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DOUGLAS COUNTY FOREST COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 CHAPTER 200 General Administration Section Page 200 Objectives 205 Roles....... 205.1 County Board of 205.1.1 Douglas County Administrator 205.1.2 Douglas County Forest, Parks, and Recreation Committee 205.1.3 Douglas County Director of Forestry and Natural 205.2 Wisconsin Department of Natural 205.2.1 WDNR Central 205.2.2 WDNR Local Offices 205.2.2(a) 205.2.2(b) Other WDNR Program Functions 210 210.1 Public Natural Resource 210.1.1 Research 210.1.2 Historical Cultural Resource 210.2 Tribal Nations 210.3 Non-Profit Organizations 210.4 Private Individuals and Industry 215 Financial 215.1 Revenue from 215.1.1 Timber Sale 215.1.2 Parks and Recreation 215.1.3 Other County Forest 215.2 Outside Sources of Revenue 215.2.1 State 215.2.2 Federal Funds and 215.2.3 Other 220 County Records 220.1 Accounts 220.1.1 State Aid Forestry 220.1.2 Other County Forest Accounts 220.1.2(a) Annual Appropriations 220.1.2(b) Non-lapsing Accounts 220.2 Timber Sales 220.2.1 Open 220.2.2 Closed 200 - 1 200 - 1 200 - 1 200 - 1 200 - 2 200 - 2 200 - 3 200 - 3 200 - 3 200 - 4 200 - 4 200 - 5 200 - 5 200 - 5 200 - 6 200 - 6 200 - 6 200 - 6 200 - 6 200 - 6 200 - 7 200 - 7 200 - 7 200 - 7 200 - 7 200 - 8 200 - 9 200 - 9 200 - 9 200 - 9 200 - 10 200 - 10 200 - 10 200 - 11 200 - 11 200 - 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 ii 220.2.3 Contractor Records 225 Personnel 225.1 County Forest 225.2 Hiring Personnel 225.3 Other Sources of 225.4 Specialized 225.5 230 235 Facilities. 240 Forest Certification Group 200 - 12 200 - 12 200 - 12 200 - 12 200 - 12 200 - 12 200 - 13 200 - 13 200 - 13 200 - 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 200 OBJECTIVES Comply with and implement the provisions of the County Forestry Ordinance. Administer and manage the County Forest in accordance with s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. Cooperate with the WDNR and other agencies and organizations in furthering management of the Forest on a sustainable basis. Provide adequate financial support for the County Forest using County-designated revenues and appropriations along with funds from Federal and State sources. Maintain an adequate system of accounts, records, and reports for the orderly administration of the County Forest and to provide the basis for evaluating of program needs and implementation. Facilitate the administration of the County Forest by authorizing personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to assist the Committee and the administrator in carrying out their duties. 205 ROLES Douglas County and the WDNR have a mutual interest in administration of the County Forest. It shall be the policy of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors through the FPRC to cooperate to the fullest extent with County and State personnel in carrying out program administration on the Forest and to perpetuate the State/County partnership as detailed in this chapter. County/State roles are further defined in the Public Forest Lands Handbook. 205.1 County Board of Supervisors The Douglas County Forestry Ordinance 7.0 adopted on May 10, 1973, and amended on November 16, 1989, March 16, 1995, and April 20, 1995, prescribes rules and regulations for the administration of County powers and duties as provided in Chapter’s 26- 29 and 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes, under which the County Board, in cooperation with the WDNR, is granted specific powers relative to the establishment, development, management, and protection of the County Forest to provide a sustained yield of forest products for commercial use and the associated benefits of soil and water conservation, scenic and recreational values, and fish and wildlife resources. 205.1.1 Douglas County Administrator In 2002, the County adopted a County Administrator form of government. This is significant for the Douglas County Forestry Department (DCFD) because the County Administrator supervises all department managers, including the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, and changed the relationship between the Director and the FPRC. The Director now reports to the County ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 Administrator. For purposes of the Plan, any reference to the “Forest Administrator” in Wisconsin State Statues 28.10 or 28.11 shall be interrupted as reference to the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources. 205.1.2 Douglas County Forest, Parks, and Recreation Committee The Douglas County Board of Supervisors assigns the administration of the County Forest to the FPRC which: Prepares annual work plan and budget for the ensuing calendar year to be presented for the Board's approval. Establishes and maintains facilities necessary to conduct forest operations. Negotiates for and acquires lands necessary to further the objectives of the County Forest. Approves all proposed recreation projects on County forest lands. Cooperates with the WDNR on matters pertaining to natural resource management. Participates in all other activities related to the execution and administration of forestry operations in the County Forest. Employs personnel to administer the County Forest. Conducts meetings as necessary. 