D.
The town board requires that in traffic regulation violation actions, except for parking regulation violations, the uniform traffic citation specified in
s. 345.11, Wis. stats., shall be used by the Town of ________ in lieu of the citation form described in subsection A [or F].
E.
The town board requires that in actions for violations of Town of ________ ordinances enacted in accordance with
s. 23.33 (11) (am),
23.335 (21) (a), or
30.77, Wis. stats., the citation form specified in
s. 23.54, Wis. stats., shall be used in lieu of the citation form described in subsection A [or F].
F.
(Optional) [include if town has established a municipal court] If the action for a violation of a municipal ordinance is to be in municipal court, the citation used shall be in compliance with
s. 800.02 (2), Wis. stats. The service of the citations in municipal court shall conform with
s. 800.01, Wis. stats. The officers authorized to issue citations for municipal court actions are: [list town officers]. The citation for any violation to be heard in municipal court shall contain substantially all of the following information:
1. The name, address, and date of birth of the defendant.
2. The identification of any permit issued to the defendant, or license number of the defendant, if applicable.
3. The name and department of the issuing officer.
4. The violation alleged, the time and place of occurrence, a statement that the defendant committed the violation, the ordinance violated, and a description of the violation in language that can be readily understood.
5. A notice to appear at a date, time, and place for the court appearance, and a statement as to whether the appearance is mandated by the judge.
6. Provisions for the amount of a deposit and stipulation in lieu of a court appearance, if applicable.
7. Notice that the defendant may make a deposit and thereby obtain release if an arrest has been made.
8. Notice that the defendant may, in writing, prior to the court appearance, enter a plea of not guilty.
9.
Notice that, if the defendant makes a deposit and fails to appear in court at the time fixed in the citation, the defendant is deemed to have tendered a plea of no contest and submits to a forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under
ch. 814, Wis. stats., not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The notice shall also state that the court may decide to summon the defendant rather than accept the deposit and plea.
10. Notice that if the defendant does not make a deposit and fails to appear in court at the time fixed in the citation, the court may issue a summons or a warrant for the defendant's arrest or may enter a default judgment against the defendant.
11.
In an action against a corporation organized under
ch. 180 or 181, Wis. stats., or against a limited liability company organized under
ch. 183, Wis. stats., a statement of the corporate or company existence and whether the corporation or company is a domestic or foreign corporation or limited liability company.
12. Any other pertinent information.
SECTION VI – ISSUANCE AND SERVICE OF CITATION
A. Town of ________ citations may be issued by the Town Board of the Town of ________, or the Town Board of the Town of ________ may designate certain Town of ________, ________ County, or other municipal officials, with their written approval, to issue such citations.
B. Town of ________ citations, in addition, may specifically be issued by ________ [state specific town or county official]. This official may also designate a person to issue such Ordinances for the Town of ________ and this official may revoke this authority to issue anytime.
C. The Town of ________ Town Board has designated the Town Chair or any person approved by the Town Board to serve any citations for the Town of ________ upon issuance. Any person specifically authorized by the Town Board to issue citations by the Town Board of the Town of ________ may also serve such citations.
SECTION VII – RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS
The adoption and authorization for use of a citation under this ordinance does not preclude the Town Board of the Town of ________ from adopting any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or any other matter. The issuance of a citation under this ordinance does not preclude proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter. Proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter does not preclude the issuance of a citation under this ordinance.
SECTION VIII – SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable.
SECTION IX – EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance is effective on publication or posting.
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Affidavit
STATE OF WISCONSIN
________ County
In the ________ court of the ________ of ________
________ ________, being duly sworn, says that on ________ ___, 20__, upon certain premises in the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: [describe the premises] there now exists a necessity to determine if the above-described premises comply with [section ________ of the Wisconsin statutes or section ________ of ordinances of the Town of ________ or both]. The facts tending to establish the grounds for issuing a special inspection warrant are as follows: [set forth brief statement of reasons for inspection, frequency, and approximate date of last inspection, if any, which shall be deemed probable cause for issuance of warrant].
Wherefore the said ________ ________ prays that a special inspection warrant be issued to search the above-described premises for said purpose.
[Signature of affiant]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ of ________, 20__.
[Signature of judge]
Special Inspection Warrant
STATE OF WISCONSIN
________ County
In the ________ court of the ________ of ________
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To the sheriff or any constable or any peace officer of said county:
Whereas, ________ ________ has this day complained [in writing] to the said court upon oath that on ________ ___, 20__, upon certain premises in the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: [describe the premises] there now exists a necessity to determine if said premises comply with [section ________ of the Wisconsin statutes or section ________ of ordinances of the town of ________ or both] and prayed that a special inspection warrant be issued to search said premises;
Now, therefore, in the name of the state of Wisconsin, you are commanded forthwith to search the above-described premises for said purposes.
Dated this ____ of ________, 20__.
[Signature of judge]
Endorsement on Warrant
Received by me ________ ___, 20__, at ____ o'clock ___.m.
[Signature of sheriff (or peace officer)]
Return of Officer
STATE OF WISCONSIN
________ Court
________ County
I hereby certify that by virtue of the within warrant I searched the named premises and found the following: [describe findings].
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signature of sheriff (or peace officer)]
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
To the clerk of [name of municipality from which territory was transferred]:
The undersigned, clerk of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, certifies that the following is the correct metes and bounds description of the land area transferred from [name of municipality] to the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, effective ________ ___, 20__: [metes and bounds description].
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signature of clerk of town to which territory was transferred]
Note: The same certification must be made to the clerk of the school district in which the transferred territory is located.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
To the State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue:
The undersigned, clerk of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, [name of municipality from which territory was transferred] certifies the latest assessed value of the real and personal property located within territory transferred from the Town of ________, [name of municipality from which territory was transferred] to [name of municipality to which territory was transferred] described in the attached certificate of the clerk of [name of municipality to which territory was transferred] dated ________ ___, 20__:
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signature of clerk of town from which territory was transferred]
Note: The same certification must be made to the clerk of the school district in which the transferred territory is located. If the transfer of territory from one municipality to another results from the incorporation of a new city or village, see
s. 66.0235 (2) (b), Wis. stats., for a computation based on the town's assessment rolls for the preceding 5 calendar years.
Note: The State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, Division of Intergovernmental Relations, makes available a variety of information related to cooperative boundary agreements, including a fact sheet, flow chart, and list of completed agreements on its website at the following address:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, by this resolution, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, resolves and orders as follows:
The participation by the Town of ________ in the preparation of a cooperative boundary plan under
s. 66.0307, Wis. stats., and in accordance with
s. 66.0307 (4), Wis. stats., is authorized.
The town clerk shall provide notice of this adopted resolution to the following in writing within 5 days of the adoption of this resolution:
1. State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration.
2. State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources.
3. State of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
4. State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation.
5. The clerk of each county in which a participating municipality is located. [list counties]
6. Each county zoning agency or regional planning commission whose jurisdiction includes a participating municipality. [list agencies or commissions, if any]
7. The Clerks of each of the following, being local governmental units with any part of its territory within 5 miles of any participating municipality:
a. Municipalities. [list]
b. School Districts. [list]
c. Technical Colleges. [list]
d. Sewage Districts. [list]
e. Sanitary Districts. [list]
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this resolution as required under
s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
