Month, a time to publicly recognize the contribution of those who are summoned and serve; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby supports the goals of Juror Appreciation Month: • Educate the public about jury duty and the importance of jury service, and • Applaud the efforts of jurors who fulfill their civic duty, and • Ensure that all jurors are treated with respect and that their service is not unduly burdensome. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all employers who pay employees their normal wages while allowing them to serve as jurors, preventing financial hardship and fostering community strength. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors honors the service and commitment of citizens who perform jury duty, who by participating in the judicial process aid those elected to serve the citizens of Bayfield County by preserving the rule of law, the basis for a free society. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-82, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk Resolution No. 2026-83 IT Budget Amendment WHEREAS, IT expenditures are higher than anticipated due to spikes in supply costs; and WHEREAS, over 92% of the IT supply budget has been spent; and WHEREAS, there remain multiple contractual obligations to complete the year; and WHEREAS, all non-essential purchases have been halted. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the following budget amendments are necessary, with funds coming from contingency; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 29th day of September 2026, approve the following budget amendments: Decrease 100-00-51410-50000 $57,194 Increase 100-31-51451-50210 $4,700 Increase 100-31-51451-50225 $850 Increase 100-31-51451-50226 $11,084 Increase 100-31-51451-50343 $32,560 Increase 100-31-51451-50350 $8,000 $57,194 By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-83, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk Resolution No. 2026-84 Formal Commitment of Fund 270 Carbon Offset Reserve Fund Pursuant to GASB 54 WHEREAS, Bayfield County established the Carbon Offset Reserve Fund (Fund 270) to receive, hold, and allocate proceeds from voluntary forest carbon credit sales and related revenues, as outlined in the County’s Carbon Offset Reserve (COR) framework; and WHEREAS, the Carbon Offset Reserve Fund consists of two designated components, the County Carbon Offset Reserve (CCOR) and the Forest Carbon Offset Reserve (FCOR), which direct investment of carbon proceeds toward county-wide initiatives, natural resource management, recreation, forest management, land acquisition, equipment, contractual services, verification and reporting, and other eligible uses consistent with COR guidelines; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County has received material revenues from carbon credit sales, and proper classification and disclosure under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54 require formal Board action to designate Fund 270’s fund balance as “Committed;” and WHEREAS, the County’s auditors have advised that the Board’s approval of the COR Allocation and Implementation Plan, by itself, does not meet GASB 54’s definition of “Committed” without a formal resolution of commitment adopted by the County Board prior to fiscal year end; and WHEREAS, maintaining Fund 270 as a special revenue fund requires that the County Board formally commit the fund balance for its restricted purpose in accordance with GASB 54 and Bayfield County’s financial reporting practices; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 29 th day of September, 2026, hereby formally commits the entire fund balance of Fund 270 – Carbon Offset Reserve Fund for the sole and exclusive purpose of implementing the Carbon Offset Reserve (COR) program initiatives, including but not limited to: • County Carbon Offset Reserve (CCOR) initiatives with county-wide benefit; • Forest Carbon Offset Reserve (FCOR) initiatives including recreation management, access management, forest management, land acquisition, equipment, contractual services, and related activities set forth in the COR guidelines; • Project development, monitoring, reporting, verification, and long-term obligations associated with Bayfield County’s participation in the American Carbon Registry Improved Forest Management (IFM) methodology; and • Any expenditures, transfers, or allocations specifically authorized under the COR framework and annual budget processes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this formal commitment is adopted prior to December 31, 2026, and shall remain in effect unless and until amended or rescinded by subsequent action of the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors in accordance with GASB 54 requirements for modifying committed fund balances. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Clerk is directed to record this resolution, and the Bayfield County Administrator and Finance Department are directed to ensure that Fund 270 is classified and reported as a Committed Special Revenue Fund in all financial statements and related disclosures. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors __________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-84, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk _________________________________________________ Resolution No. 2026-85 RECERTIFICATION OF COUNTY INTEREST IN MINERAL RIGHTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS WHEREAS, Bayfield County has retained mineral rights on thousands of acres of land for decades, including lands acquired through tax foreclosure and subsequently sold while the County retained its mineral interests; and WHEREAS, severed mineral rights constitute interests in real property, and the County has received legal advice regarding statutory requirements applicable to the disposition of Count y- owned mineral interests acquired through tax foreclosure; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 706.057, mineral rights may lapse after twenty (20) years of non-use unless a qualifying use occurs, including the recording of a statement of claim, and Bayfield County last recorded a statement preserving its mineral interests in 2007; and WHEREAS, if the County allows its mineral interests to lapse, the owner of the corresponding surface estate may record a Statement of Claim and thereby obtain the mineral interest, and once that occurs the County would no longer retain that interest; and WHEREAS, because the opportunity for mineral interests to lapse arises following a twenty- year period of non- use, recording a new Statement of Mineral Claim will preserve the County's interests for another twenty- year period before the issue must again be considered under Wis. Stat. § 706.057; and WHEREAS, recording a new Statement of Mineral Claim preserves the status quo and does not preclude the County Board from considering the future sale, conveyance, release, or other disposition of individual mineral interests in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the County has no present intention to utilize these mineral rights for extraction or commercial activity, and preservation of the County's interests should not be construed as an intention to develop or commercially exploit those interests; and WHEREAS, recertification of the County's mineral interests does not alter the applicability of County, municipal, or other governmental zoning, land use, environmental, permitting, or other regulatory requirements that may apply to future mineral development; and WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Executive Committee, following review of the available options and upon recommendation of Corporation Counsel, recommends preserving the County's existing mineral interests for an additional twenty-year period; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes and directs the appropri ate County officials to prepare and record a new Statement of Mineral Claim with the Bayfield County Register of Deeds, thereby constituting a use of the County's mineral interests under Wis. Stat. § 706.057 and preserving those interests as provided by law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County affirms that it has no present intention to utilize these mineral rights for extraction or commercial activity and is preserving the interests for legal clarity, protection of public assets, and to preserve t he County Board's ability to make future decisions concerning their disposition; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that nothing in this resolution shall preclude the County Board from subsequently considering the sale, conveyance, release, or other disposition of individual mineral interests in accordance with applicable law. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-85, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk Amendatory Ordinance No. 2026-11 An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 3, Section 5 and Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Code of Ordinances, Bayfield County, Wisconsin - Executive Committee and Ethics Board The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Title 2, Chapter 3, Section 5 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2-3-5 Executive Committee. (a) Composition. The Executive Committee shall consist of six (6) members. Five (5) members shall be elected by the County Board at its April meeting in even- numbered years, with one (1) member from each of the five (5) highway districts defined in Section 2- 3-8(a). In ad dition, the Highway Committee elected at such meeting shall elect one (1) of its members to serve as the sixth member of the Executive Committee, provided that the members elected to the Executive Committee shall be subject to the approval of and appointment by the County Board Chairperson. (b) Duties. The Executive Committee shall: (1) Provide policy oversight of, and conduct or coordinate the performance evaluation of, the County Administrator. Nothing in this section shall be construed to confer administrative or supervisory authority inconsistent with Wis. Stat. § 59.18. (2) Recommend standing rules governing procedures of the County Board. (3) Attend to all matters referred to it by the County Board. (4) Serve as the standing Finance Committee of the County Board and exercise the authority granted to a standing finance committee under Wis. Stat. § 65.90(5)(b), subject to County Board policy and all applicable statutory requirements for budget amendments. (5) Oversee budgeted contingency funds in accordance with the County Code and applicable law. (6) Review all financial reports submitted by the County Administrator or other County officials or by auditors retained by the County. (7) Review the proposed budgets of each County department and office and recommend proposed budgets to the County Board. (8) Prepare an annual schedule of fees and charges to be made by County departments and officers. (9) Have the authority to grant easements across County lands, other than County Forest lands. The Forestry and Parks Committee may grant access permits across County Forest lands. (10) Represent the County in airport and harbor improvement initiatives; formal operational authority shall reside with the governing body or airport commission under Wis. Stat. § 114.14 and applicable intergovernmental agreements. (11) Have the authority to authorize the foreclosure of land contracts for the sale of County properties if defaulted upon by the buyer. (12) Administer tax foreclosure and tax-deeded land matters as provided in Title 3, Chapters 2 and 4. (13) Provide policy oversight of County economic and industrial development functions, including business retention, business attraction, industrial development projects, business park matters, development-related financing tools, grants, loans, and coordination with economic development partners, subject to County Board approval and applicable law. (14) Provide County policy oversight and coordination for functions historically associated with the Bayfield County Industrial Development Agency, as further provided in subsection (c). (15) Provide policy oversight of County ethics, fraud prevention, whistleblower, and improper-conduct reporting systems, including policies and procedures intended to prevent, identify, investigate, and address fraud, unlawful conduct, unethical conduct, confli cts of interest, misuse of County resources, and other improper behavior. (16) Serve as the Ethics Board pursuant to Section 2-4-11 of the Bayfield County Code of Ordinances and exercise all duties required of the Ethics Board under the Bayfield County Ethics Ordinance, subject to applicable law, due process requirements, confidentia lity requirements, and County Board action. (17) Serve as the Risk Management Committee for the County. (c) Industrial Development Agency Duties. (1) To the extent the Bayfield County Industrial Development Agency is inactive, dissolved, consolidated, or no longer separately maintained, its county-level policy and oversight functions may be exercised by the Executive Committee, subject to any restrictio ns or requirements specified by the County Board or contained in Wisconsin law, the County Code of Ordinances, the Industrial Development Agency’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, and any applicable contracts, loans, grants, or other obligations. (2) Subsection (c)(1) does not transfer any power, authority, asset, liability, contractual obligation, loan obligation, or corporate authority of the Industrial Development Agency to the Executive Committee except as permitted by law and formally approved by the County Board or other governmental body with authority to grant the applicable approval.” SECTION 2. Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 11 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2-4-11 Ethics Board. (a) Designation and Authority. The Executive Committee is designated to serve as the Ethics Board and has all authority granted by the Bayfield County Ethics Ordinance and to an ethics board under Wis. Stat. § 19.59. The Chair of the Executive Committee shall serve as the Chair of the Ethics Board. (b) Duties. The Ethics Board may appoint or retain an investigator, hearing officer or hearing panel, Corporation Counsel, outside counsel, or other appropriate person to assist in the investigation and administration of matters under this Chapter. Any determination expressly assigned by this Chapter to the Ethics Board shall be made by the Ethics Board unless this Chapter expressly provides otherwise. (c) Assistance of Counsel. The Corporation Counsel shall furnish the Ethics Board whatever legal assistance is necessary to carry out its functions. The Corporation Counsel may retain outside or alternate counsel to provide this assistance as necessary. (d) Conflict of Interest. A member who is the subject of a complaint or who has a conflict of interest or other disqualifying bias shall not participate in the matter. The County Board Chairperson, subject to confirmation by the County Board where required, may appoint an alternate member for purposes of that matter. If the County Board Chairperson is disqualified, the Vice -Chairperson shall exercise that authority.” SECTION 3. The cross-reference following Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: “Cross reference(s) --Section 2 -3- 5(b)(4).” SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication as required by law. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 2026-11, V olume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29 th day of September 2026. Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk _________________________________________________ Resolution No. 2026-86 AUTHORIZING A DNR SURFACE W ATER GRANT FOR PIGEON LAKE, BAYFIELD COUNTY WHEREAS, BAYFIELD COUNTY is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purpose of shoreline restoration and public access (as described in the application); and WHEREAS, the respondent attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the application; and WHEREAS, an authorization to enter a contract agreement is required to carry out the project; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that BAYFIELD COUNTY Will meet the financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes and empowers the following officials or employees to submit the following documents to the DNR for financial assistance that may be available; and Task Title of Authorized Representative Email address and phone number if alternative is used Submit and sign Sara Hudson sara.hudson@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/ (715) 373-6114 Enter into Agreement Kelly Westlund kelly.westlund@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/(715) 373-6100 Submit Required Reports Sara Hudson sara.hudson@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/ (715) 373-6114 Sign and Submit other documentation Sara Hudson sara.hudson@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/ (715) 373-6114 NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that respondent will comply with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and the cost- share Agreement/Contract. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-86, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Cle Resolution No. 2026-87 ACCEPTING A WISCONSIN COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FOR LAND ACQUISITION AND AMENDING THE 2026 FORESTRY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET WHEREAS, Bayfield County (County) has entered into an agreement to purchase roughly 11.59 acres of privately owned forest land (tax ID#s 6931 and 6484), directly adjacent to Big Rock Park, as well as the Wisconsin DNR South Shore Lake Superior Fish and Wildlife Area, in the Town of Bayview; and WHEREAS, the County and private landowner have negotiated a sale price of $100,000.00 for the land and established an October 30 closing date; and WHEREAS, to assist in a portion of the purchase, the County has applied for grant funds from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (Coastal); and WHEREAS, if awarded, the Coastal grant will cover roughly 50% of the purchase price (approximately $50,000.00), however, the grant funds will likely not be officially released until October 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the remaining costs (roughly $55,000.00), including the survey, appraisal and closing fees, would be transferred from the existing non-lapsing Land Acquisition account balance; and WHEREAS, once purchased, the property would be included as part of Big Rock Park and open to a variety of public uses, including hiking, rustic camping and fishing (the property includes approximately 210’ of frontage on the Sioux River); and WHEREAS, if Coastal grant funds are not officially awarded, then the entire amount would be transferred from the existing non-lapsing Land Acquisition account balance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors assembled this 29 th day of September, 2026, approves accepting the Coastal grant for the purchase of land, as described above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approves the following amendments to the 2026 Forestry and Parks Department budget: 2026 Budget Amendment If Coastal Grant is Awarded: Increase 430-34-43584-002 $50,000 WI Coastal Increase 430-34-49301 $55,000 Fund Balance Applied Increase 430-34-55205-50252 $50,000 WI Coastal Increase 430-34-57100-50252 $55,000 Purchase of Land If Coastal Grant is not Awarded: Increase 430-34-49301 $105,000 Fund Balance Applied Increase 430-34-57100-50252 $105,000 Purchase of Land By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-87, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk _________________________________________________ Amendatory Ordinance No. 2026-12 The Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ordains that the Bayfield County Zoning Ordinance, adopted June 1, 1976, be and the same, is hereby amended as follows: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN ZONING APPROV ALS FOR LARGE-SCALE DATA CENTERS WHEREAS, Bayfield County has authority under Wis. Stat. § 59.69 to regulate land use within those towns subject to Bayfield County zoning jurisdiction in order to promote public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare and to encourage planned and orderly land use development; and WHEREAS, rapid growth in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital communications, electronic commerce, and other data-intensive activities has increased development of large- scale data centers requiring substantial electrical, utility, transportation, and other infrastructure; and WHEREAS, large-scale data centers may differ substantially from conventional commercial or industrial development because their construction and operation may involve high electrical demand, electrical substations and transmission infrastructure, backup generation, battery energy storage systems, mechanical cooling equipment, significant structures and impervious surfaces, telecommunications infrastructure, water supply and wastewater systems, and other specialized improvements; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County's existing zoning regulations do not specifically define or establish comprehensive development standards for large-scale data centers and were not developed with the particular land-use and infrastructure characteristics of these facilities in mind; and WHEREAS, the County Board finds that additional study is appropriate to determine whether specific standards should be established regarding matters including, but not limited to: • appropriate zoning districts and siting criteria; • setbacks, buffering, screening, lighting, noise, and visual impacts; • compatibility with residential, agricultural, forestry, recreational, and other surrounding land uses; • electrical demand and associated utility infrastructure; • water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater impacts; • roads, construction traffic, and transportation infrastructure; • fire protection, emergency response, hazardous materials, and public-safety planning; • construction, operation, expansion, and maintenance requirements; • decommissioning, site restoration, and financial assurance; and • other land-use impacts appropriately regulated under County authority; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County contains extensive forests, agricultural lands, wetlands, surface waters, groundwater resources, recreational lands, rural communities, and areas dependent upon limited public infrastructure and volunteer rural emergency services, making careful consideration of the location and impacts of large-scale development particularly important; and WHEREAS, the County Board intends neither to prohibit large-scale data centers permanently nor to prejudge the appropriate standards for such facilities, but instead to provide sufficient time for the County to evaluate these uses, obtain input from affected towns, utilities, emergency responders, property owners, technical experts, prospective developers, and the public, and consider reasonable and legally permissible permanent regulations; and WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 59.69(4) authorizes a county to enact a moratorium that does not constitute a "development moratorium" as defined by Wis. Stat. § 66.1002(1)(b); and WHEREAS, the County intends this ordinance to apply only to zoning approvals within the County's lawful jurisdiction and not to suspend consideration of rezoning petitions, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, or other land divisions; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by allowing sufficient time for Bayfield County to research possible environmental, economic, health, safety, land use, infrastructure, and other effects of large-scale data centers and consider appropriate zoning and related regulations governing the siting, construction, operation, expansion, and decommissioning of large-scale data centers and have a deliberate public planning process related to the same. The ordinance is not intended to be a permanent prohibition of large-scale date centers. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS “Data center” means a building, facility, campus, or group of buildings for which the primary use is the storage, management, processing, retrieval, transmission, or distribution of digital data and applications through computer servers, networking equipment, or similar electronic equipment. For purposes of this ordinance, the moratorium applies only to large-scale data center projects with a designed or maximum electrical demand of 20 MW or greater or containing 10,000 square feet or greater of gross floor area principally devoted to data-center operations. “Associated infrastructure” means equipment or improvements located on the same site as, or included as part of an application for, a data center and constructed primarily to support its operation, including cooling systems, backup generators, fuel storage, battery energy storage systems, electrical substations, water or wastewater facilities, security facilities, and similar accessory improvements. A data center does not include computer or telecommunications equipment that is secondary and incidental to another lawful principal use, including server rooms or computing equipment serving an office, governmental facility, educational institution, health care facility, manufacturing operation, telecommunications facility, or other otherwise permitted use. SECTION 3. TEMPORARY MORATORIUM Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.69(4), and notwithstanding any other provision of the Bayfield County Code, Bayfield County temporarily suspends the acceptance of new applications for, and issuance of all permits and approvals for the placement, construction, or expansion of a large- scale data center subject to this ordinance including, the following County zoning approvals when required specifically for the placement or construction of a large-scale data center subject to this ordinance: 1. land-use or zoning permits; 2. conditional use permits; and 3. other County zoning permits specifically required to authorize construction or placement of a large-scale data center. This moratorium applies only within those areas subject to Bayfield County zoning jurisdiction. SECTION 4. EXCLUSIONS AND EXISTING APPLICATIONS This moratorium does not apply to: 1. rezoning petitions; 2. subdivision plats, certified survey maps, or other land divisions; 3. complete applications for County zoning approval submitted before the effective date of this ordinance; 4. routine maintenance, repair, or replacement of an existing lawful facility that does not materially expand a large-scale data center use; 5. computer or telecommunications equipment incidental to another lawful principal use; 6. governmental public-safety or emergency-communications facilities; or 7. utility facilities that are not constructed primarily to serve a proposed large-scale data center. Nothing in this ordinance authorizes Bayfield County to regulate facilities or activities preempted from County regulation by state or federal law. SECTION 5. WORK PROGRAM During the moratorium, the Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Department and Planning and Zoning Committee shall evaluate whether amendments to the County's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, or other applicable land-use regulations are warranted. The review should consider, as applicable: • appropriate definitions and applicability thresholds; • appropriate zoning districts and approval procedures; • setbacks and separation requirements; • noise, lighting, screening, buffering, and visual impacts; • water use, groundwater, wastewater, and stormwater; • electrical and other utility infrastructure; • transportation and construction impacts; • fire protection and emergency-response requirements; • environmental and natural-resource considerations; • compatibility with agriculture, forestry, recreation, residential uses, and community character; • decommissioning and site-restoration requirements; • financial assurance; • coordination with towns and other units of government; and • other matters within the County's lawful zoning authority. The County should consult, as appropriate, affected towns, utilities, emergency responders, technical experts, state agencies, property owners, prospective applicants, neighboring jurisdictions, and members of the public. The Planning and Zoning Committee shall provide opportunities for public participation consistent with applicable law before recommending permanent regulations to the County Board. SECTION 6. DURATION This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication as required by law and shall remain in effect for 18 months, unless earlier: 1. repealed by the County Board; or 2. superseded by the effective date of permanent County zoning regulations governing large-scale data centers. Any extension of the moratorium shall require separate County Board action following updated findings regarding the need for additional time and any public process required by law. SECTION 7. RELATIONSHIP TO WISCONSIN DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM LAW The moratorium established by this ordinance is intended to constitute a moratorium authorized under Wis. Stat. § 59.69(4) and is not intended to constitute a "development moratorium" as defined in Wis. Stat. § 66.1002(1)(b). Nothing in this ordinance shall be interpreted to suspend the County's consideration of rezoning petitions, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, or other land divisions. SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person, property, or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining provisions and applications shall not be affected and shall remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as provided by law. Recommended for adoption by: Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-12, V olume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September, 2026. Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk _________________________________________________ BAYFIELD COUNTY FUND BALANCE SUMMARY September 2026 Year end 2025: $5,500,000 in unassigned fund balance. Year end 2025: $13,240,000 assigned balances include the following: • $800,000 designated for compensated balances o Reduce to $750,000 • $1,000,000 Courthouse/annex buildings and roof repairs o Reduce to $500,000 • $1,000,000 HVAC projects, boilers, duct work o Reduce to $400,000 • $500,000 for business park infrastructure. o Reduce to $100,000 Net Change: - $1,550,000 Changes are the result of the following funded or completed projects: 1. Dome Repair, scheduled for 2027, $1 million 2. Sheriff Roof Repair, scheduled for 2026, $100,000 3. HVAC projects, courthouse and annex completed as part of ARPA Funding Identified Projects for the next five years: 1. Boiler and HVAC Replacements, $400,000 2. Roof Replacements: a. Courthouse: $350,000 b. Top Jail Section: $150,000 Resolution No. 2026-88 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF A $3,200,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTE, SERIES 2026, OF BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN; ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREFOR; DIRECTING ITS EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; CREATING A DEBT SERVICE ACCOUNT THEREFOR AND AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF WHEREAS, Bayfield County, Wisconsin (“County”), is presently in need of funds aggregating Three-Million Two-Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,200,000.00) for public purpose(s) of: Highway improvements, Repairs to Northern Lights Facility, Replacement of Storage Area Network; and WHEREAS, the County Board deems it necessary and in the best interests of the County that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, the sum of Three -Million Two-Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,200,000.00) be borrowed for such purpose(s) upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that for the purpose(s) hereinabove set forth the County, by its Chairman, and Clerk, pursuant to Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, borrow from Northern State Bank (“Lender”), the sum of $3,200,000.00, and, to evidence such indebtedness, said Chairman and Clerk shall make, execute, and deliver to the Lender for and on behalf of the County the promissory note of the County to be dated October 22, 2026 in said principal amount with interest at the rate of three point nine -five percent (3.95%) per annum and payable as follows: A copy of the promissory note shall be attached to this Resolution, is acceptable as to form, and its terms are hereby approved; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be, and there hereby is, levied on all the taxable property of the County, a direct annual irrepealable tax sufficient in the amount to pay the principal and interest on said note as the same becomes due and payable, said tax to be in the following minimum amounts: AMOUNT OF TAX (principal and interest) TO MEET NOTE PAYMENTS DUE FOR: YEAR’S LEVY (must be in year’s prior due date) $3,262,334 2027 For the year 2026 If at any time there shall be on hand insufficient funds from the aforesaid tax levy to meet principal and/or interest payments on said note when due, the requisite amount shall be paid from other funds of the County then available, which