205.1.3 Douglas County Director of Forestry and Natural Resources The Director of Forestry and Natural Resources will: Act as the agent of the FPRC and will carry out its orders, as well as execute assignments outlined in the comprehensive Plan and annual plans, all within the framework outlined in s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. Prepare an agenda for FPRC meetings. Maintain the minutes of each meeting, distribute as appropriate, and maintain a permanent record. Prepare the Plan and amendments as required. Direct the work of DCFD staff members and other matters as directed by the County Administrator and the FPRC. Supervise the timber sale program, tree planting, site preparation, timber stand improvement, road and firebreak construction and maintenance, land acquisition, entry and withdrawal of County forest lands, trespass investigations, and long- and short-term planning in accordance with s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. 200 - 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 205.2 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The role of the WDNR with respect to the County Forest is to: Encourage sound management of the County’s forest resources. Protect public rights, benefits, and investments in County forest lands. Administer State compensation to the County for the public rights, benefits and privileges, provided by County forest lands as required by s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. Assist in administration of the County Forest consistent with Chapter 200 of the Public Forest Lands Handbook. 205.2.1 WDNR Central Office The WDNR central office is located near the State Capitol at 101 South Webster Street, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. It is the function of this office to: Certify and make forest aid payments (variable acreage and project loans) to the County and audit County expenditures of the forestry fund account pursuant to s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. Certify and make acreage payments to towns pursuant to s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. Maintain and certify County Forest acreage by township, and audit distribution of severance share payments 28.11 (9)(2d) Wis. Stats.) made annually by the counties. Collect severance share payments of not less than 20 percent of actual stumpage sales value on timber cut from the County Forest pursuant to s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. Administer various aids and grants pertaining but not limited to the County Forest program. Assist Counties with development and implementation of the County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plans. Assist in interpreting and administering the laws and regulations set forth by the State Legislature and the Natural Resources Board. Review and approve or deny applications for withdrawal and entry of lands into the County Forest Law program. 205.2.2 WDNR Local Offices Field representatives of the WDNR are available to provide technical advice and assistance to the County in natural resources management. This assistance will be provided by but is not limited to the 200 - 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 following WDNR offices within Douglas County: Superior Service Center, 1401 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880. Gordon Ranger Station, PO Box 60, South Highway Y, Gordon, WI 54838. Pattison Ranger Station, 6294 South State Highway 35, Superior, WI 54880. (4)Brule Ranger Station, 6250 South Ranger Road, Brule, WI 54820. 205.2.2(a) Forest-Management The Forester designated by the WDNR to serve as the Liaison Forester to the FPRC will provide technical assistance in managing the resources of the Douglas County Forest. The Forester will: Attend all FPRC meetings and County Board meetings as requested. Assist in establishing, inspecting, and administering timber sales in cooperation with DCFD personnel. Process timber sale approvals, cutting notices, and reports. Maintain for the DCFD a record of forest-management accomplishments, forms, and maps. Assist in the preparation of projects, plans, and estimates. Provide assistance to the FPRC in the preparation of the annual budget, annual work plan, and the Plan. Assist in trespass, timber theft, and larceny investigations. Participate in resource planning affecting the County Forest including but not limited to the preparation of maps from aerial photos graphs and the completion and maintenance of compartment reconnaissance. Facilitate the application of the State reconnaissance system with county geographic information systems (GIS). (10) Coordinate with the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources all WDNR activities that occur on or affect the County Forest to promote integrated management. (11) Organize and prepare minutes of the annual partnership meeting as required in Chapter 210-65, Public Forest Lands Handbook. 