Agenda w/ attachments

AGENDA CONTINUES (Page 1 of 4) September 25, 2026 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting | Meeting ID: 248 099 399 093 504 | Passcode: cz22Wm9q Or call-in: 1-872-242-8028 | ID: 559 383 426# Please call the County Clerk’s Office (715-395-1483) if you are unable to attend. MEMBERS: Alan Jaques, Chair Rosemary Lear, Vice Chair Nick Baker Bill Fennessey Charlie Glazman Anders Hultstrom Mark Liebaert Kelly Peterson Randy Skowlund AGENDA Virtual attendance available to public; committee members must attend in -person to constitute a quorum and/or vote. Committee to maintain a two-hour meeting limit or take action to continue meeting beyond that time. All action items include attachments unless noted. 1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 3, 2026 * 3. DEPARTMENTAL FINANCIAL REPORTS AND GOALS/OBJECTIVES * a. Administration – Staffing/Employee updates, Budget, WCA Conference, Outreach b. Human Resources – Staffing report, budget, projects c. Buildings and Grounds – Staffing, budget, projects d. Corporation Counsel – Staffing, budget, projects e. County Clerk – Updates attached * f. Finance – Projects, Budget, Tyler update g. Information Technology – Projects update h. Register of Deeds – Updates attached * i. Treasurer – Tax collection, office updates 4. ACTION ITEMS/REFERRALS a. 2027 Proposed Budgets 1. Non-Departmental * 2. Direct Tax Relief * b. 2027 Budget Presentation & Recommendations * c. 2027 Health/Dental Renewal Rates * d. Personnel Policies Amendment * AGENDA CONTINUES (Page 2 of 4) e. Resolution Authorizing Senior Connections to Apply for Transportation Grant * f. Referred from Healt h & Human Services B oard: Opioi d Settlement F unding Request – Child Welfare $150,000 * g. Referred from Transportation & Infrastructure Committee: Highway Utility Permit Fee – $50 * h. Budgetary Transfers * i. Referred from Public Safety Committee: Public Safety Ordinances * 1. 4.005 – Ordinance Enforcement by Citation 2. 4.01 - Closing Hours 3. 4.02A – Discharge of Firearms (NEW TITLE Endangering Safety by use of a Dangerous Weapon) 4. 4.02B – Fireworks (NEW TITLE Regulation of Fireworks) 5. 4.03 – Disorderly Conduct 6. 4.04 - Resisting or Obstructing Officer 7. 4.05 - Criminal Damage to Property (NEW TITLE Damage to Property) 8. 4.06 – Protection of Animals 9. 4.07 – Shoplifting (NEW TITLE Retail Theft; Theft of Services) 10. 4.08 - Issue of Worthless Check 11. 4.09 – Possession of Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverages on School Grounds (NEW TITLE Possession of Alcohol Beverages on School Grounds Prohibited) 12. 4.10 – REPEAL: Presence of Underage Persons in Places of Sale of Intoxicating Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverages Prohibited 13. 4.12 – Sale of Intoxicating Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverages to Underage Persons (NEW TITLE Alcohol Beverages; Restrictions Relating to Underage Persons) 14. 4.13 – Public Assemblage 15. 4.14 – Carrying a Concealed Weapon (NEW TITLE Prohibition of Weapons in County Buildings) 16. 4.15 – Trespass to Land 17. 4.17 – REPEAL: Sale of Alcohol Beverages to Intoxicated Persons 18. 4.18 – Possession/Consumption of Alcohol Beverages by Underage Person (NEW TITLE Alcohol Beverages; Underage Persons Prohibitions) 19. 4.19 – Misrepresentation of Age by Underage Person 20. 4.20 – Contributing to the Delinquency of Children; Neglect; Neglect Contributing to Death (NEW TITLE Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child) 21. 4.21 - Unlawful Assemblies and Their Suppression 22. 4.22 – Metal or Glass Debris in or on the Shore of Any Body of Water (NEW TITLE Littering) 23. 4.23 – REPEAL: Dance Hall Ordinance AGENDA CONTINUES (Page 3 of 4) 24. 4.24 – Prohibiting Children from being Habitual Truants (NEW TITLE Truancy and Habitual Truancy) 25. 4.25 – Prohibiting Any Person 18 Years or Older from Contributing to the Truancy of a Child (NEW TITLE Contributing to Truancy) 26. 4.26 – Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers (NEW TITLE Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Article and Jewelry Dealers) 27. 4. 27 – Charge for Excessive False Alarms 28. 4.29 – School Trespass Ordinance 29. 4. 30 – Curfew Ordinance 30. 4.32A – Parking within Douglas County (NEW TITLE Douglas County Government Facilities Parking) 31. 4.32B – NEW ORDINANCE: Restrictions on Stopping and Parking Within Douglas County 32. 4.33A – Possession of Marijuana (NEW TITLE Possession of Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabinoid) 33. 4.33B – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 34. 4.33C – Consumption of Products Labeled not for Human Consumption (NEW TITLE Abuse of Hazardous Substance) 35. 4.34A – Individuals or Groups Harassing Other Persons, Prohibited (NEW TITLE Harassment) 36. 4.34B – NEW ORDINANCE: Unlawful Use of Telephone 37. 4.34C – NEW ORDINANCE: Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems 38. 4.35 – Unnecessary Noise and/or Acceleration 39. 4.36 – Abuse and Harassment of Law Enforcement and Fire Department Animals 40. 4.37 – REPEAL: Douglas County Parking Ordinance 41. 4.41 - NEW ORDINANCE: Loitering and/or Prowling 42. 4.42 - NEW ORDINANCE: Operation of Golf Carts on Douglas County Highways 43. 4.43 - NEW ORDINANCE: Theft of Property 5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Wisconsin Counties Association Conference b. Audit Report Summary * c. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding * 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT *Attachment included AGENDA COMPLETE (Page 4 of 4) Not ice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Douglas County Board of Supervisors may be present at the meeting, and although this may constitute a quorum of the County Board of Supervisors, the County Board will not take any action at this meeting. This meeting will be recorded. By attending, you acknowledge that your image, voice, or comments may be captured on a public recording and made available to the public. Allowing public comment at committee meetings and the length of time for comments is at the discretion of the Committee Chair. (Resolution #38-24) cc : County Board Supervisors Other interested parties NO TE: Agenda and attachments available on www.douglascountywi.gov or in County Clerk's Office. Action may be taken on any item on the agenda. The County of Douglas complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are in need of accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the Douglas County Clerk's Office at (715) 395-1341 by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. Douglas County will attempt to accommodate any request. TDD (715) 395-7521. Pos ted: Courthouse, Government Center, Superior Telegram, and Superior Public Library _______ _______________________________ Name Date 09/25/2026 Administration Committee 09/03/26 ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Douglas County Board of Supervisors Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Government Center Boardroom 201 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, Wisconsin Meeting call ed to order by Chair Alan Jaques. 1. ROLL CALL Present – Al an Jaques, Rosemary Lear, Randy Skowlund, Mark Liebaert, Nick Baker , Kelly Peterson, Bill Fennessey. Absent – Charlie Glazman, Anders Hultstrom. Others present – Carolyn Pierce, Dave Sletten, Natasha Schmid, Bill Whiteside, Darcie Burbul, Dan Lindberg, Amy Tyson, Matt Izzard, Jeremy Moe, Andy Johnson, Michele Wick, Sharon Dembroski, Dennis Cummings (virtual), Kaci Lundgren, Melissa Jarzomski (Committee Clerk). 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Lear, s econd Peterson, to approve August 6, 2026, minutes. Motion carried. 3. DEPARTMENT AL FINANCIAL REPORTS AND GOALS/ OBJECTIVES The following depart ments reported on departmental activities: Administration, Human Resources, Buildings and Grounds, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Finance, Information Technology, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer. 4. ACTION ITEMS a. 2027 Proposed Budgets: I ncluded in agenda. 1. Administr ation / Human Resources: Administration reflects a 4.52% increase primarily due to step progressions and health insurance adjustments. Human Resources reflects a 4.26% increase related to personnel costs and employee benefits. 2. Buildings and Gr ounds: Reflects a 44.82% decrease from 2026. The reduction is primarily attributed to decreased contractual services costs, energy savings initiatives, and adjustments to facility lease expenses 3. Corporation C ounsel: Increase of 27.99% due primarily to employee step progression increases and adjustments to departmental revenue allocations. 4. County Board: Dec rease 4.44% due to reductions in office supplies, repair and maintenance costs, promotional expenses, and grant-related expenditures. Matt Izzard spoke regarding costs not included in attachments; to be distributed. 5. County Clerk / Central Supply: Increase 7.8 2% largely due to employee benefit adjustments. Cost savings were realized through reduced ballot printing and office supply expenses anticipated in a non -election year. Central Supply expenses remain allocated across county departments. 6. Finance: Increase 2.87% resulting from personnel -related costs and health insurance adjustments. Budget discussions also included implementation of the Tyler Enterprise system and associated operational efficiencies. 7. Information Technology: Discussion focused on anticipated savings from implementation of the Tyler Enterprise system, reductions in software and service costs, RETURN TO AGENDA Administration Committee 09/03/26 and continued technology infrastructure improvements. 8. Regi ster of Deeds: The proposed budget reflects an increase of $32,290, resulting in a levy impact increase of 172.94% from 2026, primarily due to personnel and benefit costs. Revenue generation within the department continues to offset a substantial portion of operating expenses. 9. Tr easurer: Decrease of 0.55% from 2026; changes include increased parcel -related revenue, software licensing costs, and personnel benefit adjustments. 10. D ebt Service: Decrease of 0.55% from 2026 and remains fully levied with no net impact to the General Fund. 11. W orker’s Compensation: The proposed Workers’ Compensation budget assumes departmental contributions will continue to fully fund anticipated claims and program expenses for 2027. 12. H ealth Insurance: I ncrease of 11.28% in projected revenue and a corresponding increase of 18.76% in anticipated claims expenditures. The County will continue to pay approximately 85% of employee health insurance costs, with employees contributing 15%. 13. R ecycling: Increase of 8.18% from 2026 due to program cost adjustments established through Northwest Regional Planning. ACT ION (REFERRAL): Motion by Baker, second Peterson, to approve all 2027 proposed budgets as listed and refer to budget session. Motion carried. b. Per sonnel Policies Amendment : Provided as a handout in response to a formal complaint received regarding hiring processes. Amendments clarified coordination requirements between departments, Human Resources, and Administration during recruitment efforts and further clarified that nothing in the policy limits the statutory authority of elected officials. ACT ION ( RESOLUTION): Motion by Baker , second Fennessey, to approve the Personnel Policies Amendment, including the statutory spelling correction, and refer to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. c. Budget ary Transfers: Included in agenda. Updated report provided as a handout. ACT ION (RESOLUTION): Motion by Lear , second Peterson , to approve budgetary transfers and refer to County Board. Motion carried unanimously. d. Publ ic Safety Ordinances: Committee members were advised that several Public Safety Ordinance amendments reviewed at a second Public Safety Committee meeting were inadvertently omitted from the Administration Committee agenda. To ensure all ordinance amendments are considered together and numbered correctly, staff recommended postponing action until the next Administration Committee meeting. ACT ION: Motion by Lear, second Peterson, to refer all Public Safety ordinance amendments to the next Administration Committee meeting. Motion carried. 5. INF ORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Wet land Mitigation : Liebaert reported that efforts continue to identify wetland mitigation opportunities necessary for future highway projects. Discussions with the Wisconsin Administration Committee 09/03/26 Department of Natural Resources are ongoing, and potential mitigation options are being explored to support future road reconstruction projects b. Am erican Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding: Included in agenda. 6. FU TURE AGENDA ITEMS Pu blic Safety Ordinances Amendments 7. ADJ OURNMENT Mot ion by Skowlund, second Lear, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m. Su bmitted by, Me lissa Jarzomski Com mittee Clerk Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior Budget through Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Department Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 151,653$ 241,903$ -$ 241,903$ 181,427$ 143,693$ 37,734$ ADMINSTRATION 420,010 600,601 93,500 694,101 520,576 409,091 111,485 CORPORATION COUNSEL 97,057 104,126 - 104,126 78,095 90,183 (12,088) REGISTER OF DEEDS (4,543) 43,671 25,000 68,671 51,503 (80,172) 131,676 COUNTY CLERK 208,401 448,157 123,248 571,405 428,554 305,825 122,729 COUNTY TREASURER 126,392 247,020 - 247,020 185,265 167,983 17,282 FINANCE 424,552 473,797 81,467 555,264 416,448 390,917 25,531 BUILDING AND GROUNDS 517,097 822,976 725,170 1,548,146 1,161,110 527,005 634,105 INFORMATION SERVICES (188,126) (125,000) (125,000) (250,000) (187,500) (48,315) (139,185) 1,752,492$ 2,857,251$ 923,385$ 3,780,636$ 2,835,477$ 1,906,208$ 929,269$ Page 1 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY 2026 RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services - - - - - - - 0% 0% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. - - - - - - - 0% 0% Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Expenditures Personnel Services 109,989 167,703 - 167,703 125,777 104,058 21,719 62% 17% Contractual Services 31 900 - 900 675 284 391 32% 58% Supplies & Expense 38,104 59,900 - 59,900 44,925 36,284 8,641 61% 19% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 1,243 1,400 - 1,400 1,050 1,231 (181) 88% -17% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions - 10,000 - 10,000 7,500 500 7,000 5% 93% Capital Outlay - - - - - - - 0% 0% Department Allocation 2,286 2,000 - 2,000 1,500 1,336 164 67% 11% Expenditures 151,653 241,903 - 241,903 181,427 143,693 37,734 59% 21% Net Cost 151,653$ 241,903 $ - $ 241,903$ 181,427$ 143,693$ 37,734$ Page 2 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services 998 1,000 - 1,000 750 1,369 (619) 137% -83% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. - 65,000 - 65,000 48,750 (1,032) 49,782 -2% 102% Miscellaneous Revenues 15,560 28,253 - 28,253 21,190 3,001 18,189 11% 86% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 16,558 94,253 - 94,253 70,690 3,337 67,353 4% 95% Expenditures Personnel Services 392,793 546,101 - 546,101 409,576 367,573 42,003 67% 10% Contractual Services 31,709 39,650 93,500 133,150 99,863 43,030 56,832 32% 57% Supplies & Expense 29,829 34,203 - 34,203 25,652 9,756 15,897 29% 62% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 2,673 2,900 - 2,900 2,175 2,601 (426) 90% -20% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions 386 1,000 - 1,000 750 388 362 39% 48% Capital Outlay - - - - - - - 0% 0% Department Allocation (20,822) (22,500) - (22,500) (16,875) (10,920) (5,955) 49% 35% Expenditures 436,568 601,354 93,500 694,854 521,141 412,428 108,713 59% 21% Net Cost 420,010$ 507,101 $ 93,500 $ 600,601 $ 450,451 $ 409,091 $ 41,360 $ Page 3 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services - - - - - - - 0% 0% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. - 8,000 - 8,000 6,000 - 6,000 0% 100% Miscellaneous Revenues 357,860 516,000 - 516,000 387,000 283,985 103,015 55% 27% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 357,860 524,000 - 524,000 393,000 283,985 109,015 54% 28% Expenditures Personnel Services 364,990 593,881 - 593,881 445,411 375,269 70,142 63% 16% Contractual Services 927,570 887,700 315,947 1,203,647 902,735 653,062 249,673 54% 28% Supplies & Expense 43,951 59,650 - 59,650 44,738 60,357 (15,619) 101% -35% Fixed Charges 72,789 76,500 - 76,500 57,375 69,963 (12,588) 91% -22% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions - - - - - - - 0% 0% Capital Outlay 469,246 - 409,223 409,223 306,917 290,490 16,428 71% 5% Department Allocation (1,003,589) (995,925) - (995,925) (746,944) (638,151) (108,793) 64% 15% Expenditures 874,957 621,806 725,170 1,346,976 1,010,232 810,990 199,242 60% 20% Net Cost 517,097$ 97,806 $ 725,170 $ 822,976 $ 617,232 $ 527,005 $ 90,227 $ Page 9 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUILDING AND GROUNDS RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services - - - - - - - 0% 0% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. 198,858 285,000 - 285,000 213,750 154,491 59,259 54% 28% Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 198,858 285,000 - 285,000 213,750 154,491 59,259 54% 28% Expenditures Personnel Services 282,630 369,831 - 369,831 277,373 234,939 42,434 64% 15% Contractual Services 1,216 5,550 - 5,550 4,163 1,593 2,570 29% 62% Supplies & Expense 6,101 9,545 - 9,545 7,159 4,861 2,298 51% 32% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 1,692 1,800 - 1,800 1,350 1,681 (331) 93% -25% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions - - - - - - - 0% 0% Capital Outlay - - - - - - - 0% 0% Department Allocation 4,275 2,400 - 2,400 1,800 1,600 200 67% 11% Expenditures 295,914 389,126 - 389,126 291,845 244,674 47,171 63% 16% Net Cost 97,057$ 104,126 $ - $ 104,126$ 78,095$ 90,183$ (12,088)$ Page 4 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES CORPORATION COUNSEL RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits 15,455 16,700 - 16,700 12,525 13,520 (995) 81% -8% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services 19,601 25,000 - 25,000 18,750 19,484 (734) 78% -4% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. 