[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Algoma 8-22-1996 by Ord. No. 87. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
General penalty — See Ch. 1, Art. I.
Pursuant to § 66.0113, Wis. Stats., the Town Board hereby elects to use the citation method of enforcement of Town ordinances described herein, or in a separate ordinance, including those for which a statutory counterpart exists.
The citation shall contain the following:
A. 
The name and address of the alleged violator.
B. 
The 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 by this chapter or other Town ordinance may be made which shall be delivered or mailed to the Clerk of Court prior to the time of the scheduled court appearance.
(2) 
If a deposit is made, no appearance in court is necessary unless the defendant 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 and submitted to a forfeiture with applicable penalty assessment, 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, the court may issue a summons or warrant for the defendant's arrest or consider the nonappearance to be a plea of no contest and enter judgment, or an action may be commenced to collect the forfeiture.
(5) 
If the court finds that the violation involves an ordinance that prohibits conduct prohibited by state statute punishable by fine, forfeiture, or imprisonment or both, and that the violation resulted in property damage or physical injury to a person other than the alleged violator, the court may summon the defendant into court to determine if restitution shall be ordered.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
H. 
A direction that if the alleged violator elects to make a cash deposit, the alleged violator shall sign an appropriate statement which accompanies the citation to indicate that the statement required under Subsection G above has been read. Such statement shall be sent or brought with the cash deposit.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
I. 
Such other information as the Town deems necessary.
The schedule of cash deposits shall be established by the Town Board for use with citations issued under this chapter according to the penalty provisions of this Code, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
The Town Building Inspector is authorized to issue citations in regard to Chapter 135, Article I, of the Town Code relating to building permits, Chapter 139 of the Town Code relating to demolition of buildings, Chapter 260 of the Town Code relating to public works, and the Uniform Dwelling Code as adopted by Chapter 135, Article II, of the Town Code and may be amended from time to time.
B. 
The Town Road/Drainage Coordinator may issue such citations with respect to violations of Chapter 288, Article II, of the Town Code relating to excavations and utilities in Town highways, Chapter 260 of the Town Code relating to public works, and any other matters over which he is specifically given jurisdiction.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Section 66.0113(3), Wis. Stats., relating to violator's options and procedures on default, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.
A. 
Other ordinance. Adoption of this chapter does not preclude the Town Board 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 Town Board or any authorized office from proceeding under any other ordinance or law or by any other enforcement method to enforce any ordinance, regulation or order.
A. 
In lieu of a citation, the Town Road/Drainage Coordinator is authorized to issue a ticket for violations for which he would otherwise be authorized to issue a citation. Where violations are noted by issuance of a ticket, the violator shall, within 10 days of the time of violation, pay to the Town Clerk at the Town Hall as a forfeiture for and in full satisfaction of such violation the amount set forth above in § 15-3 of this chapter. After such ten-day period, the forfeiture shall be increased by the additional amount of $10. Each time a designated violation is noted by issuance of a ticket, even though such violation shall be consecutive, shall constitute a separate violation.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
Where a ticket forfeiture is not paid within 30 days of the date of violation, the issuing officer may then issue a citation for such violation and the matter shall proceed as set forth in this chapter. The form of ticket shall be developed by the Town Clerk in consultation with the Town Attorney and shall contain the information provided by § 15-2, Subsections A through G, and through all of this chapter as well as the amount of the forfeiture required and the time and place for payments.