[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Black Earth 2-3-2004 by Ord. No. 04-O-2 (§§ 15.01 to 15.05 of the 1990 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Exhibit A - Uniform CitationAttachment 2 - Exhibit B - Schedule of Deposits
Pursuant to § 66.0113, Wis. Stats., the Village of Black Earth hereby elects to use the citation method of enforcement of ordinances other than those for which a statutory counterpart exists.
The citation shall contain the following:
A. 
The name and address of the alleged violator.
B. 
Factual allegations describing the alleged violation.
C. 
The time and place of the offense.
D. 
The section of the ordinance violated.
E. 
A designation of the offense in such manner as can readily be understood by a person making a reasonable effort to do so.
F. 
The time at which the alleged violator may appear in court.
G. 
A statement which in essence informs the alleged violator that:
(1) 
A cash deposit based on the schedule established in this chapter may be made which shall be delivered or mailed to the Village Clerk-Treasurer prior to the scheduled court appearance.
(2) 
If a deposit is made, no appearance in court is necessary unless he is subsequently summoned.
(3) 
If a cash deposit is made and the alleged violator does not appear in court, he will be deemed to have entered a plea of no contest or, if the court does not accept the plea of no contest, a summons will be issued commanding him to appear in court to answer the complaint.
(4) 
If no cash deposit is made and the alleged violator does not appear in court at the time specified, an action may be commenced to collect the forfeiture.
H. 
A direction that if the alleged violator elects to make a cash deposit, the statement which accompanies the citation shall be signed to indicate that the statement required under Subsection G above has been read. Such statement shall be sent or brought with the cash deposit.
I. 
Such other information as may be deemed necessary.
The citation used by the Village may be in the following form as shown on the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
A. 
There follows after this chapter an Exhibit B which is the schedule of cash deposits for use with citations issued for violation of provisions of this Code. Such schedule shall be posted in the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.
B. 
Deposits may be made in cash or by money order or certified check, in person or by postage paid United States mail, addressed to the Village Clerk-Treasurer, who shall provide a receipt therefor.
A. 
Any law enforcement officer (including but not limited to law enforcement officers of the Dane County Sheriff's Office, through the Cooperative Agreement, Resolution 02-R-02) or Fire Chief may issue citations authorized under this chapter.
B. 
Village officials.
(1) 
The following Village officials may also issue citations with respect to those specified ordinances which are directly related to their official responsibilities:
(a) 
Building Inspector.
(b) 
Plumbing Inspector.
(c) 
Electrical Inspector.
(d) 
Health Officer.
(e) 
Animal Control or Human Health Officer.
(f) 
Director of Public Works.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(2) 
Such Village officials may delegate their authority to issue citations to their subordinates.
Section 66.0113(3), Wis. Stats., relating to a violator's options and procedure on default, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
The Village Board is not precluded by this chapter from adopting any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or other matter. The issuance of a citation hereunder shall not preclude the Village 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.