18,766 25,100 - 25,100 18,825 19,087 (262) 76% -1% Miscellaneous Revenues 29,321 45,000 - 45,000 33,750 26,306 7,444 58% 22% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 83,143 111,800 - 111,800 83,850 78,396 5,454 70% 7% Expenditures Personnel Services 213,403 343,589 - 343,589 257,692 226,070 31,621 66% 12% Contractual Services 16,701 20,820 - 20,820 15,615 23,817 (8,202) 114% -53% Supplies & Expense 51,600 63,800 - 63,800 47,850 66,409 (18,559) 104% -39% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 2,117 2,100 - 2,100 1,575 2,166 (591) 103% -38% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions - - - - - - - 0% 0% Capital Outlay - - 123,248 123,248 92,436 61,495 30,941 50% 33% Department Allocation 7,722 6,400 - 6,400 4,800 4,264 536 67% 11% Expenditures 291,544 436,709 123,248 559,957 419,968 384,221 35,746 69% 9% Net Cost 208,401$ 324,909 $ 123,248 $ 448,157 $ 336,118 $ 305,825 $ 30,293 $ Page 6 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COUNTY CLERK RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes 95$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 114$ (114)$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services 423 - - - - 423 (423) 0% 0% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. 136,116 297,000 - 297,000 222,750 137,131 85,619 46% 38% Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - - 2,348 (2,348) 0% 0% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 136,634 297,000 - 297,000 222,750 140,015 82,735 47% 37% Expenditures Personnel Services 461,097 569,080 - 569,080 426,810 429,440 (2,630) 75% -1% Contractual Services 72,097 80,000 - 80,000 60,000 91,479 (31,479) 114% -52% Supplies & Expense 7,665 31,850 - 31,850 23,888 3,314 20,573 10% 86% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 3,278 3,500 - 3,500 2,625 2,984 (359) 85% -14% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions 22 - - - - 443 (443) 0% 0% Capital Outlay - - 81,467 81,467 61,100 - 61,100 0% 100% Department Allocation 17,028 4,900 - 4,900 3,675 3,272 403 67% 11% Expenditures 561,187 689,330 81,467 770,797 578,098 530,932 47,166 69% 8% Net Cost 424,552$ 392,330 $ 81,467 $ 473,797 $ 355,348 $ 390,917 $ (35,569) $ Page 8 FINANCE DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services - - - - - - - 0% 0% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. 793,800 1,182,000 - 1,182,000 886,500 789,297 97,203 67% 11% Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Other Financing Sources 216,000 - 125,000 125,000 93,750 125,000 (31,250) 100% -33% Revenues 1,009,800 1,182,000 125,000 1,307,000 980,250 914,297 65,953 70% 7% Expenditures Personnel Services 274,210 376,764 - 376,764 282,573 248,712 33,861 66% 12% Contractual Services 377,336 682,336 - 682,336 511,752 475,705 36,048 70% 7% Supplies & Expense 17,647 37,600 - 37,600 28,200 32,486 (4,286) 86% -15% Fixed Charges 152,481 85,300 - 85,300 63,975 109,079 (45,104) 128% -71% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions - - - - - - - 0% 0% Capital Outlay - - - - - - - 0% 0% Department Allocation - - - - - - - 0% 0% Expenditures 821,674 1,182,000 - 1,182,000 886,500 865,982 20,518 73% 2% Net Cost (188,126)$ - $ (125,000)$ (125,000)$ (93,750)$ (48,315)$ (45,435)$ Page 10 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES INFORMATION SERVICES RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes 119,309$ 140,000$ -$ 140,000$ 105,000$ 200,528$ (95,528)$ 143% -91% Intergovernmental Revenues - - - - - - - 0% 0% Licenses & Permits 3,625 5,000 - 5,000 3,750 2,718 1,032 54% 28% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services 132,072 187,000 - 187,000 140,250 142,757 (2,507) 76% -2% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. - - - - - - - 0% 0% Miscellaneous Revenues - - - - - 1,850 (1,850) 0% 0% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 255,006 332,000 - 332,000 249,000 347,852 (98,852) 105% -40% Expenditures Personnel Services 190,308 295,571 - 295,571 221,678 208,645 13,033 71% 6% Contractual Services 37,573 24,850 25,000 49,850 37,388 40,298 (2,911) 81% -8% Supplies & Expense 4,019 7,950 - 7,950 5,963 3,355 2,607 42% 44% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 3,594 4,200 - 4,200 3,150 3,317 (167) 79% -5% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions - - - - - - - 0% 0% Capital Outlay 5,969 - - - - - - 0% 0% Department Allocation 9,000 18,100 - 18,100 13,575 12,064 1,511 67% 11% Expenditures 250,463 350,671 25,000 375,671 281,753 267,680 14,073 71% 5% Net Cost (4,543)$ 18,671$ 25,000$ 43,671$ 32,753$ (80,172)$ 112,926 $ Page 5 REGISTER OF DEEDS DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RETURN TO AGENDA Transactions posted as of printing date 9/24/2026 Prior 2026 2026 2026 Budget through 2026 Year Original Budgetary Amended Current Actual Variance Percentage Percentage Actual Budget Transfers Budget Month Amount Amount of Total of Current Revenues Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 0% 0% Intergovernmental Revenues 56,402 55,500 - 55,500 41,625 60,265 (18,640) 109% -45% Licenses & Permits - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fines Forfeits & Penalties - - - - - - - 0% 0% Public Charges For Services 25,165 35,000 - 35,000 26,250 21,441 4,809 61% 18% Intergovt. Charges For Serv. 90 16,900 - 16,900 12,675 90 12,585 1% 99% Miscellaneous Revenues - 3,200 - 3,200 2,400 234 2,166 7% 90% Other Financing Sources - - - - - - - 0% 0% Revenues 81,657 110,600 - 110,600 82,950 82,030 920 74% 1% Expenditures Personnel Services 151,940 212,550 - 212,550 159,413 144,124 15,288 68% 10% Contractual Services 3,532 40,770 - 40,770 30,578 31,446 (868) 77% -3% Supplies & Expense 8,472 16,300 - 16,300 12,225 9,303 2,922 57% 24% Intra Country Charges - - - - - - - 0% 0% Fixed Charges 21,259 23,800 - 23,800 17,850 22,239 (4,389) 93% -25% Debt Service - - - - - - - 0% 0% Grants & Contributions 4 - - - - 100 (100) 0% 0% Capital Outlay - - - - - - - 0% 0% Department Allocation 22,842 64,200 - 64,200 48,150 42,801 5,349 67% 11% Expenditures 208,049 357,620 - 357,620 268,215 250,013 18,202 70% 7% Net Cost 126,392$ 247,020 $ - $ 247,020$ 185,265$ 167,983$ 17,282$ Page 7 DOUGLAS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES COUNTY TREASURER RETURN TO AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT ACCOUNT BALANCES As of 07/31/2026 PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST INTEREST ACCOUNT 2026 2025 2026 2025 CASH AND INVESTMENTS Cash: Cash on Hand 1,397 124,090 Petty Cash 9,319 9,219 Checking: General Fund--M & I 3,898,392 3,784,995 4,400 4,904 Payroll--NBC 941 626,433 Forestry--NBC 1,000 302,775 4 Short Term Investments State Trust Fund 40,783,867 39,088,057 476,137 588,723 State Trust Fund - ARPA 1,074,716 - 40,528 State Trust Fund - OPIOID 1,129,469 797,312 20,821 19,985 General Fund CDs 7,527,774 7,463,642 169,542 170,460 General Fund Savings Account 50 48 General Fund Money Markets 2,138,008 2,619,880 39,713 41,788 Rural Housing 71,702 71,530 CASH AND INVESTMENTS 56,636,636$ 54,887,981$ 751,141$ 825,864$ RESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS Checking: Clerk of Court Trust 2,000 (119,271) Short Term Investments: State Trust Fund - Health Insurance 1,545,671 1,486,981 32,609 37,273 Clerk of Courts 579,916 645,148 9,812 9,822 Land Conservation 74,387 73,156 1,245 1,229 Land Conservation NMMR 17,329 17,329 Long Term Investments: Money-Market - Workers' Compensation 1,144,067 1,100,626 24,136 27,588 CD-Land Conservation 285,925 274,279 5,868 5,724 RESTRICTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS 3,649,295$ 3,478,248$ 73,671$ 81,636$ OUTSTANDING LONG-TERM DEBT General Obligation Debt Payable 21,007,481 19,158,470 Liability for Workers Comp Claims 367,007 490,112 Liability Accrued Conpensated Absences 2,183,363 2,028,782 OUTSTANDING LONG-TERM DEBT 23,557,851$ 21,677,364$ RETURN TO AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT ACCOUNT BALANCES As of 07/31/2026 (Continued) ACCOUNT 2026 2025 RECEIVABLES Tax Certificates and Deeds: Tax Certificate - Current Year Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2012-Sale of 2013 853 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2013-Sale of 2014 856 856 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2014-Sale of 2015 848 848 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2015-Sale of 2016 1,044 1,044 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2016-Sale of 2017 870 870 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2017-Sale of 2018 113 113 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2018-Sale of 2019 117 117 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2019-Sale of 2020 111 111 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2020-Sale of 2021 120 120 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2021-Sale of 2022 126 216 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2022-Sale of 2023 167 135,858 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2023-Sale of 2024 183,958 552,657 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes 2023-Sale of 2025 661,671 Forest and Cropland Taxes 587 365 Allowance for Uncollectable Taxes (10,000) (10,000) Real Estate-Charge Backs (23,814) (16,639) Tax Deeds Receivable 107,129 116,093 Allowance for Uncollectable Tax Deeds (79,794) (79,794) Tax Certificates and Deeds 844,109 703,688 Property Taxes 3,803,392 3,620,156 Assessments 439,365 315,650 Accounts 22,289,439 21,153,813 Due from other Governments 2,468,687 3,725,724 Accrued Interest 320,531 211,727 RECEIVABLES 30,165,523 $ 29,730,758 $ BANK RATE BEG BALANCE PURCHASE RETIRE END BALANCE SCCU Savings 0.000% 49.93 0.00 0.00 49.93 BMO BANK CKG2 - ANALYSIS CHARGES 0.300% 0.00 1,444.70 1,444.70 0.00 BMO BANK MM 3.250% 927,885.57 901,235.15 1,027,885.57 801,235.15 NBC MM 2.900% 934,809.00 444,102.81 524,792.56 854,119.25 BANKFIRST MM 3.240% 481,362.67 1,291.24 0.00 482,653.91 ST POOL GENERAL 3.630% 23,097,011.58 18,586,855.76 900,000.00 40,783,867.34 ST POOL ARP 3.630% 1,071,371.81 3,344.94 0.00 1,074,716.75 ST POOL OPIOID 3.630% 1,002,017.51 127,451.44 0.00 1,129,468.95 ST POOL HIGHWAY BOND 3.630% 4,282,254.41 13,369.66 0.00 4,295,624.07 SUBTOTAL 31,796,762.48 20,079,095.70 2,454,122.83 49,421,735.35 CD - CVB18-1 01/11 3.930% 137,882.09 0.00 0.00 137,882.09 CD - CVB20-1 08/20 2.230% 151,204.53 488.41 488.41 151,204.53 CD - CVB20-2 08/19/ 3.930% 81,781.18 0.00 0.00 81,781.18 CD - CVB22-1 02/23/2 3.930% 108,572.88 350.71 350.71 108,572.88 CD - NBC21-1 10/08 5.000% 2,182,073.90 0.00 0.00 2,182,073.90 CD - NBC21-2 12/2/2 3.900% 717,684.38 0.00 0.00 717,684.38 CD - NBC23-1 10/27 4.100% 619,024.11 0.00 0.00 619,024.11 CD - NBC23-2 10/26 4.100% 717,181.98 0.00 0.00 717,181.98 CD - NBC26-1 08/06/ 3.750% 0.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 CD - SCCU 23-1 01/24 / 3.690% 300,245.00 911.94 0.00 301,156.94 CD - Security State Bank 24-1 11/15/ 3.750% 650,000.00 2,003.42 2,003.42 650,000.00 CD - Security State Bank 24-2 11/18/ 3.750% 409,211.53 0.00 0.00 409,211.53 CD-BankFirst 25-1 06/20/ 3.000% 285,018.87 8,724.27 293,743.14 0.00 CD's SubTotals 6,359,880.48 262,478.75 296,585.68 6,325,773.55 SUBTOTAL 38,156,642.96 20,341,574.45 2,750,708.51 55,747,508.90 CD-BMO24-4 05/01 4.0000% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CD-BMO24-5 05/01 4.1000% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CD-BMO25-1 04/16 3.8500% 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CD-BMO25-3 11/27 3.7500% 237,000.00 0.00 0.00 237,000.00 CD-BMO26-1 11/06 3.7500% 237,000.00 0.00 0.00 237,000.00 CD-BMO26-2 10/21 3.9000% 248,000.00 0.00 0.00 248,000.00 CD-BMO26-3 05/12/ 3.8500% 240,000.00 0.00 0.00 240,000.00 CD-BMO26-4 11/13 3.8500% 240,000.00 0.00 0.00 240,000.00 BMO CD's SubTotals 1,202,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,202,000.00 SUBTOTAL Next Call Maturity 39,358,642.96 20,341,574.45 2,750,708.51 56,949,508.90 StepUps SubTotals - - - - SUBTOTAL 39,358,642.96 20,341,574.45 2,750,708.51 56,949,508.90 ST POOL W/C 3.630% 1,140,506.02 3,560.78 - 1,144,066.80 ST POOL HLTH INS 3.630% 1,540,860.42 4,810.73 - 1,545,671.15 TOTAL 42,040,009.40 20,349,945.96 2,750,708.51 59,639,246.85 MONTH/YEAR- July 2026 MONTH/YEAR- July 2026 BANK BEG BALANCE EARNED RECEIVED END BALANCE SCCU Savings 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 BMO BANK CKG2 - INTEREST EARNED 0.00 508.29 508.29 0.00 BMO BANK MM 0.00 1,235.15 1,235.15 0.00 NBC MM 0.00 2,145.39 2,145.39 0.00 BANKFIRST MM fna TIMBERWOOD 0.00 1,291.24 1,291.24 0.00 ST POOL GENERAL 0.00 18,586,855.76 18,586,855.76 0.00 ST POOL ARP 0.00 3,344.94 3,344.94 0.00 ST POOL OPIOID 0.00 127,451.44 127,451.44 0.00 ST POOL HIGHWAY BOND 0.00 13,369.66 13,369.66 0.00 SUBTOTAL 0.00 18,736,201.87 18,736,201.87 0.00 CD - CVB18-1 13,468.80 460.22 0.00 13,929.03 CD - CVB20-1 189.36 504.69 488.41 205.64 CD - CVB20-2 4,306.11 272.97 0.00 4,579.08 CD - CVB22-1 228.03 362.40 350.71 239.72 CD - NBC21-1 149,972.76 7,413.07 0.00 157,385.83 CD - NBC21-2 19,691.43 2,590.55 0.00 22,281.98 CD - NBC23-1 18,154.15 2,050.41 0.00 20,204.56 CD - NBC23-2 21,314.96 2,375.54 0.00 23,690.51 CD - NBC26-1 0.00 642.12 0.00 642.12 CD - SCCU 23-1 217.81 943.82 911.94 249.69 CD - Security State Bank 24-1 1,354.74 2,070.21 2,003.42 1,421.52 CD - Security State Bank 24-2 12,998.95 1,303.31 0.00 14,302.26 CD-BankFirst 25-1 8,724.27 0.00 8,724.27 0.00 CD's SubTotals 250,621.38 20,989.31 12,478.75 259,131.95 SUBTOTAL 250,621.38 18,757,191.18 18,748,680.62 259,131.95 CD-BMO24-4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CD-BMO24-5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CD-BMO25-1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CD-BMO25-3 5,259.46 754.83 0.00 6,014.28 CD-BMO26-1 5,190.30 734.70 0.00 5,925.00 CD-BMO26-2 1,854.90 821.46 0.00 2,676.36 CD-BMO26-3 1,240.44 784.77 0.00 2,025.21 CD-BMO26-4 1,215.12 784.77 0.00 1,999.89 BMO CD's SubTotals 14,760.23 3,880.52 0.00 18,640.75 SUBTOTAL 265,381.65 18,761,071.70 18,748,680.62 277,772.74 SUBTOTAL 265,381.65 18,761,071.70 18,748,680.62 277,772.74 ST POOL W/C 0.00 3,560.78 3,560.78 0.00 ST POOL HLTH INS 0.00 4,810.73 4,810.73 0.00 TOTAL 265,381.65 18,769,443.21 18,757,052.13 277,772.74 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS COUNTY CLERK Leadership isn’t a privilege to do less; it is a responsibility to do more. OCTOBER 2026 Election Presentations Media Interviews Wisconsin Counties Association Conference Tax-deed Property Showings Records Requests Passport Certifications Municipal Clerk Assistance COMMUNICA TION RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA Object 2023 2024 2025 2026 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Account Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Change % Change [4100.4199] TAXES (5,395,097) (5,549,259) (5,245,431) (5,100,926) (5,413,806) (5,563,374) (5,247,493) (5,100,005) (4,930,601) 169,404 -3.32% [4200.4999] REVENUES 373,812 (1,328,552) (1,417,189) (165,935) (40,000) (1,069,000) (829,500) (884,000) (493,000) 391,000 -44.23% [5100.5199] SALARIES 68,058 95,610 999 - 66,000 66,000 66,000 66,000 66,000 - 0.00% [5200.5299] CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 488,863 1,079,854 1,193,071 323,211 - 747,800 711,000 790,000 300,000 (490,000) -62.03% [5300.5399] OFFICE SUPPLIES (34,278) (33,500) (27,737) 21 - 31,738 (30,000) (34,000) (28,000) 6,000 -17.65% [5500.5599] FIXED CHARGES 455 5,624 10,722 7,175 85,000 110,000 101,122 100,620 53,641 (46,979) -46.69% [5600.5699] Debt Service 34,311 33,712 27,819 - - - 34,500 30,400 28,500 (1,900) -6.25% [5700.5799] GRANTS 489,472 477,387 629,798 704,266 475,231 474,912 479,797 513,779 788,318 274,538 53.44% [5800.5899] CAPITAL OUTLAY 10,525 40,281 - - - 255,000 10,000 10,000 - (10,000) -100.00% [5900.5999] DEPARTMENT ALLOCATIONS (521,842) (594,808) (598,072) (278,019) (521,841) (594,808) (598,072) (571,595) (584,914) (13,319) 2.33% (4,485,721) (5,773,652) (5,426,019) (4,510,206) (5,349,416) (5,541,732) (5,302,646) (5,078,801) (4,800,056) 280,644 -5.53% @BUCatCode01:13A Non-Departmental 2027 Proposed Budget RETURN TO AGENDA Object 2023 2024 2025 2026 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Account Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Change % Change [4100.4199] TAXES - SALES (6,299,761) (6,598,812) (6,296,766) (3,054,079) (5,095,000) (5,198,000) (5,398,000) (5,565,000) (5,865,000) (300,000) 5.39% [4200.4999] REVENUES (5,578,504) (6,527,172) (6,673,284) (1,750,665) (4,300,500) (4,760,500) (5,422,000) (5,574,000) (5,984,000) (410,000) 7.36% [5100.5199] SALARIES - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% [5200.5299] CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% [5300.5399] OFFICE SUPPLIES - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% [5500.5599] FIXED CHARGES - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% [5700.5799] GRANTS - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% [5800.5899] CAPITAL OUTLAY - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% [5900.5999] DEPARTMENT ALLOCATIONS - - - - - - - - - - 0.00% (11,878,266) (13,125,984) (12,970,050) (4,804,744) (9,395,500) (9,958,500) (10,820,000) (11,139,000) (11,849,000) (710,000) 6.37% @BUCatCode01:13B Direct Tax Relief 2027 Proposed Budget RETURN TO AGENDA DOUGLAS COUNTY WISCONSIN 2027 Proposed Budget Dave Sletten, Administrator Bill Whiteside, Finance Director RETURN TO AGENDA Mission • Provide cost effective services with equal access to all citizens, • Continue and enhance partnerships, and • Responsibly manage our resources and plan for the future. Core Values • Integrity • Service • Quality • Efficiency • Communication • Stewardship • Foresight Douglas County Board Priority Rankings 1. Public Safety A county that invests in public safety to respond to emergency situations and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property. 2. Sustainable Infrastructure Investment A county that plans for, funds and invests in transportation, infrastructure and equipment improvements while exploring energy efficient options. 3. Responsible Development (previously ranked #4) As an economically vibrant county we will pursue economic development and revitalization opportunities that assist in cultivating a quality of life that is appealing to business and residents while honoring and preserving the past. Douglas County Board Priority Rankings (continued) 4. Professionalism, Service and Efficiency (previously ranked #3) A county that has well trained professional staff that provide customers with quality programs and services in an efficient and innovative manner with a low tax impact. 5. Natural Resources A county that protects, sustains and enhances its natural resources and promotes recreation and educational opportunities. 