§ 9.06. Enforcement.

(1)

The director of public works shall enforce the provisions of this subchapter and see that all violations are promptly abated and a citation issued if necessary. The chief of police shall give attention throughout the city of any violation of this subchapter and promptly report to the director of public works in writing every violation within the city which come to their knowledge.

(2)

Special penalties. If the owner, occupant, or lessee of any premises neglects or refuses to clean up and remove from such premises all solid waste when so ordered by the director of public works, such owner, occupant, or lessee shall be liable to maximum penalty as provided by section 9.07, Green Bay Municipal Code. If such accumulation occurs on any street, alley, or public thoroughfare, such solid waste may be collected under the direction of the director of public works, and the entire cost thereof shall be assessed against the abutting property. If said cost is not paid within 30 days, it will be added to the taxes as a lien on the property according to § 66.0627, Wis. Stats.

(3)

Failure to comply.

(a)

The director of public works may refuse to furnish collection service of solid waste to any person not complying and refusing to comply with this subchapter and the rules and regulations made by the director of public works for the collection and disposal of solid waste.

(b)

When services for the collection of solid waste have been withdrawn by the director of public works from any person for failure to comply with such rules and regulations, resulting in an accumulation of solid waste on his premises which is offensive or a public nuisance, that person may be prosecuted under any ordinances of the city regulating the same.

(Ord. No. 47-03)