sums shall be replaced upon the collection of the taxes herein levied. In the event the County exercises its prepayment privilege, as stated in the note, then no such direct annual tax shall be included on the tax rolls for the prepayments made and the amount of direct annual tax hereinabove levied shall be reduced accordingly for the year or years with respect to which said note was prepaid. In each of said levy years, the direct annual tax so levied shall be carried into the tax rolls for each year and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes of the County for such years are collected; provided, that the amount of tax carried into the tax roll may be reduced in any year by the amount of any surplus in the debt service account for the note. So long as any part of the principal of, or interest in, said note remains unpaid, the proceeds of said tax shall be segregated in a special fund used solely for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, said note; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that there be and there hereby is established in the treasury of the County, if one has not already been established, a debt service fund, separate and distinct from every other fund, which shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Sinking funds established for obligations previously issued by the County may be considered as separate and distinct accounts within the debt service fund. Within the debt service fund, there be and there hereby is established a separate and distinct account designated as the “Debt Service Account for Promissory Note dated October 22, 2026”, which account shall be used solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest on said note. There shall be deposited in said account any accrued interest paid on said note at the time it is delivered to the Lender, all money raised by taxation or appropriated pursuant hereto, and such other sums as may be necessary to pay principal and interest on said note when the same shall become due; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds of said note shall be used solely for the purposes for which it is issued, but may be tempor arily invested until needed in legal investments, provided that no such investment shall be in such a manner as would cause said note to be an “arbitrage bond” within the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Regulations of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue thereunder; and an officer of the County, charged with the responsibility for issuing the note, shall certify by use of a Federal Tax Compliance Certificate, if required, that, on the basis of the facts, estimates and circumstances in existence on the date of the delivery of the note, it is not expected that the proceeds will be used in a manner that would cause said note to be an “arbitrage bond;” and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the projects financed by the note and their ownership, management and use will not cause the note to be a “private activity bond” within the meaning of Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and that the County shall comply with the provisions of the Code to the extent necessary to maintain the tax-exempt status of the interest on the note. Not more than 10% of the financed project will be used by anyone other than the issuer and the financed project will not be rented out for use by others; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall keep records for the registration and for the transfer of the note. The person in whose name the note shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and payment of either principal or interest on the note shall be made only to the registered owner thereof. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such note to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. The note may be transferred by the registered owner thereof by presentation of the note at the office of the County Clerk, duly endorsed for the transfer or accompanied by an assignment duly executed by the registered owner or his legal representative duly authorized in writing. Upon such presentation, the note shall be transferred by appropriate entry in the registration records and a similar notation, including date of registration, name of new registered owner and signature of the County Clerk, shall be made on such note; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the note is hereby designated as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” for purposes of Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to the ability of fi nancial institutions to deduct from income, for federal income tax purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax- exempt obligations; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the County officials are hereby authorized and directed, so long as said note is outstanding, to deliver to the Lender any audit statement or other financial information the Lender may reasonably request and to discuss its affairs and finances with the Lender; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that said note shall be delivered to the Lender on or after the date of said note, upon receipt of the total principal amount of the loan evidenced thereby, plus accrued interest, if any, to date of delivery, provided that, if this is a refinancing, the refunding note shall be immediately exchanged for the note being refinanced. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-88, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Cle Resolution No. 2026-89 ACCEPTING A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION GRANT FOR ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has selected Bayfield County Health Department’s Community Health Worker Program proposal for funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program; and WHEREAS, DHS is currently finalizing the award process, including verification of acceptances and budget negotiations, with a formal press release to follow once all awardees have been notified; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County has received notification of a grant award in the amount of $425,000 for an initial ten-month grant period beginning October 1, 2026, with the opportunity for up to five years of renewal, providing a stable long-term funding source for the Community Health Worker Program; and WHEREAS, the Board of Health previously supported the grant application in August, and due to timing requirements, Bayfield County must move forward with approval to allow initial expenditures at the start of the grant period; and WHEREAS, local schools and partner programs have expressed strong support for the proposed Community Health Worker Program to embed community health workers within local schools to support youth health needs, within Aging and Disability Services to help older residents maintain independent living, and within the WIC Program to broaden access and assist participants with barriers to utilizing WIC benefits and accessing healthy foods; and WHEREAS, the program will strengthen cooperation between county agencies and external partners including the establishment of a Steering Committee composed of the Public Health Nursing Director, WIC Director, Human Services Director, Extension staff member, Mary Pardee, and Red Cliff Community Health Center representative, Diane Erickson, who will guide program development, staffing plans, prioritize of services, and align work with other community health worker programs through UW-Extension and Red Cliff Community Health Center; and WHEREAS, during the five-year grant period, Wisconsin Department of Health will provide guidance to ensure Community Health Worker programs meet all necessary requirements for future Medicaid and Medicare billing of community health worker services, strengthening long-term program sustainability; and WHEREAS, this funding will expand direct services to residents, help bridge existing gaps in outreach and support, and reinforce referrals between multiple county departments in delivering needed health and social services throughout the community; and WHEREAS, the funding through this program will help stabilize and build health department capacity by retaining one existing public health nurse at full time status, fill gaps in staffing for outreach and clinical referral programs and provide a stable funding source for additional outreach initiatives over the next 5 years; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby accepts the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Rural Health Transformation Grant Award in the initial amount of $425,000 to establish and implement the Community Health Worker Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Health Department is authorized to expend funds after receipt of final grant agreement in accordance with the grant requirements beginning October 1, 2026, and proceed with planning, staffing, and program implementation as outlined; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors approves the following amendments to the 2026 Health Department budget: 2026 Budget Amendment Increase: • 100-20-43555 $425,000 Community Health Worker Grant Revenue • 100-20-54105-50121 $188,117 Full time • 100-20-54105-xxxxx $142,644 Fringe expenses • 100-20-54105-50290 $2,500 Contractual Services • 100-20-54105-50332 $24,642 Travel expenses • 100-20-54105-50390 $67,097 Other expenses By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-89, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk _________________________________________________ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Meagan Quaderer, Director Bryan Ziemann, EMS Coordinator Ryan Matthews, Assistant meagan.quaderer@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Bryan.Ziemann@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ryan.matthews@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov (715) 373-6113 • www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/139/Emergency-Management• 117 E. 6th STREET, PO BOX 423 WASHBURN, WI 54891 Why Funding Flows Through Local Governments: Wisconsin law places responsibility for ambulance service with local government. Towns must contract for or operate and maintain ambulance service unless it is otherwise provided (Wis. Stat. § 60.565), and villages and cities are authorized to operate ambulance services or contract with providers (Wis. Stat. §§ 61.64 and 62.133). The Red Cliff Band participates as a sovereign tribal government. Directing funds to these governments, rather than to EMS providers directly: • Supports the governments that are legally responsible for EMS instead of going around them; • Makes Maintenance of Effort enforceable: because the government that funds local EMS is the one receiving County aid, County dollars add to local funding rather than replace it; • Preserves existing municipal-provider agreements and avoids creating a new County-to-provider contracting system; • Keeps funds subject to the budgeting, open records, and public meeting requirements that apply to elected local boards; and • Ensures each community’s residents and calls are counted, including where one provider serves several jurisdictions. EMSPA is not unrestricted municipal aid. Municipalities receiving funds tied to a contracted provider are responsible for ensuring those funds support eligible EMS costs. Accountability and Performance: EMSPA represents a new $1 million annual public investment, and its requirements allow the County to determine whether that investment is improving EMS capacity and reliability. Participating governments and their EMS providers, as applicable, must: • Document and maintain EMS service agreements; • Maintain local EMS funding at or above the 2024–2026 average (Maintenance of Effort); • Document that EMSPA funds are used only for eligible costs; • Participate in the countywide Coverage Support System and follow County EMS coordination protocols; • Report financial, staffing, training, and call-coverage information to Emergency Management; and • Hold at least two public or governing-body meetings during the year to report on local EMS performance. The Supplemental Award is earned on a 100-point scale: 9-1-1 coverage reliability (30 points), Coverage Support System participation (25), response capacity and service availability (15), workforce stability and staffing documentation (15), and development of Strategic and Operational Plans (15). For example, an agency scoring 92 points earns 92% of its Supplemental Award. Response times are tracked for system planning but do not determine awards, because they depend heavily on geography, weather, and other factors outside an agency’s control. EMSPA is not a competitive grant; jurisdictions do not compete against one another for funding. The requirements do not prescribe a staffing model, governance structure, or operational approach, and wherever practical they rely on information agencies already maintain for budgeting, staffing, training, and planning. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Meagan Quaderer, Director Bryan Ziemann, EMS Coordinator Ryan Matthews, Assistant meagan.quaderer@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Bryan.Ziemann@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov ryan.matthews@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov (715) 373-6113 • www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/139/Emergency-Management• 117 E. 6th STREET, PO BOX 423 WASHBURN, WI 54891 Key Dates: • Applications due 11:59 p.m., December 1, 2026; • Performance period January 1 – December 31, 2027, with payments in January and July; and • Final program and fiscal reports, including Strategic and Operational Plans, due January 31, 2028. Summary: EMSPA carries out the County Board’s decision to strengthen Bayfield County’s existing EMS system while preserving local responsibility and municipal-provider relationships. It does not create a County EMS service, require agency consolidation, or transfer operational control to the County. Instead, it pairs significant new County resources with reasonable accountability so that funds remain dedicated to EMS, supplement existing local investment, and contribute to a more reliable and sustainable emergency response system for Bayfield County. 1 Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) – FY2027 2 Contents Award Information ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 3 Eligible Applicants ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 4 Maintenance of Effort (MOE) ................................ ................................ .......................... 4 Allowable Costs ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 4 Application and Submission information ................................ ................................ ........ 6 Award Formula ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 11 Timeline ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 11 Training Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ . 12 Program Closeout ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 12 Redistribution: ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 13 Appendix A: Bayfield County EMSPA Award Formula ................................ ................ 14 Appendix B: Training Requirements ................................ ................................ ............. 16 Appendix C: Post-Award Responsibilities and Considerations ................................ ....... 18 3 Program Description The Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management provides funding assistance to eligible tribal and municipal governments throughout the county for documented efforts to provide reliable, sustainable EMS staffing for 9-1-1 calls for service. Program Priorities The EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) was created by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors with the following priority areas: 1. Improving service reliability 2. Staff retention & recruitment 3. Improving on-call and/or hourly compensation for licensed EMS providers 4. Supporting improved EMS response times and system efficiency Each participating agency’s progress on these priorities will be evaluated using the performance measures in Appendix C. For additional information or questions, please reach out to Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management: Email: EMS@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov Phone: (715) 373-6113 Award Information 1. Funding source: The Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) is funded by Bayfield County by utilizing a tax levy exemption. Wisconsin State Statute § 66.0602(3)(e)6 says, "The limit otherwise applicable under this section does not apply to any of the following: ...The amount that a county levies in that year for a countywide emergency medical system. " 2. Total amount of funds available: $1,000,000 3. Anticipated number of awards: 29 4. Anticipated assistance award amount: See Appendix A: Bayfield County EMSPA Award Formula 5. Project performance period: January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027 6. Type of Assistance: This is a continuing limited eligibility assistance opportunity for EMS sustainment or capacity-building projects. 