Natural Resources Committee - Administration Center — Agenda Packet

1 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM ADMINISTRATION CENTER - ROOM A-200 121 W. MAIN STREET, PORT WASHINGTON, WI The public can access the meeting by viewing the live stream on the County website, Agendas & Minutes page and select the meeting agenda date The public can submit comments here: Public Comment Form Public Comment Policy & Instructions For Submitting Public Comments Online AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PROPER NOTICE 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 4, 2025 5. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. UW-Madison Division of Extension Ozaukee County Monthly Reports 6. REGISTER OF DEEDS/LAND INFORMATION a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Register of Deeds/Land Information Monthly Reports 7. LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT a. Action Items 1. WI DATCP SWRM Funds Transfer b. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. LWM Monthly Reports 8. PLANNING AND PARKS DEPARTMENT a. Action Items 1. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation Grant for the Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve Along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in the Village of Saukville for Historic Riparian Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow Habitat Restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W Road Reconstruction and Restoration Project. 2. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfield Site Assessment Grant for Site Assessments at Parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia 3. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant for Aquatic Invasive Species and Water Quality Monitoring and Education and Outreach Activities on Inland Lakes, Rivers and Streams in Ozaukee County. Page 1 of 83 2 4. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources County Conservation Aids Grant for Prairie Restoration Activities in Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course 5. Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Packer Foundation Grant for Invasive Vegetation Management and Public Access Trail Development in Hawthorne Hills County Park b. Discussion Items 1. Update on Planning and Parks Department Capital Projects and Planning and Parks Department Ecological Division Grant Projects c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Monthly Reports 9. NEXT MEETING DATE February 5, 2025 10. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 83 Item: Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Anna Hoff, Deputy County Clerk Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: County Clerk Item Name: December 4, 2025 Summary: December 4, 2025 minutes. Recommended Action: Approve the December 4, 2025 minutes as submitted. Attachments: 1. NRC Draft Minutues 12042025 Page 3 of 83 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2025 Draft Minutes Pending Approval 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Natural Resources Committee was held in room A-200 at the Administration Center. Present Supervisor Rob Holyoke, Supervisor Bruce Ross, Supervisor Barbara Jobs, Supervisor Tony Matera Absent None. Excused Supervisor Kurt Schoessow Staff present: County Administrator Dzwinel, Land & Water Management Director Vogeler, Planning & Parks Director Struck, Register of Deeds Laurin, Extension Community Development Educator Roback, Deputy Clerk Hoff Others present: Dan Benson — Ozaukee Press, Cindy Raimer - Director of Education of Sugar Maple Nature School, Supervisor Vogel, Ryan Rausch and Angela LaMacchia, and (9:23 AM) AmeriCorps team members 2. PROPER NOTICE Chairperson Holyoke called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. The clerk noticed the meeting as required. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS There were none. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 6, 2025 5. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. UW-Madison Division of Extension Ozaukee County Monthly Reports Motion: Result: Moved by: Seconded by: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Motion to approve the November 6, 2025 minutes as submitted. Passed Barbara Jobs Bruce Ross Rob Holyoke, Bruce Ross, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera None None Page 4 of 83 Update on staffing and the length of the Strategic Planning process. 6. REGISTER OF DEEDS/LAND INFORMATION a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Register of Deeds/Land Information Monthly Reports Discussion on whether the recording of documents and transfer fees is affected by the Data Center. 7. LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT a. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. LWM Monthly Reports Addressed questions regarding the use of the Ozaukee County crimper. 8. PLANNING AND PARKS DEPARTMENT a. Action Items 1. Minor Land Division - Ryan Rausch and Angela LaMacchia, owners and applicants, 1713 11th Avenue, Grafton, WI 53024, requesting land division approval for a minor land division by Certified Survey Map (CSM) in accord with Section 19.1900 (Land Division Review) of the County Shoreland Protection Ordinance to create a division of land in the shoreland area, which results in a “minor land division”. The property is located north of Tree Lane, Town of Saukville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, being a division of part of the Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 19, Township 11 North, Range 21 East, in the Town of Saukville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Parcel Number(s): 08-019-04-006.00. Total Acreage to be Divided: approximately +/- 26.953 acres. Discussion on Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA score) and agricultural districts (AG-1 and AG-2). 2. Resolution: Submittal and Acceptance of a Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation Grant for the Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve Along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in the Village of Saukville for Historic Riparian Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow Habitat Restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W Road Reconstruction and Restoration Project. Motion: Result: Moved by: Seconded by: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Motion to approve the minor land division for Parcel Number 08-019-04-006.00 in the Town of Saukville with the conditions and corrections as outlined in the Staff Report dated December 4, 2025. Passed Barbara Jobs Tony Matera Rob Holyoke, Bruce Ross, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera None None Motion: Motion to approve the resolution for submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Planning and Parks Department to the Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre- Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation grant program for the Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve Along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in the Village of Saukville for Historic Riparian Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow Habitat Restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W Road Page 5 of 83 3. Submittal and Acceptance of a We Energies Foundation Grant for Public Access Trail Development and Invasive Vegetation Management in Hawthorne Hills County Park 4. Submittal and Acceptance of a Grant for an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Team to Assist Parks, Trail and Ecological Division Staff with 2026 Field Activities AmeriCorps presented an overview of their organization and its teams. b. Discussion Items 1. Update on Planning and Parks Department Capital Projects and Planning and Parks Department Ecological Division Grant Projects Update on how the government shutdown affected the funding for permits related to fish and wildlife; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Mineral Springs Creek project, roof replacement of Virmond Park caretaker house and permitting for Cedar Gorge. 2. Update on Ozaukee Interurban Trail Projects The repaving of the northern section of the Interurban Trail will take place in 2026. 3. Sugar Maple Nature School Presentation Ms. Raimer gave a presentation on mission, vision, and examples of the school's nature-based education. Result: Moved by: Seconded by: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Reconstruction and Restoration Project. This resolution will move forward to the County Board for final action. Passed Bruce Ross Barbara Jobs Rob Holyoke, Bruce Ross, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera None None Motion: Result: Moved by: Seconded by: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Motion to approve the submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Planning and Parks Department to the We Energies Foundation for invasive species management and public access pedestrian trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park. Passed Tony Matera Bruce Ross Rob Holyoke, Bruce Ross, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera None None Motion: Result: Moved by: Seconded by: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Motion to approve the submittal and acceptance of a grant by the Planning and Parks Department to AmeriCorps to host an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps - North Central Region team(s) to assist Planning and Parks Department - Parks, Trail and Ecological Division staff with 2026 field activities. Passed Tony Matera Bruce Ross Rob Holyoke, Bruce Ross, Barbara Jobs, Tony Matera None None Page 6 of 83 4. Sugar Maple Nature School Storage Shed Discussion on dimensions and placement of the storage shed. 5. Sugar Maple Nature School Natural Playground Discussion on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) playground equipment requirements. Supervisor Vogel inquired about well testing at Hawthorne Hills. c. Management/Financial/Informational Reports 1. Monthly Reports There were questions. 9. NEXT MEETING DATE January 8, 2026 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Supervisor Ross, seconded by Supervisor Jobs to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting declared adjourned at 10:50 AM. Anna Hoff, Deputy Clerk Page 7 of 83 Item: 5.a.1. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Claudia Breitengross, Senior Program Assistant Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: UW Extension Item Name: UW-Madison Division of Extension Ozaukee County Monthly Reports Summary: Monthly department reports Recommended Action: none Attachments: 1. December 2025 Report 2. EGARTMAN Commitee Overview-Dec 25 3. 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt1.2026 Page 8 of 83 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator An officer leadership training for youth members, where participants explored foundational responsibilities of club leadership roles, practiced real-time decision making, and strengthened their ability to guide positive group dynamics. Through this effort, youth gained confidence in leading meetings, communicating expectations, and supporting their peers, which helps build stronger clubs and develops emerging leaders who are ready to contribute in meaningful ways. Building leadership skills in young people, supporting their confidence to take on officer roles, and strengthening club environments that encourage responsibility and teamwork throughout the county was deemed a necessary action item from the needs assessment performed by Abi Quinlan, 4-H Educator. Abi Quinlan connected with club leaders and youth members to understand how new officers were adjusting to their roles this fall. Through these conversations, it became clear that many young officers were stepping into responsibilities without prior experience in running meetings, communicating expectations, or guiding their peers. Clubs and youth expressed a need for focused support to help officers feel more prepared and confident as they began the program year. In response to the needs identified, a foundational leadership training was delivered that offered youth officers a structured space to learn and practice key skills. The session introduced the core responsibilities of each officer role, walked participants through effective meeting practices, and included hands-on activities where they could test decision-making strategies and practice leading group discussions. Youth engaged in reflection, peer collaboration, and real-time problem solving to strengthen their confidence and readiness for the year ahead. This approach supported clubs by equipping their officers with tools they can apply immediately, creating a stronger foundation for positive club experiences throughout the program year. Evaluation results showed that the training provided a strong and supportive learning environment for participants. All youth reported that they listened to others’ ideas, shared their views respectfully, felt safe in the group, and contributed to decision making. Youth also demonstrated notable growth in their leadership abilities, with 86.7 percent saying they tried something new, improved their skills in leading meetings, and learned more about leadership than they knew before. Collaboration emerged as a major strength of the training, with 93.3 percent stating they worked with others to solve problems, considered different viewpoints, felt comfortable being themselves, and believed leaders treated everyone fairly. Some indicators related to personal interest exploration were more moderate, including 46.7 percent learning what sparked their interest and 53.3 percent feeling excited to share their experience with others. Even so, the overall pattern reflected a program that successfully built confidence, strengthened communication and decision-making skills, and supported positive youth–adult partnerships. These outcomes contributed to stronger club environments and helped prepare young people to participate in their communities with greater confidence, empathy, and a readiness to lead. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal laws. Page 9 of 83 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Paul Roback, Community Development Educator A 3-hour staff development workshop (Real Colors) where Ozaukee County staff increased their ability to recognize their strengths and the strengths of others, build rapport quickly with others, understand how others process information, and modify their communication to connect with others. The workshop is intended to help workplace teams work together more effectively. Since 2014, Community Development Educator Paul Roback has facilitated Real Colors workshops in response to organizations and local governments expressing a need for staff development in effective communication and team building. These goals align with the outcomes for Real Colors, which is an interactive three-hour workshop that teaches skills to understand human behavior and improve communication with others. Ozaukee County’s Highway Commissioner contacted Paul requesting that he provide a Real Colors workshop for Ozaukee County staff. In response, Paul taught a three-hour Real Colors workshop for 18 participants. All participants completed end of session evaluations. From attending the workshop, 100% increased their ability to recognize their strengths and 95% increased their ability to recognize the strengths of others. Additionally, 72% increased their ability to build rapport quickly with others, 83% increased their ability to understand how others process information, and 76% increased their ability to modify their communication to connect with others. Overall, participants evaluated Paul’s facilitation of the workshop as a 4.5 on a 5-point Likert Scale (1=poor and 5=excellent). One participant commented they would use workshop information “to see other’s strengths and use them to build up my team.” The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal laws. Page 10 of 83 AGRICULTURE Crops Liz Gartman, Regional Crops Educator Planning for a four-session, 2026 Focus on Forage webinar series for livestock producers, forage growers and agriculture consultants. The goal of the series is to provide timely forage management guidance to improve forage quality and meet farm productivity goals. ● Dairy and livestock producers require high quality forages to meet the animal production goals on their farms. Using a quality forage base reduces feed inputs and leads to improved animal health, milk production and growth. There are many opportunities for forage growers to increase forage dry matter production and quality while optimizing input costs, and this series aims to provide research based solutions to these producers. ● The Focus on Forage planning team identified topics and speakers that address the key management challenges and opportunities that exist for forage growers. Ongoing planning will result in four scheduled webinars in February 2026 that will each address a specific topic area related to forage production. Dairy Manuel Peña, Regional Dairy Educator A meeting for dairy farm managers and their workforce to present the progress of the program we are developing for their use to gather their feedback and insights to help finalize and enhance the program’s design and effectiveness. On dairy farms, heavy machinery such as tractors and skid loaders plays a vital role in daily operations, but it also poses significant safety risks. According to the University of Wisconsin Madison’s Agricultural Safety &   Health Program, tractors have caused the majority of non ‑ highway farm fatalities in Wisconsin recently, and machinery is frequently involved in entanglement, crushing and other serious injuries. We are developing a training toolbox that farms can access at any time to support workforce education. These meetings are designed to gather feedback from farm managers and workers, helping us refine the program to ensure it’s practical, effective, and tailored to the needs of those who will use it. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal laws. Page 11 of 83 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal laws. Page 12 of 83 liz.gartman@wisc.edu ~ 920-331-7835 ~ https://sheboygan.extension.wisc.edu/agriculture/ Agriculture: Crops & Soils Program Update Extension Crops & Soils Educator Liz Gartman connects with crop growers, dairy producers, conservationists, and agricultural professionals to better manage the balance between crop production, nutrient management, and soil health. Ongoing Regional Needs Assessment  Discussions with ag producers including row crop grain producers, forage growers, dairy farmers & graziers  Connect with agribusiness professionals including agency staff, agronomists, consultants, grazing planners, and ag lenders  Partner with agriculture groups in four counties – particularly Land & Water Departments and Producer-Led Watershed Groups  In depth reviews of current agriculture statistics Additional Projects  Badger Crop Update Meeting Planning o Share 2025 growing season debrief & planning for 2026 o Three in person & one virtual site  Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) o Ramthun’s Hickory View Farm – Legume Cover Crop & Nitrogen Use o Partner w/Wash Co. Land & Water o Dornacker Prairie Acres – wrapped up  WI Alfalfa Yield & Persistence Project o Two fields, collected four samples from each o Currently analyzing data Current Projects  Focus on Forage Webinar Series o 2026 Season Planning o Four webinar series – grazing, alfalfa, cover crops & economics  Fond du Lac Forage Council o Plan Dairy Forage Day – 1/14/26 o Program focus on corn silage digestibility & BMR replacement  Corn Silage Harvest Management Project o Year 2 – Expanded Data Collection o Launched tool for users to make harvest decisions based on local dry down results  Beef Cow Nutrition Management Fact Sheet Series o Focus on managing grazing & forage to meet cow needs  Scout School Planning - 2026 o Updating Scouting Manual o Adding pest focused field days o Provide key training for local consultants/interns  Articles in Popular Press o WI Cover Crop Data Project – MFA Clippings E-News o Corn Silage Tool Summary – MFA Forage Focus Magazine  PEAQ Alfalfa Quality Management Project o Finalizing report  Badger Crop Connect Webinar Team o Provide timely crop management resources o Final evaluation in process  DATCP Pest Trapping Network  Forage & Grazing Workgroup Facilitator Page 13 of 83 Current Month Actual 2025 YTD Actual 2025 Amended Budget Budget Balance % Budget YTD Revenues Intergovernmental Revenues - $1,945 $3,890 $1,945 50.00% Public Charges for Services $5,440 $24,049 $7,980 ($16, 069) 301.37% Total Revenues $5,440 $25,994 $11,870 ($14,124) 218.99% Expenditures Salaries $5,470 $61,963 $70,536 $8,573 87.85% Fringe Benefits $676 $7,677 $8,770 $1,093 87.54% Travel/Training $22 $3,657 $13,588 $9,931 26.91% Supplies $4,470 $24,563 $17,940 ($6,623) 136.92% Purchased Services ($18) $55,643 $110,132 $54,489 50.52% Interdepartment Charges $1,597 $17,716 $22,023 $4,307 80 .44% Other Expenses - $588 $1,043 $455 56.38% Total Operating Expenditures $12,217 $171,807 $244,032 $72,225 70.40% Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $12,217 $171,807 $244,032 $72,225 70. 40% Net Increase (Decrease) ($6,777) ($145,813) ($232,162) ($86,349) 62.81% E q u i t y: Governmental Fund Balance - $183,795 - ($183,795) 0.00% Ozaukee County Committee Report General Fund University of Wisconsin Extension For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amen ded Bdgt 12/22/2025 Page 14 of 83 Item: 6.a.1. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Jennifer Laurin, Register of Deeds Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Register of Deeds Item Name: Register of Deeds/Land Information Monthly Reports Summary: Register of Deeds/Land Information Monthly Reports Recommended Action: None. Attachments: 1. December 2025 Monthly Report 2. Register of Deeds November 2025 3. Land Information November 2025 Page 15 of 83 Register of Deeds & Land Information December 2025 Department Report Register of Deeds Office: In November 2025, the Register of Deeds Office recorded 1050 documents, up 24.41% from 844 documents recorded during the same period in 2024. Of the documents recorded in November, 85.52% were submitted electronically, a slight decrease from the 87.44% in November 2024. The office generated a profit of $33,644.00 for the month of November, contributing to a year- to-date total of $538,005.00. As of November 30th, our total revenues are at 102.21% of the projected budget. Transfer Fees collected in November amounted to $184,880.40 distributed as follows: - $147,904.32 allocated to the State - $36,976.08 allocated to the County Please refer to the attached financial report for additional details. Land Information Office: Please see the attached financial report. Page 16 of 83 Current Month Actual 2025 YTD Actual 2025 Amended Budget Budget Balance % Budget YTD Revenues Public Charges for Services $72,519 $1,022,132 $1, 000,000 ($22,132) 102.21% Other Revenue - $1 - ($1) 0.00% Total Revenues $72,519 $1,022, 133 $1,000,000 ($22,133) 102.21% Expenditures Salaries $21,992 $245,988 $279,361 $33,373 88.05% Fringe Benefits $10,430 $110, 648 $112,392 $1,744 98.45% Travel/Training $214 $3,228 $3,000 ($228) 107.60% Supplies $39 $1,440 $1,725 $285 83.48% Purchased Services $3,426 $91,789 $103,415 $11,626 88.76% Interdepartment Charges $2,77 4 $31,035 $39,647 $8,612 78.28% Total Operating Expenditures $38,875 $484,128 $539,540 $55,412 89.73 % Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $38, 875 $484,128 $539,540 $55,412 89.73% Net Increase (Decrease) $33,644 $538,005 $460,460 ($77,545) 116.84% E q u i t y: Governmental Fund Balance - ($420,400) - $420,400 0.00% Ozaukee County Committee Report General Fund Register of Deeds For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/1 9/2025 Page 17 of 83 Current Month Actual 2025 YTD Actual 2025 Amended Budget Budget Balance % Budget YTD Revenues Taxes $4,795 $52,740 $57,535 $4,795 91.67% Intergovernmental Revenues - $39,520 $59,437 $19,917 66.49% Public Charges for Services $8,370 $93,104 $100,000 $6,896 93.10% Total Revenues $13,165 $185,364 $216,972 $31,608 85.43% Expenditures Salaries $8,812 $94,022 $91,245 ($2,777) 103.04% Fringe Benefits $2,68 7 $29,651 $29,701 $50 99.83% Travel/Training - $98 $7,000 $6,902 1.40% Supplies - $13,461 $16,500 $3,039 81.58% Purchased Services $3,064 $49,093 $67,000 $17,907 73.27% Interdepartment Charges $404 $4,441 $4,989 $548 89.02% Other Expenses - $537 $537 - 100.00% Total Operating Expenditures $14,967 $191,303 $216,972 $25,669 88.17 % Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $14, 967 $191,303 $216,972 $25,669 88.17% Net Increase (Decrease) ($1, 802) ($5,939) - $5,939 0.00% E q u i t y: Governmental Fund Balance - ($47,227) - $47,227 0.00% Ozaukee County Committee Report Special Revenue Fund Land Information For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/1 9/2025 Page 18 of 83 Item: 7.a.1. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Katie Vogeler, Director, County Conservationist Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Land & Water Management Item Name: WI DATCP SWRM Funds Transfer Summary: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection allows for the transfer of uncommitted Soil & Water Resource Management Grant Program funds amongst counties. ANALYSIS: Ozaukee County requested $45,911.00 of uncommitted DATCP SWRM Funds to complete Conservation Restoration activities related to a manure storage abandonment and new construction of a manure storage. DATCP is transferring $45,911.00 of uncommitted and reserve funds to Ozaukee County for the cost sharing of these conservation practices. FISCAL IMPACT: $45,911.00 FUNDING SOURCE: WI DATCP County Levy: $0 Non-County Levy: $45,911.00 Indicate source: WI DATCP SWRM Funds Recommended Action: Approve the 2025 budget amendment. Attachments: 1. Budget Amendment Request Form LWM SWRM TRANSFERS 2. Buffalo to Ozaukee GPR Transfer_Approved 3. Reallocation of CS Funds from Engineering Reserve_Ansay_Approved 4. Reallocation of CS Funds from Engineering Reserve_Mueller_Approved Page 19 of 83 Resolution No: Period Transfer Recorded: TO: Finance Committee FROM: Increase of Revenue: Fund Transfer: Date of Request: 12/16/2025 Supplemental Appropriations: Acct # 117-2-01-58180-000 $ 45,911 A/C # 117-2-01-42375-004 $ 45,911 / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Total Debits: 45,911 Total Credits: 45,911 Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Budget Amended By: Land & Water Department Department Name Type of Budget Amendment (check one) X Budget Amendment Request Committee Approval Form Debit / Expense Landowner Reimbursement St Aid - Conservation Aid - WDATCP- Landowner Reimbursement Credit / Revenue Reason for Request (Be Specific). Also fill out Support Document for County Board. Ozaukee County requested $45,911.00 of uncommitted DATCP SWRM Funds to complete Conservation Restoration activities related to a manure storage abandonment and new construction of a manure storage. DATCP is transferring $45,911.00 of uncommitted and reserve funds to Ozaukee County for the cost sharing of these conservation practices. Date Amended: Oversight Committee Members Finance Committee Members Department Head Signature TYPE IN Oversight Committee Chairperson's Name Rob Holyoke Page 20 of 83 12/1/2025 12,823 Buffalo Ozaukee 4th December 25 Page 21 of 83 11/18/2025 first 25 December Page 22 of 83 11/17/2025 25,000 Ozaukee Ozaukee first December 25 Page 23 of 83 Item: 7.b.1. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Katie Vogeler, Director, County Conservationist Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Land & Water Management Item Name: LWM Monthly Reports Summary: LWM Monthly Reports Recommended Action: None. Attachments: 1. 12 December LWM Newsletter 2. LWM December Financial Statement 3. 2025-12-15 NACD Update LWM Report 4. EPA & Army Corps Unveil Clear, Durable WOTUS Proposal _ US EPA Page 24 of 83 Land & Water Management Ozaukee County Mission Statement To protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources, local ecology, and the quality of life in Ozaukee County. Ozaukee County Admin Center Room 223 121 W. Main Street, PO Box 994 Port Washington, WI 53074 • Conservation Planning/Farmland Preservation (FPP) • Goal for 2025: increase participation by 15% by reaching out to new landowners in FPP-eligible area. - Letter was sent out to new landowners in the Belgium FPP eligible area– waiting for landowner contact. • Landowners who are due for inspection in 2025 have been inspected, those who did not pass inspection have been noti- fied. • Annual Self-Certification paperwork has been sent out—22 have been returned and approved. • Best Management Practices Design and Certification We have 6 BMP projects set for installation in 2025. All projects have been installed, and certified by DATCP engineering staff. The projects installed include grass waterways, subsurface drains, stream crossing, and water/sediment control basins. Administration of Cost-Share Agreements (grants) • RCPP Award received and rescinded. • Clean Sweep Household and Ag Hazardous Waste Collection • May 2nd, 2026 is the next Clean Sweep! • Nutrient Management • 355 total Acres cost-shared. Assisted with Washington County Horse Equine event, approx. 