[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wescott 12-8-1992 by Ord. No. 12-92. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Chapter 90 of the Wisconsin Statutes, or any amendments or successors thereto, is hereby incorporated into this chapter for procedural and definitional purposes, where no further definition or procedure is provided herein.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Fees for service shall be the responsibility of the requestor and in an amount as set from time to time by resolution of the Town Board, plus actual Town expenses. Fees shall be paid to the Town of Wescott.
Billings for said charges established herein shall be submitted by the fence viewers to the Town Clerk, who shall notify each landowner of the amount due in total and proportionate liability of each owner, by regular or certified mail, within 30 days of receipt of billing information, which billing may also include a statement as to such liability being personal. Such billing shall include an appropriate credit for any deposit by a paying party complying with § 149-2 above. Fees when paid shall be deposited into the Town funds similar to license fees deposit, and paid out according to the terms of this chapter, payable to the fence viewers or other parties.
In the event a landowner directly involved with the fence viewing is this Town, such as under Wisconsin Statute § 90.035, no liability for fees shall attach to this Town as a result of this chapter.
In the event any owner fails to pay assessed fees when due, the Town Board or its authorized representative may commence any legal procedure allowed by law for collection of said amounts, court costs associated with such action, and reasonable attorney fees when allowed.
If any provision of this chapter is invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the provision or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision being included.
This chapter shall take effect upon its passage and publication or posting as required by law.