205.2.2(b) Other WDNR Program Functions In consultation with the County, The WDNR will provide technical expertise in the following areas: 200 - 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Fire Management. Maintain a system of communications, equipment, and trained personnel to prevent and suppress forest fires, and work cooperatively with the County Forest’s prescribed fire program and enforce forest-related laws. Forest Pest Control. Provide technical services for prevention, detection, and suppression of forest pests both on the Forest and within the region. Wildlife Management. Conduct surveys of wildlife populations, habitat, and public use. Wildlife personnel use this information when providing technical assistance on long-term ecosystem planning as well as wildlife habitat management. Attend Committee meetings as requested. Fisheries Management. Maintain the quality of the fishery resource in the waters of the Forest to produce a balanced return to the angler that is consistent with sound management principles. Law Enforcement. Enforce state natural resource laws and regulations and assist in the enforcement of county and Federal natural resource laws and ordinances. Environmental Protection. Enforce and provide technical assistance in matters related to water and shore-land management, pollution detection, and waste disposal. Endangered Resources. Provide technical expertise with respect to rare, threatened or endangered species and natural community surveys, and assist in the identification and management of these species. Assist the County in identifying local and landscape-level issues. 210 COOPERATION The policy in dealing with other public agencies, non-profit organizations, private individuals, and public utilities is to meet the obligations of the Douglas County to the public in accordance with s. 28.11 Wis. Stats. while maintaining the best interests of the County. Unless otherwise delegated to the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, all considerations for special cooperation will be brought before the FPRC. 210.1 Public Natural Resource Agencies The DCFD will cooperate with public agencies such as the USDA Forest Service, USDI Park Service, USDI Fish and Wildlife Service, USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs, Natural Resources Conservation Service, University of Wisconsin Extension, and Land Conservation Committee and others in providing consultation services on natural rescue issues. In turn, the FPRC will cooperate with agencies and municipalities in the best interests of the public. 210.1.1 Research Agencies As stated in Section IV. B. 15. of the County Forestry Ordinance, the FPRC may enter into agreements with the USDA Forest Service’s Northern Research Station, University of Wisconsin, 200 - 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 and other agencies for the purpose of conducting forest research. This may entail the use of County forest lands, labor, materials, and equipment. 210.1.2 Historical Cultural Resource Agencies The County will collaborate with the Wisconsin Historical Society on projects bearing historical significance and will comply with 44.30 Wis. Stats. The WDNR Manual Code 1810.1 exempts many projects from historical/cultural review however, SFI forest certification standards require a review on all land-disturbing projects. The WDNR Liaison Forester will consult the historic properties map set for all timber sales and other potential land-disturbing projects. A contact should be made with the WDNR’s Cultural Resource Specialist should a cultural or archeological site be identified on the map set. Information on the presence or absence of archeological/cultural resources will be included in the timber sale narratives. 210.2 Tribal Nations The County will collaborate with Tribal representatives on projects that could potentially impact Native American archeological or cultural resources. Native American tribes are encouraged to contribute to the Plan. Gathering rights for Tribal members on County Forest land are outlined in Section 525. 210.3 Non-Profit Organizations Cooperation with non-profit organizations will be considered on an individual project basis. Priority will be given to local organizations and educational institutions and groups. 210.4 Private Individuals and Industry Unless specifically provided for in the Plan, all business proposals or requests by private individuals or industry concerning the County Forest will be brought before the FPRC. 215 FINANCIAL SUPPORT An annual budget shall be prepared by the FPRC that shall contain County, State, private, non- profit, and Federal funds needed to carry out forestry, park, and recreation programs on the Douglas County Forest. 215.1 Revenue from Operations The following procedures will be followed in crediting income from the County Forest. 200 - 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 215.1.1 Timber Sale Revenue All revenue received from the sale of timber stumpage or harvested forest products, except income specified in Section VI of the County Forestry Ordinance, shall be deposited in the Douglas County Forestry Fund. All severance taxes incurred as result of such sales shall be segregated into a separate account from timber sales income and paid as required by State Statute. 