95 people attended to learn about nutrient management and horse ownership. December 2025 Land & Water Resources Tree and Shrub sale is now OPEN! Hybrid Poplar https://treesale.co.ozaukee.wi.us/ Page 25 of 83 • NR151 Compliance Tracking • Manure Storage Ordinance • Cons staff have gathered research on potential amendments to discuss. • Stormwater Management & Construction Site Erosion Control-WPDES Permit • We look to begin work with Parks Dept to update our jurisdiction map in the ordinance. • Issued our first official Stormwater Permit with Parks at Virmond Park. • Wildlife Damage, Abatement and Claims Program • Ozaukee will, once again, not be participating in the Deer Donation Program in 2025. • Tree, Shrub, Prairie Grass & Wildflower Seed Program/Pollinator Plant & Grass Sale • We have contacted all nurseries for our 2026 Tree Sale and have our orders /wish lists in. We have added / changed a few species to add more diversity to the landscape! • New online payment processor in Demo Mode, and should be live for this years sale! • Invasive Species • Educational materials will be posted to Facebook periodically throughout the year. Addi- tionally, handouts are given out at all public events. A private citizen gifted the office an invasive species book to help landowners identify invasive species on their property. • Clean Farm Families and Demo Farm Network • Five board member’s fields will continue to be monitored with soil health testing through- out the growing season to track soil health changes over time. • Government shut down has postponed at least 1 partner meeting amongst the Demo Farm Network. • Plot soybeans have been harvested and winter wheat has been planted. Yield analysis will be a winter project. • Two grants have been applied for the Clean Farm Families: Fund for Lake Michigan for $50,000 and DATCP Producer-led Watershed for $40,000. These funds are used to incen- tivize farmers for adopting conservation practices and also go towards education and out- reach events to spread knowledge about conservation farming. The Fund for Lake Michi- gan grant was recently approved! • Youth Poster Contest and Educational Activities • Annual poster contest material will be shared with all area schools, grades K-12 are encouraged to participate • Land and Water was contacted to do several presentations to the Cedarburg High School in preparation of the WI Envirothon; a presentation is scheduled October 22nd 2 Page 26 of 83 Sanitation • Sanitation Ordinance • Planning to bring ordinance amendments to committee this year. • Wisconsin Fund • This program sunset in 2024. • Miscellaneous • Many abandonment permits received for systems in data center area 3 Last Month This Month YTD Sanitary Permits 4 7 171 Did you know—at the start of 2024, LWM has been taking GPS coordinates of all POWTS Components, and mapping them in an interactive map, accessible to the public?! Why is this cool? If you plan on building a pool, deck or even a home addition, this tool can be used to keep contractors in code when it comes to setbacks! Scan the QR Code to access, or click here. Page 27 of 83 • Non-metallic Mining Reclamation • No recent news, annual reports are due to the County at year end Shoreland Protection & Floodplain Zoning Ordinances • Shoreland and Floodplain Zoning • 3 of 5 Zoning Violations Resolved with surveys coming in for the others • National Flood Insurance/Community Rating System (CRS) • No Updates • Miscellaneous • 4 Non-Metallic Mining Reclamation Last Month This Month YTD Zoning Permits 5 2 53 Page 28 of 83 • January 20th, CFF Board Meeting • February 5th, 2026 SOIL HEALTH WORKSHOP • February 24th, Producer Led Conference Upcoming Events GOALS 2024-2026 • Training the next zoning and sanitation specialist • Certification for POWTS Inspector received. • Research and update Ordinances • NMM, Shoreland, Animal Waste, Sanitation • Complete the POWTS online Permitting System with IT • Research outside vendors in 2025 that coincide with the Great Plains software move. Other Katie Vogeler, Director Nick Mikkelson, Office Administrator Geoff Schramm, Land & Water Coordinator Ed Pfister, Sanitation & Zoning Coordinator Chase Brouillette, Soil & Water Conservationist Sarah Jaeger, Conservation Planner/Soil Health Specialist Barry Sullivan, Sanitation & Zoning Specialist I Tony Austin, Sanitation & Zoning Specialist II Land & Water Management Insert Picture Here Page 29 of 83 Prior YTD Actual Current Month Actual 2025 YTD Actual 2025 Amended Budget Budget Balance % Budget YTD Revenues Intergovernmental Revenues $314,584 - $322,335 $393,901 $71,566 81.83 % Public Charges for Services $134,033 $11,000 $135,703 $139,910 $4,20 7 96.99% Licenses & Permits $161,500 - $163,859 $117,000 ($46,859) 140.05% Other Revenue $69,048 - $58,939 $69,600 $10,661 84.68% Total Revenues $679,165 $11, 000 $680,836 $720,411 $39,575 94.51% Expenditures Salaries $611,135 $48,748 $628,247 $671,732 $43,485 93.53% Fringe Benefits $219,833 $21, 941 $257,243 $251,947 ($5,296) 102.10% Travel/Training $11,345 - $8,854 $16,725 $7,871 52.94% Supplies $25,150 - $32,989 $27,430 ($5,559) 120.27% Purchased Services $60,956 - $50,560 $110,069 $59,509 45.93% Interdepartment Charges $41,383 - $42,689 $53,790 $11,101 79.36% Grants $187,362 $94,395 $181, 042 $358,497 $177,455 50.50% Other Expenses $87,103 $50 $92,287 $121,099 $28,812 76.21% Total Operating Expenditures $1,244,267 $165,134 $1,293,911 $1,611, 289 $317,378 80.30% Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $1,244, 267 $165,134 $1,293,911 $1,611,289 $317,37 8 80.30% Net Increase (Decrease) ($565, 102) ($154,134) ($613,075) ($890,878) ($277,803) 68.82% E q u i t y: Unassigned - - $565,102 - ($565,102) 0.00% Assigned ($170,077) - ($170,077) - $170,077 0.00% Due To / Due From ($554,195) ($156,116) ($1, 149,824) - $1,149,824 0.00% Ozaukee County Committee Report General Fund Land and Water Management For the Twelve Months Ending Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET CommRpt2025-Jay 2025 Oversight C omm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/17/2025 Page 30 of 83 Memo To: NACD Officers, Executive Board, Board Members, Presidents and Executive Directors of State/Territory Associations, Members From: Jeremy Peters, NACD CEO Date: December 15, 2025 Re: NACD Update on Recent Congressional and Executive Actions **All NACD updates are accessible on the members only page of the NACD website.** Headlines and Deadlines • USDA announcements o $12 B for Farmer Bridge Payments o Regenerative Ag conservation funding • PERMIT Act – House vote • Executive Board met with leadership from FWS and EPA Upcoming Deadlines: • EPA WOTUS Rule - January 5, 2026 • USFWS Changes to sections 4 and 7 of the ESA – December 22, 2025 Current Events USDA On Monday, December 8, President Trump and USDA Secretary Rollins, together with congressional representatives and farmers from eight states, announced that USDA will make $12 billion available for payments to American farmers in response to trade market disruptions and increased production costs. Of these funds, $11B will be used for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program to provide relief for row crop farmers who produce barley, chickpeas, corn, cotton, lentils, oats, peanuts, peas, rice, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, canola, crambe, flax, mustard, rapeseed, safflower, sesame and sunflower. The FBA Program aims to provide support to producers using a uniform formula to cover a portion of modeled losses during the 2025 crop year. Farmers who qualify can expect payments to be released by February 28, 2026. Eligible farmers should ensure their 2025 acreage reporting is factual and accurate by 5pm ET on December 19, 2025. The remaining $1B will be reserved for commodities not covered in the FBA Program such as specialty crops – fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, nursery crops, sugar, etc. - though details for those payments, including timelines are still under development. Page 31 of 83 To submit questions, justification for USDA farmer bridge aid, or to request a meeting on farmer bridge aid, producers can reach out to farmerbridge@usda.gov. Regenerative Ag Pilot On Wednesday, December 10, USDA Secretary Rollins alongside HHS Secretary Kennedy announced a Regenerative Pilot Program to encourage farmers to adopt practices to improve soil health, enhance water quality, and boost long-term productivity, in line with the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy released earlier this year. The pilot program will utilize $400 million from EQIP and $300 million from CSP to fund regenerative agriculture practices. The pilot program intends to streamline the application process and increase flexibility by requiring only one application per producer. In addition, NRCS is establishing the Chief’s Regenerative Agriculture Advisory Council to meet quarterly and advise the NRCS Chief to review progress and help guide data and reporting improvements. PERMIT Act On Thursday, December 11, the House took up the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. This bill limits the scope of the Clean Water Act by redefining navigable waters (Waters of the United States/WOTUS) to exclude waste treatment systems, ephemeral features that flow only in direct response to precipitation, prior converted cropland, groundwater, or any features determined to be excluded by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This bill aims to codify many of the exclusions contained in the proposed definition of WOTUS and remove the potential for continuation of the WOTUS whiplash folks have experienced in the last 15 years. Many of the proposed amendments to the bill attempt to clarify permitting processes for specific projects and develop support systems for state-led water quality initiatives in light of the narrowing scope of WOTUS. After passing the House on a mostly party-line vote, the bill will now head to the Senate. Executive Board Last week members of NACD’s executive board met with leadership from USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation office (FPAC), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to share NACD’s commitment to locally led voluntary conservation and to highlight the importance of our various partnerships. The discussion with FWS highlighted NACD’s long history of engagement with habitat and species protection and emphasized the readiness of districts to engage where needed. While at EPA, NACD leadership discussed the proposed definition of Waters of the United States (please see NACD GA updates memo from 12/1/2025 for more information) and the importance of the 319 program to clean water conservation efforts. Both meetings were well received and productive. Page 32 of 83 EPA & Army Corps Unveil Clear, Durable WOTUSProposal Definition to Protect Water Resources, Accelerate Growth & Economic Opportunity  November 17, 2025 Contact InformationEPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, together with Assistant Secretary of the Army forCivil Works Adam Telle, today announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of “waters ofthe United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. The proposal, unveiled at an event today at EPA headquarters in Washington,DC, follows the Supreme Court decision in Sackett and delivers on the Trump Administration's commitment to protect America's waterswhile providing the regulatory certainty needed to support our nation’s farmers who feed and fuel the world and advanceEPA’s Powering the Great American Comeback initiative <https://epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-administrator-lee-zeldin-announces-epas-powering-great- american-comeback>. The agencies developed this proposed rule using input from multiple sources, including a pre-proposal recommendations docket,information from nine public listening sessions, and consultation comments from states, tribes, and local governments. Key proposedrevisions include: Defining key terms like “relatively permanent,” “continuous surface connection,” and “tributary” to appropriately delineate thescope of WOTUS consistent with the Clean Water Act and Supreme Court precedent; Establishing that jurisdictional tributaries must connect to traditional navigable waters either directly or through other features thatprovide predictable and consistent flow; Reaffirming that wetlands must be indistinguishable from jurisdictional waters through a continuous surface connection, whichmeans that they must touch a jurisdictional water and hold surface water for a requisite duration year after year; Strengthening state and tribal decision-making authority by providing clear regulatory guidelines while recognizing their expertise inlocal land and water resources; Preserving and clarifying exclusions for certain ditches, prior converted cropland, and waste treatment systems; Adding a newexclusion for groundwater; and Incorporating locally familiar terminology, such as "wet season," to help determine whether a water body qualifies as WOTUS; In addition, the limitation to wetlands that have surface water at least during the wet season and abut a jurisdictional water willfurther limit the scope of permafrost wetlands that are considered to have a continuous surface connection under the proposed rule.These proposed changes are intended to provide clarity and consistency to the continuous surface connection definition. When finalized, the rule will cut red tape and provide predictability, consistency, and clarity for American industry, energy producers, thetechnology sector, farmers, ranchers, developers, businesses, and landowners for permitting under the Clean Water Act. “When it comes to the definition of ‘waters of the United States,’ EPA has an important responsibility to protect water resources while settingclear and practical rules of the road that accelerate economic growth and opportunity,” said EPA Administrator Zeldin. “DemocratAdministrations have weaponized the definition of navigable waters to seize more power from American farmers, landowners,entrepreneurs, and families. We heard from Americans across the country who want clean water and a clear rule. No longer shouldAmerica’s landowners be forced