7. Expectations: If Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management approves an application for award, the Signing Official for the applicant municipality or tribe and the authorized representative of the applicant municipality or tribe and an authorized representative of its designated EMS provider will be required to sign an agreement with Bayfield County that sets forth your agency’s obligations to adhere 4 to this NOFO, and all requirements set forth in Appendix C of this NOFO. Please review this NOFO in its entirety, including all appendices, Please review all materials carefully prior to applying for this program to ensure that your agency will be able to fulfill all obligations set forth. This program is meant to sustain local EMS emergency response programs at current or increased capacity and capabilities, and address capacity and capability gaps as practical. Eligible Applicants All applicants certify that they are willing and able to comply with all requirements stated in this NOFO, including the post-award responsibilities and performance requirements in Appendix C. Eligible applicants are cities, tribal governments, towns, and villages located within Bayfield County, Wisconsin that have designated an EMS service provider. Additional eligibility requirements: All applicants for this program must have a valid Ambulance Service Provider Agreement between Bayfield County and the contracted EMS service. Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Participating tribal and municipal governments must maintain local EMS funding and level of service at no less than their average for the last three years or increase them. Reductions are not allowed. Applicants are required to certify and provide documentation that they have maintained the funding level of service for emergency medical services (EMS) that is at least equivalent to the average provided over the last three years (2024-2026). Allowable Costs Eligible costs and funding restrictions All expenses related to this program must be allowable as listed below and reasonable, allocable, and incurred within the program’s performance and budget period (January 1 – December 31, 2027). Duplication of benefits and supplanting local expenditures are prohibited. Additionally, all costs must be listed in an approved application. Any expense not listed in an approved application budget is ineligible for reimbursement without project modification, regardless of whether it falls within the approved program period. 5 Each expense category in the budget section requires a response to the prompt, “Briefly describe the overall use of funds for this budget category. ” (Sample language would be, “Emergency Medical Services personnel costs/employer paid benefits, etc. ”) It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify in the System for Award Management (SAM) that no vendor/contractor is debarred. Allowable costs The following direct cost categories and related costs are allowable under this funding opportunity: Personnel Personnel costs represent wages and salaries for employees of the applicant’s contracted EMS agency. The application must include each employee for which costs may be covered by the project. If staff are hired after the application is approved, the service agency must notify the Office of Emergency Management before using program funds toward the new hire personnel costs. The employee’s position description must support the EMS requirements and time allocated. All costs submitted for reimbursement must be supported by a monthly timesheet or other supporting documentation reflecting that time was allocated for an eligible activity. Only the personnel listed in the approved budget will be eligible for reimbursement. Submission of position description(s) may be required to verify percentage of job duties eligible for reimbursement. Wage rate, percentage of job duties, and applicable hours that are listed in the description of computation must match what is being reported in submitted Position Description Information Form(s) (PDIF). Examples of Description of Computation are “$50,000 annual salary at 100%” or “$25/hour x 2080 hours x 100%. ” Employee Benefits Fringe or Employee Benefit costs represent the applicant agency’s cost for benefits and fringe costs associated with an employee’s wages. Consultant/Contractual Costs under this category may include consultant or contractual services through a third party. All costs must have a signed contractual agreement, and, if appropriate, must adhere to proper procurement standards. Each contract must be listed individually by contract position and/or entity showing the total cost of services by line item. Products and/or services should be entered into the products/services area in the consultants/contractual category. Examples of products/services would be “Paramedic EMS Service Provider. ” 6 If claiming consultant/contractual expenses, applicants must provide a copy of the executed contract(s) to cover the performance period and to determine eligibility of the contract. If a contract is not provided at the time of application, it must be provided prior to any payment and no later than at project close-out. Unallowable Costs The following costs are unallowable under this funding opportunity: • Capital expense purchases; • Any equipment purchases, including parts, repair, or upgrades; • Software or billing services; • Costs associated with providing interfacility transport; • Costs associated with staff that are not licensed at the EMR level or higher; • Administrative fees; and any other cost not directly related to wages, benefits, or contractual products/services that provide 9-1-1 EMS response. Application and Submission information E-signatures Electronic signatures are accepted on forms that require signatures if it is the policy of the municipality or tribe to allow electronic signatures. Adobe signature boxes must show “Digitally signed by… ” along with the date/time of the signatures. A .jpeg format or a scan of a signature are also acceptable. Access application Applications must be submitted through the Bayfield County online application portal accessible at (insert link). All forms needed for this NOFO can be found on the Bayfield County website at the following location: (insert link) Application components Applicants must provide Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management with detailed information that will be used to make a funding decision. Information provided in this application may be cited in reports or press releases and will likely be used in reports to County Board members or other stakeholders. An application checklist is provided on the Bayfield County website: link While not required, use of this checklist is encouraged. 7 All required attachment forms must be for the 2027 program year. In addition to the base allocation, a portion of the project funds is based on performance measures described in Appendix C (the Supplemental Award). Main Summary Agency All applicants must provide the following with the application: • Legal name of the applicant municipality or tribe, and of its designated EMS service provider; • Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN); • A current IRS Form W-9; and • Payment (ACH) information on the Bayfield County vendor form, if the applicant is not already set up as a Bayfield County vendor. Bayfield County cannot issue any program funds until the applicant's vendor and payment information is complete and current. Applicants must notify Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management of any changes to this information during the performance period. Points of Contact Project Director (required): responsible for execution, oversight, and administration of this program. This will most likely be the EMS Agency Director. The Project Director cannot also be the Financial Officer. Financial Officer (required): responsible and accountable for the financial management of the awarded agency with the authority to certify expenditures. Municipal officials or Agency officials are eligible. Signing Official (required): authorized to sign the legal agreement and obligate the municipality or tribe (for example, board chair, city administrator, or tribal chair). The Project Director and Financial Officer cannot also act as the Signing Official. The Signing Official and an authorized representative of the applicant's EMS provider must both sign the application. Alternate Contact (optional): a back-up contact in the event the Project Director is not available. This individual cannot sign or certify on behalf of the Financial Officer or the Signing Officials. Budget Detail Only eligible costs under the appropriate cost category as described in this NOFO should be included in the application. All costs must include the following: 8 • A brief description • A justification that describes how the expenditure will be used during the program period to meet the eligible activities and outcomes • Detailed computations that support the amount requested. For personnel costs, description must include rate of pay, length of time, and percentage of duties. Detailed computations should be clear and reflect accurate calculations. Lump sums are not acceptable. • Personnel expense totals and description of computation must match the information being reported in the submitted Position Description Information Form(s). Program Application Required Attachments a. 2027 Staff Roster b. 2027 EMS Budget c. Applicable EMS Provider Contracts if available. If not available at application, the executed contract must be submitted before any payment is released, and no later than closeout, for review and approval by Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management. d. Assurance that the EMS provider will participate in a countywide Coverage Support system. Assurances The applicant hereby agrees to the following assurances as a condition of eligibility for funding under the Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (FY2027): 1. Compliance with Program Requirements: The applicant certifies that it will comply with all requirements, obligations, and conditions set forth in the FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including all rules, regulations, and post-award responsibilities referenced in Appendix C. 2. Maintenance of Effort (MOE): The applicant assures that it will maintain, at minimum, the three-year average of local EMS financial support and service capacity. Reductions in local EMS funding are prohibited and may result in penalties or repayment. 3. Non-Supplanting: The applicant certifies that funds awarded under this program will supplement, and not supplant, existing local government EMS funding. Supplanting is strictly prohibited and constitutes grounds for suspension, termination, or recovery of funds. Supplanting these funds may make the applicant ineligible for future funding cycles. 4. Allowable Use of Funds: The applicant assures that program funds will be expended solely for allowable costs limited to personnel wages, employee benefits, 9 and eligible contractual EMS services, consistent with all restrictions outlined in the NOFO. The applicant further certifies that no program funds will be used for unallowable costs, including capital expenses, equipment purchases, administrative fees, or services not related to 9-1-1 EMS response. 5. Documentation and Reporting: The applicant certifies that it will maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation supporting all costs, activities, and performance measures, including timesheets, payroll records, call-volume reports, roster reports, coverage support and mutual-aid documentation, EMS budget reports, training documentation, strategic and operational plans, and reimbursement requests. All required fiscal and program reports will be submitted by the established deadlines. 6. Contractual Requirements: The applicant certifies that it holds a valid Ambulance Service Provider Agreement between Bayfield County and its designated EMS service provider. All consultant or contractual expenses will be supported by executed contracts, submitted with the application or before any payment is released. 7. Countywide Coverage Support System and Mutual-Aid Participation: The applicant commits to participation in the countywide Coverage Support system and to following the operational expectations established in the strategic plan, operational plan, and applicable countywide EMS procedures. The applicant further agrees to provide appropriately utilized Coverage Support when the agency is unable to provide first out 9-1-1 EMS coverage. The applicant further agrees to provide appropriate coverage when assigned through Coverage Support or mutual aid. 8. Performance Measures: Applicants will be evaluated based on their participation and compliance with countywide Coverage Support System and mutual-aid requirements; reliability of 9-1-1 EMS coverage, including the percentage of calls covered by the agency or appropriate mutual aid; EMS response capacity and service availability, including staffing and on-call capacity; workforce stability and staffing documentation; and implementation of required Strategic and Operational Plans. These measures will be used to determine the applicant’s earned Supplemental Award in accordance with the performance scoring criteria outlined in Appendix C. 9. Public and Governing-Body Reporting: The applicant agrees to host at least two public or governing-body meetings during the performance year to provide updates regarding 9-1-1 call volume, coverage, response capacity, staffing, EMS finances, and progress toward Strategic and Operational Plan goals. 10 10. Legal and Ethical Conduct: The applicant assures that all expenditures will comply with applicable procurement standards, that all vendors and contractors will be verified as non-debarred. The applicant certifies that all information submitted in connection with the program is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. Fraudulent reporting, misuse of funds, intentional submission of materially inaccurate information, or violation of funding restrictions may result in suspension, termination, recovery of funds, or other remedies available under the program agreement. 11. Cooperation and Communication: The applicant certifies that it will promptly notify Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management of staffing changes, new hires, contractual modifications, or any issue affecting program compliance or performance. 