CCR2022.095-Amend Ord D&F ScheduleCOMMON COUNCIL — CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #095-2022
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE
DEPOSIT AND FORFEITURE SCHEDULE REGARDING USE OF
CIGARETTES, NICOTINE, TOBACCO, AND VAPOR PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, Section 263-23(E) of the City of Muskego Code of Ordinances contains a restriction
for the purchase or possession of vapor products by person under 18 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Section 263-23(F) of the City of Muskego Code of Ordinances contains a
prohibition on the possession of cigarettes, nicotine products, tobacco products, and vapor
products by students in school buildings or upon school property; and
WHEREAS, The forfeiture contained within the Municipal Ordinance Deposit Forfeiture
Schedule for violations of the above referenced ordinance sections is currently set at the
amount of $155.50; and
WHEREAS, in consultation with the Municipal Judge, Muskego-Norway School District
Administration, the City Attorney, the Chief of Police, and the School Resource Officers, it was
determined that the current forfeitures are not meeting the proper needs of the school district
and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with Section 18-3 of the Municipal Code, Judge Lisa Warwick is
authorized to establish and submit to the Common Council for approval a schedule of deposits
for violations of City ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Judge Warwick, in consultation with the above -named parties and in reviewing
ordinance forfeitures of other municipalities, has determined that a more appropriate and
effective forfeiture amount for said violations referenced herein be set at $565.00; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed the proposed change and recommends
approval to the Common Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of Muskego
upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby approve an amendment to
the forfeiture amount for the violations as referenced herein be set at $565.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Municipal Ordinance Deposit and Forfeiture Schedule
be amended accordingly and posted pursuant to Section 18-3(C) of the Municipal Code of
Ordinances.
DATED THIS 25th DAY OF OCTOBER 2022.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #Oxx-2022, which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
Clerk -Treasurer
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