6. Compassion A county that is compassionate and provides efficient and effective services to members of our community who are in need. Economic Conditions Interest Rate – Prime rate decreased 0.5% from a year ago. 7.5% to 7.0% as of 9/17/26 Dow Jones Returns • 2026 YTD Increase: 7.07% • 2025 Annual Increase: 12.97% • 2024 Annual Increase: 12.88% • 2023 Annual Increase: 13.70% • 2022 Annual decrease: 8.78% • 2021 Annual Increase: 18.73% • 2020 Annual Increase: 7.25% • 2019 Annual Increase: 22.34% Consumer Price Index (Urban) Increase From Previous Year • July 2026: 3.4% • July 2025: 2.7% • July 2024: 2.9% • July 2023: 3.2% • July 2022: 8.5% • July 2021: 5.4% • July 2020: 1.0% • July 2019: 1.8% Economic Conditions (Continued) Wisconsin Retirement System – Annual Returns for Core and Variable Funds Variable FundCore FundYear 11.70%5.27%2026 – As of July 31st 22.03%14.40%2025 18.70%8.55%2024 22.24%11.40%2023 (17.83%)(12.92%)2022 19.95%16.89%2021 Economic Conditions (Continued) Unemployment Rate (Not Seasonally Adjusted) NationalWisconsinDouglas CountyYear (as of July) 4.4%3.4%4.2%2026 4.6%3.2%4.0%2025 4.5%3.3%3.9%2024 3.8%3.2%4.0%2023 3.8%3.1%4.1%2022 5.7%3.9%4.4%2021 Economic Conditions (Continued) • Net New Construction (NNC) for 2027 – 0.894% or $123,000 • 2026 – 0.635% or $87,000 9.9% 10.4% 11.8% 12.0% 12.4% 13.3% 15.6% 17.2% 24.1% 37.6% 38.7% 39.3% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% Bayfield #72 Iron #71 Ashland #70 Burnett #69 Price #67 Washburn #63 Douglas #52 Sawyer #45 State Average Eau Claire #3 Kenosha #2 Dane #1 NNC Short Falls 2010-2025 (from Forward Analytics) Cumulative CPI 49.9% (2010-25) Cumulative NNC (2010-25) Forward Analytics, August 2026 “Losing Ground: Net New Construction and Inflation” Economic Conditions (Continued) Sale Tax Revenue as of 8/31/26 • $4,050,475 • $43,221 (1.1%) below 2025 YTD • $309,427 (8.2%) above 2024 YTD • $650,475 (19.1%) above 2026 budget through 8/31/26 Investment Income • Estimated to be $1.1 million for 2026. • A decrease of 15% from 2025 Goals for 2027 Budget • Address the County’s priorities. • Maintain a base operating budget that allows the County to address future needs. • Maintain healthy reserves and current bond rating. • Incorporate a 1% increase to pay grid and allow employees step progression increases. • Incorporate health insurance increases. • Incorporate rising of cost of expenditures. Budget Process • Analysis of state budget changes • Preliminary budgets prepared by departments, with assistance from Finance. • Department budget review meetings with Administration and Finance. • Standing committee review. • Budget Adjustments considered and incorporated. General Revenue • Sales Tax: Down: 0.3% from 2025 through July. • State Shared Revenue: Up 4.0% from 2025. • Interest Income: Down 17.4% from 2025 through July. • Growth from Net New Construction: 0.89% or approximately $123,000 • Forestry/Timber Markets: Currently steady (stagnant for some products). -The transfer to the General Fund is budgeted for $1,300,000. • Jail Revenue: Increased Personnel Costs/Other Expenditures • Pay Plan Steps $533,000 • Pay Plan Adjustment on 1/1/2027 – 1.0% (Gross) $198,000 • A ten percent increase in Health Insurance premiums. The county contributes 85% of the premium cost. • Increase in property insurance. • General cost of energy, contracted services, insurance and supplies are increasing. Changes to Positions • Addition of (2) CLTS Social Worker/Case Manager – Health and Human Services • Addition of an Environmental Health Specialist/Lab Technician – Health and Human Services -Previously contracted position. • Reclassification upgrade and creation of System Analyst II - Information Technology. • Reclassification upgrade for Forestry & Parks Technician - Forestry. • Reclassification of GIS Technician I from 37.5 to 40 hours/week. • Addition of Elderly Benefits Specialist - ADRC -Previously contracted position with Senior Connections. Full-time position created and eliminated an approved part-time ADRC Information and Assistance position. 2027 Proposed Levy $ 19,267,640 2026 Approved Levy 19,100,152 Levy Increase $ 167,488 Percentage Increase 0.88% Debt Service (29,720)$ Net New Construction 122,638 Bridge Aid (93,367) Library Adjustment 160,696 Terminated TID 7,241 Increase 167,488 2027 Equalized Value (excluding TID) $ 6,759,207,100 2026 Equalized Value (excluding TID) 6,248,341,700 Equalized Value Increase $ 510,865,400 Percentage Increase 8.18% 2027 Proposed Tax Rate per Mil 2.85% 2026 Tax Rate Per Mil 3.06% Douglas County, Wisconsin 2027 County Propose Levy 2025/2026 Tax Levy 19,100,152$ Personal Property Aid 529,170 Adjustment for Bridge Aid (101,382) Adjustment for Libraries (431,096) Adjustment for Debt Service (5,378,975) 2026 Adjusted Levy 13,717,869$ 0.894 percent allowable growth 122,638 Allowable 2026/2027 Adjusted Tax Levy 13,840,507$ Terminated TID .039% 7,241$ Personal Property Tax Adjustment (529,170) Adjustment for Bridge Aid 8,015 Adjustment for Libraries 591,792 Adjustment for Debt Service 5,349,255 Total Allowable 2026/2027 Tax Levy after Special Levies 19,267,640$ Douglas County, Wisconsin 2027 County Levy Limit Determination Summary of Budgets by Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Administration - Operating 2,832,576$ 4,825,789$ 1,993,213$ 1,933,866$ 59,347$ 3.1% Administration - Non-operating 19,034,000 12,546,800 (6,487,200) (5,853,821) (633,380) 10.8% Extension Education and Recycling 65,200 295,238 230,038 219,889 10,149 4.6% Forestry Parks and Recreation 3,363,855 3,474,081 110,226 70,000 40,226 57.5% Health and Human Services 10,926,368 16,905,647 5,979,279 5,532,229 447,050 8.1% Land and Development 79,332 190,100 110,768 116,882 (6,114) -5.2% Public Safety 4,482,927 18,153,597 13,670,670 13,374,971 295,699 2.2% Transportation and Infrastructure 7,889,843 10,942,317 3,052,474 3,201,855 (149,381) -4.7% Zoning 810,646 1,691,552 880,906 789,553 91,353 11.6% Total 49,484,747$ 69,025,121$ 19,540,374$ 19,385,424$ 154,949$ 0.8% Reserve Adjustments Land and Development - Reserve (110,768) (116,882) Land Conservation - Environmental Reserve (4,000) (4,000) Intake Specialist - Opioid Reserve (81,363) (87,342) Highway - Road and Bridge Reserve - (56,014) Forestry - Reforestation Reserve (110,226) (70,000) Land Records - Deficit Fund Balance Budget 33,623 48,966 Total Levy Required 19,267,640$ 19,100,152$ 167,487$ 0.9% Administration Committee: Operating 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Operating Dept. Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Administration and HR 98,000$ 627,289$ 529,289$ 507,101$ 22,188$ 4.4% No significant change Buildings and Grounds 527,000 575,965 48,965 97,806 (48,841) -49.9% Maint. contracts ($17K), Utilities ($40K) - CP efficiencies Board of Supervisors 1,000 232,151 231,151 241,903 (10,752) -4.4% No significant change, reduced supplies & promotion Corporation Counsel 267,000 400,275 133,275 104,126 29,149 28.0% Decreased revenue from internal charges County Clerk 98,800 449,104 350,304 324,909 25,395 7.8% Steps & health insurance, reduced revenue Finance 315,276 718,877 403,601 392,330 11,271 2.9% No significant change Information Technology 1,074,000 1,074,000 - - - 0.0% No Levy, exp are allocated to other Depts. Register of Deeds 331,100 382,061 50,961 18,671 32,290 172.9% Steps & health insurance Treasurer 120,400 366,067 245,667 247,020 (1,353) -0.5% No significant change Total 2,832,576$ 4,825,789$ 1,993,213$ 1,933,866$ 59,347$ 3.1% Administration Committee: Non-operating 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Non-operating Dept. Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Debt Service -$ 5,349,255$ 5,349,255$ 5,378,975$ (29,720)$ -0.6% Principal and interest Capital Projects - - - - - 0.0% No significant change Workers Compensation 333,300 333,300 - - - 0.0% No significant change Health & Dental Ins 6,170,600 6,170,600 - - - 0.0% No Levy, expenses allocated. Increase premiums 10% Central Supply 70,100 70,100 - - - 0.0% No Levy, expenses allocated. Non-Departmental 611,000 623,545 12,545 (93,796) 106,340 -113.4% Library contribution increase Direct Tax Relief 11,849,000 - (11,849,000) (11,139,000) (710,000) 6.4% Sales Tax $300K, Inv Inc $295K, State Shared $65K Total 19,034,000$ 12,546,800$ (6,487,200)$ (5,853,821)$ (633,380)$ 10.8% Extension Education & Recycling Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Extension 9,200$ 121,507$ 112,307$ 111,058$ 1,249$ 1.1% No significant change Recycling 56,000 173,731 117,731 108,831 8,900 8.2% Increased service contract cost - Fuel Total 65,200$ 295,238$ 230,038$ 219,889$ 10,149$ 4.6% Forestry Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Forestry 3,363,855$ 3,474,081$ 110,226$ 70,000$ 40,226$ 57.5% $40K in reforestation cost - Reforestation Reserve Total 3,363,855$ 3,474,081$ 110,226$ 70,000$ 40,226$ 57.5% Health and Human Services Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Veterans Office 23,400$ 272,569$ 249,169$ 265,098$ (15,929)$ -6.0% Health insurance decrease Health Services 372,097 915,694 543,597 513,525 30,072 5.9% Personnel costs Human Services 10,085,564 15,065,087 4,979,523 4,547,527 431,996 9.5% Placements and personnel Aging 445,307 652,297 206,990 206,079 911 0.4% No significant change Total 10,926,368$ 16,905,647$ 5,979,279$ 5,532,229$ 447,050$ 8.1% Land and Development Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Land and Development 79,332$ 190,100$ 110,768$ 116,882$ (6,114)$ -5.2% Decreased utility costs at the fairgrounds Total 79,332$ 190,100$ 110,768$ 116,882$ (6,114)$ -5.2% Outside Agencies Funding: 2027 2026 2025 Development Association 30,000 30,000 40,000 Fairgrounds/Utilities 6,700 27,000 27,000 4H/Fair 25,000 15,000 20,000 DC Historical Society 10,000 10,000 15,000 Superior Tourism Development Comm - 7,500 15,000 Special Projects - - 3,000 Total 71,700 89,500 120,000 Public Safety Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Child Support 803,057$ 1,003,057$ 200,000$ 200,000$ -$ 0.0% No significant change Emergency Management 253,500 612,126 358,626 338,593 20,033 5.9% Steps & health insurance offset by incr $26K tower rent Communications Central 523,000 1,818,634 1,295,634 1,238,006 57,628 4.7% Steps & health insurance Medical Examiner 41,500 218,939 177,439 175,157 2,282 1.3% No significant change Circuit Court Branch I - 104,699 104,699 83,783 20,916 25.0% Steps & health insurance offset by phone charges Circuit Court Branch II - 100,643 100,643 107,334 (6,691) -6.2% Phone charges Clerk of Courts 544,140 878,446 334,306 222,401 111,905 50.3% Steps & health insurance Court Commissioner 15,000 239,119 224,119 226,893 (2,774) -1.2% No significant change District Attorney 90,750 510,934 420,184 405,707 14,477 3.6% No significant change Probate 123,000 267,391 144,391 131,020 13,371 10.2% Steps & health insurance Sheriff - Patrol Division 334,000 5,916,894 5,582,894 5,323,300 259,594 4.9% Steps & health insurance Sheriff - Jail Division 1,754,980 6,482,715 4,727,735 4,922,777 (195,042) -4.0% Inc Rev - Direct Supervision & updated contracts Total 4,482,927$ 18,153,597$ 13,670,670$ 13,374,971$ 295,699$ 2.2% Highway Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Highway 7,889,843$ 10,942,317$ 3,052,474$ 3,201,855$ (149,381)$ -4.7% Steps & health insurance Total 7,889,843$ 10,942,317$ 3,052,474$ 3,201,855$ (149,381)$ -4.7% Zoning Committee 2027 Proposed 2027 2027 Non-Levy Proposed Proposed 2026 Increase Revenue Expenses Net Cost Approved (Decrease) % Comments Land Conservation 361,161$ 455,918$ 94,757$ 68,894$ 25,863$ 37.5% Steps & health insurance Surveyor 21,080 268,167 247,087 212,901 34,186 16.1% Decreased Rev allocation - Tax Lister Land Records 192,500 282,077 89,577 74,235 15,342 20.7% Steps & health insurance Zoning 235,905 685,390 449,485 433,523 15,962 3.7% No significant change Total 810,646$ 1,691,552$ 880,906$ 789,553$ 91,353$ 11.6% Reserves January 1, 2024 January 1, 2025 January 1, 2026 General Fund Land & Development 1,262,419 1,428,976 1,245,791 Fairgrounds Surcharge 46,163 59,662 62,281 Economic Development (Exodus) 59,500 59,500 59,500 Sales Tax 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Elections 130,660 114,848 114,848 Vehicle budgets 99,151 63,255 82,482 Capital Improvements 533,013 1,511,808 1,714,389 Tank Removal 40,446 40,446 40,446 Septic Loans 129,046 129,826 130,002 Land Conservation 330,254 340,823 353,199 Timber Sales Reserve 1,787,500 2,000,000 2,448,913 Building Maintenance Reserve 921,045 1,043,428 1,174,227 Discretionary Reserve 244,803 539,047 793,377 Recycling 47,701 36,147 47,734 Opioid Settlement 345,890 693,662 656,677 Total 7,022,883 9,107,086 9,969,889 Human Services Supplemental Funds 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 Vehicle budgets 20,375 20,375 45,375 Total 1,420,375 1,420,375 1,445,375 Health Vehicle budgets - 65,981 76,619 Total - 65,981 76,619 Levy Budget (In Millions) % Tax % Tax Year Year Equalized Change Levy Change * Rate 2017 2018 3430.0 3.3 16,923,102 1.4 4.94 2018 2019 3554.6 3.6 17,316,043 2.3 4.87 2019 2020 3654.1 2.7 17,230,910 -0.5 4.72 2020 2021 3847.2 5.3 17,720,521 2.8 4.61 2021 2022 4144.0 7.7 17,941,691 1.2 4.33 2022 2023 4762.0 14.9 18,731,078 4.4 3.93 2023 2024 5561.1 16.8 18,920,361 1.0 3.40 2024 2025 6140.5 10.4 18,991,865 0.4 3.09 2025 2026 6248.3 1.8 19,100,152 0.6 3.06 2026 2027 6759.2 8.2 19,267,640 0.9 2.85 DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN TAX RATE COMPARISON * Rate per $1,000 of valuation. Actual tax rates will vary by individual tax districts since the tax levy is apportioned differently throughout the County. The levy portion for the city library and other counties' libraries are apportioned only against the valuation of the towns and villages and the levy portion for bridge construction is apportioned only to the towns and one village. In addition to the tax levy shown above, the County collects a state tax and other minor assessments for the State of % % Districts 2027 2026 Change 2027 2026 Change 2027 2026 TOWNS Amnicon 473,087$ 502,045$ -5.8% 158,620,300$ 157,160,000$ 0.9% 2.98 3.19 Bennett 369,973 417,834 -11.5% 124,068,500 130,822,900 -5.2% 2.98 3.19 Brule 360,072 348,366 3.4% 120,717,300 109,059,200 10.7% 2.98 3.19 Cloverland 138,973 138,350 0.5% 46,636,200 43,342,900 7.6% 2.98 3.19 Dairyland 242,874 254,756 -4.7% 81,460,300 79,738,000 2.2% 2.98 3.19 Gordon 676,713 648,822 4.3% 226,894,500 203,167,800 11.7% 2.98 3.19 Hawthorne 427,089 429,816 -0.6% 143,186,600 134,556,100 6.4% 2.98 3.19 Highland 399,132 378,401 5.5% 133,816,300 118,446,300 13.0% 2.98 3.19 Lakeside 363,435 348,176 4.4% 121,864,200 108,987,500 11.8% 2.98 3.19 Maple 259,540 268,666 -3.4% 87,023,500 84,144,200 3.4% 2.98 3.19 Oakland 539,286 546,595 -1.3% 180,862,800 171,108,400 5.7% 2.98 3.19 Parkland 486,567 461,020 5.5% 163,142,100 144,326,600 13.0% 2.98 3.19 Solon Springs 776,038 776,817 -0.1% 260,218,900 243,170,900 7.0% 2.98 3.19 Summit 553,585 513,801 7.7% 185,606,800 160,881,800 15.4% 2.98 3.19 Superior 1,067,110 1,015,837 5.0% 357,807,000 318,054,800 12.5% 2.98 3.19 Wascott 1,836,790 1,966,144 -6.6% 615,922,000 615,551,700 0.1% 2.98 3.19 TOTAL TOWNS 8,970,264 9,015,446 -0.5% 3,007,847,300 2,822,519,100 6.6% 2.98 3.19 VILLAGES Lake Nebagamon 1,068,161 1,033,921 3.3% 358,484,200 327,251,500 9.5% 2.98 3.16 Oliver 148,340 164,371 -9.8% 49,865,900 47,749,100 4.4% 2.97 3.44 Poplar 297,619 306,753 -3.0% 99,769,800 96,043,100 3.9% 2.98 3.19 Solon Springs 336,959 309,634 8.8% 115,531,200 104,536,900 10.5% 2.92 2.96 Superior 259,510 259,741 -0.1% 87,098,400 82,213,100 5.9% 2.98 3.16 TOTAL VILLAGES 2,110,589 2,074,420 1.7% 710,749,500 657,793,700 8.1% 2.97 3.15 CITY Superior 8,186,787 8,010,286 2.2% 3,040,610,300 2,768,028,900 9.8% 2.69 2.89 TOTAL 19,267,640$ 19,100,152$ 0.88% 6,759,207,100$ 6,248,341,700$ 8.2% 2.85 3.06 DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN SUMMARY OF TAX RATES FOR TOWNS, VILLAGES AND CITY Tax Levy Equalized Value Tax Rate Per $1,000 2027 Budget Summary • Overall Levy increased by $167,488; a 0.88% increase over last year • Total Expenses increased by approximately 4.95% to $69,025,121 • Addressed all 6 of the County’s priorities by funding various aspects of each ranked priority • Pay grid increased overall 1.0% and steps within grid funded • Incorporated Health Insurance Premium increases • Incorporated new positions and position reclassifications as approved by the County Board • Increased transfer to the General Fund from Forestry • Increase in jail revenue and other rental income • Approximately $3.6 million in bonding for highways • Potential to increase sales tax and interest income projections Thank You Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Annual Monthly Annual 2026 Employee County 2027 Employee County Employee Employee County County Premium Portion Portion Proposed Portion Portion Increase Increase Increase Increase Assumptions: 10% Premium Increase over 2025 15% Employee contribution Medica Choice Passport Level 1 ($1,750 Individual/$3,500 Employee + 1 and Family Deductible) Single 999$ 150$ 849$ 1,099$ 165$ 934$ 15$ 180$ 85 1,020$ Employee +1 2,471 371 2,100 2,718 408 2,310 37 444 210 2,520 Family 3,353 503 2,850 3,688 553 3,135 50 600 285 3,420 Level 2 ($3,500 Individual/$7,000 Employee + 1 and Family Deductible)** Single 880$ 132$ 748$ 968$ 145$ 823$ 13$ 156$ 75$ 900$ Employee +1 2,176 326 1,850 2,394 359 2,035 33 396 185 2,220 Family 2,949 442 2,507 3,244 487 2,757 45 540 250 3,000 Essentia ChoiceCare With Medica Level 1 ($1,750 Individual/$3,500 Employee + 1 and Family Deductible) Single 840$ 126$ 714$ 924$ 139$ 785$ 13$ 156$ 71 852$ Employee +1 2,070 311 1,759 2,277 342 1,935 31 372 176 2,112 Family 2,805 421 2,384 3,086 463 2,623 42 504 239 2,868 Level 2 ($3,500 Individual/$7,000 Employee + 1 and Family Deductible)** Single 765$ 115$ 650$ 842$ 126$ 716$ 11$ 132$ 66$ 792$ Employee +1 1,879 282 1,597 2,067 310 1,757 28 336 160 1,920 Family 2,544 382 2,162 2,798 420 2,378 38 456 216 2,592 **Currently sixteen employees have chosen the higher deductible plan (12-MCP & 9-ECC) Assumptions: 5% Premium Increase over 2025 15% Employee contribution Single 41$ 6$ 35$ 43$ 6$ 37$ -$ -$ 2$ 25$ Employee +1 86 13 73 90 14 76 1 12 3 40 Family 130 20 110 137 20 117 - - 7 78 Douglas County, Wisconsin 2027 Health Insurance Premiums 2027 Dental Insurance Rates RETURN TO AGENDA RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY: To abide by all laws pertaining to fair employment practices. The recruitment and selection policy is designed to promote, recruit and select individuals on the basis of their relative knowledge, skill and ability. A. Procedure The Human Resources Department is responsible for, and must be involved in, all steps of the recruitment and hiring process. 