12. Acceptance of Redistribution Rules: The applicant acknowledges that failure to achieve the performance requirements established in Appendix C may result in a reduction of the Supplemental Award. The applicant agrees that any portion of the Supplemental Award not earned based on the final performance score may be de- obligated and redistributed in accordance with the Redistribution provisions of this NOFO. The applicant acknowledges that no agency may receive more than 100% of its eligible program-allowable costs through the EMS Performance Assistance Program during the applicable performance year. By accepting an award under this program, the applicant agrees to all performance, documentation, reporting, and redistribution requirements established in this NOFO and Appendix C. Submission dates & times Applications must be submitted to Bayfield County Emergency Management by 11:59 p.m. CT, December 1st, 2026. This program requires full application submission on or before the application due date. No other submissions are needed for application. Funding restrictions Pre-award costs are allowable only if they were incurred on or after January 1, 2027 (the start of the performance period). Pre-award costs are any costs that have been incurred prior to notification from Bayfield County Emergency Management of either a fully executed award document or Project Adjustment Notification (PAN otherwise called Modification). A cost is incurred when an action or activity will result in an expense or obligation. This may be, but is not limited to, signing a contract or hours worked, etc. 11 The applicant is responsible for the preparation of the documentation required to fulfill compliance responsibilities. All costs must be approved by Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management. Award Formula The total award amount includes two components: a Base Award based on call volume and a performance-based Supplemental Award based on population, ensuring that funding reflects both essential operational needs and actual service demand. The Supplemental Award allocates $30 per resident to each jurisdiction, calculated using 2020 census population data. The Supplemental Award shown in Appendix A is the maximum available; the amount actually earned depends on the agency’s final performance score (see Appendix C). The Base Award allocates the $500,000 base allocation pool among jurisdictions using a capped, proportional call-volume formula. Each jurisdiction's 9-1-1 EMS call volume for the most recent complete calendar year (2025 for the FY2027 award year) is compared to a countywide call-volume cap, set annually at approximately two standard deviations above the countywide average call volume per jurisdiction (216 calls for the FY2027 award year). Any jurisdiction's call volume above this cap is used at the capped level solely for purposes of calculating the Base Award; it does not affect that jurisdiction's reported call volume for any other purpose under this NOFO. This cap is applied to prevent any single jurisdiction's atypical service demand, classification practices, or operational scope from disproportionately determining the countywide distribution of funds. Each jurisdiction's Base Award is calculated as its capped call volume divided by the sum of all jurisdictions' capped call volumes, multiplied by the $500,000 Base Award pool. Because this calculation is normalized across all jurisdictions, the full $500,000 Base Award pool is allocated in every award year regardless of the specific cap value applied. Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management will review and may adjust the call- volume cap annually as part of the NOFO update process, using the most recent available call-volume data. Timeline The following annual schedule will be used: FY2027 applications due 11:59 p.m. December 1, 2026. • Application Deadline: 12 11:59 p.m. CST on December 1st of the calendar year prior to the performance year. • Performance period: January 1 – December 31 of the performance year. • Closeout date: December 31 of the performance year. • Final reports (program + fiscal): Due 11:59 p.m. CST on January 31st of the following year. Training Requirements The Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program requires all participating EMS agencies to ensure their personnel maintain the knowledge, skills, and operational readiness necessary to meet countywide EMS performance standards. Training requirements support core competencies, dispatch and response efficiency, Coverage Support system participation, patient care protocols, safety practices, mass-casualty preparedness, accurate documentation, and alignment with each agency’s Strategic and Operational Plan. These standards help ensure reliable 9-1-1 response, improve service quality, and reinforce the workforce sustainability goals identified as program priorities. Training requirements will be published annually as Appendix B. Program Closeout Payment and Reporting Requirements: 1. Payment: Payments will be made semiannually (twice per year). The first payment is to be made in January of the program period and again in July in the program period. The Supplemental Award earned is determined by the agency’s final performance score at closeout, as described in Appendix C. For example, an agency with a final performance score of 95 earns 95% of its Supplemental Award; the remaining 5% is de-obligated and redistributed as described in the Redistribution section. 2. Submission: Payment requests are made by submitting a fiscal report. The following documentation is required to be attached to and submitted: a. A Payment Request Form, located in the program documents portal of the Bayfield County website, which must be signed by the Project Director, Financial Officer, and Signing Official; b. A completed annual Payroll Report and/or a local tribal or municipal government generated payroll report. This report cannot contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as Social Security Numbers, banking 13 information, etc. but must contain the name of the program-funded employee(s); c. If the municipal or tribal government contracts with a professional EMS provider, then the executed contract, invoice, and proof of payment for the EMS contract must be provided. d. Total call volume report that provides the total number of covered and uncovered calls e. 2027 Roster report showing number of on-call hours and number of calls per licensed responder f. Fiscal report showing cost of wages and benefits for licensed EMS staff or a fully executed contract and proof of payment g. EMS budget report from the EMS provider h. In-house EMS training program outline i. 2027 Strategic Plan that includes Mission & Vision, Operational Assessment, Financial Sustainability, Workforce & Staffing, and Community Integration j. 2027 Operational Plan including Dispatch and Response, Staffing and Scheduling, Patient Care Protocols, Vehicle Safety, Medication and Equipment, Mass Casualty Management, and Quality Improvement. Redistribution: De-obligated funds and any amounts not allocated under Appendix A will be redistributed equally among recipients that meet the redistribution criteria in Appendix C, provided that no agency receives more than 100% of its eligible program-allowable costs. Any amount that would exceed an agency’s eligible costs will be redistributed equally among the remaining qualifying agencies. Redistribution will be performed after initial assistance distributions and closeout reviews have been completed. 14 Appendix A: Bayfield County EMSPA Award Formula Supplemental Award Rate: $30 per 2020 resident. The Base Award allocates the $500,000 among jurisdictions using a capped, proportional call-volume formula. Amounts shown are estimates. Supplemental Award amounts are the maximum available; the amount earned depends on each agency’s final performance score (Appendix C). Municipality Type Population (2020) 2025 Call Volume Capped Call Volume Share of Capped Volume Base Award (Call-Volume Pool) Supplemental Award ($30/res.) Total Award Washburn City 2,051 162 162 9.67% $48,329 $61,530 $109,859 Bayfield City 584 51 51 3.04% $15,215 $17,520 $32,735 Mason Village 101 2 2 0.12% $597 $3,030 $3,627 Barksdale Town 745 59 59 3.52% $17,601 $22,350 $39,951 Barnes Town 823 106 106 6.32% $31,623 $24,690 $56,313 Bayfield Town 787 89 89 5.31% $26,551 $23,610 $50,161 Bayview Town 512 37 37 2.21% $11,038 $15,360 $26,398 Bell Town 355 40 40 2.39% $11,933 $10,650 $22,583 Cable Town 853 112 112 6.68% $33,413 $25,590 $59,003 Clover Town 261 26 26 1.55% $7,757 $7,830 $15,587 Delta Town 315 26 26 1.55% $7,757 $9,450 $17,207 Drummond Town 544 85 85 5.07% $25,358 $16,320 $41,678 Eileen Town 722 26 26 1.55% $7,757 $21,660 $29,417 Grand View Town 508 45 45 2.68% $13,425 $15,240 $28,665 Hughes Town 471 48 48 2.86% $14,320 $14,130 $28,450 Iron River Town 1,240 207 207 12.35% $61,754 $37,200 $98,954 Kelly Town 436 50 50 2.98% $14,916 $13,080 $27,996 Keystone Town 373 36 36 2.15% $10,740 $11,190 $21,930 Lincoln Town 251 30 30 1.79% $8,950 $7,530 $16,480 Mason Town 289 19 19 1.13% $5,668 $8,670 $14,338 Namakagon Town 316 39 39 2.33% $11,635 $9,480 $21,115 Orienta Town 164 7 7 0.42% $2,088 $4,920 $7,008 Oulu Town 560 33 33 1.97% $9,845 $16,800 $26,645 Pilsen Town 216 4 4 0.24% $1,193 $6,480 $7,673 Port Wing Town 389 37 37 2.21% $11,038 $11,670 $22,708 Russell Town 344 21 21 1.25% $6,265 $10,320 $16,585 15 Municipality Type Population (2020) 2025 Call Volume Capped Call Volume Share of Capped Volume Base Award (Call-Volume Pool) Supplemental Award ($30/res.) Total Award Tripp Town 244 17 17 1.01% $5,072 $7,320 $12,392 Washburn Town 554 46 46 2.74% $13,723 $16,620 $30,343 Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe 1,209 389 216 12.89% $64,439 $36,270 $100,709 TOTAL 16,217 1,849 1,676 100.00% $500,000 $486,510 $986,510 16 Appendix B: Training Requirements The following training requirements apply to all EMS personnel whose wages, benefits, or contractual costs are supported under the Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program. These requirements ensure alignment with countywide operational standards, program priorities, and the Strategic and Operational Plans submitted by each EMS agency. 1. Core EMS Competency and Recertification Requirements All EMS personnel must maintain current state licensure as required by Wisconsin DHS, including: • State-approved EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic refresher courses; • American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR/AED) refresher training within required renewal cycles; • Annual Medical Director skills review training consistent with agency patient care guidelines. 2. Dispatch and Response Training Agencies must complete training necessary to support reliable emergency response operations, including: • Countywide and agency-specific dispatch procedures; • Communication system use, including radio and CAD protocols; • Training focused on improving response-time and optimizing time to patient contact; 3. Resource Assistance Training To ensure reliable countywide EMS coverage, personnel must complete training on: • Coverage Support system activation procedures – when to request coverage support, mutual aid or co-response from another agency; • Mutual aid responsibilities when operating within or outside the agency’s service area; • Participate in interagency training exercises that demonstrate effective coordination, communications, and response across jurisdictional boundaries. 4. Vehicle, Scene, and Provider Safety Training Agencies must ensure personnel complete training in: 17 • Safe operation of ambulances and emergency vehicles, including emergency response driving practices and compliance with applicable laws and agency policies; • Hazard recognition, bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention, and infection control practices, including the proper selection, use, and disposal of PPE; precautions to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and transmission of infectious diseases; and proper cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination of patient care equipment and ambulances. Scene safety and risk mitigation in dynamic or high-risk environments; 5. Quality Improvement and Documentation Training Agencies shall actively collaborate with their EMS Medical Director to maintain and improve the quality of patient care. This includes participation in a structured quality improvement (QI) process, review of patient care and operational data, identification of opportunities for improvement, implementation of corrective or educational measures when indicated, and documentation of QI activities and outcomes. 6. Cultural, Community, and Agency Integration Training To support community integration components of the agency’s Strategic Plan, personnel must complete training addressing: • Community-specific needs and communication practices; • Coordination with municipal, county, and tribal partners. 7. New Personnel Orientation Requirements Agencies shall maintain a standardized onboarding process for all newly appointed or hired EMS personnel. The onboarding process shall include orientation to agency policies and procedures, clinical protocols and medical direction, equipment and vehicle operations, documentation requirements, safety and infection control practices, communications, and local response procedures. Agencies shall document completion of onboarding and verify that personnel are appropriately oriented and competent to perform their assigned duties before being placed into independent operational service 18 Appendix C: Post-Award Responsibilities and Considerations Supplemental Award Performance Metrics and Scoring The Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) is intended to support reliable, sustainable 9-1-1 EMS response capacity throughout Bayfield County. The Supplemental Award portion of each award is performance-based and is intended to recognize agencies that demonstrate effective use of program resources, reliable service availability, countywide coordination, workforce sustainability, and implementation of their approved Strategic and Operational Plans. The performance-based portion of the award will be evaluated using five performance measures: Performance Measure Maximum Points 1. Coverage Support System Participation and Countywide Coordination 25 2. 911 Coverage Reliability 30 3. EMS Response Capacity and Service Availability 15 4. Workforce Stability and Staffing Documentation 15 5. Strategic and Operational Plan Development 15 Total Possible Score 100 Each metric will be independently scored. The percentage of the Supplemental Award earned will be based on the agency's total performance score at program closeout. Performance Award Calculation Final Performance Score ÷ 100 × Total Supplemental Award = Earned Supplemental Award For example, an agency with a $50,000 Supplemental Award and a final performance score of 92 points would be eligible to receive: 92% × $50,000 = $46,000 Any portion of the Supplemental Award not earned through performance will be de- obligated and subject to redistribution in accordance with the Redistribution section of this NOFO. 19 1. Coverage Support System (CSS) Participation and Countywide Coordination – 25 Points Purpose This metric measures an agency's participation in the countywide EMS system and its willingness and ability to utilize coordinated response resources to maintain reliable 9-1-1 EMS coverage across Bayfield County Required Performance The EMS agency must: • Participate in the countywide Coverage Support System; • Provide appropriate coverage when assigned through the Coverage Support system or mutual aid; • Notify the appropriate parties when staffing or operational conditions affect their ability to provide coverage; • Maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with Coverage Support System requirements. Scoring Performance Level Points Full participation; all required Coverage Support System procedures followed; no documented compliance deficiencies 25 Participation maintained with one minor documented deficiency that is corrected during the performance period 22 Participation maintained with two minor deficiencies or one significant deficiency that is corrected 18 Partial participation or repeated failure to follow required Coverage support system procedures 12 Significant failure to participate or repeated failure to provide required coverage support 5 Failure to participate in the countywide Coverage Support system without an approved exception 0 20 Bayfield County Emergency Management may consider documented circumstances outside the agency's reasonable control when determining whether a compliance deficiency warrants a reduction in points. 2. 911 Coverage Reliability – 30 Points Purpose This metric measures the agency's ability to provide or appropriately coordinate coverage for 9-1-1 EMS calls within its jurisdiction. For purposes of this program, a missed or uncovered call is a 9-1-1 EMS call for which the agency originally designated as the first-out response agency was unable to provide a response and did not appropriately arrange for coverage through Coverage Support, mutual aid, or another approved response resource. A call that is appropriately transferred to another EMS agency through the countywide Coverage Support or mutual-aid system will not be considered an uncovered call when the required procedures are followed. Primary Measurement The agency's coverage reliability will be calculated as: Covered 9-1-1 Calls ÷ Total 9-1-1 EMS Calls × 100 = Coverage Reliability Rate Scoring Coverage Reliability Rate Points 100% 30 99.0% – 99.99% 27 98.0% – 98.99% 24 97.0% – 97.99% 21 95.0% – 96.99% 18 90.0% – 94.99% 12 85.0% – 89.99% 6 Less than 85% 0 Minimum Reporting Requirements 21 The agency must submit: • Total 9-1-1 EMS call volume; • Number of calls responded to by the agency; • Number of calls covered through Coverage Support or mutual aid; • Number of calls that were uncovered; • Documentation of circumstances surrounding any uncovered call; • Documentation of corrective actions taken when appropriate. Unavoidable or Extraordinary Circumstances Bayfield County Emergency Management may exclude a call from the agency's coverage reliability calculation when the agency demonstrates that the inability to respond resulted from circumstances outside the agency's reasonable control. The purpose of this provision is to measure agency performance while recognizing that EMS operations occur within a dynamic emergency response environment. 