Number
010868
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. CAMERON, HINES, DONOVAN AND SANCHEZ
Title
An ordinance authorizing the department of public works to create a fee for city pickup of major appliances.
Sections
79-1-12-a am
79-6.5-9 cr
79-16-2-b am
Analysis
This ordinance authorizes the department of public works to create a fee for city pickup of major appliances. The fee must be approved by the common council prior to implementation.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 79-1-12-a of the code is amended to read:
79-1. Definitions.
12. SOLID WASTE.
a. Bulky waste is discarded articles of such dimensions as are not normally collected with domestic waste including, but not limited to, items such as furniture [[appliances and stoves]] >>carpeting and mattresses<<. The term [[includes]] >>does not include<< major appliances as defined in s. 79-23-10.
Part 2. Section 79-6.5-9 of the code is created to read:
79-6.5. Special Collection Charges.
9. MAJOR APPLIANCES. Major appliances may be collected by the department at a charge established by the commissioner, subject to approval of the common council. Collection shall be scheduled as practical by the department, with appliances placed at the waste-container collection site. The department shall bill the property owner on whose property the appliances are located.
Part 3. Section 79-16-2-b of the code is amended to read:
79-16. Penalty.
2. LIEN.
b. If any owner fails, omits, neglects or refuses to pay any fee assessed under s. 79-2-1-b >>or s. 79-6.5-9<< for solid waste collection [[,]] >>or special collection of major appliances,<< pursuant to s. 66.0627, Wis. Stats., a special charge may be assessed against the subject property for all unpaid fees. A special charge made under this subsection shall be due and payable 30 days after billing or, if not paid within that time, become a lien on the subject property as provided in s. 66.0627, Wis. Stats. [[Such]] >>The<< lien shall take effect as of the date of the delinquency. [[Such]] >>The<< lien shall automatically be extended upon the current or next tax roll as a delinquent tax against the property and all proceedings in relation to the collection, return and sale of the property for delinquent real estate taxes shall apply to such charge. [[Such]] >>The<< charge shall not be payable in installments.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:_____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB01206-1
lme
10/12/01