[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Prescott
as Title 1, Ch. 2, of the former City Code. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The City of Prescott hereby elects to use the citation method
of enforcement of ordinances. All City law enforcement officers and
other City personnel charged with the responsibility of enforcing
the provisions of this Code of Ordinances are hereby authorized pursuant
to § 66.0113(1)(a), Wis. Stats., to issue citations for
violations of this Code of Ordinances, including ordinances for which
a statutory counterpart exists.
Each citation shall contain the information required by state
law and may contain additional information.
[Amended 3-8-2010 by Ord.
No. 02-10]
A.
The cash deposits for the various ordinances for which a citation
may be issued are as established on the deposit schedule established
by the Municipal Judge and approved by the Common Council, a copy
of which is on file with the City Clerk.
B.
Deposits shall be made in cash, money order or certified check to
the Clerk of the Municipal Court who shall provide a receipt therefor.
[Amended 3-12-2012 by Ord. No. 06-12; 5-29-2012 by Ord. No. 08-12; 12-9-2013 by Ord. No. 07-13]
A.
Law enforcement officer. Any law enforcement officer may issue citations
authorized under this chapter.
B.
City officials. The following City officials may issue citations
with respect to those specified ordinances which are directly related
to their official responsibilities:
(1)
Any
law enforcement officer.
(2)
Fire
Chief or Fire Inspector.
(3)
School
crossing guards.
(4)
Building
Inspector; Plumbing Inspector; Electrical Inspector; HVAC Inspector.
(5)
Animal
Control Officer.
(6)
Zoning
Administrator.
(7)
Parking
Enforcement Officer.
(8)
School
Attendance Officer.
(9)
Code
Enforcement Officer.
State laws which describe the procedures to be followed before,
during, and after a citation is written and state laws which cities
have the option of adopting with respect to procedures to be followed
before, during, and after a citation is written, including provisions
which relate to an alleged violator's options and procedure on
default, are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
A.
Other ordinance. Adoption of this chapter does not preclude the Common
Council from adopting any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement
of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or other matter.
B.
Other remedies. The issuance of a citation hereunder shall not preclude
the City or any authorized officer from proceeding under any other
ordinance or law or by any other enforcement method to enforce any
ordinance, regulation or order.
