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If the violation has not been corrected pursuant to the requirements set
forth in the Notice of Violation, or, in the event of an appeal, the
appropriate authority upheld the decision of the Public Works
Department, then representatives of the Public Works Department may
issue a notice of intent to the responsible party of its intent to
perform work necessary to comply with this ordinance. The Public Works
Department may go on the land and commence the work after issuing the
notice of intent. The Public Works Department is authorized to seek
costs of abatement as outlined in Section 16. It shall be unlawful for
any person, owner, agent or person in possession of any premises to
refuse to allow the government agency or designated contractor to enter
upon the premises for the purposes set forth above.
P. Cost of Abatement of the Violation
The costs of the work performed by the Public Works Department pursuant
to this ordinance, plus interest at the rate authorized by the Public
Works Department shall be billed to the responsible party. In the event
a responsible party fails to pay the amount due, the clerk shall enter
the amount due on the tax rolls and collect as a special assessment
against the property pursuant to subch. VII of ch. 66, Wis. Stats.
Q. Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance
Any condition in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance
and declared and deemed a nuisance, may be summarily abated or restored
at the violator’s expense.
R. Remedies Not Exclusive
The remedies listed in this ordinance are not exclusive of any other
remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law and
it is within the discretion of the Public Works Department to seek
cumulative remedies.
The Public Works Department may recover all attorney’s fees court costs
and other expenses associated with enforcement of this ordinance,
including sampling and monitoring expenses.
6.0602 Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance
A. Authority
1. This ordinance is adopted under the authority granted by s.
62.234, Wis. Stats., for cities. This ordinance supersedes all
provisions of an ordinance previously enacted under s. 62.23, Wis.
Stats., that relate to construction site erosion control. Except
as otherwise specified in s. 62.234 Wis. Stats., s. 62.23, Wis.
Stats., applies to this ordinance and to any amendments to this
ordinance.
2. The provisions of this ordinance are deemed not to limit any
other lawful regulatory powers of the same governing body.
3. The City Council hereby designates the Public Works Department
City of Marinette
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Code of Ordinances