Number
240031
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, PRATT, CHAMBERS, TAYLOR, BURGELIS, BAUMAN, MOORE
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.
Sections
320-35 cr
Analysis
This ordinance creates an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee staffed by the department of neighborhood services. The committee will meet on a quarterly basis and will consist of the following members:
1. 3 alderpersons, to be appointed by the president of the common council.
2. One representative from the department of public works, to be appointed by the commissioner of public works.
3. One representative from the department of neighborhood services, to be appointed by the commissioner of neighborhood services.
4. One representative from a neighborhood service provider operating in any city neighborhood with a high rate of illegal dumping, to be appointed by the common council president.
5. One representative from the department of city development, to be appointed by the commissioner of city development.
6. 2 residents from neighborhoods with a high rate of illegal dumping, to be appointed by the common council president.
The committee will be responsible for researching, developing and monitoring plans to coordinate citywide anti-illegal dumping efforts designed to reduce illegal dumping.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 320-35 of the code is created to read:
320-35. Anti-Illegal Dumping Policy and Research Committee.
1. COMPOSITION. There is created an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee consisting of 9 members serving 2-year terms:
a. 3 alderpersons, to be appointed by the president of the common council.
b. One representative from the department of public works, to be appointed by the commissioner of public works.
c. One representative from the department of neighborhood services, to be appointed by the commissioner of neighborhood services.
d. One representative from a neighborhood service provider operating in any city neighborhood with a high rate of illegal dumping, to be appointed by the common council president.
e. One representative from the department of city development, to be appointed by the commissioner of city development.
f. 2 residents from neighborhoods with a high rate of illegal dumping, to be appointed by the common council president.
2. DUTIES. The committee shall meet on a quarterly basis, and shall research, develop, monitor and recommend plans to coordinate citywide anti-illegal dumping efforts designed to reduce illegal dumping.
3. STAFFING. The city clerk shall provide staff assistance to the committee with additional assistance from other departments as needed. All city departments are directed to cooperate with the committee and provide assistance whenever the committee so requests.
4. REPORTS. The committee shall submit a written annual report to the common council and the mayor by December 31 of each year.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
K. Broadnax
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: April 30, 2025
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Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFOCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 179872-3
Christopher Hillard
4/30/2025