3. EMS Response Capacity and Service Availability – 15 Points Purpose This metric measures whether the agency maintained or increased its ability to provide staffed or on-call EMS resources for 9-1-1 response. The purpose of EMSPA funding is to support reliable and sustainable EMS staffing and response capacity. Accordingly, response capacity and service availability will be used as primary performance measures rather than requiring agencies to demonstrate a reduction in geographic response time. Baseline The agency's baseline response capacity will be established using the prior calendar year's staffing and service data. The baseline may include: • Total staffed EMS response hours; • Total documented on-call response hours; • Number of licensed responders available for 9-1-1 response; • Number of scheduled EMS coverage hours. Primary Measurement 22 The agency's change in response capacity will be calculated by comparing the 2027 performance period with the established baseline. Response Capacity Change = 2027 Eligible Response Capacity ÷ Baseline Response Capacity × 100 Scoring Demonstrated Response Capacity Points 95.00% or more of baseline 15 94.99% – 90% of baseline 13 89.99% – 85% of baseline 11 84.99% – 80.00% of baseline 8 79.99% – 75% of baseline 5 Less than 75% of baseline 0 An agency that maintains its established response capacity will therefore continue to receive substantial credit for this metric, while agencies that use program resources to expand staffing and availability may receive additional points. Required Documentation The agency must provide: • Staff roster; • Staffed and/or on-call response hours; • Staffing schedules; • Call volume information; Response-Time Data Response-time data will continue to be collected as part of the program's system-level performance monitoring. Response-time improvement will not independently determine an agency's Supplemental Award because response intervals may be affected by factors outside the reasonable control of the EMS agency, including call location, geography, weather, traffic, call acuity, dispatch processing, and resource location. 23 Bayfield County may use response-time information to identify countywide trends, geographic service gaps, operational challenges, and opportunities for system improvement. 4. Workforce Stability and Staffing Documentation – 15 Points Purpose This metric measures the agency's ability to maintain a qualified EMS workforce and demonstrates that program funds are being used to support sustainable staffing. For purposes of this metric, the baseline staffing capacity will be established using the agency's prior calendar year staffing and service data, consistent with the baseline methodology described under EMS Response Capacity and Service Availability. Performance Measures The agency will be evaluated on: • Maintenance or improvement of its licensed EMS responder roster; • Recruitment of qualified EMS personnel; • Retention of existing EMS personnel; • Maintenance or improvement of scheduled/on-call staffing capacity; • Appropriate use of program funds for eligible personnel costs; • Compliance with payroll, timesheet, roster, and personnel documentation requirements; • Compliance with Maintenance of Effort requirements. Scoring Workforce Performance Points Maintains or increases licensed responder roster and staffing capacity; complete documentation 15 Maintains at least 95% of baseline staffing capacity with complete documentation 13 Maintains 90%–94.99% of baseline staffing capacity with complete documentation 10 Maintains 85%–89.99% of baseline staffing capacity 7 Maintains 75%–84.99% of baseline staffing capacity 4 Less than 75% of baseline staffing capacity 0 24 Documentation Compliance Regardless of staffing level, incomplete or materially inaccurate documentation may result in a reduction of up to 3 points from this metric. Examples include: • Missing payroll documentation; • Incomplete timesheets; • Inaccurate staff rosters; • Failure to document program-funded personnel; • Failure to notify Bayfield County of required staffing changes; • Failure to maintain required licensure documentation. Reductions will be based on the significance and extent of the deficiency. Maintenance of Effort An agency must continue to comply with the Maintenance of Effort requirements established in this NOFO. Failure to meet the Maintenance of Effort requirement may result in ineligibility for the Workforce Stability portion of the Supplemental Award and may result in additional program consequences as provided elsewhere in this NOFO. 5. Strategic and Operational Plan Development – 15 Points Purpose This metric measures whether the agency uses the program year to develop complete Strategic and Operational Plans that assess its current EMS service, workforce, operational, and financial sustainability needs and set measurable goals for addressing them. The completed plans must be submitted with the agency's final close-out reports. Required Strategic Plan Components The agency's Strategic Plan must address: • Mission and Vision; • Operational Assessment; • Financial Sustainability; • Workforce and Staffing; • Community Integration. 25 Required Operational Plan Components The agency's Operational Plan must address: • Dispatch and Response; • Staffing and Scheduling; • Patient Care Protocols; • Vehicle Safety; • Medication and Equipment; • Mass Casualty Management; • Quality Improvement. Scoring Plan Development Level Points Both plans submitted by the closeout deadline; all required components addressed; plans include measurable goals, timelines, and responsible parties; and plans have been reviewed or adopted by the agency’s governing body 15 Both plans submitted; all required components addressed, but plans lack measurable goals and timelines or have not been reviewed by the governing body 13 Both plans submitted; one to three required components missing or incomplete 10 Only one plan submitted, or four or more required components missing or incomplete 4 No plans submitted by the closeout deadline 0 A required component is considered addressed when the plan describes the agency’s current status in that area, identifies needs or gaps, and sets at least one goal or action to address them. Bayfield County Emergency Management may request revisions to an incomplete plan before assigning a final score. Plans submitted for FY2027 will serve as the baseline for evaluating plan implementation in future program years. Required Reporting The agency must submit its completed 2027 Strategic Plan and 2027 Operational Plan with its final program and fiscal reports, due January 31, 2028, along with any supporting documentation requested by Bayfield County Emergency Management. 26 Each participating agency must also host at least two public or governing-body meetings during the performance year, including joint meetings with local municipalities, to provide a report on: • 9-1-1 call volume; • Covered and uncovered calls; • Response capacity; • Staffing; • EMS budget and expenditures; • Progress in developing the Strategic and Operational Plans. Final Supplemental Award Score At program closeout, Bayfield County Emergency Management will assign points for each of the five performance measures. Metric Maximum Coverage Support system Participation 25 911 Coverage Reliability 30 EMS Response Capacity and Service Availability 15 Workforce Stability and Staffing Documentation 15 Strategic and Operational Plan Development 15 TOTAL 100 The agency's total score will determine the percentage of its Supplemental Award earned. Example An agency receives a potential Supplemental Award of $50,000 and receives the following closeout scores: • Coverage Support System Participation: 25 points • 911 Coverage Reliability: 27 points • Response Capacity: 15 points • Workforce Stability: 10 points • Strategic/Operational Plan: 15 points Total Performance Score = 92 points 27 $50,000 × 92% = $46,000 earned Supplemental Award The remaining $4,000 will be de-obligated and subject to redistribution in accordance with the Redistribution provisions of this NOFO. Performance Review and Corrective Action Bayfield County Emergency Management will review submitted performance documentation at closeout to determine the agency's final performance score. When a performance deficiency is identified, Bayfield County Emergency Management may request additional documentation or a corrective action plan before determining the final score. Performance reductions will be based on documented performance and will be proportionate to the severity and duration of the deficiency. The purpose of the performance-based Supplemental Award is to encourage reliable EMS coverage, workforce sustainability, countywide coordination, and continuous improvement. It is not intended to financially penalize an agency for isolated circumstances that are outside the agency's reasonable control. Redistribution of Unawarded Supplemental Funds If an agency does not earn 100% of its potential Supplemental Award, the unearned portion will be de-obligated. De-obligated funds will be redistributed to eligible program recipients that: 1. Have met all required program eligibility and compliance requirements; 2. Have demonstrated eligible program expenses exceeding their initial award; 3. Have submitted all required fiscal and performance documentation; 4. Have achieved the applicable performance requirements; and 5. Have not exceeded 100% of their eligible program-allowable costs. Redistribution will occur after the initial assistance distributions and closeout reviews have been completed. No agency may receive more than 100% of its eligible program-allowable costs through the EMS Performance Assistance Program during the applicable performance year. 28 Any funds that remain after redistribution, including funds that cannot be redistributed because no agency qualifies or all qualifying agencies have reached 100% of their eligible program-allowable costs, will be retained in the Bayfield County countywide EMS fund and may be carried forward to the following program year, subject to County Board approval. Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program – FY2027 Application | 1 EMS PERFORMANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EMSPA) FY2027 APPLICATION Performance Period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 Applications are due to Bayfield County Emergency Management by December 1, 2026. Complete all applicable sections and attach the required documentation identified in Section 9. Applicant Use: This application is designed to collect the information needed to evaluate eligibility, proposed use of funds, staffing capacity, and the performance measures established in Appendix C of the FY2027 NOFO. 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION Municipality / Tribal Government Applicant Type ☐ City ☐ Town ☐ Village ☐ Tribal Government EMS Service Provider EMS Provider Agreement with Bayfield County ☐ Current/Valid ☐ Renewal/Execution Pending UEI SAM Registration Active ☐ Yes ☐ No SAM Expiration Date 2. POINTS OF CONTACT Role Name / Title Phone Email Project Director (required) Financial Officer (required) Signing Official (required) Alternate Contact (optional) Role separation requirement: The Project Director cannot also be the Financial Officer. The Project Director and Financial Officer cannot also act as the Signing Official. 3. PROJECT SUMMARY Briefly describe the EMS service, current staffing model, and the primary need this funding will address. Include how the proposed project supports reliable and sustainable 9-1-1 EMS response capacity. ________________________________________________________________________________ 4. PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS Describe the proposed use of EMSPA funds. Costs must be allowable under the FY2027 NOFO and must be included in the approved application budget. Eligible categories are personnel wages/salaries, employee benefits, and eligible consultant/contractual EMS services. Budget Category Description / Use of Funds Computation Requested Amount Personnel $ Employee Benefits $ Consultant / Contractual $ Other Eligible Direct Cost (if applicable) $ TOTAL $ Personnel computation must identify rate of pay, length of time/hours, and percentage of eligible duties. Lump-sum calculations are not acceptable. Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program – FY2027 Application | 2 5. STAFFING AND RESPONSE CAPACITY Provide the information below for the EMS provider serving the applicant jurisdiction. Use the same definitions and documentation that will be used for closeout reporting. Measure 2026 Baseline 2027 Proposed / Projected Licensed EMS responders available for 9-1-1 response Total staffed EMS response hours Total documented on-call response hours Scheduled EMS coverage hours Total 9-1-1 EMS calls Current / proposed funded personnel hours Narrative: Explain how the proposed funding will maintain or increase response capacity and service availability. ________________________________________________________________________________ 6. 911 COVERAGE RELIABILITY AND COUNTYWIDE COORDINATION Describe how the EMS provider will maintain reliable 9-1-1 coverage and participate in countywide Auto-Aid and mutual-aid processes. Plan for maintaining first-out coverage: ________________________________________________________________________________ Process for requesting/accepting Auto-Aid or mutual aid: ________________________________________________________________________________ Process for notifying appropriate parties when staffing affects coverage: ________________________________________________________________________________ Approach to documenting covered, Auto-Aid/mutual-aid, and uncovered calls: ________________________________________________________________________________ 7. WORKFORCE STABILITY AND STAFFING PLAN Describe recruitment, retention, compensation, scheduling, and other staffing strategies supported by the proposed project. Current staffing challenges / workforce needs: ________________________________________________________________________________ On-call and/or hourly compensation strategy: ________________________________________________________________________________ How program-funded personnel will be scheduled and documented: ________________________________________________________________________________ Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program – FY2027 Application | 3 9. REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS CHECKLIST Attached Required Attachment File / Document Name ☐ 2027 Staff Roster ☐ 2027 EMS Budget ☐ Applicable EMS Provider Contract(s), if available ☐ Assurance that the EMS provider will participate in a countywide Auto-Aid schedule Contract note: If an applicable EMS provider contract is not available at application, the executed contract must be submitted at closeout and approved by Bayfield County Emergency Management before reimbursement. 10. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT AND NON-SUPPLANTING CERTIFICATION The applicant certifies that it will maintain, at minimum, the required local EMS financial support and service capacity for the 2024–2026 baseline period and will not reduce local EMS funding. The applicant further certifies that EMSPA funds will supplement, and not supplant, existing local government EMS funding. ☐ I certify that the applicant understands and agrees to the Maintenance of Effort and non -supplanting requirements. 11. PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACKNOWLEDGMENT ☐ The applicant understands that the Supplemental Award portion of the award is performance -based. At closeout, performance will be evaluated using five measures: Auto-Aid Participation and Countywide Coordination (25 points); 911 Coverage Reliability (30 points); EMS Response Capacity and Service Availability (15 points); Workforce Stability and Staffin g Documentation (15 points); and Strategic and Operational Plan Implementation (15 points). The final performance score will determine the percentage of the Supplemental Award earned. The applicant also understands that response-time data may be collected for countywide system-level monitoring, but response-time improvement does not independently determine the Supplemental Award. 12. PUBLIC / GOVERNING-BODY REPORTING The applicant agrees to host at least two public or governing-body meetings during the 2027 performance year at which the agency provides an update regarding 9-1-1 call volume, covered and uncovered calls, response capacity, staffing, EMS budget and expenditures, and progress toward Strategic and Operational Plan goals. ☐ I understand and agree to this reporting requirement. 13. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES By signing below, the undersigned certify that the information in this application and attachments is true and complete to th e best of their knowledge; that the applicant is eligible to apply; that proposed costs are allowable and reasonable; and that the applicant agrees to comply with the FY2027 EMSPA NOFO, the signed program agreement, and applicable Appendix C post - award requirements. The undersigned understand that failure to meet program requirements may result in a reduction or de - obligation of the Supplemental Award and redistribution of unearned funds. Authorized Signing Official – Municipality / Tribe EMS Agency Authorized Representative Name / Title: Name / Title: Signature: Signature: Date: Date: Bayfield County Office of Emergency Management EMS@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov | (715) 373-6113 Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) – FY2027 Closeout & Performance Report EMS PERFORMANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EMSPA) FY2027 PERFORMANCE & CLOSEOUT REPORT Performance Period: January 1–December 31, 2027 | Final Report Due: January 31, 2028 Purpose and Instructions This closeout form documents the use of EMSPA funds, program performance, staffing and response capacity, 911 coverage reliability, countywide coordination, workforce activities, and implementation of required Strategic and Operational Plans. Submit this form with all required supporting documentation. All information must cover the full FY2027 performance period unless otherwise stated. 1. Applicant and Award Information Municipality / Tribal Government EMS Provider EMS Provider Agreement ☐ Current ☐ Executed/updated during performance period UEI EMSPA Award Amount $ Total Eligible Expenditures $ Earned Supplemental Award Requested $ 2. Final Expenditure and Reimbursement Summary Complete the table below and attach supporting payroll, invoice, contract, and proof-of-payment documentation. Cost Category Awarded Actual Eligible Cost EMSPA Amount Claimed Docs Attached Personnel Wages/Salaries $ $ $ ☐ Employee Benefits $ $ $ ☐ Consultant/Contractual Services $ $ $ ☐ Other Eligible Direct Cost $ $ $ ☐ TOTAL $ $ $ ☐ I certify that costs reported above were incurred during the performance period, are eligible under EMSPA requirements, and are supported by documentation retained by the applicant. 3. 2027 Staffing and Response Capacity Report the same baseline categories used in the application and performance evaluation. Measure 2026 Baseline 2027 Actual Licensed EMS Responders ________ ________ Staffed Hours ________ ________ On-Call Response Hours ________ ________ Scheduled Coverage Hours ________ ________ Total 911 EMS Calls ________ ________ Funded Personnel Hours ________ ________ Describe significant changes in staffing, scheduled coverage, on-call capacity, or service availability during 2027: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) – FY2027 Closeout & Performance Report 4. 911 Coverage Reliability Total 911 EMS Calls Calls Responded to by Agency Calls Covered Through Auto-Aid / Mutual Aid Total Covered Calls Uncovered Calls 911 Coverage Reliability __________ % Coverage formula: Covered 911 EMS Calls ÷ Total 911 EMS Calls × 100. A call appropriately transferred through Auto-Aid or mutual aid is not considered uncovered when county procedures were followed. For each uncovered call or significant coverage issue, provide the circumstances and corrective action taken: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Countywide Auto-Aid and Mutual-Aid Coordination ☐ Participated in the countywide Auto-Aid schedule and followed applicable procedures. ☐ Provided appropriate coverage when assigned through Auto-Aid / mutual aid. ☐ Requested and/or accepted mutual aid when needed to maintain 911 coverage. ☐ Notified appropriate parties when staffing or operations affected coverage. ☐ Maintained documentation of Auto-Aid / mutual-aid activity. Summarize Auto-Aid / mutual-aid activity, notable issues, and corrective actions: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Workforce Stability and Staffing Documentation ☐ 2027 staff roster attached. ☐ Payroll and/or timesheet documentation attached. ☐ Recruitment activities documented. ☐ Retention activities documented. ☐ On-call/hourly compensation supported by payroll or equivalent records. ☐ Use of EMSPA-funded personnel hours is documented. ☐ Maintenance of Effort requirement was met. Summarize recruitment, retention, compensation, staffing, or workforce changes supported by EMSPA funds: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Strategic Plan Implementation Required Component Status / % Complete Evidence / Accomplishments Mission and Vision _____ % Operational Assessment _____ % Financial Sustainability _____ % Workforce and Staffing _____ % Community Integration _____ % Attach the 2027 Strategic Plan and supporting documentation demonstrating implementation. 8. Operational Plan Implementation Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) – FY2027 Closeout & Performance Report Required Component Status / % Complete Evidence / Accomplishments Dispatch and Response _____ % Staffing and Scheduling _____ % Patient Care Protocols _____ % Vehicle Safety _____ % Medication and Equipment _____ % Mass Casualty Management _____ % Quality Improvement _____ % 9. Performance Measures – Final Self-Assessment Complete this section as a self-assessment. Bayfield County Emergency Management will determine the final performance score and earned Supplemental Award in accordance with Appendix C. Performance Measure Max Points Applicant Evidence / Result County Review Auto-Aid Participation and Countywide Coordination 25 911 Coverage Reliability 30 EMS Response Capacity and Service Availability 15 Workforce Stability and Staffing Documentation 15 Strategic and Operational Plan Implementation 15 TOTAL 100 10. Public and Governing-Body Reporting Meeting Date Governing Body or Public Forum Minutes Attached ☐ ☐ Attach meeting minutes, agenda, presentation, or other documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance. 11. Required Closeout Attachments Checklist ☐ Reimbursement / final claim form ☐ Payroll report and/or timesheets supporting EMSPA-funded personnel costs ☐ Contracts, invoices, and proof of payment, as applicable ☐ Documentation of 2027 total, covered, and uncovered 911 EMS calls ☐ 2027 Staff Roster ☐ Documentation of on-call hours and calls per licensed responder, as applicable ☐ Final fiscal report ☐ 2027 Strategic Plan ☐ 2027 Operational Plan ☐ In-house training outline ☐ 2027 Strategic Plan and implementation documentation ☐ 2027 Operational Plan and implementation documentation ☐ Documentation of required public/governing-body reporting ☐ Other supporting documentation: ______________________________ 12. Training and Professional Development Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program (EMSPA) – FY2027 Closeout & Performance Report ☐ Core EMS Competency and Recertification ☐ Dispatch and Response ☐ Resource Assistance ☐ Vehicle, Scene, Provider Safety ☐ Quality Improvement and Documentation ☐ Cultural, Community, Agency Integration ☐ New Personnel Orientation Attach the 2027 in-house training outline and supporting documentation. 13. Final Narrative and Corrective Actions Summarize major accomplishments, challenges, service changes, and corrective actions during FY2027: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If any program requirement was not met, identify the requirement, explain the circumstances, and describe corrective action: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Certification By signing below, the authorized official certifies that the information in this closeout report is true and complete to the best of their knowledge; expenditures claimed are eligible and supported; required records are maintained; Maintenance of Effort and non- supplanting requirements were followed; and the applicant complied with applicable EMSPA requirements, including countywide Auto-Aid/mutual-aid participation and reporting obligations. Authorized Signing Official – Name / Title Signature Date EMS Agency Representative – Name / Title Signature Date ________________ FOR BAYFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT USE ONLY Date Received Reviewer Final Performance Score _____ / 100 Earned Supplemental Award $ Final Eligible Expenditures $ Amount De-obligated / Returned $ Corrective Action Required ☐ No ☐ Yes Redistribution Eligible ☐ No ☐ Yes Final Determination / Notes ____________________________________________ Resolution No. 2026-90 Establishing the Bayfield County Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are an essential component of the public safety system in Bayfield County, providing emergency medical care and transportation to residents, visitors, and individuals throughout the county; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County has previously convened Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committees to examine challenges facing the county's EMS system, including staffing and volunteer recruitment and retention, increasing call volumes and costs, missed and delayed calls, training and certification requirements, geographic challenges, and the long-term sustainability of EMS services; and WHEREAS, previous EMS studies, advisory committees, and system assessments have resulted in recommendations and initiatives intended to strengthen the sustainability, resiliency, and reliability of emergency medical services within Bayfield County; and WHEREAS, the EMS environment continues to change due to demographic trends, workforce availability, call volume, financial pressures, regulatory and training requirements, agency capacity, and other factors, requiring ongoing monitoring and evaluation to identify trends and emerging issues affecting the availability and reliability of EMS services; and WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board recognizes the value of maintaining an ongoing countywide forum through which EMS trends, system changes, successes, challenges, and emerging needs can be reviewed and communicated; and WHEREAS, a public-facing advisory committee can provide accurate, objective, county-level information to the Bayfield County Board, municipal governing bodies, state and local legislators, EMS agencies, partner organizations, and members of the public regarding the condition and development of the county's EMS system; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby establishes the Bayfield County Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mission of the Committee shall be: To monitor the condition and performance of emergency medical services in Bayfield County, identify trends and emerging challenges, measure progress toward a sustainable and resilient EMS system, and provide objective information and recommendations to county and municipal decision-makers, state and local legislators, EMS stakeholders, and the public. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in carrying out its mission, the Committee shall: • Review countywide EMS data and trends, including call volume, response capability, missed or delayed calls, staffing and workforce conditions, agency capacity, financial conditions, and other factors affecting the availability and reliability of EMS services; • Evaluate progress on previously identified challenges, recommendations, investments, and other initiatives intended to strengthen the EMS system; • Identify emerging issues and opportunities affecting the sustainability and reliability of EMS services; • Facilitate communication and collaboration among EMS agencies, municipalities, County government, healthcare organizations, public safety partners, Tribal government, and other appropriate stakeholders; • Provide periodic updates and recommendations to the County Board and serve as a source of objective countywide EMS information for municipal officials, legislators, stakeholders, and the public; and • Consider EMS from a countywide perspective while recognizing the differing organizational, geographic, financial, staffing, and community circumstances of individual agencies. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee shall serve in an advisory and informational capacity and shall not direct or assume responsibility for the day-to-day operations of individual EMS agencies, replace the governing authority of municipalities or EMS agencies, or administer the Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee shall provide periodic updates to the County Board and, at a minimum, an annual EMS system update summarizing significant countywide trends, system developments, progress, emerging issues, and recommendations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee shall consist of: • Two County Board members • Two municipal chairpersons, city administrators and/or mayors • Two active serving EMS responders • One tribal representative • Emergency Management staff with appointments made in accordance with County policies and procedures; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Committee shall meet as necessary to fulfill its charge and shall operate in accordance with applicable Wisconsin open meetings and public records requirements; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Committee shall continue until modified or dissolved by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-90, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk BAYFIELD COUNTY AD HOC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHARTER 1. Mission The mission of the Bayfield County Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee is to monitor the condition and performance of emergency medical services in Bayfield County, identify trends and emerging challenges, measure progress toward a sustainable and resilient EMS system, and provide objective information and recommendations to county and municipal decision-makers, state and local legislators, EMS stakeholders, and the public. 2. Purpose The Committee provides an ongoing, countywide forum for reviewing the condition and development of emergency medical services in Bayfield County. Building upon previous EMS studies, assessments, recommendations, and initiatives, the Committee will monitor changes within the EMS system and help ensure that decision-makers, EMS stakeholders, and the public have access to accurate and timely information regarding system performance, challenges, progress, and emerging needs. The Committee is intended to maintain a forward-looking focus: assessing what is happening within the EMS system now, whether conditions are improving or deteriorating, what changes are occurring, and what actions or information may be needed to support a reliable and sustainable EMS system. 3. Committee Responsibilities The Committee will: • Monitor EMS System Trends. Review available data and information concerning EMS call volume; response times and response capability; missed, delayed, or unserved calls; staffing and workforce availability; volunteer and employee recruitment and retention; training and certification; agency workload and capacity; financial conditions and funding needs; regulatory changes; geographic and seasonal factors; demographic changes; and other factors affecting the availability, accessibility, reliability, or sustainability of EMS services. • Evaluate Progress. Review changes in the EMS system over time and assess whether previously identified challenges, recommendations, investments, and strategies are resulting in measurable improvement, remaining relatively stable, or warranting additional attention. • Identify Emerging Issues. Identify new or developing circumstances that may affect the ability of Bayfield County communities and EMS agencies to provide timely, reliable, and sustainable emergency medical services. • Evaluate System Initiatives. Review the effectiveness and outcomes of significant EMS programs, investments, funding initiatives, staffing strategies, regional cooperation efforts, and other measures intended to strengthen the EMS system. • Facilitate Communication and Collaboration. Provide a forum for communication and information sharing among county and municipal governments, EMS agencies, fire departments, law enforcement, healthcare organizations, Tribal government, public health and human services, emergency management, state agencies, elected officials, and other appropriate stakeholders. • Keep the County Board Informed. Provide regular reports, presentations, and updates to the Bayfield County Board regarding significant EMS trends, system changes, successes, challenges, investments, and emerging needs. • Serve as an Information Resource. Provide objective county-level EMS information to state and local elected officials, particularly when proposed legislation, regulations, funding programs, or other governmental actions may affect EMS service delivery. • Promote Public Understanding. Support public access to factual and understandable information about the condition of the county's EMS system, including challenges, improvements, investments, accomplishments, and ongoing needs. • Provide Recommendations. When appropriate, make recommendations to the Bayfield County Board or other appropriate governing bodies based on documented data, identified trends, stakeholder input, and the Committee's review of EMS system conditions. • Maintain a Countywide Perspective. Consider EMS as an interconnected countywide system while recognizing that individual agencies operate under different organizational structures and face different geographic, financial, staffing, and community circumstances. 