[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Brodhead
as Title 1, Ch. 2, of the 1997 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The City of Brodhead 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 are hereby authorized, pursuant to § 66.0113(1)(a),
Wis. Stats., to issue citations for violations of this Code, including
ordinances for which a statutory counterpart exists.
Each citation shall contain the information required by state
law and may contain additional information. The form of the citation
is hereby prescribed as found in § 66.0113(1)(b), Wis. Stats.,
as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference.
A.Â
The schedule of cash deposits for the various ordinances for which a citation may be issued are as established according to the penalty provisions of § 1-4 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-Treasurer.
B.Â
The State of Wisconsin Revised Uniform State Traffic Deposit Schedule,
and Alcohol Beverages, Harassment and Safety Violations Deposit Schedule,
and Uniform Misdemeanor Bail Schedule, and Trespass to Land Deposit
Schedule, including future amendments, revisions or modifications,
are adopted for all violations of state statutes adopted by this Code
and statutory counterpart ordinances adopted by this Code.
C.Â
Deposits shall be made in cash, money order or certified check to
the Clerk of the Municipal Court, who shall provide a receipt therefor.
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.Â
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.Â
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.