1. New Positions – Approval to Hire New or additional county positions must be authorized by county board resolution and, under most circumstances, will only be considered at budget time. 2. Vacant Positions – Approval to Hire All job openings are to be reported to the Human Resources Department. The County Administrator shall coordinate the timing of recruitment and hiring activities to ensure alignment with budget administration and county processesmust approve the replacement hiring for all positions. Department managers shall provide information regarding the need to fill vacancies and input for any potential for That process will include justification for the position and discussion of any potential for structural reorganization and/or reassignment of duties and responsibilities to the County Administrator. The County Administrator may authorize early hire in extraordinary situations as long as there is no budget impact. 3. Temporary Workers – Approval to Hire If a department manager determines a need to utilize temporary workers during the process to fill vacant positions or to meet workload needs, a request should be submitted to the Human Resources Department for County Administrator approval. The Human Resources Department will make arrangements and contract for temporary workers. B. Recruitment/Posting Process If County Administrator approval is given to fill a position, the following occurs: 1. Job descriptions will be reviewed and updated, if needed. 2. In most instances, the position will be posted internally for five (5) days in the Government Center, courthouse and off-site facilities. 3. Recruitment may simultaneously be conducted internally and externally, or may only be conducted externally, depending on the circumstances. RETURN TO AGENDA Personnel Policies Page 17 of 88 C. Selection Process 1. The Human Resources Department will conduct all phases of the selection/hiring process, including: a. Receiving and reviewing of applications for qualifications. b. Conducting or coordinating all reference checks and qualification verifications involving the final candidates. c. Extending of job offer. d. Arranging for all post-job offer testing, including physical examinations and psychological examinations as applicable. 2. If the minimum qualifications require meeting standards that can be only measured through written tests, performance tests or structured interviews, Human Resources staff will administer the tests prior to referral of candidates to the hiring manager. The county reserves the right to determine what testing requirements will be administered to determine if an applicant is qualified to fill any vacant position. 3. Per Wisconsin Statues, the Administrator shall appoint department managers of the county except for those elected by the people. Any appointment made by the Administrator shall require the confirmation of the County Board unless the board, by ordinance, elects to waive confirmation or unless the appointment is made under a civil service system competitive examination procedure. 4. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to limit or condition the stator or constitutional authority of elected officials to determine operational needs or to fill authorized and funded positions necessary for them to carry out their duties. 3. Passed by County Board, Resolution #4-12; January 19, 2012 Amended by County Board, Resolution #64-13; August 15, 2013 Amended by County Board, Resolution #31-21; August 19, 2021 Formatted: Not Expanded by / Condensed by Personnel Policies Page 18 of 88 RESOLUTION #XX-26 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES GRANT PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to annually grant financial aid to counties for the purposes of assisting them in providing specialized transportation services to the elderly and the disabled, and WHER EAS, each grant must be matched with a local share of not less than 20% times the amount of the grant which is $125,085.00, and WHE REAS, this body considers that the provision of specialized transportation services would improve and promote the maintenance of human dignity and self-sufficiency of the elderly and the disabled. NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors on this 15th day of October, 2026, authorizes Senior Connections, in coordination with Douglas County, to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation an application for assistance during 2027 under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes, in conformance with the requirements issued by that Department and also authorizes the obligation of county funds in the amount of $25, 017.00 in order to provide the required local match of $25,017.00 BE IT F URTHER RESOLVED that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors authorizes Senior Connections to execute a state aid contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes on behalf of Douglas County. Dated t his 15th day of October, 2026. Comm ittee Action: Unanimous Fiscal Note: Within 2027 proposed budget ROLL CALL DIST SUPERVISOR Y N OTHER 1 HULTSTROM 2 VACANT 3 SLAY 4 FENNESSEY 5 BAKER 6 H. HENDRICKSON 7 GLAZMAN 8 SKOWLUND 9 JAQUES 10 PETERSON 11 M. CUMMINGS 12 LEAR 13 SANDOK BAKER 14 LOHSE 15 S. HENDRICKSON 16 LUOSTARI 17 LIEBAERT 18 MOEN 19 LONG 20 MOSS 21 D. CUMMINGS TOTALS YES NO ABSENT ABSTAIN ACTION ADOPTED LOST REFERRED AMENDED OTHER LAST REVISED 8-25-2026 RETURN TO AGENDA 1805 N. 16th Street - Superior, Wisconsin 54880 (715) 394-3611 or (800) 870-2181 Fax (715) 394-3898 Brian Trettel, Executive Director www.seniorconnectionswi.org btrettel@seniorconnectionswi.org September 24, 2026 Chair Mark Liebaert and the Douglas County Board of Supervisors Douglas County Board 1316 N. 14th Street, Room 301 Superior, WI 54880 Dear Chair Liebaert and Members of the County Board: I am asking the Douglas County Board to adopt a resolution authorizing Senior Connections, Inc., as the designated Douglas County Aging Unit, to apply for and administer 2027 funding through Wisconsin's Specialized Transportation Assistance Program under Wis. Stat. section 85.21. We appreciate Douglas County contracting with Senior Connections to provide transportation services for older adults throughout Douglas County. Senior Connections provides specialized transportation for older adults and people with disabilities throughout Douglas County. So far in 2026, the program has provided approximately 4,500 rides. These trips help residents reach medical care, grocery stores, community services, employment, and other destinations that support independent living. The program continues to face rising costs for fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, driver time, and replacement vehicles. The Blatnik Bridge construction project is expected to last approximately five years, with closures beginning this fall or winter. The closure will add mileage, travel time, fuel use, maintenance, and driver hours to trips between Superior and Duluth. Because many Douglas County residents depend on Duluth providers for specialty care and other essential services, these added costs will place further pressure on the transportation program throughout the project. Senior Connections will hold the required public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lew Martin Senior Center. We will complete the remaining grant materials and coordinate with Douglas County staff for submission through the state's application system. I respectfully request the Board's support and adoption of the required resolution so this service can continue in 2027. Please contact me at (715) 394-3611 or btrettel@seniorconnectionswi.org with any questions. Sincerely, Brian Trettel Executive Director Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services 1316 N. 14th Street  Superior, WI 54880 Anna M. Carlson Director MISSION To promote the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and families Health Division Suite 324 Phone 715-395-1304 Fax 715-395-1434 Human Services Division Suite 400 Phone 715-395-1304 Fax 715-395-1370 Suite 327 Phone 715-395-1234 Fax 715-395-7371 Memorandum To: D ouglas County Health & Human Services Board From : Anna Carlson, MA ; Director, Health & Human Services Date: 9/1/26 RE: R equest for Opioid Funding I am s eeking approval for $150,000, specifically to fund child-welfare placement costs for children impacted by opioids. From January to July, our total for 2026 eligible placement costs to be reimbursed by opioid funding is $139,508. We have already been awarded $75K this year. The remaining expenses for August-December would conservatively be about $17K a month. To fund our current costs and projected costs until the end of 2026, we are requesting $150K, knowing this all could likely be used in 2026. Supporting this use of opioid funds will alleviate the need to use levy dollars for these placement costs. In the r emediation, Exhibit E outlines the approved uses of Opioid Settlement funds. E (10) Provide support for Children’s Services—Fund additional positions and services, including supportive housing and other residential services, relating to children being removed from the home and/or placed in foster care due to custodial opioid use. RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA Department Explanation Amount Account Document # Fiscal Note General Fund - County Clerk: Election Reserve Release (15,000) 15420.344101 Decrease Election Reserve 15,000 14400.535600 Increase Supplies General Fund - Land and Development Release Exodus Reserve (59,500) 45325.526900 Decrease Exodus Reserve 59,500 67160.572700 Increase Land and Development - Grants Human Services Fund: Reclass placement funding from Jail to Youth Justice 40,000 45325.526900 Increased Contracted Services - Youth Justice (40,000) 27115.529400 Decrease Boarding Prisoners - Jail Release Opioid Reserve Human Services To fund current year Child Protective Services placements. (225,000) 67193.342104 Decreased Opioid Reserve $75,000 approved in the Spring and $150, 000 Current 225,000 45323.526900 Increased Contracted Services DOUGLAS COUNTY WISCONSIN BUDGETARY TRANSFERS OCTOBER 2026 COUNTY BOARD MEETING RETURN TO AGENDA Jul y 17, 2026 To: D ouglas County Public Safety Committee Members From : Carolyn S. Pierce Douglas County Corporation Counsel RE: Rev ision of Public Safety Ordinances In re vising the ordinances, we have attempted to bring some uniformity into Chapter 4, Public Safety Ordinances. Most of the revised ordinances will have the following structure, which will make review of the ordinances easier and more accessible for the public. Section I. Authority Section II. Violation Section III. Penalties S e c t i o n I V. Effective Date Each ordinance will clearly identify the authority by which the county is adopting the ordinance and that in ordinances in which the state statute is being adopted, that the county ordinance can serve as a prosecutorial alternative to the individual being charged under the state statute. *KEY for highlighting in memo. New Ordinance or Ordinance Retitled Repealed Ordinance Ordinance Not Revised RETURN TO AGENDA 4.005 General Provisions for Enforcement of Ordinances The ordinance has been revised to update statutory references that provide enforcement through citation authority for a county. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.0113, the ordinance defines what must be included in a citation. That includes both information about the violator, the violation as well as information about appearing in court and the schedule of deposits. The ordinance also defines which county officials have the authority to write citations for particular ordinances and specifies that if an ordinance prohibits conduct that is prohibited by state statute and causes damage to property of another, physical injury to another or theft of property of another, that the court may summon the violator to court to determine if restitution should be ordered. The ordinance also contains a schedule of deposits for all Chapter 4, Public Safety Ordinance.  4.01 - Closing Hours The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Restriction in hours are based on state statue. Penalties included.  4.02A - Discharge of Firearms Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon Name of ordinance was changed to correspond to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Penalties included.  4.02B - Fireworks Regulation of Fireworks Name of ordinance was changed to correspond to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. All definitions from the statute are applicable to the ordinance – so the violation is simplified to no possessing, using or selling fireworks without a permit. A permit for fireworks is only available through a municipality and this ordinance cannot be enforced within any city, village or town that has enacted a ordinance regarding the regulation of fireworks. Penalties included.  4.03 - Disorderly Conduct The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Only the state statutory violation was included – second violation referenced from prior ordinance regarding failure to leave a scene when directed by law enforcement is addressed through 4.04 Restricting or Obstructing Officer.  4.04 - Resisting or Obstructing Officer The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. All definitions from the statute are applicable to the ordinance – so only the violation is included. Penalties included.  4.05 - Criminal Damage to Property Damage to Property Name of ordinance was changed to correspond to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Penalties included.  4.06 - Protection of Animals -only revision was to penalty section. “plus court costs” was removed because 4.005 General Provisions for Enforcement of Ordinances, Section II, C(1)(b) provides that court costs can be accessed in regards to the Public Safety Ordinances.  4.07 - Shoplifting Retail Theft; Theft of Services Name of ordinance was changed to correspond to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Violations set forth from state statute – requested by law enforcement for issuing citations. Penalties included.  4.08 - Issue of Worthless Check The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Violations set forth from state statute. Evidence requirements are defined in state statute that is being adopted. Restitution section covered in 4.005 Citation ordinance – to be ordered by the Court.  4.09 - Possession of Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverages on School Grounds Possession of Alcohol Beverages on School Grounds Prohibited Name of ordinance was changed to correspond more closely to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Penalties updated.  4.10 - Presence of Underage Persons in Places of Sale of Intoxicating Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverages Prohibited REPEAL – prohibitions now part of 4.12 4.11 – no current ordinance  4.12 - Sale of Intoxicating Liquor or Fermented Malt Beverages to Underage Persons Alcohol Beverages; Restrictions Relating to Underage Persons The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Violations set forth from state statute which must strictly conform to said statute. Contains prohibitions also previously contained in 4.10 in regard to licensee and permittees providing alcohol to underage persons. Penalties revised to be consistent with state statute.  4.13 - Public Assemblage Only update is in Section V ., D. – allowing the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee the discretion in requiring as a condition of a license being issued that a security deposit be placed for law enforcement and fire services. The Committee would then have the discretion to waive the security deposit if the event has been licensed previously, complied with all ordinance requirements and paid for all law enforcement and fire services associated with the event in the past.  4.14 - Carrying a Concealed Weapon Prohibition of Weapons in County Buildings Name of ordinance corrected from index. The state statute containing the prohibition – Trespass to land - is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance.  4.15 - Trespass to Land The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. All definitions from the statute are applicable to the ordinance. Violations set forth from state statute – requested by law enforcement for issuing citations. Penalties included.  4.16 - Douglas County Traffic Safety Committee not revised  4.17 - Sale of Alcohol Beverages to Intoxicated Persons REPEAL –enforcement through licensure and town, village and city regulation  4.18 - Possession/Consumption of Alcohol Beverages by Underage Person The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. All definitions from old ordinance removed as they can be referenced from the state statute.  4.19 - Misrepresentation of Age by Underage Person The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. All definitions from old ordinance removed as they can be referenced from the state statute. This could be combined into 4.18 – state statute is the same.  4.20 - Contributing to the Delinquency of Children; Neglect; Neglect Contributing to Death Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child Prior ordinance outdated. Intent of ordinance option for prosecution of contributing to delinquency not to address neglect of a child which is covered both through juvenile code and criminal state statute. Relevant state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Penalties added.  4.21 - Unlawful Assemblies and Their Suppression Prior ordinance outdated. Not intent of ordinance to deal with admission or employment consequences from higher education institutions. Relevant state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Penalties added.  4.22 - Metal or Glass Debris in or on the Shore of Any Body of Water Littering Prior ordinance outdated. Revision allows prohibition of littering on land and water. Relevant state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Penalties added.  4.23 - Dance Hall Ordinance REPEAL – covered by public assemblage ordinance  4.24 - Prohibiting Children from being Habitual Truants Truancy and Habitual Truancy Updated ordinance to include truant as well as habitual truant. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Minimal definitions included because of two types of violations contained in one ordinance.  