NUMB:
990444
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
981744
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
An ordinance relating to condemnation of nuisance vehicles. (Department of Neighborhood Services)
SECS:
80-49-4-a am
80-49-4-c rc
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This ordinance modifies the notice requirements for vehicles that are condemned by the department of neighborhood services (DNS) as nuisance vehicles. The notice of condemnation shall be on a "Condemned" placard which is conspicuously posted on the vehicle. The placard may be posted at any time after the commissioner determines that the vehicle constitutes a nuisance. The ordinance also repeals a requirement that the condemnation order be posted on the property where the vehicle is located.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 80-49-4-a of the code is amended to read:
80-49. Nuisance Vehicles.
4. CONDEMNATION OF VEHICLES.
a. Order. The commissioner shall, through personal delivery or the regular mail, serve a written order of condemnation on the owner of the premises at the owner's last known address, if ascertainable. [[In addition, a copy of the order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.]]
Part 2. Section 80-49-4-c of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
c. Notice and Placard. Whenever the commissioner issues such an order:
c-1. The commissioner shall through personal delivery or regular mail, serve a notice of condemnation on the last registered owner of the vehicle at the owner's last known address if ascertainable.
c-2. The commissioner shall provide notice of condemnation on a placard that bears the word "Condemned" and post a copy of the placard in a conspicuous place on the vehicle. The placard may be posted at any time after the commissioner determines that the vehicle constitutes a nuisance.
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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