215.1.2 Parks and Recreation Revenue All revenue received from including but not limited to camping fees, rental fees, day use, and trail use fees shall be deposited in the Douglas County Forestry Fund. 215.1.3 Other County Forest Revenue All revenue collected from fees and use permits, sale of building materials, sale of surplus materials and equipment, fire or other damage collections, or other revenue received by the FPRC shall be deposited in the Forestry Fund. 215.2 Outside Sources of Revenue State, Federal, and other funding will be sought and used by the FPRC to extend local funds as much as possible. After feasibility is determined, the FPRC will prepare the necessary resolutions for County Board approval and will develop the necessary applications. 215.2.1 State Funds In addition to other State funds that may subsequently become available for County use, the following funding sources will be used where appropriate in the administration of the County Forest: Variable Acreage Share Loan. 28.11 Wis. Stats.) The County may apply for variable acreage share loans from zero to 50 cents per acre of regular entry County forest land by December 31. Payment is made to the County on or before March 3lst of each year and deposited in the State Forest Aid Account. Application is made by County Board resolution. Project Loans. 28.11 Wis. Stats.) Project loans are available to undertake acquisition and development projects of an "economically productive nature.” Fish and game projects or recreation projects do not qualify. Application is made by County Board resolution. County Forest Administrator Grant Program. 28.11 (5)(5m) Wis. Stats.) Annual grants are available to fund up to 50 percent of the salary and benefits of a professional forester in the position of Director of Forestry and Natural Resources. Benefits may not exceed 40 percent of salary. Application is made by County Board resolution with payment by April 15 of each year. Sustainable County Forest Grants. These annual grants are for short-term projects that promote sustainable forestry see NR 47.75 Wis. Adm. Code. 200 - 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 County Conservation Aids. 23.09 (12) Wis. Stats.). These funds are a 50 percent cost sharing for projects that improve the fish and wildlife resources of Douglas County (See WDNR Manual Code 8718). Wildlife Habitat Development Grant. 23.09 (17)(m) Wis. Stats.). This grant, funded through the forestry mill tax, provides 10 cents per acre per year for wildlife habitat management. Advance funds shall be deposited in the County Wildlife Management Fund account. Projects must be consistent with the scope of the Plan (see Chapter 220 of the Public Forest Lands Handbook or Chapter 220 of the Wildlife Management Operations Handbook). Snowmobile Aids. 23.09 (26)(25) Wis. Stats.). These grants for approved snowmobile projects are not restricted to county forest land (see WDNR Manual Code 8719.51, the Snowmobile Aids Program Guide, or NR 50 Wis. Adm. Code). All-Terrain Vehicle Aids Program. Provides grants for the maintenance, acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of trails and intensive-use areas (see NR 64 Wis. Adm. Code). Acquisition and Development of Local Parks. Provides up to 50-percent matching grants for the acquisition, development, and renovation of local parks, trails, and other recreation areas. (10) County Forest Road Aids. These funds are available for each designated mile of County Forest Road (see Section 715.10). Certification is done on a biannual basis. 215.2.2 Federal Funds and Programs In addition to others that may be available, the following funds and programs will be used where practical: Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. This fund provides up to 50-percent matching grants for the acquisition, development, and renovation of local parks. Resource Conservation and Development. Technical services. Pittman-Robertson Fund. This fund provides financing for wildlife management and habitat improvement. Sport Fish Restoration (Dingell-Johnson) Fund. This fund provides financing for fish management projects administered by the WDNR. Small Business Administration Tree Planting Grant Program. This grant provides 50 percent cost sharing for approved tree planting projects and is administered by the WDNR. National Recreational Trails Act. This legislation provides grants to develop, maintain, renovate, and acquire trails for motorized, non-motorized, or combined use. Federal Endangered Species Fund. This fund provides cost sharing and grants for surveys, monitoring, and management programs that conserve threatened or endangered species. Contact the 200 - 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION WDNR’s Bureau of Endangered Resources for information. Other State, Federal, and local grants are available periodically. Consult the Directory of State and Federal Financial Assistance Programs available from the WDNR Community Services Specialist or visit the WDNR website www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa for a current list. 215.2.3 Other Funds Other potential funding sources are groups such as Ducks Unlimited, Ruffed Grouse Society, Trout Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited, local sportsman's clubs, service organizations, garden clubs, and youth groups. FPRC will consider donations, endowments, and other gifts, whether real estate, equipment, or cash. The County Corporation Counsel may be consulted to determine whether such gifts benefit the County. 