4.25 - Prohibiting Any Person 18 Years or Older from Contributing to the Truancy of a Child Contributing to Truancy Name of ordinance was changed to correspond to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Statute and ordinance applicable to individuals 17 years of age and older.  4.26 - Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Article and Jewelry Dealers. Name of ordinance was changed to correspond to the state statute. The state statute is referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance.  4.27 - Charge for Excessive False Alarms Minimal revision. Authority included and new formatting.  4.28 - Primary Structure Address Ordinance not revised  4.29 - School Trespass Ordinance Minimal revision. Authority included and new formatting. Updated forfeiture amounts  4.30 - Curfew Ordinance Minimal revision. Authority included and new formatting. Updated forfeiture amounts  4.31A - Restrictions on Sale or Gift of Cigarettes, Nicotine Products or Tobacco Products to Minors not revised  4.31B - Purchase or Possession of Cigarettes, Nicotine Products or Tobacco Products by Persons Under the Age of 18 not revised  4.32 - Parking within Douglas County Douglas County Government Facilities Parking Updated to include cover all Douglas County Facilities. Includes language that parking will be regulated by signage that is approved by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors and Douglas County Sheriff. 4.32B Restrictions on Stopping and Parking Within Douglas County new ordinance This ordinance addressed what was previously covered by 4.32 regarding rural parking and parking on private property.  4.33A - Possession of Marijuana Possession of Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabinoid Updated ordinance to include marijuana and synthetic cannabinoid corresponding to state statute. The state statutes are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Minimal definitions included because of two types of violations contained in one ordinance.  4.33B - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Updated ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Definitions contained in state statue.  4.33C - Consumption of Products Labeled not for Human Consumption Abuse of Hazardous Substance Ordinance was initially enacted when ingesting “bath salts” was creating a health crisis. Updating the ordinance based upon authority conferred by state statute allows for continuity of prosecution throughout the state and still provides a prosecutorial alternative to a controlled substance charge.  4.34 - Individuals or Groups Harassing Other Persons, Prohibited 4.34A Harassment Updated ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Split into separate ordinance from unlawful use of telephone and computers. 4.34B Unlawful Use of Telephone – new ordinance New ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. 4.34C Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems – new ordinance New ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance.  4.35 - Unnecessary Noise and/or Acceleration Updated ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance.  4.36 - Abuse and Harassment of Law Enforcement and Fire Department Animals Updated ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Any act done negligently or with intent would likely be charged as crime – which is why the fine is lowered in this ordinance.  4.37 - Douglas County Parking Ordinance Repealed now in 4.32  4.38 - Trespass to Land - Special not revised  4.39 - Synthetic Drug Establishments - not revised  4.40 - Aquatic Invasive Species – not revised 4.XX Operation of Golf Carts on Douglas County Highways – new ordinance New ordinance - authority referenced. 4.XXX Loitering and/or Prowling – new ordinance New ordinance - authority referenced. 4.XXXX Theft of Property – new ordinance New ordinance to include state statutes which are referenced and adopted as if set forth in the ordinance. Chapter 4.005, Page 1 4.005 ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT BY CITATION THE COUNT Y BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECT ION I. AUTHORITY AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE A. The ordinanc es enacted in the following chapters and section shall constitute and be designated the Code of Ordinances, Douglas County, Wisconsin, and is enacted under the authority granted §§59.02, 59.04, 59.54 and 66.0113, Wis. Stats. This chapter is to establish a method of citation enforcement for violations of county ordinances including those ordinances for which a statutory counterpart exists. B. The adopti on herein of the citation method of enforcement shall not preclude the county or officers authorized to issue citations under this section from proceedings under any other enforcement ordinance, regulation, statute, law, rule or order that pertains to the subject matter addressed by the citation or to any other matter. Proceedings under any other ordinance, statute, law, rule or regulation pertaining to that or any other matter shall not preclude the issuance of a citation. C. Unless otherwise specified in the adopting ordinance, all ordinances without a statutory counterpart adopted subsequent to this section shall be enforced by the citation method, provided that the Douglas C ounty Board of Supervisors shall, in conjunction with enacting any such ordinance, establish a cash deposit for the violation unless the Board shall decide to enforce the ordinance other than by the citation method. The deposit set for each new ordinance shall be incorporated by reference to the schedule, contained herein. The provision of paragraph (B) above shall apply to all new ordinances. SECT ION II. METHOD OF ENFORCEMENT OF CITATION A. The cit ation shall contain the following: 1. The name and address of the alleged violator; and 2. The fact ual allegations describing the alleged violation; and 3. The tim e and place of the offense; and 4. The sec tion of the ordinance violated; and BACK Chapter 4.005, Page 2 5. A designation of the offense in such manner as can be readily understood by a person making a reasonable effort to do so; and 6. The time at which the alleged violator may appear in court; and 7. A statement which in essence informs the alleged violator: (a) That a cash deposit based on the Schedule of Deposits, established by this chapter (attached as Appendix A) may be made and delivered or mailed to the Douglas County Clerk of Court prior to the time of the scheduled court appearance. (b) That, if the alleged violator makes such a deposit, no appearance in court is necessary unless appearance is mandated by the court or he or she is subsequently summoned. (c) That, if the alleged violator makes a cash deposit and does not appear in court, he or she either will be deemed to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under Chapter 814, Wis. Stats, not to exceed the amount of the deposit or will be summoned into court to answer the complaint if the court does not accept the pleas of no contest. (d) That, if the alleged violator does not make a cash deposit and does not appear in court at the time specified, the court may issue a summons or a warrant for the defendant’s arrest or consider the appearance to be a plea of no contest and enter judgment under §66.0113(3)(d), Wis. Stat. or the municipality may commence an action against the alleged violator to collect the forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under Chapter 814, Wis. Stats. (e) That if the court finds that the violation involves an ordinance that prohibits conduct that is the same or as or similar to conduct prohibited by state statute punishable by fine or imprisonment or both, and that the violation resulted in damage to the property of or physical injury to a person other than the alleged violator, the court may summon the alleged violator into court to determine if restitution shall be ordered under §800.093, Wis. Stat. 8. A direction that if the alleged violator elects to make a cash deposit, Chapter 4.005, Page 3 the alleged violator shall sign an appropriate statement which accompanies the citation to indicate that he or she read the statement required under §66.0113(1)(b)(7) and herein and shall send the signed statement with the cash deposit. B. Enforcement 1. Citations may be issued by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office for enforcement of any ordinances authorized under this chapter. C. Penalty 1. The penalty shall include the violator’s payment of: a. any forfeitures; and b. any costs, fees and surcharges that may be imposed under Chapter 814, Wis. Stats.: and c. any restitution ordered under §800.093, Wis. Stats.; and d. payment of all fees and disbursements of Douglas County, allowed by law and incurred in connection with the prosecution of the forfeiture action. 2. In any case, where a penalty is provided for any act or omission, they shall be held to apply to each and every such act or omission, and when such act or omission is of a continuing character, it shall apply to each and every day's continuance thereof. 3. Where no other penalty is provided in this Code, any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall upon conviction, forfeit a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) together with the costs of prosecution or in default of payment of such fine and costs of prosecution, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until payment of the forfeiture and costs of prosecution, but not to exceed sixty (60) days - unless the individual is found to be indigent. D. Schedule of Deposits 1. The attached schedule of cash deposits required for the various ordinance violation is established for use with citations issued under this chapter consisting of a forfeiture plus applicable costs, penalties and assessments as prescribed by Chapter 814, Wis. Stats. Chapter 4.005, Page 4 2. The Douglas County Clerk of Court shall provide a receipt for deposits made. E . Severability 1. If any provision of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application. ORDINANCE OFFENSE DEPOSIT CHAPTER 4 4.01 Closing Time First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 400.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.02A Endangering Safety by Use of Dangerous Weapon First Offense 358.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 700.00 4.02B Regulation of Fireworks First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 375.00 Third Offense 500.00 4.03 Disorderly Conduct First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 450.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.04 Resisting or Obstructing Officer First Offense 358.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 750.00 4.05 Damage to Property First Offense 295.00 Second Offense 465.00 Third Offense 625.00 4.06 Protection of Animals First Offense 100.00 Second Offense 200.00 Third Offense 400.00 4.07 Retail Theft; Theft of Services First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 375.00 Third Offense 550.00 4.08 Issue of Worthless Checks First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 375.00 Third Offense 550.00 4.09 Possession of Alcohol Beverages on School Grounds Prohibited First Offense 100.00 Second Offense 175.00 Third Offense 200.00 4.12 Alcohol Beverages; Restrictions Relating to Underage Person Offense 500.00 4.13 Public Assemblage 1032.00 Deposit Schedule 4.14 Prohibition of Weapons in County Buildings First Offense 358.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 700.00 4.15 Trespass to Land First Offense 295.00 Second Offense 465.00 Third Offense 625.00 4.18 Alcohol Beverages; Underage Person Prohibitions First Offense 265.00 Second Offense 400.00 Third Offense 525.00 Fourth or Subsequent Offense 768.00 4.19 Misrepresentation of Age by Underage Person First Offense 265.00 Second Offense 400.00 Third Offense 525.00 Fourth or Subsequent Offense 768.00 4.20 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child First Offense 358.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 700.00 4.21 Unlawful Assemblies and their suppression First Offense 350.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 750.00 4.22 Littering A-D First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 325.00 Third Offense 400.00 E First Offense 750.00 Second Offense 1000.00 4.24 Truancy and Habitual Truancy First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 375.00 Third Offense 500.00 4.25 Contributing to Truancy First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 375.00 Third Offense 500.00 4.26 Pawnborkers and Secondhand Dealers N/A 4.27 Charge for Excessive False Alarms Up to 4 alarms in one year period 5 alarms and up 100.00 (ea.) 4.28 Primary Structure Address Ordinance 100.00 4.29 School Trespass First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 400.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.30 Curfew Violator under age eighteen First Offense 150.10 Second Offense 275.00 Third Offense 450.00 Violator parent/adult First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 450.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.31 Restrictionson Sale or Gift of Cigarettes, Nicotine Products etc. to Minors 4.31A III A Retailer et all Sell or Provide to Minor First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 360.00 4.31A III B Retailer et all Provide Products Where Minors Present First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 360.00 4.31 A III C Notice on Premises of Unlawful to Sell to Minors First Offense 25.00 4.31A III D Vending Machine Notice of Unlawful to Sell to Minors First Offense 25.00 4.31A III E No Sale from Vending Machine Where Minors Present First Offense 150.00 Second Offense 260.00 4.31A III F No Sale in a Form Other than Stamp Affixed First Offense 260.00 Second Offense 360.00 4.32A Douglas County Government Facilities Parking A-J First Offense 35.00 Second Offense 75.00 Third Offense 150.00 K First Offense 150.00 Second Offense 200.00 Third Offense 300.00 4.32B Restrictions on Stopping and Parking Within Douglas County 4.32B. Sec. A First Offense 35.00 Second Offense 75.00 Third Offense 200.00 4.32B.Sec. B First Offense 35.00 and C Second Offense 75.00 Third Offense 150.00 4.33A Possession of Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabinoid 350.00 4.33B Possession of Drug Paraphernalia First Offense 326.50 Second Offense 452.50 Third and Subsequent Offense 578.50 4.33C Abuse of Hazardous Substance First Offense 263.50 Second Offense 350.00 Third Offense 450.00 4.34A Harassment First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 450.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.34B Unlawful Use of Telephone First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 450.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.34C Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems First Offense 275.00 Second Offense 450.00 Third Offense 600.00 4.35 Unnecessary Noise and/or Acceleration A. First Offense 250.00 Second Offense 325.00 Third Offense 400.00 B. First Offense 50.00 Second Offense 150.00 4.36 Abuse and Harassment of Law Enforcement and Fire Department Animals First Offense 350.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 750.00 4.38 Trespass to Land - Special 358.00 4.39 Synthetic Drug Establishments First Offense 452.00 Second Offense 578.00 Third Offense 704.00 Fourth or Subsequent Offense 767.00 4.40 Aquatic Invasive Species - Transport, Possess or Transfer Prohibited Invasive Species 200.00 4.XX Operation of Golf Carts on Douglas County Highways First Offense 150.00 Second Offense 250.00 Third Offense 400.00 4.XXX Loitering and/or Prowling First Offense 100.00 Second Offense 200.00 Third Offense 300.00 4.XXXX Theft of Property First Offense 375.00 Second Offense 500.00 Third Offense 625.00 4.01 CLOSING HOURS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(6), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Alcohol Beverages: Closing Hours – state statutes adopted. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §§125.32(3), and 125.11, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. No premises holding a Class "B" intoxicating liquor license, Class "B" fer mented malt beverage license, or combination thereof, shall remain open during hours prohibited by Wisconsin Statute §§125.32(3). B. All patrons and guests shall vacate licensed premises during the hours such premises are required to be closed by Wisconsin law. C. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to permit hours of operation that are prohibited by Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. BACK SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.02A ENDANGERING SAFETY BY USE OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Endangering Safety by Use of Dangerous Weapon. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §941.20(1), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Any person who does the following shall be in violation of this ordinance: A. Enda ngers another’s safety by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon. B. Operat es or goes armed with a firearm while he or she is under the influence of an intoxicant. C. Operat es or goes armed with a firearm while he or she has a detectable amount of a restricted controlled substance in his or her blood. D. Inte ntionally points a firearm at or toward another. E. Whil e on the lands of another discharges a firearm within 100 yards of any building devoted to human occupancy situated on and attached to the lands of another without the express permission of the owner or occupant of the building. BACK SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.02B REGULATION OF FIREWORKS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §167.10(5), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance - Regulation of Fireworks. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §167.10, Wis Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATION No pers on shall possess, use or sell fireworks without a permit. For purposes of this ordinance fireworks is defined as anything manufactured, processed or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustion which does not have another common use. SECT ION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, thi s ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 4.03 DISORDERLY CONDUCT THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Disorderly Conduct. