[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Colby 10-5-1995 as Title 1, Ch. 2, of the 1995 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The City of Colby 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 of Ordinances are hereby authorized pursuant to § 66.119(1)(a), Wis. Stats. to issue citations for violations of this Code of Ordinances, including ordinances for which a statutory counterpart exists.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
The form of the citation to be issued by law enforcement officers or other designated City of Colby officials is incorporated herein by reference and shall provide for the information required in § 66.0112(1)(b), Wis. Stats.
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The schedule of cash deposits shall be established for use with citations issued under this chapter by the Common Council according to the penalty provision of this Code.
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Deposits shall be made in cash, by money order or certified check to the Clerk-Treasurer of Circuit Court, who or which shall provide a receipt therefor.
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Law enforcement officer. Any law enforcement officer may issue citations authorized under this chapter.
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City officials. The following City officials may issue citations with respect to those specified ordinances which are directly related to their official responsibilities:
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Any law enforcement officer.
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Fire Chief or Fire Inspector.
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.
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Other ordinances. 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.
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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.