4. Role and Authority The Committee is an advisory and informational body to the Bayfield County Board. The Committee may request, review, and analyze relevant EMS system information from County departments, municipalities, EMS agencies, and other partners, subject to applicable law and confidentiality requirements. The Committee may invite EMS professionals, subject-matter experts, elected officials, healthcare representatives, state representatives, municipal officials, and other individuals to participate in meetings or provide information as appropriate. The Committee does not: • Direct the daily operations of individual EMS agencies; • Replace the governing authority of municipalities or EMS agency governing bodies; • Assume operational control over EMS agencies; • Replace the authority of the Bayfield County Board or other governmental bodies; • Serve as a regulatory or disciplinary body for EMS agencies or personnel; or • Administer the Bayfield County EMS Performance Assistance Program. The Committee's role is to monitor, evaluate, communicate, and advise regarding the countywide EMS system. 5. Membership The Committee shall consist of members appointed in accordance with Bayfield County policies and procedures and the resolution establishing the Committee. Membership should collectively provide a broad countywide perspective and representation from appropriate EMS system stakeholders, which may include: • Bayfield County government; • EMS agencies; • Municipal government; • Law enforcement; • Healthcare; • Emergency management; • Tribal government; and • Other stakeholders identified by the County Board. Specific membership, appointment procedures, terms, and voting structure shall be established by the County Board or through Committee operating procedures consistent with County Board direction. 6. Meetings and Operating Procedures The Committee shall meet as necessary to fulfill its mission and responsibilities. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with applicable Wisconsin open meetings and public records requirements and Bayfield County policies. The Committee may establish meeting procedures, agendas, annual work plans, reporting schedules, subcommittees or working groups, and other procedures necessary to carry out its responsibilities, provided they are consistent with the Committee's charge and County Board direction. 7. Reporting and Deliverables The Committee shall provide periodic updates to the Bayfield County Board and shall prepare, at minimum, an annual EMS System Report. The annual report should provide a concise countywide assessment of EMS conditions and significant developments and may address: • Call volume and service demand; • Missed and delayed calls; • Response capability; • Staffing and workforce trends; • V olunteer participation; • Training and certification; • Financial and funding conditions; • Agency capacity; • Major system initiatives and investments; • Progress toward identified EMS system goals; • Emerging issues; and • Recommendations requiring consideration by the County Board or other appropriate entities. The Committee may provide additional reports or recommendations when significant changes or emerging issues warrant more immediate attention. 8. Public Information and Transparency The Committee shall promote transparency and public understanding of emergency medical services in Bayfield County. Public-facing information produced by the Committee should be factual, objective, understandable, and based upon available data and documented information. The Committee may use public meetings, presentations, reports, informational materials, County communication channels, or other appropriate methods to communicate information about the EMS system. Nothing in this Charter authorizes the disclosure of confidential, protected, or otherwise restricted information. 9. Guiding Principles In carrying out its responsibilities, the Committee shall strive to be: • Countywide. Consider the performance and sustainability of the EMS system as a whole while recognizing differences among communities and agencies. • Data-Informed. Ground its assessments and recommendations in available data, documented information, and identified trends. • Objective. Provide decision-makers and the public with accurate information and distinguish documented conditions from assumptions or anecdotal impressions. • Collaborative. Encourage communication and constructive problem-solving among EMS agencies, municipalities, County government, healthcare partners, Tribal government, and other stakeholders. • Forward-Looking. Build upon prior studies and recommendations rather than simply repeating them, with an emphasis on identifying changes, measuring progress, and anticipating emerging needs. 10. Duration and Review The Bayfield County Ad Hoc Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee shall continue until the Bayfield County Board determines that the Committee is no longer necessary or modifies or terminates its charge. The County Board may periodically review the Committee's mission, responsibilities, composition, and effectiveness and amend its charge as circumstances within the EMS system change. 11. Central Question The Committee's work should continually return to the following question: What is happening within the Bayfield County EMS system - are conditions improving, what changes are occurring, and what information do our decision- makers and communities need to understand the future of EMS? Resolution No. 2026-91 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ASHLAND–BAYFIELD COUNTIES PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING PAYMENT AND RECONCILIATION PROCEDURES WHEREAS, Ashland County and Bayfield County entered into an Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement providing for the creation and operation of the Ashland and Bayfield Counties 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Commission, effective March 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Section 18(d) of the agreement establishes the annual amounts used for purposes of determining payments by the member counties; and WHEREAS, the agreement currently provides for quarterly payments to Bayfield County in advance, while the billing practice used to date has resulted in Bayfield County incurring operating costs before receiving payment from Ashland County; and WHEREAS, the Ashland–Bayfield Counties PSAP Commission has recommended modifying the payment schedule to provide predictable operating cash flow while reconciling payments to actual annual costs; and WHEREAS, under the proposed amendment, Bayfield County will bill Ashland County in advance for each of the first three quarters of the calendar year in an amount equal to one-fourth of Ashland County's applicable annual payment amount identified in Section 18(d), and following the close of the fiscal year Bayfield County will reconcile actual Commission costs against payments previously made and issue a final billing or credit, as applicable; and WHEREAS, Section 19 of the Agreement provides that amendments must be made in writing by mutual agreement of the parties and that execution of an amendment shall be authorized by appropriate resolution or other proper and lawful corporate action by each party; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the amendment to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement providing for the creation of the Ashland and Bayfield Counties 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Commission regarding quarterly payment and annual reconciliation procedures; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate County officials are authorized to execute the amendment on behalf of Bayfield County. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-91, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk as part of the funding formula. SECTION 8. MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES Each Member shall: a) Faithfully take all actions necessary to appoint the Directors as specified in Section 4. b) Distribute Commission data to non-members only in accordance with the adopted Commission data distribution pol_icy. The Members agree to cooperate with the Commission and one another in responding to any Public Records requests and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as limiting or modifying a Member's obligation to comply with Wis. Stat § 19.31, et seq. c) Be responsible for contributing to the Commission budget and expenses based on a cost sharing formula on a quarterly basis as agreed with payment made on the first day of the upcoming quarter. SECTION 9. FINANCES a) Financial Records. The Commission, with assistance from the Commission Director, shall maintain financial records regarding Commission operations and finances in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting standards, which records shall be available at Bayfield County's finance offices for inspection by any of the Members during regular business hours. The Director may assist Members with purchases of equipment not related solely to the Commission's operations, (e.g., radio equipment) provided such assistance does not detract from Commission operations, b) Invoices. The Commission shall invoice each Member thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of each quarter for its payment as described in Section 18( d) of the Agreement. Quarters will begin January 1, April 1, July 1 and September 1 of each year. c) Payment. Members shall pay all invoices from the Commission within thirty (30) days of receipt. d) Audit. Commission financial records shall be audited on an annual basis by the outside accountant used by Bayfield County for its other audits and the prorated cost based on total expenditures and any other special fees or assessments unique to the Commission of such audit shall be considered an operating expense of the Commission. e) Fiscal Year. The Commission's fiscal year shall be the same as the fiscal year of Bayfield County. SECTION 10. COMMISSION DATA POLICIES a) Policies and Procedure. 1. The Board of Directors shall develop and approve policies and procedures on the following topics: • Data distribution or disclosure to Commission Members and nonmembers, 9 CURRENT AGREEMENT 1 SECTION 8. MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES Each Member shall: a) Fai thfully take all actions necessary to appoint the Directors as specified in Section 4. b) Distribute Commission data to non-members only in accordance with the adopted Commission data distribution policy. The Members agree to cooperate with the Commission and one another in responding to any Public Records requests and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as limiting or modifying a M ember’s obligation to comply with Wis. Stat. § 19.31, et seq. c) Be responsible for contributing to the Commission budget and expenses based on a cost sharing formula on a quarterly basis as described below. SECTION 9. FINANCES a) Financial Records. The Commission, with assistance from the Commission Director, shall maintain financial records regarding Commission operations and finances in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting standards, which records shall be available at Bayfield County’s finance offices for inspection by any of the Members during regular business hours. The Director may assist Members with purchases of equipment not related solely to the Commission’s operations , (e.g., radio equipment) provided such assistance does not detract from Commission operations. b) Invoices. The Lead Agency shall invoice each Member quarterly. For quarters 1 – 3, which begin January 1, April 1 and July 1, the invoice will be sent during the quarter. The first three quarterly payments will be a set rate at one-fourth of the annual payment listed in Section 18(d) of the Agreement . The fourth quarter invoice will be issued in January of the following year after the Lead Agency has reconciled all actual costs for the prior year with payments made for that year . The fourth quarter invoice will be for the remaining amount of actual costs that need to be covered by the members. c) Payment. Members shall pay all invoices from the Commission within thirty (30) days of receipt. d) A udit. Commission financial records shall be audited on an annual basis by the outside accountant used by Bayfield County for its other audits and the prorated cost based on total expenditures and any other special fees or assessments unique to the Commission of such audit shall be considered an operating expense of the Commission. e) Fiscal Year. The Commission’s fiscal year shall be the same as the fiscal year of Bayfield County. SECTION 10. COMMISSION DATA POLICIES a) Policies and Procedure. 1. The Board of Directors shall develop and approve policies and procedures on the PROPOSED REVISION Resolution No. 2026-92 SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH THE WISCONSIN HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (WHEDA) WHEREAS, the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors has identified housing as a high priority for the County and has demonstrated its commitment to addressing local housing needs through dedicated staff, programs, partnerships, and capital investments; and WHEREAS, Bayfield County continues to experience a significant shortage of housing that is affordable to residents and the local workforce, creating challenges for individuals, families, employers, municipalities, and essential service providers throughout the County; and WHEREAS, an adequate supply of affordable workforce housing is important to the economic vitality of Bayfield County and to the ability of communities and employers to recruit and retain the workforce necessary to provide essential public and private services; and WHEREAS, the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, administered in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), is an important financing tool for the development and preservation of affordable rental housing and can provide a substantial portion of the financing necessary to make qualifying housing developments feasible; and WHEREAS, successful affordable housing development frequently requires collaboration among developers, municipalities, counties, housing organizations, and other public and private partners; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors strongly encourages municipalities and other units of government within Bayfield County to consider opportunities to support qualifying Low-Income Housing Tax Credit developments within their communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bayfield County commits to using available staff capacity, technical assistance, partnerships, and other appropriate County resources to assist interested communities in evaluating, pursuing, and strengthening potential LIHTC developments and applications, subject to applicable County policies and any necessary County Board approvals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors encourages affordable housing developers and development partners to consider Bayfield County communities for future LIHTC developments and expresses its willingness to collaborate with communities and developers seeking to expand the supply of affordable housing within the County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and made available to the public through the County's customary public-notice and communications channels. By Action of the: Bayfield County Board of Supervisors ____________________________________________ Jan Lee, Chair STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BAYFIELD ) I, Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2026-92, Volume 30, adopted by the Bayfield County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held on the 29th day of September 2026. _________________________________________________ Lynn M. Divine, Bayfield County Clerk