DNR Opposed to Moving Headquarters
Thursday, September 29th, 2016 -- 8:01 AM
(AP) -Department of Natural Resources board members are balking at potentially moving the agency's forestry headquarters from Madison to northern Wisconsin.The 2015-17 state budget mandated the DNR prepare a move proposal. The agency included the proposal in its 2017-19 budget request. According to the plan, building a headquarters in Wausau would cost $5.9 million to construct and $10.8 million annually to run for 20 years. Leasing space would cost $1 million the first year and $9.4 million annually for 20 years.
The board reviewed the proposal Wednesday in Black River Falls. Member Fred Prehn said he's puzzled why anyone would spend that much money given the state's tight financial situation. Chairman Terry Hilgenberg said he's perplexed as to why anyone is even considering such a move.
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