Number
241904
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE COMMON COUNCIL
Title
An ordinance relating to the penalty for illegal dumping.
Section
61-22. am
80-44-3 am
Analysis
This ordinance increases the forfeiture for illegal dumping from a range of $1,500 - $5,000 to a flat amount of $5,000.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 61-22 of the code is amended to read:
61-22. Class P. Upon conviction of a Class P violation, the violator shall forfeit [[not less than $1500 nor more than $5000]] >>$5,000.<< Each incidence of a dumping violation shall constitute a separate offense. Upon default of payment, the violator shall be subject to imprisonment not less than 30 days nor more than 100 days.
Part 2. Section 80-44-3 of the code is amended to read:
80-44. Dumping.
3. RESPONSIBILITY. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to remove solid waste>>, such as tires, << resulting from dumping activities.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
K. Broadnax
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: April 1, 2025
____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB180625-1
Addis Zewdie
03/25/2025