to spend precious money hiring an attorney or consultant just to tell them whether a Water of the UnitedStates is on their property. EPA is delivering on President Trump’s promise to finalize a revised definition for WOTUS that protects thenation’s navigable waters from pollution, advances cooperative federalism by empowering states, and will result in economic growthacross the country.” Page 33 of 83 “In recent decades, the regulatory uncertainty caused by changing and complicated definitions of Waters of the United States undulyburdened the American people and undermined our nation’s economic competitiveness,” said Assistant Secretary Telle. “Now, we areproposing a definition that follows the law as affirmed by the Supreme Court and will deliver the clear and durable regulatory certaintyAmericans deserve from the federal government.” “We are pleased that the new rule protects critical water sources while respecting the efforts of farmers to protect the natural resourcesthey’ve been entrusted with,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “The Supreme Court clearly ruled severalyears ago that the government overreached in its interpretation of what fell under federal guidelines. We are still reviewing the entire rule,but we are pleased that it finally addresses those concerns and takes steps to provide much-needed clarity.” The definition of WOTUS influences Clean Water Act implementation, including whether farmers, landowners, and American businessesmust secure permits before they can pursue projects that might impact surface water quality. Having a durable, consistent, and cleardefinition of WOTUS is essential to lowering costs for Americans and accelerating economic growth while protecting human health andthe environment. Under the Biden Administration, EPA and the Army’s Amended 2023 definition of WOTUS failed to faithfully implement the SupremeCourt’s holding in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. Under Administrator Zeldin’s leadership, EPA and the Army Corps tookswift action by issuing a memo in March clarifying the limits on federal jurisdiction over adjacent wetlands. This proposed rule is the nextstep toward establishing a common-sense, durable definition. The agency’s proposed definition of WOTUS would fully implement the court’s direction by focusing on relatively permanent, standingor continuously flowing bodies of water—such as streams, oceans, rivers, and lakes—and wetlands that are connected andindistinguishable from such waterbodies. It will accelerate economic prosperity by revising, for example, exclusions for certain ditches,prior converted cropland, and waste treatment systems and by adding an exclusion for groundwater. The proposal also takes intoaccount seasonal and geographic variability by including waters that flow uninterrupted throughout the wetter months in the proposeddefinition of “relatively permanent” waters, based on pre-proposal feedback. This proposal recognizes that states and tribes know their local land and water resources best. The proposed definition of WOTUSprotects water quality by affirming federal protections where appropriate and supporting the role of states and tribes as primaryregulators managing their own land and water resources. Cooperative federalism has been a cornerstone of Clean Water Actimplementation and the agency’s proposed WOTUS rule at last fulfills that commitment to real, shared federal and state responsibility.The proposed rule was informed by input from a pre-proposal recommendations docket and consultation comments from states, tribes,and local governments. The agencies also considered information provided through nine listening sessions <https://epa.gov/newsreleases/epa- and-army-wrap-initial-listening-sessions-move-toward-proposal-revise-2023>, including public sessions hosted online and in-person from West Virginiaand Utah. The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register and open for public comment for 45 days. EPA and the Army will host twohybrid public meetings. Details about commenting either in writing or during a public meeting can be found on EPA’s website. Theagencies look forward to reviewing public comment while working to expeditiously develop a final rule. Please see additional information on Waters of the United States . Last updated on November 18, 2025 Page 34 of 83 Item: 8.a.1. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Matt Aho, Program Manager Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Planning & Parks Item Name: Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation Grant for the Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve Along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in the Village of Saukville for Historic Riparian Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow Habitat Restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W Road Reconstruction and Restoration Project. Summary: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County - Planning and Parks Department (Department) was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation (PDFRI) grant program to support a County-sponsored floodplain, wetland and historic oxbow restoration project in conjunction with a road reconstruction and improvement project. Specifically, the Department is partnering with the Ozaukee County Highway Department to engineer and design a holistic, long-term solution to improve County Trunk Highway W (CTH W) and alleviate flooding of the active roadway in the Village of Saukville, while improving connectivity for aquatic organisms into the historic riparian floodplain, wetlands and Milwaukee River oxbow. Engineering and design are ongoing for a new roadway that allows for floodplain, wetland and historic oxbow reconnection and functional fish and wildlife habitat connectivity by allowing substantial floodwater to pass under the new roadway, while improving the road infrastructure and safety by reducing flood occurrence. Secured 2024 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) funding is supporting final design and engineering and permitting of project plans that include floodplain and historic oxbow connectivity and wetland restoration (as a goal). This awarded WEM funding will support implementation (construction and restoration) of final project plans with a focus on the historic oxbow, floodplain and wetland habitat reconnection, restoration and enhancement. ANALYSIS: The WEM grant award is $250,000. The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the resolution for submittal and acceptance of the WEM grant at its December 4, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Holyoke, Ross, Jobs, Matera) and the resolution is scheduled for formal County Board of Supervisors action at its January 7, 2026 meeting. The required 25% cost share requirement will be provided by a secured National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) grant ($83,333) for a total project cost of $333,333. There have been no changes to the project scope or budget since grant submittal. FISCAL IMPACT: Balance Current Year: NONE (Additional Revenue $250,000) Next Year’s Estimated Cost: NONE FUNDING SOURCE: County Levy: Non-County Levy: X Indicate source: Awarded WEM PDFRI and secured NFWF NCRF grants Recommended Action: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the budget amendment for the Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation grant for the Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve Along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in the Village of Saukville for Historic Riparian Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow Habitat Restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W Road Reconstruction and Restoration Project. Page 35 of 83 Attachments: 1. BA_2026_NRC01082026_WEM CTH W_MRONP Grant 2. AS2025_NRC12042025_Grant Application Summary_CTH W_WEM_ATSFinal112525 3. P&P_Dept_Milwaukee River Oxbow Master Plan Map Page 36 of 83 Resolution No: Period Transfer Recorded: TO: Finance Committee FROM: Increase of Revenue: Fund Transfer: Date of Request: 12/22/2025 Supplemental Appropriations: Acct # 222-01-01-51101-000 $ 75,000 A/C # 222-01-01-42310-000 $ 250,000 / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 222-01-01-52002-000 $ 2,500 A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 222-01-01-53601-000 $ 10,000 A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 222-01-01-55103-000 $ 162,500 A/C # $ - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Total Debits: 250,000 Total Credits: 250,000 Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Budget Amended By: TYPE IN Oversight Committee Chairperson's Name Other Material Supplies Highway - Grounds Maintenance and Construction Reason for Request (Be Specific). Also fill out Support Document for County Board. This is an increase in revenue for a grant received (Project #222-0006-00050) from the Wisconsin Emergency Management Pre-Disaster Flood Resilience Implementation grant program for the Milwaukee River Oxbow Nature Preserve along County Highway Trunk W and the Milwaukee River in the Village of Saukville for Historic Riparian Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow Habitat Restoration as part of the County Highway Trunk W Road Reconstruction and Restoration Project. This increase in revenue is for: 1) Regular Salaries and Wages; 2) Travel / Mileage; 3) Other Material Supplies for project implementation; and 4) Highway - Grounds Maintenance & Construction for project implementation. Date Amended: Oversight Committee Members Finance Committee Members Department Head Signature Travel / Mileage Debit / Expense Regular Salaries and Wages State Aid - WEM CTH W / MRONP Credit / Revenue Planning and Parks Department Department Name Type of Budget Amendment (check one) X Budget Amendment Request Committee Approval Form Page 37 of 83 Grant Name/Agency: Department: Preparer: Total Project Amount: 25% Approver: Strategy: (Linkages to other planning efforts) Operational Expense $ Operational Match $ $75,000 $2,500 $10,000 Project Scope and Expectations Capital Expense $ $ $162,500 $83,333 Other Grants Supporting Project Amount $250,000 TOTAL $83,333 75% % MATCH 25% Project Partners: Position $ Department $ $75,000 $2,500 $10,000 Project Landowner Upon Completion: TOTAL TOTAL $87,500 Project Risks: Comments Major Milestones GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARY GRANT EXPENSE GRANT/PROJECT MATCH CFDA/State ID: N/A Matt Aho Andrew Struck Planning and Parks $333,333 Grant Match Required: Exp Acct. Rev Acct. Wisconsin Emergency Management Project Name: Reconnecting the Milwaukee River to Historic Floodplain, Wetlands and Oxbow ▪ Regional Water Quality Management Plan Update (P. 271, 273, 276) ▪ POSP for Ozaukee County (P. 6, 25, 63, 74, 139, 143, 149, 201, 213, 707) Salaries & Benefits ▪ Comprehensive Plan for Ozaukee County: 2035 (P.100, 101, 144, 271, 273, 276) Travel ▪ Strategic Plan: Transportation System & Enhance Quality of Life Assets Goals (P. 9, 13) Supplies ▪ Reconnect Milwaukee River to historic floodplain, wetlands and oxbow ▪ Alleviate flooding of CTH W, improve road infrastructure and safety Contractual (HWY) NFWF NCRF Other Grants ▪ Ozaukee County Land and Water Resource Management Plan (P. 4, 7, 29, 36, 56, 70, 76) Status ▪ Construction and restoration ▪ Improve and enhance riparian habitat and wetlands ▪ NFWF NCRF Secured $83,333 TOTAL $0 % PROJECT ▪ Increase fish and wildlife habitat - spawning area $0 GRANT SUPPORTED STAFF DEPARTMENT REVENUES ▪ NFWF NCRF, WEM Director Salaries & Benefits ▪ MMSD Conservation Biologists Supplies ▪ Village of Saukville Admin Asst/Nat Res Analys ▪ WisDOT Program Manager Travel ▪ HWY availability Final Reporting Dec-28 Duration: 2 years Extension: NA ▪ Timelines ▪ Serve as match for other grants Permitting Apr-26 ▪ Site conditions ▪ Overall project costs ~ $333,333 Construction and Restoration Oct-26 Senior Planner ▪ Ozaukee County Date ▪ Permitting coordination ▪ Joint project with Highway Department Award Notification Jan-26 Page 38 of 83 Page 39 of 83 Item: 8.a.2. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Matt Aho, Program Manager Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Planning & Parks Item Name: Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfield Site Assessment Grant for Site Assessments at Parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia Summary: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County - Planning and Parks Department (Department) was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) for a Brownfield Site Assessment Grant (SAG). Specifically, this grant will support site assessments at parcels 040281201000 (Waubeka Mill) and 040281201200 (Button Factory) in Waubeka adjacent to Mill Street and the Milwaukee River in the Town of Fredonia (see attached map). The Department has been working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Town of Fredonia, and the private landowner on the remediation and land transfer to Ozaukee County for these parcels. Both the Waubeka Mill and Button Factory buildings are dilapidated and are non-conforming structures since they are located in C-1 zoning (Lowland Conservancy District) by the Town of Fredonia which permits the present use of the properties, are located in a flood hazard zone, doesn’t meet setback requirements, and has been a discontinued use for more than 12 months and would not be buildable under any circumstances involving the existing improvements. Eligible activities for the SAG grants include: 1. the investigation of environmental contamination on an eligible site or facility for the purposes of reducing or eliminating environmental contamination, such as Phase I and II Environmental Assessments; 2. the demolition of any structures, buildings or other improvements located on an eligible site or facility (projects seeking funding for demolition activities should demonstrate that clearing the site will facilitate and provide greater access for environmental site investigation); 3. the removal of abandoned containers, as defined in § 292.41(1), from an eligible site or facility; 4. Asbestos abatement activities, as defined in § 254.11(2), conducted as part of eligible activities listed above on an eligible site or facility (if an asbestos removal project is in a rural community, site investigation is not required for the project); 5. removal of underground hazardous substance storage tank system; and, 6. the removal of underground petroleum product storage tank systems. Per the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking System (BRRTS), an underground storage tank on the Waubeka Mill parcel was previously identified and remediated, however, residual groundwater and soil contamination is still present on the property and additional investigation (sampling and analysis) is required if soil is removed or disturbed. Local force account support is not an eligible WEDC SAG grant activity. ANALYSIS: The WEDC SAG grant award is $142,800, pending final site access permission from the private landowner. The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the submittal of the WEDC SAG grant at its September 4, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Holyoke, Jobs, Matera, Schoessow). Matching funds equal to at least 20% of the grant award are required ($35,700), which will be provided by a pending Ozaukee County Project Capital Fund grant for a total project cost of $178,500. The original proposed grant budget included a WEDC grant request amount of $150,000 with a local match amount of $30,000 for a total project cost of $180,000. The final project budget and WEDC award amount was modified based on recent professional services proposals, demolition estimates as provided in recent appraisal reports, and WEDC staff review and modifications to the grant proposal. There have been no changes to the project scope since grant submittal. FISCAL IMPACT: Balance Current Year: NONE (Additional Program Revenue - $142,800) Page 40 of 83 Next Year’s Estimated Cost: NONE FUNDING SOURCE: County Levy: X Non-County Levy: X Indicate source: Secured WEDC SAG and pending Ozaukee County Capital Project Fund grants Recommended Action: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the budget amendment for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfields Site Assessments grant for site assessments at Parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia. Attachments: 1. BA2026_NRC01082026_WEDC SAG Waubeka Site Assessments_BA 2. AS2025_NRC09042025_Grant Application Summary_WEDC_SAG_Waubeka 3. P&P_Dept_T Fredonia Properties Map Page 41 of 83 Resolution No: Period Transfer Recorded: TO: Finance Committee FROM: Increase of Revenue: Fund Transfer: Date of Request: 12/17/2025 Supplemental Appropriations: Acct # 221-01-01-54106-000 $ 75,500 A/C # 221-01-01-42310-000 $ 142,800 / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 221-01-01-54501-000 $ 67,300 A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Total Debits: 142,800 Total Credits: 142,800 Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Budget Amended By: TYPE IN Oversight Committee Chairperson's Name Reason for Request (Be Specific). Also fill out Support Document for County Board. This is an increase in revenue for a grant received (Project #221-0012-00001) from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Site Assessment Grant program for site assessments at Parcels 040281201000 and 040281201200 in the Town of Fredonia. This increase in revenue is for: 1) Professional Services (environmental assessments, site investigations, haz mat inspections, demolition plans and specifications, bidding and permitting support and project management); and 2) Purchased Services - Construction (underground storage tank removal, asbestos removal/abatement, and demolition if required). Date Amended: Oversight Committee Members Finance Committee Members Department Head Signature Purchased Services - Construction Debit / Expense Professional Services State Aid - WEDC Brownfield SAG Credit / Revenue Planning and Parks Department Department Name Type of Budget Amendment (check one) X Budget Amendment Request Committee Approval Form Page 42 of 83 Grant Name/Agency: Department: Preparer: Total Project Amount: 17% Approver: Strategy: (Linkages to other planning efforts) Operational Expense $ Operational Match $ Project Scope and Expectations Capital Expense $ $ $5,000 $30,000 $15,000 $20,000 $110,000 Other Grants Supporting Project Amount $150,000 TOTAL $30,000 83% % MATCH 17% Project Partners: Position $ Department $ Project Landowner Upon Completion: TOTAL TOTAL $0 Project Risks: Comments Major Milestones ▪ Building demolition may be required ▪ Overall project costs ~ $180,000 Site Assessments Jan-27 ▪ Landowner coordination Project Closeout Dec-28 ▪ Private Landowner (current), Ozaukee County (upon completion) Date ▪ Unknown site conditions and contamination ▪ Serve as match for other grants Award Notification Jan-26 Duration: 3 Years Extension: NA ▪ Professional Services Consultants ▪ Private Contractors ▪ Town of Fredonia GRANT SUPPORTED STAFF DEPARTMENT REVENUES ▪ WEDC ▪ Oz Co Capital Project Fnd Pending $30,000 TOTAL % PROJECT Contractual Status ▪ Removal of abandoned containers Phase II Assessments ▪ Asbestos abatement Asbestos Removal ▪ PH I & II site assessments ▪ Demolition of structures if required for full assessments Phase I Assessments Oz Co Capital Project Fnd Other Grants ▪ Ozaukee County Hazard Mitigation Plan (P. 176-182, 284-286) ▪ Comprehensive Plan for Ozaukee County: 2035 (P. 84 - 88, 479, 491) ▪ Ozaukee County Land and Water Resource Management Plan (P.24, 197, 204) ▪ Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County (P. 7, 185 – 187, 192, 208, 212, 218, 222, 258) ▪ Ozaukee County Strategic Plan 2020-2024 (P. 11, 13) GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARY GRANT EXPENSE GRANT/PROJECT MATCH CFDA/State ID: Matt Aho Andrew Struck Planning and Parks $180,000 Grant Match Required: Exp Acct. Rev Acct. WEDC Site Assessment Grant Project Name: Site Assessments in the Town of Fredonia Page 43 of 83 Mill Street CTH H CTH A Page 44 of 83 Item: 8.a.3. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Matt Aho, Program Manager Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Planning & Parks Item Name: Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Grant for Aquatic Invasive Species and Water Quality Monitoring and Education and Outreach Activities on Inland Lakes, Rivers and Streams in Ozaukee County. Summary: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County - Planning and Parks Department (Department) was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) non-competitive Lake Monitoring and Protection Network (LMPN) Grant Program. Specifically, this grant will fund County activities to survey and monitor aquatic invasive species (AIS) of vegetation and water quality conditions and conduct AIS education and outreach activities on inland lakes, rivers and streams in Ozaukee County. Primary activities would include providing education and outreach programming for landowners and other stakeholder organizations (e.g. homeowners associations) and municipalities (e.g. Village of Thiensville and Grafton) and training of volunteers to conduct monitoring and control efforts in the long term. In addition, the Department will partner with the Southeastern Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) to conduct AIS and selective water quality monitoring/surveys. The Department participated in the LMPN program in 2024 and 2025 and this project is a continuation and expansion of Department efforts to monitor and control invasive species and provide education and outreach programming through the Fish Passage Program and overall Ecological Division. ANALYSIS: The total WDNR LMPN grant award is $11,446. The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the submittal and acceptance of the WDNR LMPN grant at its September 30, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Holyoke, Jobs, Matera) and the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 25- 30 at its November 5, 2025 meeting (Ayes - 20, Nays - 0, Absent - 6). No project match is required. The original grant request was $11,500. The object class category budget allocations in the grant application summary were revised in the application submittal, but there have been no changes to the project scope or budget since grant submittal. FISCAL IMPACT: Balance Current Year: NONE (Additional Program Revenue of $11,446) Next Year’s Estimated Cost: NONE FUNDING SOURCE: County Levy: Non-County Levy: X Indicate source: Secured WDNR LMPN Grant Recommended Action: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the budget amendment for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Monitoring and Protection Network program grant for aquatic invasive species and water quality monitoring and education and outreach activities on inland lakes, rivers and streams in Ozaukee County. Attachments: 1. BA_2026_NRC01082026_WDNR_LMPNGrant Page 45 of 83 2. AS2025_NRC09302025_Grant Application Summary_WDNRLMPN_InlandLakesRiversWQAISE&D_Final 3. P&P_Dept_Ozaukee County Lakes Map 4. P&P_Dept_Ozaukee County Lakes_Survey Status_Map Page 46 of 83 Resolution No: Period Transfer Recorded: TO: Finance Committee FROM: Increase of Revenue: Fund Transfer: Date of Request: 12/19/2025 Supplemental Appropriations: Acct # 222-01-01-51101-000 $ 8,146 A/C # 222-01-01-42310-000 $ 11,446 / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 222-01-01-52002-000 $ 500 A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 222-01-01-53601-000 $ 200 A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # 222-01-01-54106-000 $ 2,600 A/C # $ - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Total Debits: 11,446 Total Credits: 11,446 Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Budget Amended By: Planning and Parks Department Department Name Type of Budget Amendment (check one) X Budget Amendment Request Committee Approval Form Travel / Mileage Debit / Expense Regular Salaries and Wages State Aid - WDNR LMPN Credit / Revenue Reason for Request (Be Specific). Also fill out Support Document for County Board. This is an increase in revenue for a grant received (Project #222-0006-00049) from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Monitoring and Protection Network grant program to support aquatic invasive species vegetation and water qualtiy monitoring and education and outreach activities on inland lakes, streams and rivers in Ozaukee County. This increase in revenue is for: 1) Regular Salaries and Wages; 2) Travel / Mileage; 3) Other Material Supplies for project implementation; and 4) Professional Services (contracted lake/impoundment surveys with SEWRPC). Date Amended: Oversight Committee Members Finance Committee Members Department Head Signature TYPE IN Oversight Committee Chairperson's Name Other Material Supplies Professional Services Page 47 of 83 Aquatic Invasive Species and Water Quality Monitoring and Education and Outreach Activities on Inland Lakes, Rivers and Streams in Ozaukee County Grant Name/Agency: Department: Preparer: Total Project Amount: 0% Approver: Strategy: (Linkages to other planning efforts) Operational Expense $ Operational Match $ Staff $10,200 Travel $500 $500 Project Scope and Expectations Capital Expense $ $ Contractual $300 Other Grants Supporting Project Amount $11,500 TOTAL $0 100% % MATCH 0% Project Partners: Position $ Department $ $10,200 $500 $500 Project Landowner Upon Completion: TOTAL $0 TOTAL $11,200 Project Risks: Comments Major Milestones Duration: NAExtension:1 Year Oct-26 End of Grant Period Dec-26 Travel Jan-26 Date Oct-26 Supplies Grant Acceptance ▪ Availability of SEWRPC ▪ $11,500 is estimated allocation for Ozaukee County Education and Outreach ▪ The 2026 allocation may be reduced by up to 5% ▪ Permissions from Landowners ▪ Timelines ▪ Non-federal match for other grants ▪ Ozaukee County, Municipalities and Private Landowners within Ozaukee County GRANT SUPPORTED STAFF TOTAL ▪ Participating Municipalities ▪ Private Landowners within Ozaukee County $0 ▪ WDNR Conservation Biologists AIS and Water Quality Monitoring ▪ Weather/site conditions ▪ Continuation of monitoring and education programming DEPARTMENT REVENUES ▪ SEWRPC Director Staff $0 Status $0 % PROJECT $0 ▪ Aquatic invasive species and water quality monitoring on inland lakes, rivers and streams in Ozaukee Co. ▪ Education and outreach programming regarding aquatic invasive species and water resources Other Grants ▪ Farmland Preservation Plan for Oz Co (Appendix J-6, section VI-14) ▪ Comprehensive Plan for Ozaukee County: 2035 (P. 71, 271, 273, 276-277, 283, 287-288) ▪ POSP for Ozaukee County (P. 19-28, 46, 63, 70), Ozaukee County Strategic Plan 2020-2024 (P. 13) Supplies ▪ Land and Water Resource Mgmt Plan for Ozaukee County: 2021-2030 (P. 189-191, 197-201) ▪ SEWRPC Regional Water Quality Mgmt Plan for SE WI 2000 (P. 99-102) GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARY GRANT EXPENSE GRANT/PROJECT MATCH CFDA/State ID: Tina Kroening Andrew Struck Planning and Parks $11,500 Grant Match Required: Rev Acct. WDNR Lake Monitoring and Protection Network Project Name: Exp Acct. Page 48 of 83 Map 1 Ozaukee County Lakes Over Ten Acres and/or Named Source: SEWRPC 0 7,600 15,2003,800 Feet Mud Lake (Cedarburg Bog) Long Lake Horn Lake Daly Lake Huiras Lake Ludowissi Lake Spring Lake Lake Michigan Lac du Cours Pit Lake Unnamed Unnamed Thiensville Millpond Cedarburg Pond 121 Grafton Millpond Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Quarry Lake Roeckl Lake Gough Lake Sandhill Lake Hawthorne Lake Donut Lake Moldenhauer Lake Fromm Pit Haneman LakeDrzewiceki Lake Page 49 of 83 Page 50 of 83 Item: 8.a.4. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Matt Aho, Program Manager Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Planning & Parks Item Name: Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources County Conservation Aids Grant for Prairie Restoration Activities in Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course Summary: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County - Planning and Parks Department (Department) was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) County Conservation Aids (CCA) grant program to support County-sponsored fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects. Specifically, this grant will support County activities to restore approximately five acres of old-field and turf grass into native warm-season prairie in Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course in the City of Mequon. The Department has been managing Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course for invasive species, restoring native vegetation in prairies and woodlands, managing stormwater through wetland restoration and providing bird habitat through bird box installation. The WDNR CCA grant will support additional Department activities to purchase seed and restore old field on the golf course (out of bounds area) and turf grass (around maintenance building) to diverse native prairie to provide habitat for grassland bird species and pollinators (e.g., bees and butterflies). The diversity of plant species will also provide an attractive display of flowers and grasses, further beautifying the park and golf course. Project activities will be completed by Department staff. ANALYSIS: The WDNR CCA grant award is $2,135. The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the submittal and acceptance of the WDNR CCA grant at its August 7, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Holyoke, Jobs, Matera, Schoessow) and the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 25-19 at its September 3, 2025 meeting (Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1). The required 1:1 matching funding will be provided by the Department through Golf Course Enterprise Fund, in-kind staff time, equipment, supplies and mileage for a total project cost of $6,670. The original WDNR CCA grant program request was $3,335. WDNR CCA grant program revenue comes from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and state sales tax on hunting and fishing equipment. Funding allocations for Wisconsin’s southeast region typically totals approximately $8,457, and the total grant award is dependent on the number of awarded grants and overall project budget. Thus, the actual WDNR CCA grant award ($2,135) was lower than the original request amount ($3,335). FISCAL IMPACT: Balance Current Year: NONE (Additional Program Revenue - $2,135) Next Year’s Estimated Cost: NONE FUNDING SOURCE: County Levy: Non-County Levy: X Indicate source: WDNR CCA grant, Golf Course Enterprise Fund and in-kind Department staff time, equipment, supplies and mileage. Recommended Action: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the budget amendment for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - County Conservation Aids Program grant to support prairie restoration activities in Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course in the City of Mequon. Page 51 of 83 Attachments: 1. BA2026_NRC01082026_WDNRCCA MeeKwonGC Prairie Restoration BA 2. 8.7.25 WDNR CCA Meekwon Prairie Grant Summary Spreadsheet 3. P&P_Dept_MeeKwon_PrairieRestoration_Map Page 52 of 83 Resolution No: Period Transfer Recorded: TO: Finance Committee FROM: Increase of Revenue: Fund Transfer: Date of Request: 1/8/2026 Supplemental Appropriations: Acct # 221-01-01-53601-000 $ 2,135 A/C # 221-01-01-42310-000 $ 2,135 / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ - A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Total Debits: 2,135 Total Credits: 2,135 Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Budget Amended By: Planning and Parks Department Department Name Type of Budget Amendment (check one) X Budget Amendment Request Committee Approval Form Debit / Expense Other Material Supplies State Aid - WDNR CCA MKGC Prairie Credit / Revenue Reason for Request (Be Specific). Also fill out Support Document for County Board. This is an increase in revenue for a grant received (Project #221-0003-00030) from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources County Conservation Aids grant program to support prairie restoration activities at Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course. This increase in revenue is for: 1) Other Material Supplies. Date Amended: Oversight Committee Members Finance Committee Members Department Head Signature TYPE IN Oversight Committee Chairperson's Name Page 53 of 83 GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARY Project Name: Prairie Restoration in Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course Grant Name/Agency: WDNR County Conservation Aids CFDA/State ID: Department: Planning and Parks Exp Acct. Preparer: Tina Kroening Total Project Amount: $6,670 Grant Match Required: 50% Rev Acct. Approver: Andrew Struck Strategy: (Linkages to other planning efforts) GRANT EXPENSE GRANT/PROJECT MATCH ▪ POSP for Ozaukee County: 2050 (P. 173-174, 197) Operational Expense $ Operational Match $ ▪ Comprehensive Plan for Ozaukee County: 2035 (P. 318 - 326) Supplies $3,335 Salaries/Fringe Benefits $2,000 ▪ Land and Water Resource Plan for Ozaukee County (P. 127, 134-135) Supplies $590 ▪ Ozaukee County Strategic Plan 2020-2024 (P. 10, 11, 13) Travel/Mileage $75 Equipment Use $670 Project Scope and Expectations ▪ Native Prairie Restoration on the golf course and around maintenance building Capital Expense $ Other Grants $ ▪ Enhanced pollinator habitat and park/golf course aesthetics Other Grants Supporting Project Status Amount $0 TOTAL $3,335 TOTAL $3,335 $0 % PROJECT 50% % MATCH 50% $0 $0 GRANT SUPPORTED STAFF DEPARTMENT REVENUES Project Partners: Positon $ Department $ ▪ WDNR Supplies $3,335 Project Landowner Upon Completion: ▪ Ozaukee County TOTAL $0 TOTAL $3,335 Project Risks: Comments Major Milestones Date ▪ Weather/site conditions ▪ Serve as match to other grants Grant Award Oct-25 ▪ Timelines ▪ Continuation of native vegetation restoration efforts Prairie Restoration Jun-26 ▪ Pending grant funding Final Reporting Oct-26 ▪ Supply cost fluctuations and availability Duration: 12 months Extension: Grants are issued for 3 years Page 54 of 83 4.2 0.8 Map Produced By: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department 7/18/2025 Mee-Kwon County Park and Golf Course - Proposed Prairie Restoration (2026) 0 970 1,940485 Feet ¯ Legend Prairie Restoration Area (5.0 acres) WIWetlandInv2019_NAD83 Page 55 of 83 Item: 8.a.5. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Matt Aho, Program Manager Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Planning & Parks Item Name: Increase of Revenue Budget Amendment for a Packer Foundation Grant for Invasive Vegetation Management and Public Access Trail Development in Hawthorne Hills County Park Summary: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Department (Department) was awarded a grant from the Packer Foundation to improve the local ecology within Hawthorne Hills County Park by controlling and managing invasive vegetation and further developing public access. The Packer Foundation rotates its project/program focus areas each year and one of the 2025 priorities is environmental projects. Specifically, this grant will support contracting with conservation corps (e.g. Milwaukee Community Service Corps, Wisconsin Youth Conservation Corps and Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps) for assistance with invasive species management and public access trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park in 2026. Invasive species management and public access trail development will be followed by native tree and shrub planting (under separate project funding) as part of a comprehensive effort to further restore the ecology in the Ozaukee County Park System. In conjunction with ongoing restoration and trail development projects, this grant will help mitigate invasive species impacts to the high-quality woodlands and Natural Area of Countywide and Regional Significance (NA-2), the Milwaukee River Mesic Woods, the Milwaukee River and Hawthorne Hills County Park, support volunteer and conservation corps activities, and improve Ozaukee County's native vegetation communities for greater ecological benefit. From 2019 - 2023, the Department managed invasive species and developed additional trails in Hawthorne Hills County Park through US Environmental Protection Agency – Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Sustain Our Great Lakes, US Forest Service – CWMA and Natural Resource Foundation – Quiet Trails grant funding and the proposed project would be a continuation of recent management and expansion to new areas. ANALYSIS: The Packer Foundation grant award is $3,000. The Ozaukee County Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the submittal and acceptance of the WDNR CCA grant at its June 6, 2025 meeting (Ayes: Holyoke, Jobs, Matera, Schoessow). Matching funds are not required, but the project will be supported by a pending Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium (SEWISC) grant, We Energies Foundation (WEF) grant, volunteers (e.g., AmeriCorps NCCC) and in-kind Department staff time, supplies, equipment and lodging use for a total project cost of approximately $22,615. The budget was slightly revised after the grant submittal to include additional anticipated volunteer time provided by AmeriCorps NCCC, associated in-kind lodging value and updated grant matching sources. FISCAL IMPACT: Balance Current Year: NONE (Additional Revenue $3,000) Next Year’s Cost: NONE FUNDING SOURCE: County Levy ___ Non-County Levy_X_ Indicate source: Secured Packer Foundation grant, pending SEWISC grant, pending WEF grant, volunteer time and in-kind Department staff time, supplies, equipment and lodging use. Recommended Action: Approve and recommend to the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors the budget amendment Page 56 of 83 for the Packer Foundation grant for invasive species management and public access trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park. Attachments: 1. BA2026_NRC01082026_Packer Fdn_Grant BA_HH_InvasiveSpeciesMgmt 2. 6.5.25 Packers Foundation Grant Application Summary Spreadsheet 3. P&P_Dept_HH NNIS Mgmt 2021-2023_Map Page 57 of 83 Resolution No: Period Transfer Recorded: TO: Finance Committee FROM: Increase of Revenue: Fund Transfer: Date of Request: 12/18/2025 Supplemental Appropriations: Acct # 221-01-01-54533-000 $ 3,000 A/C # 221-01-01-49501-000 $ 3,000 / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Acct # $ A/C # $ - - / - - / - Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Pre-request Account's Budget / Changed To Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Cost Ctr & A/C Desc Total Debits: 3,000 Total Credits: 3,000 Date of Meeting Date of Meeting Budget Amended By: Planning & Parks Department Name Type of Budget Amendment (check one) x Budget Amendment Request Committee Approval Form Debit / Expense Contracted Outside Employment Private Foundations - Packer Foundation Credit / Revenue Reason for Request (Be Specific). Also fill out Support Document for County Board. This is an increase in revenue for a grant received from the Packer Foundation for invasive vegetation management and public access trail development in Hawthorne Hills County Park (project account P221-0004-00041). This increase in revenue is for: 1) Contracted Outside Employment (Conservation Corps). Date Amended: Oversight Committee Members Finance Committee Members Department Head Signature TYPE IN Oversight Committee Chairperson's Name Page 58 of 83 Page 59 of 83 1379 1407 1567 1610 1335 1246 1455 1509 1315 1582 1558 1588 1327 1450 1466 1254 1414 1487 1348 1481 1594 1626 1489 1300 1401 1519 1433 1492 1427 1254 1500 1431 1556 1559 1366 1476 1349 1403 1620 1646 1352 1645 1295 1654 1359 1598 1619 1432 1490 1353 1590 1357 1587 1464 1440 1584 1254 1621 1267 Legend Park Boundary 353.3 Acres) Wetland Milwaukee River Mesic Woods Natural Area Invasive Species Mgmt Areas 2021-2023 (72.6 acres) Untreated Invasive Species Mgmt Areas (92.6 acres) Hawthorne Hills County Park and Golf Course 4880 County Highway I, Saukville, WI 53080 0 750 1,500375 Feet Map Produced By: Ozaukee County Planning and Parks Dpartment 4/15/2025 Ozaukee County Parks Reservations: ± 0 150 30075 Feet Established 1960 Additional 62 Acres Acquired 2012 Page 60 of 83 Item: 8.c. Agenda Item Information Sheet To: NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE From: Matt Aho, Program Manager Meeting Date: January 8, 2026 Department/Office: Planning & Parks Item Name: Management/Financial/Informational Reports Summary: Management Reports Recommended Action: None. Attachments: 1. Committee Report, November 2025 2. Golf Report, November 2025 3. Summary of Parks Revenue Report, November 2025 4. P&PDEPT_MGMTREPORT_NRC120425_NOV2025_UpdatedATSFinal112525 5. News Articles, 11.24.2025-12.17.2025_rev Page 61 of 83 Ozaukee County Committee Report General Fund Park Commission For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET Current 2025 2025 % Month YTD Amended Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD Revenues Intergovernmental Revenues - $17,070 $34,140 $17,070 50.00% Public Charges for Services $886 $92,367 $85,125 ($7,242) 108.51% Interest Revenue $18 $267 - ($267) 0.00% Other Revenue $66,736 $248,833 $87,400 ($161,433) 284.71% Total Revenues $67,640 $358,537 $206,665 ($151,872) 173.49% Expenditures Salaries $43,957 $495,917 $711,712 $215,795 69.68% Fringe Benefits $13,211 $159,869 $199,678 $39,809 80.06% Travel/Training - $4,180 $10,200 $6,020 40.98% Supplies $5,302 $92,878 $151,550 $58,672 61.29% Purchased Services $10,198 $204,398 $307,227 $102,829 66.53% Interdepartment Charges $3,931 $115,074 $225,555 $110,481 51.02% Other Expenses $1,109 $66,941 $20,442 ($46,499) 327.47% Total Operating Expenditures $77,708 $1,139,257 $1,626,364 $487,107 70.05% Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $77,708 $1,139,257 $1,626,364 $487,107 70.05% Other Finance (Sources) - ($140,000) ($140,000) - 100.00% Net Other Financing Sources/Uses - ($140,000) ($140,000) - 100.00% Net Increase (Decrease) ($10,068) ($640,720) ($1,279,699) ($638,979)50.07% E q u i t y: Governmental Fund Balance - $1,388,381 - ($1,388,381) 0.00% CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/17/2025 Page 62 of 83 Ozaukee County Committee Report Special Revenue Fund Parks Projects For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET Current 2025 2025 % Month YTD Amended Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD Revenues Intergovernmental Revenues - $89,788 $126,172 $36,384 71.16% Other Revenue - $223,750 $23,000 ($200,750) 972.83% Total Revenues - $313,538 $149,172 ($164,366) 210.19% Expenditures Salaries $7,474 $89,864 $108,648 $18,784 82.71% Fringe Benefits $2,113 $23,434 $22,378 ($1,056) 104.72% Travel/Training - $1,496 $601 ($895) 248.92% Supplies $418 $53,565 $8,750 ($44,815) 612.17% Purchased Services $135 $546,181 $148,500 ($397,681) 367.80% Interdepartment Charges - $9,600 $72,330 $62,730 13.27% Total Operating Expenditures $10,140 $724,140 $361,207 ($362,933)200.48% Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $10,140 $724,140 $361,207 ($362,933)200.48% Net Increase (Decrease) ($10,140) ($410,602) ($212,035) $198,567193.65% E q u i t y: Governmental Fund Balance - ($250,070) - $250,070 0.00% CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/17/2025 Page 63 of 83 Ozaukee County Committee Report Special Revenue Fund Ozaukee Water Projects For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET Current 2025 2025 % Month YTD