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §947.01, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATION Whoever, in a public or private place, engages in violent, abusive, indecent, prof ane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances in which the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance is in violation of this ordinance. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II abov e is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 4.04 RESISTING OR OBSTRUCTING OFFICER THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance - Resisting or Obstructing Officer. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §946.41, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATION Whoever knowingly resists or obstructs an officer while such officer is doing any act ion in an official capacity and with lawful authority is in violation of this ordinance. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II a bove is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 4.05 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance - Damage to Property. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.01, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATION Whoever intentionally causes damage to any physical property of another without the person’s consent is in violation of this ordinance. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II abov e is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, thi s ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 4.06 PROTECTION OF ANIMALS THE CO UNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. PURPOSE The pur pose of this ordinance is to establish and enforce an effective rabies control and licensure program in Douglas County as well as creating an effective and efficient manner of enforcing laws relating to control of animals. SEC TION II. AUTHORITY This ordinance hereby adopts the provisions of Section 95.21, Chapters 172,173, 174 and 951 of the Wisconsin Statutes exclusive of any penalties specified herein. SEC TION III. JURISDICTION This ordinance shall be effective and enforceable in all areas of Douglas County except where a city, village, or town has enacted a more restrictive animal control ordinance or as otherwise noted herein. SEC TION IV. DEFINITIONS A. Anim al means every living: 1. Warm-blooded creature, except a human being; 2. Reptile; or 3. Amphibian. B. Domes tic animal means any animal, which normally can be considered tame and converted to home life or livestock. C. Exot ic animal means primates (all); wolves, jackals, dingos, coyotes and all hybrids; all species of wild cats including, but not limited to, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, caracals, servals, bobcats and hybrids; marsupials including kangaroos and wallabies; venomous snakes and any other nonindigenous wild animals as designated by the local authorities. D. Off icer means any duly sworn law enforcement employee of the Douglas County Sheriff Department as well as any humane officer. Chapter 4.06, Page 8 BACK SECTION V. RABIES CONTROL A. Rabies vaccination required for dogs. Except as provided in Wisconsin Statute 95.21(2)(d) or 174.054, the owner of a dog shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian within 30 days after the dog reaches five (5) months of age and revaccinated within one (1) year after the initial vaccination. If the owner obtains the dog or brings the dog into this state after the dog has reached five (5) months of age, the owner shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies within 30 days after the dog i s obtained or brought into the state unless the dog has been vaccinated as evidenced by a current certificate of rabies vaccination from this state or another state. The owner of a dog shall have the dog re-vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian before the date that the immunization expires as stated on the certificate of vaccination or, if no date is specified, within three (3) years after the previous vaccination. B. Tag to be attached. The owner shall attach the rabies vaccination tag or a substitute tag to a collar and a collar with the tag attached shall be kept on the dog at all times but, this requirement does not apply to a dog during competition or training, to a dog while hunting, to a dog securely confined indoors, to a dog securely confined in a fenced area, or to a dog while actively involved in herding or controlling livestock if the dog is under the control of its owner. The substitute tag shall be of a durable material and contain the same information as the rabies vaccination tag. The requirements of this paragraph do not apply to a dog which is not required to be vaccinated under Section V.A. above. C. Reporting required. 1. The owner of any animal which is suspected of having bitten a person, of being infected with rabies or of having had contact with a rabid animal, or any other person having such information shall report that fact as soon as possible to an officer. 2. The owner of a dog that is used by a law enforcement agency is exempt from the reporting requirement of sub. (1) if a person is bitten while the dog is performing proper law enforcement functions. This exemption is valid as long as the dog’s rabies vaccinations are current. D. Compliance with quarantine order. 1. The owner of any animal which is suspected of biting a person, of being infected with rabies or of having been in contact with a rabid Chapter 4.06, Page 9 animal, shall obey the lawful orders of any officer quarantining the animal pursuant to the authority of sections 95.21(4) and (5), Wis. Stats. 2. The owner of a dog that is used by a law enforcement agency is exempt from the quarantine requirement of sub. (1) if a person is bitten while the dog is performing proper law enforcement functions. This exemption is valid as long as the dog’s rabies vacc inations are current. SECTION VI. OWNERS OR CUSTODIANS TO CONTROL ANIMALS A. An owner or custodian of an animal shall not permit, whether negligently or otherwise, the animal to run at large. An animal is considered to be running at large if it is off the premises of the owner or custodian and not under the control of the owner or custodian. B. When an animal is off the property of its owner or custodian, the owner or custodian shall not permit, whether negligently or otherwise, the animal to attack, bite or otherwise injure: 1. Any other domestic animal; 2. Any person who is engaged in lawful activity. C. The owner or custodian of an animal in violation of this section may be fined and held responsible for any costs incurred for damages caused by or for removal of animals which are in violation of this section. Any animal in violation of this section is subject to impoundment. D. Every owner of a dog over the age of five (5) months shall obtain a dog license for the dog as required by state statute. The owner of a dog shall securely attach the tag, which is furnished at the time of issuance of the dog license, to a collar which in turn shall be kept on the dog at all times except when provided otherwise by state statute. E. The owner or custodian of a dog must prevent them from becoming a public nuisance. A public nuisance is created by any owner or custodian who allows excessive, continuous or untimely barking, howling, crying or yelping, or the making of loud continuous disruptive noises. This section shall not apply to dogs kept on a farm operation for the purpose of protecting domestic animals. Chapter 4.06, Page 10 SECTION VII. MISTREATING ANIMALS No person may treat any animal, whether belonging to the person or another, in a cruel manner. This ordinance does not prohibit bona fide experiments carried on for scientific research or normal and accepted veterinary practices. SECTION VIII. USE OF POISONOUS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES No person may expose any domestic animal whether belonging to the person or another to any known poisonous substance, any controlled substance included in schedule I, II, III, IV or V of Chapter 961, Wis. Stats, whether mixed with meat or other food or not, so that the substance is liable to be eaten by the animal and for the purpose of harming the animal. This ordinance shall not apply to poison use on one's own premises and designed for the purpose of rodent or pest extermination nor to the use of a controlled substance in bona fide experiments carried on for scientific research or in accepted veterinary practices. SECTION IX. PROVIDING PROPER FOOD AND DRINK TO CONFINED ANIMALS No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may refuse or neglect to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this ordinance. A. Food. The food shall be sufficient to maintain all animals in good health. B. Water. If potable water is not accessible to the animals at all times, it shall be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal. SECTION X. PROVIDING PROPER SHELTER No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to provide the animal with proper shelter as prescribed in this section. In the case of farm animals, nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing shelter requirements or standards more stringent than normally accepted husbandry practices in the particular county where the animal or shelter is located. A. Indoor Standards. Minimum indoor standards of shelter shall include: 1. Ambient temperatures. The ambient temperature shall be compatible with the health of the animal. 2. Ventilation. Indoor housing facilities shall be adequately ventilated by natural or mechanical means to provide for the health of the animals at all times. Chapter 4.06, Page 11 B. Outdoor Standards. Minimum outdoor standards of shelter shall include: 1. Shelter from sunlight. When sunlight is likely to cause heat exhaustion of an animal tied or caged outside, sufficient shade by natural or artificial means shall be provided to protect the animal from direct sunlight. As used in this paragraph, "caged" does not include farm fencing used to confine farm animals. 2. Shelter from inclement weather. (a) Animals generally. Natural or artificial shelter appropriate to the local climatic conditions for the species concerned shall be provided as necessary for the health of the animal. (b) Dogs. If a dog tied or confined unattended outdoors under weather conditions which adversely affect the health of the dog, a shelter of suitable size to accommodate the dog shall be provided. C. Space Standards. Minimum space requirements for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include: 1. Structural strength. The housing facilities shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to contain the animals. 2. Space Requirements. Enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each animal adequate freedom of movement. Inadequate space may be indicated by evidence of debility, stress or abnormal behavior patterns. D. Sanitation Standards. Minimum standards of sanitation for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include periodic cleaning to remove excrete and other waste materials, dirt and trash so as to minimize health hazards. SECTION XI. NEGLECTED OR ABANDONED ANIMALS No person may neglect or abandon any animal. SECTION XII. ENFORCEMENT The enforcement of this ordinance may be by any law enforcement officer as that Chapter 4.06, Page 11.1 term is used in Wisconsin Statute 951.01(4). This includes enforcement by any humane officer as shall be designated and appointed by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors. SECTION XIII. EXOTIC ANIMALS A. Any exotic animal kept in the County of Douglas shall be contained in a pen or enclosure of proper size and strength as to prohibit the animals escape. B. It shall be the duty of each individual city, town, or local municipality to regulate or implement any ordinance concerning the sale or keeping of exotic animals, as they see fit. If at any time County personnel are needed in order to contain, capture, or humanely destroy an exotic animal, the animal owner will be responsible for the costs associated. SECTION XIV. PENALTIES A. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be subject to forfeitures as listed below. If any violation continues, each day of continued violation shall be deemed a separate violation. B. Vaccination Violation: Vaccination enforcement as set forth in Wisconsin Statutes 95.21. Any person having a dog with no verifiable current rabies vaccination shall pay a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for subsequent offenses. C. Quarantine Violation: Failure to comply with quarantine or to deliver an animal to an officer or isolation facility or veterinarian, shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned not more than 60 days or both. D. Other Violations: Any person who violates any other provision except (B) and (C) above, may be required to forfeit the following: 1. 1 st Forfeiture $100.00 2. 2 nd Forfeiture $200.00 3. 3 rd Forfeiture $400.00 SECTION XV. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication. Chapter 4.06, Page 11.2 4.07 RETAIL THEFT; THEFT OF SERVICES THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance – Retail Theft– state statute adopted. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.50, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. A person may be penalized if he or she does any of the following without the merchant’s consent and with intent to deprive the merchant permanently of possession or the full purchase price of the merchandise or property: 1. Inte ntionally alters the indicia of price or value of merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. 2. Intentionally takes and carries away merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. 3. Intentionally transfers merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. 4. Intentionally conceals merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. 5. Intentionally retains possession of merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. 6. While anywhere in the merchant’s store, intentionally removes a theft detection device from merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. BACK 7. Uses, or possesses with intent to use, a theft detection shielding device to shield merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of merchant from being detected by an electronic or magnetic theft alarm sensor. 8. Uses, or possesses with intent to use, a theft detection device remover to remove a theft detection device from merchandise held for resale by a merchant or property of a merchant. B. Any person may be penalized if, having obtained a service from a service provider, he or she, without the service provider’s consent and with intent to deprive the service provider permanently of the full price of the service, absconds and intentionally fails or refuses to pay for the service. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.08 ISSUE OF WORTHLESS CHECK THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Issue of Worthless Check. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.24, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATION Whoever issues any check or other order for the payment of not more than $1,0 00 which, at the time of issuance, he or she intends shall not be paid is in violation of this ordinance. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 4.09 POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS PROHIBITED THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §125.10(2), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance Possession of Alcohol Beverages on School Grounds Prohibited. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §125.09(2), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATIONS No person may possess or consume alcohol beverages: A. On school premises B. In a motor vehicle, if a pupil attending the school is in the motor vehicle C. While participating in a school-sponsored activity Exception: Alcohol beverages may be possessed or consumed on school premises, in a motor vehicles or by participants in school-sponsored activities if specifically permitted in writing by the school administration consistent with applicable laws, ordinances and school board policies. SECT ION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II a bove is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $100. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $175. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $175 nor more than $200. BACK SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.12 ALCOHOL BEVERAGES; RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO UNDERAGE PERSONS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §125.10(2), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Alcohol Beverages; Restrictions Relating to Underage Persons. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §125.07(1), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Restrictions relating to underage persons: A. No person may procure for, sell, dispense or give away any alcohol beverages to any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age. B. No licensee or permittee may sell, vend, deal or traffic in alcohol beverages to or with any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age. C. No adult may knowingly permit or fail to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by an underage person on property, including any premises, owned and occupied by the adult or occupied by the adult and under the adult’s control. 1. This applies at a lodging establishment only if the adult has furnished payment or security for the lodging. 2. This does not apply to alcohol beverages used exclusively as part of religious services. BACK D. No adult may intentionally encourage or contribute to any underage person doing the following: 1. Procuring or attempting to procure alcohol from a licensee or permittee. 2. Possessing or consuming alcohol beverages on a licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age. 3. Entering, knowingly attempting to enter or being on premises licensed for the retail sale of alcohol beverages in violation of §125.07(3)(a), Wis. Stats. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $500, if the person has not committed a previous violation within 30 months of the violation. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. Chapter 4.13, Page 20 4.13 PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE ORDINANCE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECT ION I. PURPOSE The pur pose of this section is to provide regulations for assemblage in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare from the potential adverse effects which may arise from the assemblage of large groups of people, upon premises not regularly used for or developed to regularly accommodate such events or gatherings. Such regulations are intended to protect against: traffic congestion; the overcrowding of lands; the potential for fires, explosion, riot, disorder or other dangers to persons or property; the diversion of public health, safety and emergency services from regular necessary duties; the additional cost to the community of providing public services necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare arising from such temporary assemblies; to promote the preservation of public peace and order; and the furtherance of sanitation and the safeguarding of the public health as provided in Wis. Stat. §§ 59.54(6), 59.56(12)(b), 947.06. SEC TION II. DEFINITIONS A. "Pu blic Assemblage” or “Assembly” means a temporary gathering of persons assembled together at any location at a single time, which is open to the general public and organized, produced or sponsored by a person or persons; is not ordinarily conducted on a daily or regular normal average use basis as a lawful use of the premises upon which such event is to occur; cannot be held completely within the confines of a building(s) on such premises; and for which event the number of persons attending will at any time exceed the maximum occupancy of the building(s) on the property or will substantially exceed the normal patronage and traffic otherwise attending such premises. Such assemblies include, but are not limited to, festivals, carnivals, athletic or contest tournaments, concerts, picnics and fairs. B. “Pers on” means any individual natural human being, partnership, corporation, firm, company, association, society or group. C. “Publ ic Assemblage Licensing Review Committee” is composed of: County Administrator, County Board Chair, Corporation Counsel, County Clerk, Sheriff (or designee), Land Services Director, and Health Officer. BACK Chapter 4.13, Page 21 SECTION III. LICENSE REQUIRED A. No person shall permit, maintain, promote, conduct, advertise, undertake, organize, manage, or sell or give tickets to any actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of 1,000 or more people, which continues or can reasonably be expected to continue for 6 or more consecutive hours and shall occur between the hours of noon and midnight, whether on public or private property, unless a license to hold the assembly has been issued by the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee, application for which must be made at least 90 days in advance of the assembly. A license to hold an assembly issued to one person shall permit any person to engage in any lawful activity in connection with the holding of the licensed assembly. B. A separate license shall be required for each day and each location for any actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of 1,000 or more people; each separate license shall require payment of a separate license fee. C. A license shall permit the assembly of only the maximum number of people stated in the license. The licensee shall not sell tickets to, nor permit persons to assemble at the license location at any time than as is specified in the license. D. The licensee shall not permit sound to carry unreasonably beyond the enclosed boundaries of the location of the assembly. E. A license issued under this section shall specify the days upon which the event shall occur. Such license shall also specify the dates and hours during which pre- event setup and post -event takedown operations may occur . Licensee shall not sell tickets nor allow public access during event set up and takedown operations. SECTION IV. CONDITIONS FOR ISSUING LICENSE Before an applicant may be issued a license the applicant shall first: A. Determine the maximum number of people which will be assembled or admitted to the location of the assembly, provided that the maximum number shall not exceed the maximum number which can reasonably assemble at the location of the assembly, and provided that where the assembly is to continue overnight the maximum number shall not be more than is allowed to sleep within the boundaries of the location of the assembly by the zoning or health ordinances of the county and municipality where the event is located; and B. Provide proof that the applicant will furnish at his or her own expense before the assembly commences: 1. A fence completely enclosing the proposed location, of sufficient height and strength to prevent people in excess of the maximum Chapter 4.13, Page 22 permissible number from gaining access to the assembly grounds, which shall have at least four gates, at least one at or near four opposite points of the compass; 2. Potable water, meeting all federal and state requirements for purity, sufficient to provide drinking water for the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate of at least one gallon per person per day and water for bathing at the rate of at least 10 gallons per person per day; 3. Separate enclosed toilets for males and females, meeting all state and local specifications, conveniently located throughout the grounds, sufficient to provide facilities for the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate of at least one toilet for every 150 females and at least one toilet for every 300 males together with an efficient, sanitary means of disposing of waste matter deposited, which is in compliance with all state and local laws and regulations; and a continuous supply of soap and paper towels shall be provided with each toilet; 4. A sanitary method of disposing of solid waste, in compliance with state and local laws and regulations, sufficient to dispose of the solid waste production of the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate of at least 2.5 lbs. of solid waste per person per day, together with a plan for holding and a plan for collecting all such waste at least once each day of the assembly and sufficient trash cans with tight fitting lids and personnel to perform the task; 5. Paramedics and/or Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to provide the average medical care enjoyed by residents of Wisconsin for the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate of at least one Paramedic/EMT for every 800 people, together with an enclosed covered structure where treatment may be rendered, containing a separately enclosed treatment room and at least one emergency ambulance available for use at all times; treatment room may be mobile and ambulance must be within ten (10) minutes away; 6. If the assembly is to be continued during hours of darkness, illumination sufficient to light the entire area of the assembly at the rate of at least five foot candles, but not to shine unreasonably beyond the boundaries of the enclosed location of the assembly; 7. A free parking area sufficient to provide off -street parking space for the maximum number of people to be assembled at the rate of at least one parking space for every four persons. Such parking areas shall be specified within the application. All temporary parking Chapter 4.13, Page 23 facilities shall be maintained free of dust or mud and all dirt or mud tracked onto the public right -of-way shall be cleared and removed within 2 hours following the close of the event on any day. The Sheriff’s Department shall post temporary parking- related regulations on public streets for assemblies only if determined necessary by the Sheriff for public traffic safety or as may be directed by the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee within the license approval process; 8. A minimum of one working emergency telephone; 9. If the assembly is to continue overnight, camping facilities in compliance with all state and local requirements as set forth in the Wisconsin Administrative Code and ordinances of Douglas County, sufficient to provide camping accommodations for the maxim um number of people to be assembled; 10. Security guards, must be duly sworn, off -duty Wisconsin peace officers licensed in Wisconsin, sufficient to provide adequate security for the maximum number of people to be assembled with a minimum of 3 law enforcement officers, and at the rate of at least 1 additional officer for every 500 people over 1000, as set forth in the license; 11. Fire protection, including alarms, extinguishing devices and fire lanes and escapes, sufficient to meet all state and local standards for the location of the assembly as set forth in the Wisconsin Administrative Code and Ordinances of Douglas County, and sufficient emergency personnel to efficiently operate the required equipment; 12. All reasonably necessary precautions to ensure that the sound of the assembly will not carry unreasonably beyond the enclosed boundaries of the location of the assembly. The sound level at the property line of the assembly shall not exceed 70 decibels on the A scale slow response, to be determined by a qualified law enforcement officer; 13. A bond, filed with the County Clerk of Douglas County, either in cash or underwritten by a surety company licensed to do business in Wisconsin in the amount of $10,000 per day, which shall indemnify and hold harmless Douglas County or any of its agents, of ficers, servants and employees from any liability or causes of action which might arise by reason of granting this license, and from any cost incurred in cleaning up any waste material produced or left by the assembly. 14. Compliance with all other State and Municipal Code Provisions. No Chapter 4.13, Page 24 assembly shall occur unless all other necessary municipal permits, licenses and approvals applicable to the assembly activities have been granted and any license granted under this subsection shall be conditioned upon the licensee obtaining all such other licenses, permits and approvals. SECTION V. APPLICATION A. Application for a license to hold an actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of 1,000 or more persons shall be made in writing to the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee at least 90 days in advance of such assembly. B. The application shall contain a statement made upon oath or affirmation that the statements contained therein are true and correct to the best knowledge of the applicant and shall be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the person making application. In the case of a corporation, by all officers; in the case of a partnership, by all partners; or by all officers of an unincorporated association, society or group or, if no officers, by all members of such association, society or group. C. The application shall contain and disclose: 1. The name, address and home and business telephone numbers of the authorized representative of the applicant who shall be responsible for the conduct of the assembly and available to Douglas County at all times for all communications and necessary contacts; 2. The name, age, residence, telephone number and mailing address of all persons required to sign the application by this section and, in the case of a corporation, a certified copy of the articles of incorporation together with the name, age, residence and mailing address of each person holding 10% or more of the stock of said corporation; 3. The address and legal description of all property upon which the assembly is to be held together with the name, residence and mailing address of the record owner(s) of all such property; 4. Proof of ownership of all property upon which the assembly is to be held or a statement made upon oath or affirmation by the record owner(s) of all such property that the applicant has permission to use such property for an assembly of 1,000 or more persons; 5. The nature or purpose of the assembly; 6. The total number of days and/or hours during which the assembly is Chapter 4.13, Page 25 to be held; 7. Dates and times of planned setup and takedown operations; 8. The maximum number of persons which the applicant shall permit to assemble at any time, not to exceed the maximum number which can reasonably assemble at the location of the assembly, in consideration of the nature of the assembly, or the maximum number of persons allowed to sleep within the boundaries of Douglas County if the assembly is to continue overnight; 9. The maximum number of tickets to be sold, if any; 10. Records of ticket sales and attendance from last year event held, if applicable; 11. The plans of the applicant to limit the maximum number of people permitted to assemble; 12. The plans for fencing the location of the assembly and the number and locations of gates contained in such fence; 13. The plans for supplying potable water including the source, amount available and location of outlets; 14. The plans for providing toilet and lavatory facilities including the source number and location, type, and the means of disposing of waste deposited; 15. The plans for holding, collection, and disposing of solid waste material; 16. The plans to provide for medical facilities including the location and construction of a medical structure, the names and addresses and hours of availability of physicians and nurses, and provisions for emergency ambulance service; 17. The plans, if any, to illuminate the location of the assembly including the source and amount of power and the location of lamps; 18. The plans for parking vehicles , including size and location of lots, points of highway access and interior roads, routes between highway access and interior roads and routes between highway access and parking lots; 19. The plans for telephone service including the source, number and Chapter 4.13, Page 26 location of telephones; 20. The plans for camping facilities, if any, including facilities available and their location; 21. The plans for security including the number of guards, their deployment, credentials and hours of availability; 22. The plans for fire protection including the number, type and location of all protective devices including alarms and extinguishers, and the number of emergency fire personnel available to operate the equipment. 23. The plans for sound control and sound amplification, if any, including number, location and power of amplifiers and speakers; 24. The plans for food concessions and concessioners who will be allowed to operate on the grounds including the types and number of vendors and their license or permit numbers; 25. The plans and specific description for each of any other type of vendor or amusement or entertainment provider who will be allowed to operate on the grounds, including the names and addresses of all such vendors and their license or permit numbers, if any. D. The application shall include the bond required herein, and a nonrefundable license administration and review fee payable to Douglas County in the amount of $100.00 for each day wherein there is reasonably anticipated to be an assembly of 1,000 or more people. In addition, an assembly licensee shall be responsible for and pay to Douglas County a fee for all law enforcement and fire services provided by Douglas County for the assembly. Such law enforcement and fire services assembly fee shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the services. Such fee shall be paid to Douglas County by the licensee within 10 days of the date of itemized invoice for same prepared by Douglas County subsequent to the assembly. Prior to any Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee approval of an assembly license, the Sheriff and Fire Chief of the municipality where the event is located shall review the application and report to the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee their respective findings as to the reasonable estimates of the costs of providing law enforcement and fire services reasonably required by the assembly. The licensee shall provide the Sheriff and Fire Chief with all information necessary to determine the level of services required. After reviewing such reports, upon which the applicant may be heard, the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee shall may specify as a condition of the license, that the applicant deposit with Douglas County security in the form of a bond, letter of credit or cash deposit, in form approved by Douglas County Corporation Counsel in an amount determined to be sufficient to guarantee payment for the anticipated cost of providing such assembly law enforcement and fire services. Such security deposit shall be made by the licensee no later than 10 Chapter 4.13, Page 27 days prior to the assembly. Such security deposit shall entitle Douglas County to draw upon same forthwith upon any default in payment by the licensee after services invoice, with any remaining balance of any cash deposit to be returned to the licensee. Any determined deficiency for such service fees beyond the security deposit shall be a debt of the licensee to Douglas County, collectible by Douglas County in an action at law, which shall also entitle Douglas County to all costs of collection, including attorney fees and further, shall also constitute a lien against the assembly premises to be placed upon the tax roll for such premises. If the Douglas County Health Officer reports the need for an extra (non- staff) registered sanitarian for the assembly, the above terms and provisions pertaining to law enforcement and fire services and costs shall likewise apply to such extra sanitarian services and costs. SECTION VI. APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF APPLICATION A. Upon receipt of a completed application, the County Clerk shall submit the application for review to the Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee, which shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the license within 45 working days of its filing. The Public Assemblage Licensing Review Committee shall issue the license if the application complies with all terms and provisions of this ordinance. B. Grounds for denial of the application shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Any false or misleading statements set forth upon the application. 2. The assembly is of such a size or nature so as to require the diversion of so great a number of municipal law enforcement or fire services so as to deny reasonable law enforcement or fire services to Douglas County as a whole. 