220 COUNTY RECORDS The Director of Forestry and Natural Resources will keep concise and orderly records and accounts of all revenue received, expenditures incurred, and accomplishments resulting from the operations of the DCFD. Some records will be retained indefinitely; others will be retained temporarily depending on significance and current status. A job description, time, expense report, and training record will be kept for each employee. Records will be kept of salaries, authorized employee expenses, expenses for supplies, equipment, and other expenditures, and all credits and income. An annual work plan will be submitted through the FPRC to the County Board for approval as required by s. 28.11 (5)(5m) Wis. Stats. 220.1 Accounts All accounts and bookkeeping procedures will be handled by the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, Department Accountant, and Office Services Supervisor or otherwise as directed by the FPRC. 220.1.1 State Aid Forestry Account Variable acreage share loans 28.11 Wis. Stats.), project loan funds 28.11 Wis. Stats.), and sustainable forestry grants (NR 47.75 Wis. Adm. Code) that are distributed by the WDNR are deposited in this account. Expenditures of variable acreage share funds from this account are restricted to the purchase, development, preservation, and maintenance of the County Forest. Expenditure of project loan funds are governed by the conditions of project approval. SFI grants from this account must be spent on the approved project. Revenue received from the sale of equipment purchased with State Aid Account money must be redeposited in that account. 200 - 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 220.1.2 Other County Forest Accounts 220.1.2(a) Annual Appropriations Accounts Table 220.1 shows County cost-center operational accounts that are budgeted annually. Unused portions revert back to the General Fund on January 1st unless authorized by the FPRC to be carried over to the next year. Each cost center contains subledgers and additional accounts linked to specific projects. Table 220.1 Cost Centers of Douglas County Forestry Department, 2006 Number Description 33117 County Forest Roads 52110 Lucius Woods County Park 52111 Gordon Dam Park 52112 Mooney Dam Park 52113 Other Recreation Areas 54410 State Snowmobile Trails 54450 State ATV Trails 54600 County Fair Exhibit 61101 Administration 61102 Equipment Maintenance 61105 Plantings-Forestry 61106 Timber Stand Improvement 61109 Fire Protection 61110 Timber Access Roads 61112 Surveying 61113 County Forest Signs 61114 Timber Sales Expense 61115 Forest Buildings 61120 Highway Dept. Work/Surveyor Dept. (Equipment Use) 61200 Water, Land and Conservation (County Land Not Under County Forest Law) 61210 Dam Maintenance 61220 National Emergency 61300 Bird Sanctuary (Douglas County Wildlife Management Area) 61310 Other Local Government Projects 61320 Dime An Acre Grants (Wildlife Habitat) 220.1.2(b) Non-lapsing Accounts The County Board of Supervisors may authorize the establishment of non-lapsing accounts to facilitate multiyear projects and long-range planned needs. Examples of existing accounts include Reforestation, Land Acquisition, Timber Stand Improvement, Dam Maintenance, Surveying, and Capital Projects. 200 - 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 220.2 Timber Sales 220.2.1 Open Contracts Active timber sale files shall contain the following: Timber Sale Cutting Notice and Report (Form 2460-1). Timber Sale Narrative (Form 2460-1A). Contract and all addendums and attachments. Timber sale map. Cruise information. Ledger account of scale (invoices). Timber sale bid sheet. Pre-operation meeting form. Access permits (if applicable). (10) Cutting boundary agreements (if applicable). (11) Other secured permits (if applicable). (12) Pertinent correspondence. 220.2.2 Closed Contracts Once sales have been completed and audited by the WDNR the following will be maintained as a permanent record: Timber Sale Cutting Notice and Report (Form 2460-1). Timber Sale Narrative (Form 2460-1A). Contract and all addendums and attachments. Timber sale map. Ledger account of scale (invoices and history report). Timber sale bid sheet. Timber sale field inspection journal/notes. Pre-operation meeting form. Access permits (if applicable). (10) Cutting boundary agreements (if applicable). (11) Other secured permits (if applicable). (12) Pertinent correspondence. (13) Administrative support documents and information related to breaches of contract (if applicable). (14) Cruise explanation (if applicable). (15) Timber sale close-out form. 200 - 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 220.2.3 Contractor Records The County will keep detailed and orderly records and accounts of past performance, sorted by contractor (not limited to timber sale contractor), resulting from operations on the County Forest and work performed on DCFD facilities and equipment. 225 PERSONNEL Under direction of the FPRC, the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources shall have authorization to organize the workload of the DCFD employees and arrange for additional services as needed. DCFD personnel will be governed by the work policies as set forth by Douglas County’s, respective work policies, and collective bargaining agreements. 