Amended Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD Revenues Intergovernmental Revenues - $276,856 $935,772 $658,916 29.59% Other Revenue - $383,840 $992,048 $608,208 38.69% Total Revenues - $660,696 $1,927,820 $1,267,124 34.27% Expenditures Salaries $11,743 $126,911 $622,030 $495,119 20.40% Fringe Benefits $5,523 $64,819 $91,943 $27,124 70.50% Travel/Training - $4,430 $10,940 $6,510 40.49% Supplies $2,392 $22,421 $49,346 $26,925 45.44% Purchased Services $14,922 $126,271 $285,700 $159,429 44.20% Interdepartment Charges - $276,714 $665,826 $389,112 41.56% Total Operating Expenditures $34,580 $621,566 $1,725,785 $1,104,21936.02% Capital Outlay Total Expenditures $34,580 $621,566 $1,725,785 $1,104,21936.02% Net Increase (Decrease) ($34,580) $39,130 $202,035 $162,905 19.37% E q u i t y: Governmental Fund Balance - ($158,449) - $158,449 0.00% CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/17/2025 Page 64 of 83 Ozaukee County Committee Report Enterprise Fund Golf Courses For the Eleven Months Ending Sunday, November 30, 2025 Profit and Loss Statement ACTUAL TO AMENDED BUDGET Current 2025 2025 % Month YTD Amended Budget Budget Actual Actual Budget Balance YTD Revenues Public Charges for Services $65,395 $2,971,422 $2,339,750 ($631,672)127.00% Other Revenue $5,019 $33,068 $21,000 ($12,068) 157.47% Total Revenues $70,414 $3,004,490 $2,360,750 ($643,740)127.27% Expenditures Salaries $61,515 $1,009,292 $842,199 ($167,093) 119.84% Fringe Benefits $19,937 $273,314 $270,238 ($3,076) 101.14% Travel/Training $525 $8,461 $13,550 $5,089 62.44% Supplies $21,702 $360,133 $372,100 $11,967 96.78% Purchased Services $21,519 $165,636 $201,875 $36,239 82.05% Interdepartment Charges $3,604 $40,392 $66,099 $25,707 61.11% Depreciation $28,270 $310,970 $326,350 $15,380 95.29% Other Expenses $7,716 $115,560 $128,339 $12,779 90.04% Total Operating Expenditures $164,788 $2,283,758 $2,220,750 ($63,008) 102.84% Capital Outlay Equipment & Furniture - $619,699 $690,000 $70,301 89.81% Buildings & Land $142,986 $1,480,773 $185,000 ($1,295,773)800.42% Contra - - ($875,000) ($875,000) 0.00% Total Capital Outlay $142,986 $2,100,472 - ($2,100,472) 0.00% Total Expenditures $307,774 $4,384,230 $2,220,750 ($2,163,480)197.42% Other Finance Uses - $140,000 $140,000 - 100.00% Net Other Financing Sources/Uses - $140,000 $140,000 - 100.00% Net Increase (Decrease) ($237,360) ($1,519,740) - $1,519,740 0.00% E q u i t y: Retained Earnings - ($1,642,631) - $1,642,631 0.00% Governmental Fund Balance - ($400,738) - $400,738 0.00% CommRpt2025 2025 Oversight Comm Recommended PnL Amended Bdgt 12/17/2025 Page 65 of 83 2025 2024 Hawthorne Hills Opening Day4/11/2025 3/11/2024 Mee-Kwon Opening Day3/14/2025 3/3/2024 Golfers Receipts Golfers Golfers Hawthorne Hills 707 24,040$ 36,128 36,984 Mee-Kwon 1,272 40,650$ 44,064 42,710 1,979 64,690$ 80,192 79,694 Current Month November 2024November 2025 Year to Date November 2025 OZAUKEE COUNTY PLANNING & PARKS SUMMARY OF GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS GOLF COURSE DIVISION November 2025 Page 66 of 83 GOLF COURSE DIVISION November 2025 OZAUKEE COUNTY PLANNING & PARKS SUMMARY OF GOLF COURSE RECEIPTS - 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000Number of Golfers per Course YTD Ten Year ComparisonMee-KwonHawthorne Hills $- $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $1,400,000 $1,600,000 $1,800,000Receipts per Course YTD Ten Year ComparisonMee-KwonHawthorne Hills$-$500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 Total Receipts YTDTen Year Comparison-10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 Total Golfers YTDTen Year Comparison Page 67 of 83 OZAUKEE COUNTY PLANNING & PARKS Parks Division Summary of Parks Revenue November2025 November2025 During November2025 Location Cur Mo YTD Cur Mo YTD Covered Bridge - 3,535.12 - 3,619.00 Ehlers - 130.00 - 55.00 Hawthorne Hills - - - 13,641.85 HH Peters Youth Camp 1,114.01 10,698.43 407.00 11,559.64 Ozaukee I.U. Trail - 285.00 - 280.00 Lions Den Gorge - 1,760.78 - 1,746.00 Mee-Kwon - - - - Tendick Nature 783.56 7,985.36 12.00 7,365.95 Virmond - 7,094.39 - 8,056.95 Waubedonia - 42,082.67 467.16 44,421.32 Totals: 1,897.57 73,571.74 886.16 90,745.71 Location 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 Covered Bridge - - - 1,982.26 2,464.86 3,535.12 Ehlers - - - 71.09 35.55 130.00 Hawthorne Hills - - - - - - HH Peters Youth Camp 323.28 55.00 1,114.01 7,855.36 8,485.56 10,698.43 Ozaukee I.U. Trail - - - 165.00 55.00 285.00 Lions Den Gorge - - - 1,732.85 2,268.55 1,760.78 Mee-Kwon - - - - - - Tendick Nature 95.05 171.00 783.56 8,685.29 7,515.00 7,985.36 Virmond - - - 5,602.24 6,424.57 7,094.39 Waubedonia - - - 28,380.98 31,890.09 42,082.67 Total: 418.33 226.00 1,897.57 54,475.08 59,139.18 73,571.74 Fee Type 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 Park Fees 323.28 55.00 1,114.01 21,023.52 23,218.62 26,701.49 Disc Golf Fees 95.05 171.00 783.56 7,230.84 5,563.94 6,782.66 Camping Fees - - - 23,350.35 25,488.65 37,121.20 Firewood - - - 2,870.38 4,867.97 2,966.41 Total: 418.33 226.00 1,897.57 54,475.09 59,139.18 73,571.76 Fees for Events in November Fees for Events in November YTD Fees for Events in Revenue Collected Historic Comparison Page 68 of 83 - 200.00 400.00 600.00 800.00 1,000.00 1,200.00202320242025Historic Comparison of Fees for Events in November - 2,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 14,000.00 16,000.00 18,000.00 20,000.00 22,000.00 24,000.00 26,000.00 28,000.00 30,000.00 32,000.00 34,000.00 36,000.00 38,000.00 40,000.00 42,000.00202320242025Historic Comparison of Fees for Events YTD November Page 69 of 83 - 50.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 250.00 300.00 350.00 400.00 450.00 500.00 550.00 600.00 650.00 700.00 750.00 800.00 850.00 900.00 950.00 1,000.00 1,050.00 1,100.00 1,150.00 Park Fees Disc GolfFeesCampingFeesFirewood 202320242025 Historic Comparison for Type of Fees In November - 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 7,000.00 8,000.00 9,000.00 10,000.00 11,000.00 12,000.00 13,000.00 14,000.00 15,000.00 16,000.00 17,000.00 18,000.00 19,000.00 20,000.00 21,000.00 22,000.00 23,000.00 24,000.00 25,000.00 26,000.00 27,000.00 28,000.00 29,000.00 30,000.00 31,000.00 32,000.00 33,000.00 34,000.00 35,000.00 36,000.00 37,000.00 38,000.00 Park Fees Disc GolfFeesCampingFeesFirewood 202320242025 Historic Comparison for Type of Fees YTD November Page 70 of 83 GOLF COURSES GOLF COURSES — MEE-KWON PARK AND HAWTHORNE HILLS · SEPTEMBER (through 9/18) revenue & rounds: $265,603.43 & 6,796 rounds (2025) and $273,483.68 & 7,152 rounds (2024) for both MKGC & HHGC. Summary 2025 TOTAL revenue (YTD) $2,675,395.50 & 67,482 rounds ($39.65/person) & 2024 TOTAL revenue (YTD) $2,508,280.45 & 68,037 rounds ($36.86/person). September totals are down in rounds (376) & down in revenue ($7,880.25) and YTD rounds is down by 555, but up in revenue by $167,115.19. We will be close to $3 M in total GC revenue in 2025. See also financials for GC through October in packet. · HHGC green reconstructions (holes 2 and 7) and the irrigation project at HHGC are completed. · All four simulators are operational; however, there was not much marketing prior to the ProShop Supervisor retirement. Website is active for public and league play simulator reservations. ECOLOGICAL DIVISION BIRD CONSERVATION / BIRD CITY WISCONSIN Ozaukee County was awarded “High Flyer” status for its Bird City Wisconsin (BCW) renewal in 2025. The “High Flyer” status is the highest level of achievement under BCW and Ozaukee County was the first County in the State to achieve “High Flyer” status and is one of only 34 communities to accomplish this highest level out of ~80 BCW communities in WI. Continued maintenance and monitoring of nest boxes (Kestrel, Bluebird, Wood duck) including 11 new bluebird boxes at Tendick, 9 new bluebird boxes at Virmond and several new Wood duck boxes at LMRFWP and HH Park. Received bluebird boxes from LMBO for installation at LMRFWP. Coordinate on Kestrel Box research/monitoring and Oakland Green restoration w/ LMBO. FISH PASSAGE PROGRAM / ECOLOGICAL Aquatic Connectivity Projects : Coordination with landowners, municipalities, County Highway Dept (HWY), and contractors (youth conservation corps) for completion of planned construction and site restoration work, including grant -funded materials acquisition and Federal, State and local permitting. Contract management and ongoing engineering and design work for culvert replacements or remediation work on Sucker Creek in the Town of Belgium. Habitat Improvement Projects : Continued restoration and ongoing permitting and environmental compliance for stream and wetland restoration work on Tendick Creek/Park. Continued Tendick Creek/Park and Virmond Park wetland restoration and enhancement activities with HWY. Coordinated with HWY, the Village of Saukville, engineers, funding partners and regulators f or land acquisitions, design and engineering and permitting for habitat restoration in conjunction with the CTH W rehabilitation and Milwaukee River Oxbow Floodplain, Wetland and Historic Oxbow Restoration project in the Village of Saukville. On -going plan- ning with partners for Sucker Creek restoration work. Coordination w/ City of Port Washington, We Energies and landowners on permitting for planned habitat improvements on Mineral Springs Creek (MSC). Began construction activities with HWY on MSC. Ongoing engineering, design and environmental compliance for CBCGNP wetland restoration project. Environmental Monitoring : Continued analysis & reporting of fish, avian, wildlife, and water quality sampling data per QAPPs. Implementation of 2025 monitoring activities. Water quality analysis for the Little Menomonee River/Creek and Ulao & Mole Creeks. Coordinated w/ SEWRPC for implementation of flow and temperature monitoring and water quality sampling on Sucker Creek. Continued water quality monitoring analysis as part of WDNR SW Grants. Coordinated replacement of the under- water “fish cam” at MT Fishway w/ Village of Thiensville and Great Lakes Sport Fisherman. Continue larval & backpack electro- fishing fish monitoring data analysis & reporting on project streams. Coord. w/Shedd Aquarium on Sucker fisheries monitoring. Education and Outreach Activities : On-going website and social media development and refinement of multiple education/ outreach materials and updates on construction and restoration projects. Temporary signage at construction and restoration projects. Development of temporary and permanent education signage for multiple projects including Mineral Springs Creek w/ LMBO, Lake Michigan public access, wetland restorations, chimney swift tower at Virmond County Park & Tendick Nature Park wetland and prairie restoration. Research of applicable bluff safety signage, brochures and ordinances. Reporting and Other Activities: On-going grant (financial & technical) reporting for USFWS, USFS, NOAA/WCMP, NFWF SOGL, WDNR (Stewardship, SW, CCA, OGW), SEWISC & FFLM. Submitted multiple grant applications. NEPA submittals & approvals for federal & state funded projects. Coordinated w/ AmeriCorps NCCC & WisCorps on 2025 work. Coordinated w/GLE regarding the GIS Fish & Wildlife Habitat Tool contracts. Coordinated w/ partners (MMSD, Riverkeeper, SEWRPC) on water quality monitoring (). Coordinated w/ LMBO, C Port Washington, We -Energies, FFLM, HWY & WDNR regarding stream corridor restoration on MSC including Oakland Green Park warranty deed transfer to Ozaukee County (11/4, 11/18, 11/19). Coordinated w/ OCWC, consultants, & landowners on stream & habitat restoration planning for Sucker Creek in Towns of Port Washington & Belgium (11/24). Coord. w/ WDNR MR AOC & Lamp Coordinators. Coordinated w/ Finance on project accounting system, grant reporting/reimbursements & annual audit. Completed multiple federal & state grant reimbursement requests. Mtgs for the AOC MAIT (), Fish & Wildlife Tech Team (), Fish Subgroup () & Project Managers (). Coord. w/ HWY, regulators & HWY consultant on CTH W Project (11/5, 11/26). Coordinated w/ raSmith & Fish Creek Restoration consultants on FP & habitat restoration projects (11/5). Coordinated w/ WDNR Fisheries on grant funding for current & future projects. Coordinate w/ LMBO Re: MSC restoration & educational signage (11/6). Coord. w/ SMNS and WDNR Re: public water well testing. Coordinate w/ WDNR and SEWRPC Re: LMPN grant, inland lake surveys and Sucker Creek flow monitoring (). Monitor acoustic monitors for herps and birds at LMRFWP. Coord w/ HWY on 2025 Parks & Ecological Division projects. Coordinated w/ partners (UW –Madison Geoscience Dept, WI Geo- logic & Natural History Survey, US Geological Survey) on coastal bluff erosion & groundwater monitoring well issues. SWWT Board & Finance Mtgs (11/11). Mtg Re: OIT extension along STH 60 (11/7). Coord & mtgs w/ consultants for Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve and Virmond County Parks Restoration (). Coord & mtgs w/ Consultant, WisDOT, municipalities and partners Re: OIT Repaving Project (11/7). Coordination WSC NMS Advisory Council Mtg as elected new Chairperson (11/10). Tree planting planning w/staff. Discussions w/ Town of Fredonia and grantors Re: Mill and Button Factory properties (11/11, 11/13, 11/17). AmeriCorps Team will be here until 12/14 due to Federal Shutdown. Coordination w/ Vantage and Consultants in Milwaukee Re: Data Center Development and Potential Impacts to Sucker Creek (). Coordinate two WisCorps Teams from 11/3 - 11/13. Virtual Mtg for LMPN Grant (11/4). City of Port Washington Common Council Mtg Re: Oakland Green (11/4). Chair the WSC NMS Advisory Council Mtg. in Sheboygan (11/20). INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT Continued removal of ash trees, invasive shrubs and herbaceous spp. at County Parks and Restoration Areas including Tendick, Covered Bridge, Lion ’s Den Gorge, Mee -Kwon, CBCGNP, Hawthorne Hills, River Oaks, Ulao Creek NP & Virmond Parks under private foundation grants. Continued work on private foundation grants for native tree planting and invasive management in th e County Park System. Continued planning for ROW Invasive Species Treatment and coordinated w/ HWY on implementation. Coordinated on 2 USFS grants w/ Partners (Coastal Parks Project Areas) for tree planting and WisCorps/AmeriCorps assistance. DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION · Attended NRC (11/6), CB (11/3 (budget hearing), 11/5), CPB (). Mtg w/ SMNS (11/12) Re: Issues and Invoices. · Managing staff teleworking/remote working and parks & golf course operations. Worked on metric reporting & website