Number
221021
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ
Title
An ordinance relating to lead hazard reinspection fee collection and appeal process.
Sections
66-22-4-d am
66-22-14-a am
66-22-14-b-0 am
Analysis
This ordinance clarifies the method of imposing the lead hazard reinspection fee as a special charge collectible against the property and clarifies the appeal process for the lead hazard reinspection fee.
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 66-22-4-d of the code is amended to read:
66-22. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Regulations.
66-22-4. INSPECTION AND ORDER FOR LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION ACTIVITIES.
d. An additional fee in the amount specified in s.60-53 may be charged for any lead hazard reinspection necessary to determine compliance with an order issued under par. c-2 unless compliance with such order is found. >>A reinspection fee shall be charged against the real estate upon which the reinspection was made, shall upon delinquency be a lien upon the real estate, and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge for payment and settlement as provided in ch. 19 of the city charter. The department shall provide written notice of the reinspection fee to the owner. The notice shall state that the owner may appeal the reinspection fee under sub. 14 and shall specify how such appeal may be made.<<
Part 2. Section 66-22-14-a and b-0 of the code is amended to read:
14. APPEALS.
a. A person who seeks to appeal an order >>, reinspection fee,<< or permit decision of the department under this subchapter, other than an order under sub. 4-c-2, shall file a written appeal with the commissioner within 5 working days after the person has received written notice of the order >>, reinspection fee,<< or decision to be appealed. The appeal shall state with specificity the reason that the appellant believes the order >>, reinspection fee,<< or decision was issued in error.
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