The Village of Athens hereby elects to use the citation method
of enforcement of ordinances. All Village officers and other Village
personnel charged with responsibility of enforcing the provisions
of this Code of Ordinances are hereby authorized pursuant to § 66.0113,
Wis. Stats., to issue citations for violations of this Code of Ordinances,
including ordinances for which a statutory counterpart exists.
In addition to citation issuance by Village law enforcement officers, citations authorized in §
23-1 above may be issued by the following officials in their areas of responsibility:
B. State Building Inspector.
The form of the citation to be issued by Village police officers
or other designated Village officials is incorporated herein by reference
and shall provide for the information required in § 66.0113(1)(b),
Wis. Stats.
The cash deposits for the various ordinances for which a citation
may be issued are as established on the deposit schedule adopted by
the Village Board, a copy of which is on file with the Village Clerk.
In addition to the deposit amount listed, the deposit shall include
the costs, fees and surcharges imposed under Ch. 814, Wis. Stats.
The Chief of Police shall be provided a copy of all bond schedules
and amendments thereto.
Deposits shall be made in cash, money order, personal check
or certified check to the Clerk of Court or Village office. Receipts
shall be given for all deposits received.
Section 66.0113(3), Wis. Stats., relating to a violator's
options and procedure on default, is hereby adopted and incorporated
herein by reference.