statistics . · Posting for vacant Admin Asst/Natural Resources Analyst, Senior Planner, GC ProShop Supervisor and Interns positions. PLANNING & PARKS DEPARTMENT CURRENT PROJECTS Ι REPORT UPDATES To provide opportuniƟes for Ozaukee County residents and visitors to appre- ciate and enjoy the natural and cultural resources, local ecology, recreaƟonal experiences, well planned sustainable growth and improved quality of life in Ozaukee County through the preservaƟon, restoraƟon and management of natural resources, increased awareness and educaƟon, stewardship, promo- Ɵon of tourism, comprehensive planning, and the acquisiƟon, development, enhancement and operaƟon of large scale, intergovernmental recreaƟonal opportuniƟes including excepƟonally well-maintained golf courses, cultural resources, mulƟ-use trails and parks. Ozaukee County AdministraƟon Center 121 W. Main Street, Box 994 Port Washington, WI 53074-0994 Phone: 262-284-8257 NOVEMBER 2025 MISSION STATEMENT hƩps://www.ozaukeecounty.gov/540/Planning-Parks Page 71 of 83 Ozaukee County Planning and Parks PLANNING DIVISION Comprehensive Planning · Reviewed local government amendments to County Comprehensive Plan (e.g. Towns of Grafton, Port Wash- ington, Belgium, Cedarburg & Saukville, Villages of Grafton, Belgium & Newburg & Cities of Port Washington & Mequon). Coordinated w/ SEWRPC on County Comp Plan amendment regarding local governments. · Coordinated w/ Town & Village of Belgium on amending their local comprehensive plan, planned land use map and County Comprehensive Plan. Explored options w/ SEWRPC for participation by communities. · Began to review the GIS mapping for the proposed local government amendments to the County Comprehen- sive Plan (e.g. planned land use map). Follow -up w/ SEWRPC staff regarding level of effort for updates. · Continued to staff the Comprehensive Planning Board meetings (regular schedule —every month). Meeting agendas and minutes at https://www.ozaukeecounty.gov/2107/Comprehensive -Planning-Board · Exploring option of a Countywide Housing Study with SEWRPC, nonprofits and local municipalities. Land Division / Plat Review / Zoning · Discussed/reviewed preliminary/final land divisions with landowner(s) in the Towns of Grafton, Port Washing- ton, Saukville & Cedarburg. Generated GIS maps including: zoning, land use, soils, floodplain, wetlands, etc. · Provided review for proposed projects under the County-owned lands zoning ordinance including: Pinnacle property—communications tower, Highway properties—nonmetallic mining, Advocates of Ozaukee—building expansion, Hawthorne Hills County Park—Pioneer Village buildings and SMNS buildings and Grafton (CTH V/ W) Park & Ride—County ownership. Revision to County-owned Lands Zoning Ordinance—Fees Park and Open Space Plan - Park & Natural Areas Preservation/Conservation Planning · Reviewed prioritization and implementation recommendations in the recently adopted Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 (POSP) as approved by County Board on Dec 4, 2024. Coordinated with SEWRPC staff regarding printing the new POSP and graphical Executive Summary. Coordinate w/ the Com- prehensive Planning Board on final FPP plan document and associated Comp Plan Amendment 2025 -01. · Discussed POSP recommendations w/ residents, WDNR, MMSD/Conservation Fund (11/), DU (), RL/OWLT (), ROTB (), FOCB, USFWS, and Ozaukee Treasures Network (OTN), regarding identified natural areas and proposed County parks & trail systems. Continued discussions regarding developing a mountain bike park & natural area acquisitions (CTH W-VSaukville, OIT-TGrafton, Town of Saukville Properties-TSaukville, Waubedonia/Waubeka-TFredonia, LDGNP/CBCGNP Project Area—TGrafton, Mole Creek-TSaukville). · Coordinated with the Conservation Fund/MMSD on the expanded Greenseams Program (CTH W, Mole Cr.). Coordinated w/ USFWS, WDNR, Ducks Unlimited, Conservation Fund/MMSD on fish passage projects. · Coordinated/attended mtgs w/ partners (FOCB, WDNR (), MMSD/TCF(), DU (), OWLT/RL (), OCWC, BCW (), OTN, LMBO () to discuss natural area preservation/restoration and adopted POSP. · Revising final drafts of three County Park Master Plans including Virmond, LDGNP and CBCGNP. Updating all Park Master Plan (GIS) maps. Follow-up on the CBCGNP and Ansay Family Nature Preserve overall master planning and future inventory (SEWRPC) and restoration. Work on graphical Summary of POSP. · Coordinated with WDNR staff on Stewardship grant requirements & recent WDNR Stewardship Grants. · Coordinate w/ the City of Port Washington on the transfer of Oakland Green Park to the County Park System Farmland Preservation Plan and Working Lands Initiative · County Board formally adopted the Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2035 (FPP) on July 3, 2013 as a stand alone plan. The County Board adopted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2013 -02 (incorporation of FPP) on 12/4/13. Received $30,000 DATCP FPP Grant and certification extension. · Coordinated (w/ SWWT & MMSD and partners) on implementation of the Cedar, Pigeon, Mole and Ulao Watershed 9 Key Element Plans per FPP (e.g. Tendick Creek floodplain and wetland restoration per grants). · Coordinated with the Town of Belgium on a revision to the County FPP per a zoning/land use change. · Completed Final Farmland Preservation Plan for Ozaukee County: 2050 as Certified by DATCP (Nov 2025). Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Land Information · Continued development of the GIS Fish & Wildlife Habitat Model and Ecological Prioritization GIS Tools w/ partners (NACPRO Award 2021). Reviewed Preservation/Restoration output maps with partners and coordi- nated w/ staff/partners/consultant on next steps for the GIS Tools. Continued work on Fisheries/Herps com- ponent of the GIS Tools. Worked w/ consultant on SLCI reports for LMRFWP (NACo Award 2023). · Prepared several GIS databases and maps for the Planning, Parks and Trails and Ecological Division regard- ing: land divisions, zoning, tree plantings, natural areas, Trail/ROTB, streams/impediments, wetland/riparian restorations, stormwater, water quality, fish & wildlife monitoring, invasive species, trail features & restorations · Coordinated w/ LIO on GIS databases (trails, land use) (11/4), JEM Grant (Storybook OIT), & legal descrips. · Coordination w/ LWMD on update to County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance / Maps and Stream layer. Floodplain, Stormwater Management, Bluff Erosion and Construction Site Erosion Control · Developed/reviewed erosion control, floodplain and stormwater management plans, permits, ordinance and implementation for various Fish Passage Program projects (e.g. MSC, Sucker & Tendick Creeks), Parks (e.g. Virmond wetlands, HH Park SMNS Bldg., Covered Bridge development) & Ozaukee Interurban Trail projects (Repaving and STH 60 Ext) with USACOE, WisDOT, WDNR, LWMD, consultants, & municipalities. · Coordinate/Met w/ WCMP State Coastal Hazards WG (11/6) Re: Virmond Park, LDGNP, CBCGNP & other projects (). Coordinate w/ UW Sea Grant/WGNHS/State Cartographer on outreach and research for Lake Michigan water levels, bluff erosion and economics. Mtg Re: WCMP Coastal Resilience Projects (11/11). Strategic Planning and Economic Development Planning · Coordinated w/ Chambers of Commerce, State & County Tourism on a JEM grant for promoting the Ozaukee Interurban Trail. Continue to report on the Dept goals, objectives, & metrics for the County Strategic Plan. OED Economic Development Practitioners Mtg (11/12). PARKS, RECREATON, NATURAL AREAS AND CULTURE DIVISION Parks, Natural Areas, Recreation and Culture Implementation · Implementation of 2025 park projects (e.g. boardwalks, bridges, trails, fences, signs) & approved Capital Im- provement Projects (CIP) for the County parks (e.g., Cameras, Security Gates, Campground, Virmond Caretak- ers House improvements). Coordinated w/ HWY on other Park (e.g., Virmond -wetland), Fish Passage (Tendick, Sucker & Mineral Springs Creeks) and OIT (e.g., tree/brush removal, patches) projects & CTH ROW Invasives. · Coordinated w/ HWY Re: CTH W E&D, reconstruction, restoration, NEPA (sec 106) & ROW / land acquisitions (). · Coordinated w/ Eagle Scouts for current/future service projects at County Parks and Interurban Trail (e.g. Porta- ble Bathroom Shelter—LMRFWP, Invasives—HH Park, Kayak/Canoe Launch-Covered Bridge Park). · Coordinated/continued intensive invasive species removal (e.g. herbaceous & woody shrubs), ash tree removals, and 2025 tree plantings at LDGNP, CBCGNP, Virmond, Mee-Kwon, Hawthorne Hills, Waubedonia, Covered Bridge, River Oaks, Ulao Creek NP and Tendick Nature Parks, Coastal Park Project Areas (USFS grants) and both Golf Courses under private foundation and USFS GLRI grants. Continued inventory of invasive species, tree plantings, & ash trees in the County Parks. · Coordinated w/ recreational organizations regarding the Mee -Kwon Park and LMRFWP master plans. Working on signage/maps/trail marking for trail network— WDNR Stewardship & NRF grants to improve trail systems. · Coordinated with the Parks staff on the remodeling and repair of the Shady Lane, Mee -Kwon, Waubedonia and Virmond Park Houses (windows, soffits, paint, roof), out buildings (e.g. woodshop) and yard (e.g., invasives, trees) and HH Park Multipurpose Maintenance Building (upper level — washer/dryer, painting, shelving, etc.). · Coordinated w/ Ozaukee Treasures Network (OTN) Steering Cmte (), collaboration of organizations working on the implementation of the Park and Open Space Plan for Ozaukee County . Coordinated w/ Ozaukee County Watershed Coalition (OCWC) regarding Sucker Creek. Discussed development of Parks/Trails Friends Group. · Managed prairie restoration areas at Tendick, LMRFWP, Covered Bridge, Virmond County Parks, Oakland Green Park/MSC (Received 2024 NACPRO Award), MK Park Wetlands and HH Park & Multipurpose Bldg. · Worked on CBCGNP, Ansay, Ulao, Covered Bridge & River Oaks County Park additions regarding surveying, restoration, tree removal (e.g. ash), invasive species removals, signage, trails, maintenance & tree plantings. · Coordinated w/ Partners regarding Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve including OWLT/RL, WDNR, WCMP, NFWF, USFS & USFWS Re: habitat restoration and public access. Discuss Capital Campaign Funding. · Coordinated w/ WCMP Coastal Hazards Work Group, Contractor, City and staff on the public access stairway to Lake Michigan at CBCGNP and Virmond. Received 2023 NACPRO Park & Rec Facility —Class I Award-Virmond · Coordinated w/ Parks Division staff on multiple items (e.g. reservations, signage, benches, gates, ash trees, HH Park Maint. Bldg., camping, boardwalks, etc.), scheduling w/ Corps (AmeriCorps & WisCorps) and tree planting. · Coordinated w/ Contractors for Hawthorne Hills Multipurpose Maintenance Bldg. warranty items (e.g. lights). · Coordinated w/ Grafton & Mequon FDs regarding access/parking at LDGNP, HH Park and Virmond Parks. · Coordinated planting of large trees at Virmond, Covered Bridge, Waubedonia, River Oaks, HH & Mee -Kwon Park · Mtg w/ Ansay Family Re: Ansay Family Nature Preserve and Sucker Creek Restoration (11/24). Coordination with Cultural, Tourism & Recreation Groups · Coordinated/Mtg w/ Ozaukee County Tourism Council (OCTC) Board () and Tourism Guide Cmte (11/14, 11/21) & Exec Mtgs. Continued work on Tourism & Trail websites, Guide, maps & events. Continued to assist w/ OCTC Treasurer duties Re: 2026 budget and County Grant Funding. · Coordination w/OCHS Re: Caretaker, agreement, well monitoring, zoning -buildings, and events. Non-metallic Mining Planning · Coordinated w/ the Highway Dept on the implementation of the restoration plan (e.g. tree establishment) at the Hetzel Pit / Bee-Keeper Bog to comply with the WDNR permit. Coordinated with the Highway Dept for restora- tion / reclamation activities at the Saukville properties (Guenther, Lakeland and Opitz Pits) and coordinated w/ multi-Department staff, HWY and the Town of Saukville for future land use at these properties (11/20). Regional Technical Review & Planning Assistance (SEWRPC, MMSD, WisDOT, etc.) · Coordinated w/ SEWRPC Regional Land Use & Transportation & Natural Areas Advisory Cmte mtgs () · Coordinated w/ SWWT & MMSD on 9-Key Element Plans-Ulao, Mole, Pigeon, Cedar & Fredonia. · Coordinated w/ WisDOT & Consultants on STH 60 (), 167, 181 & I -43 reconstruction projects. TRAILS DIVISION Trails Development & Facilitation—Ozaukee Interurban Trail/Snowmobile Trails · Coordination w/ the Ozaukee Interurban Trail (OIT) Advisory Council including: safety, user counts, Trail website, Trail maintenance/drainage/culverts, bike racks, benches, trees, maintenance items for the Trail (e.g. tree removals, pavement), RTC grant-Port Washington Trail Improvement Project—design & engineering, Coordinate w/ Route of the Badger (ROTB) on Quarterly Mtg (), Coord w/ communities (Grafton, Mequon, Cedarburg, Port Washington) and professionals on OIT rules/improvements. Continue fundraising for Trail gateway signage. Coord w/ WisDOT & consultants on OIT trail exten- sion along STH 60 and OIT repaving TAP grants (). · Coordinated w/ We Energies on development of trailside facilities in several locations along the Trail (e.g. repair stations, signage, bike racks, benches, trees), trail connections (encroachments) and electrical improvements / trail closures. · Continued to conduct Trail user counts and analyze correlations with other survey data. Maintained the counters. · Coordinated w/ the Ozaukee Snowmobile Clubs on the existing and new (2025-26) Trail Maintenance Grants under the WDNR Trail Recreational Aids Grants. Coordinated and managed the SNARS database and GIS mapping for snowmobile trail maintenance with the Clubs and sent out payments to Clubs. · Coordination w/ V Grafton, C Mequon, C Port, C Cedarburg, and V Thiensville staff regarding trailside facilities, safety and trail connections for the OIT. Coordinated w/ Milwaukee County Re: OIT connections & mgmt. · Coordinated w/ Washington Co. & ROTB regarding planning for trail connections of the OIT to Eisenbahn Trail and criteria for trail network. Coord. w/ C Cedarburg, V Grafton & T Cedarburg on OIT improvements —STH 60. Follow-up on Local Officials/Gov’t Mtg and PIM for STH 60 Trail Extension. Follow-up Trail paving of county-managed portion of OIT— Belgium and RR issues. Coord w/ engineers & WisDOT (STH 60 & Repaving Projects) (11/7). Page 72 of 83 Page 73 of 83 Page 74 of 83 Page 75 of 83 Page 76 of 83 Page 77 of 83 Page 78 of 83 Page 79 of 83 Page 80 of 83 Page 81 of 83 Page 82 of 83 Page 83 of 83