225.1 County Forest Staff The permanent employees of the DCFD are the: Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, Resource and Recreation Manager, Office Services Supervisor, Accounting Technician, Account Clerk, GIS Specialist/Forester, Foresters (three), Inventory Forester, Forestry Technician and Conservation Technician. Additional labor is hired seasonally on a temporary basis as needed. Other labor is hired on a part-time basis or for training positions as needed. 225.2 Hiring Personnel All hiring of permanent personnel will be approved by the FPRC, having been accounted for in the annual work plan and budget. The actual hiring of permanent personnel will be by recommendation of the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources in collaboration with the County Administrator. Seasonal help and short-term labor for special projects will be recruited and hired by the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources. 225.3 Other Sources of Labor Federal and State manpower programs such as Economic Opportunity Act Programs and Community Work Experience may be used on a project-specific basis. The Director of Forestry and Natural Resources will recommend forestry programs to the County Administrator for approval. 225.4 Specialized Personnel Projects requiring expenditures for specialized skills and/or operation of specialized equipment may be handled on a contract basis or through the use of limited-term employees if such skills and equipment are not available from the County. 200 - 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- CHAPTER 200: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 225.5 Training The Director of Forestry and Natural Resources and other program managers will be responsible for scheduling and providing appropriate training so that DCFD staff members are familiar with current safety requirements, Best Management Practices, silviculture techniques, road construction methods, and other technologies pertaining to the management of the County Forest. A training record will be retained for each employee that identifies the course name, content, and date of attendance. 230 EQUIPMENT All equipment and supplies will be coordinated by the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources, who will be responsible for locating equipment, considering the most economical alternatives with respect to buying, borrowing, renting, or constructing. The Director also will be responsible for maintaining an inventory, to be updated annually, of equipment under the jurisdiction of the DCFD. Any DCFD employee may purchase equipment and supplies when he/she has prior approval from his/her supervisor, with final approval granted by the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources. All public work, including any contract for the construction, repair, remodeling, or improvement of any public work or building, or for furnishing of supplies or material where the estimated cost of such work will exceed $25,000 shall be let by contract and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder that is most advantageous to the County (in accordance with s. 58.52.29 Wis. Stats. and those identified exclusions). 235 FACILITIES Facility needs assessments, facility planning, and facility maintenance is assigned to the Director of Forestry and Natural Resources and includes the following: Main office building, DCFD Headquarters – Solon Springs. Vehicle, equipment, and supplies storage building, DCFD Headquarters – Solon Springs. Maintenance facility, DCFD field shop property – Gordon. Storage garage for park equipment, DCFD field shop property – Gordon. Lucius Woods Park, including pavilion, sound shell, restrooms, restroom/shower building, picnic area, tables, grills, beach, campground – Solon Springs. Gordon Dam Park, including restrooms, campground, tables, grills, boat landing – Gordon. Mooney Dam Park, including restrooms, campground, tables, grills, boat landing – Gordon. 200 - 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- COMPREHENSIVE LAND-USE PLAN 2006-2020 200 - 14 Douglas County Wildlife Area (Bird Sanctuary), including clubhouse, restrooms, stables, kennels, tables, grills – Gordon. Several day-use parks, including tables, grills, restrooms – throughout the County. (10) Several boat launch areas, some with restrooms – throughout the County. (11) Seven water-control structures – throughout the County. 240 FOREST CERTIFICATION GROUP ADMINISTRATION As the certification group manager, the WDNR will be responsible for overall administration of Douglas County’s certification effort in the SFI certification group (Section 101). The WDNR County Forest Specialist will cooperate with Douglas County and the WCFA in coordinating this effort. The group manager’s responsibilities for Douglas County will include: Record keeping for the SFI group. Coordinating communication with certification auditing firms. Reporting and paying fees. Processing new entries and departures from the groups. Internal compliance monitoring. Resolve disputes. Information on certification group administration is included in the Public Forest Lands Handbook.