3. The time, size and nature of the assembly would unduly disrupt the safe and orderly use of any street or public place or material portion thereof, which is ordinarily subject to congestion or traffic at the proposed time or substantially interrupts the safe and orderly movement of traffic. 4. The vehicles, temporary structures, sanitary facilities, tents, equipment or other materials used in the assembly do not comply with or meet all applicable health, fire or safety requirements. 5. The assembly will interfere or conflict with another assembly for which an application had been previously filed or with a construction or public works project. 6. The conduct of the assembly will be contrary to law, including noise Chapter 4.13, Page 28 regulations. 7. Either the applicant or a proposed assembly were previously licensed for a prior assembly under this section and violated any term of this section while operating under such license. 8. Federal, State or local emergency orders have been issued prohibiting public gatherings of the size applied for by the applicant. SECTION VII. APPEAL OF APPLICATION DENIAL Any applicant who has been denied an assembly license may, upon written request within 5 days of denial, have the denial reviewed by the Douglas County Executive Committee , which shall either affirm or reverse the initial action on the application. Such determination by the Douglas County Executive Committee shall constitute final action. SECTION VIII. EXEMPTIONS This ordinance shall not apply to: A. Any regularly established place of worship, stadium, athletic field, arena, auditorium, coliseum or other permanently established place of assembly for assemblies for which the number of persons attending will not exceed by more than 250 people the maximum seating capacity of the structure where the assembly is held. B. This ordinance shall not apply to government sponsored fairs held on regularly established fairgrounds nor to assemblies required to be licensed by other ordinances, resolutions and regulations of Douglas County. SECTION IX. REVOCATION The license may be revoked by the Douglas County Executive Committee at any time if any of the conditions necessary for the issuing of or contained in the license are not complied with, any conditions previously met ceases to be complied with, or if Federal, State or local emergency orders have been issued prohibiting such gatherings. Chapter 4.13, Page 29 SECTION X. INDEMNITY The assembly license application shall contain a statement that: "The applicant agrees to indemnify and save harmless Douglas County from and against all liabilities, claims, demands, judgments, losses and all suits at law or in equity, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, for injury or death of any person or loss or damage to the property of any person, firm, organization or corporation, arising in any way as a consequence of the granting of a license for an assembly." No license may be issued unless the applicant has agreed to the terms of this statement on the written application. SECTION XI. INSURANCE Each applicant for a public assemblage license shall furnish to Douglas County, no later than 10 days prior to the assembly, a certificate of insurance written by a company licensed in the State of Wisconsin, approved by the Douglas County Corporation Counsel, and covering any and all liability or obligations which may result from the operations by the applicant's employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, and including workers' compensation coverage in accordance with Wisconsin state law. The certificate shall provide that the company will furnish Douglas County with a 10-day prior written notice of cancellation, nonrenewal or material change. The insurance shall be written in comprehensive form and shall protect the applicant and Douglas County against any claims arising from injuries to members of the public or damage to 'property of others arising out of any act or omission of the applicant, its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors. The policy of insurance shall provide minimum combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage of at least $1,000,000.00 aggregate coverage. SECTION XII. ENFORCEMENT A. The provisions of this ordinance may be enforced by way of injunctive relief and all other remedies available at law and in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction. B. The holding of an assembly in violation of any provision or condition contained in this ordinance shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be abated as such. C. Any person who violates any provision of this section, or who violates any condition upon which s/he is granted a license shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense. Chapter 4.13, Page 30 SECTION XIII. SEVERABILITY The terms and provisions of this ordinance are severable. Should any term or provision of this ordinance be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION XIV. PREVIOUS INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES All ordinances and parts of ordinances in contravention to this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION XV. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Dated this 15 th day of May, 2003 Amendments: January 19, 2012 June 17, 2021 4.14 PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS IN COUNTY BUILDINGS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance – Prohibition of Weapons in County Buildings. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.13, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. DEFINITIONS A. "Law enforcement officer" means a Wisconsin law enforcement officer as defined in Wis. Stats., §175.46(1)(g), or a federal law enforcement officer as defined in Wis. Stats., §175.40(7)(a)1. B. “Licensee” means an individual holding a valid license to carry a concealed weapon or an out-of-state licensee under Wis. Stats., §175.60. C. “Weapon” means any firearm (including a handgun), an electric weapon as defined in Wis. Stats., §941.295(1c)(a), a knife, a switchblade as defined under Wis. Stats., §941.24(1), a billy club or any device designed or used as a weapon and capable of causing great bodily harm or death. SEC TION III. VIOLATION A. No person shall have in his or her possession, carry or bear any weapon within any county owned or leased buildings. BACK B. Except as otherwise provided, this ordinance shall not be construed to apply to the following persons while acting in their official capacity and with lawful authority: 1. Law enforcement officers. 2. Judges, district attorneys, assistant district attorneys and a licensee whom a judge has permitted in writing to carry a weapon while in the Douglas County Courthouse. Notice -signs, at a minimum 5 inches by 7 inches, which set forth the restrictions on weapons shall be posted in a prominent place near all of the entrances to such buildings. SECTION IV. PENALTIES Any person in violation of Section III above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $750. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.15 TRESPASS TO LAND THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. A UTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance –Trespass to Land. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.13, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATIONS Whoever does any of the following is subject to a forfeiture: A. Enters any enclosed, cultivated or undeveloped land of another, other than undeveloped land specified in paragraph D. or E., without the express or implied consent of the owner or occupant. B. Enters any land of another that is occupied by a structure used for agricultural purposes without the express or implied consent of the owner or occupant. C. Enters or remains on any land of another after having been notified by the owner or occupant not to enter or remain on the premises. D. Enters or remains on undeveloped land that is an inholding of another after having been notified by the owner or occupant not to enter or remain on the land. E. Enters undeveloped private land from an abutting parcel of land that is owned by the United States, this state or a local governmental unit, or remains on such land, after having been notified by the owner or occupant not to enter or remain on the land. F. Enters or remains on the premises of a campground after having been notified not to enter or remain on the premises or after having been notified that the owner or operator has withdrawn consent for the person to enter or remain on the premises. BACK Notice: a person has received notice from the owner or occupant within the meaning of this section if he or she as been notified personally, either orally or in writing, or if the land is posted. Land is considered to be posted if a sign at least 11 inches square is placed in at least 2 conspicuous places for every 40 acres to be protected. The sign must carry an appropriate notice and the name of the person giving the notice followed by the word owner if the person giving the notice is the holder of legal title to the land and by the word occupant if the person giving the notice is not the holder of the legal title but is a lawful occupant of the land. Proof that appropriate signs as provided in this paragraph were erected or in existence upon the premises to be protected prior to the event complained of shall be prima facie proof that the premises to be protected were posted as provided in this paragraph. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $500. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.18 ALCOHOL BEVERAGES; UNDERAGE PERSONS PROHIBITIONS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §125.10( 2), Wis. Stats. Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Possess or Consume Alcohol Beverages by Underage Person. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §125.07(4), Wis Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Any underage person who does any of the following is in violation of this ordinance: A. Procures or attempts to procure alcohol beverages from a licensee or permittee. B. Unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age, possesses or consumes alcohol beverages on a licensed premises. C. Enters, knowingly attempts to enter or is on premises licensed for retail sale of alcohol. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500 and may suspend the person's operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)1, Wis. Stats. B. For a violation committed within 12 months of one previous violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $500 and may suspend the person’s operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)2, Wis. Stats. BACK C. For a violation committed within 12 months of two previous violations, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $750 and may suspend the person's operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)3, Wis. Stats. D. For a violation committed within 12 months of three previous violations, a forfeiture of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000 and may suspend the person's operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)3, Wis. Stats. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.19 MISREPRESENTATION OF AGE BY UNDERAGE PERSON THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §125.10(2), Wis. Stats. Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance – Misrepresentation of Age by Underage Persons. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §125.07(4), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATION Any underage person who falsely represents his or her age for the purpose of rec eiving alcohol beverages is in violation of this ordinance. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500 and may suspend the person's operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)1, Wis. Stats. B. For a violation committed within 12 months of one previous violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $500 and may suspend the person’s operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)2, Wis. Stats. C. For a violation committed within 12 months of two previous violations, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $750 and may suspend the person's operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)3, Wis. Stats. D. For a violation committed within 12 months of three previous violations, a forfeiture of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000 and may suspend BACK the person's operating privilege as provided under §343.30(6)(b)3, Wis. Stats. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.20 CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A CHILD THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. ADOPTION Purs uant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §948.40, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATIONS A. No person may intentionally encourage or contribute to the delinquency of a child. B. No pers on responsible for the child’s welfare may, by disregard of the child, contribute to the delinquency of the child. SECT ION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Foll owing passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK Chapter 4.21, Page -- 4.2 1 UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES AND THEIR SUPPRESSION THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. ADOPTION Purs uant to §59.54( 22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Unlawful Assemblies and Their Suppression. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference § 947.06, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statu te incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. Whoev er intentionally fails or refuses to withdraw from an unlawful assembly which the person knows has been ordered to disperse is in violation of this ordinance. B. Whoev er causes, attempts to cause, or participates in an unlawful assembly upon any property of a public institution of higher education or upon any highway abutting on such property, is punishable by this ordinance if he or she fails to withdraw from the assembly promptly upon issuance of an order to disperse, if such order is given in such manner that such person can reasonably be expected to hear or read such order . SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. BACK Chapter 4.21, Page -- SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors , this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.22 LITTERING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §287.09, Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordi nance- Littering. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §287.81, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Whoever does any of the following shall be in violation of this ordinance: A. Depos its or discharges any solid waste on or along any highway, in any waters of the state, on the ice of any waters of the state or on any other public or private property. B. Permits any solid waste to be thrown from a vehicle operated by the person. C. Fails to remove within thirty (30) days or otherwise abandons any automobile, boat or other vehicle in the waters of the state. D. Owns an aircraft that has crashed in the waters of the state and fails to remove the aircraft from those waters as provided in §287.81, Wis. Stats. E. Deposits or discharges any appliance, item of furniture, tire, vehicle, boat, aircraft, building material or demolition waste SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II A-D above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. BACK B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $500.00. Any person violating Section II E above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. Chapter 4.24, Page 51 4.24 TRUANCY AND HABITUAL TRUANCY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Purs uant to §118.163, Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish this ordinance prohibiting truancy and habitual truancy. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. SEC TION II. DEFINITIONS Habi tual truant means a pupil who is absent from school without an Acceptable excuse under the school district written attendance policy, for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a school semester. Oper ating privilege has the meaning given in §340.01(40), Wis. Stats. Tr uant means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse under §§118.18 and 118.16(4) for part or all of any day on which school is held during a school semester. SEC TION III. DISPOSITION AND SANCTIONS FOR TRUANTS Any pers on under the age of 18 adjudicated to be a truant, the court may enter one or more of the following dispositions: A. An ord er for the person to attend school. B. A for feiture of no more than $50 plus for a first violation, or a forfeiture of not more than $100 plus costs for any 2nd or subsequent violation committed within 12 months of a previous violation committed within 12 months of a previous violation subject to § 938.37, Wis. Stats.an subject to a maximum cumulative forfeiture amount of not more than $500 for all violations committed during a school semester. All or part of the forfeiture plus costs may be assessed against the person, the parents or guardian of the person , or both. SECT ION VI. DISPOSITION AND SANCTIONS FOR HABITUAL TRUANTS Any pers on under the age of 18 adjudicated to be an habitual truant, the court may enter one or more of the following dispositions: BACK Chapter 4.24, Page 52 A. Suspension of the person’s operating privilege for not less than 30 days nor more than one year. B. An order for the person to participate in counseling or a supervised work program or other community service work as described in §938.34(5g), Wis. Stats. The cost of any such counseling, supervised work program or other community service work may be assessed against the person, the parents or the guardian of the person or both. Any county department of human services or social services, commu nity agency, public agency or nonprofit charitable organization administrating the program or other community service work to which a person is assigned pursuant to an order under this paragraph acting in good faith has immunity from any civil liability in excess of $25,000 for any act or omission by or impacting on that person . C. An order for the person to remain at home except during hours in which the person is attending religious worship or a school program, including travel time required to get to and from the school program or place of worship. The order may permit a child to leave his or her home if the child is accompanied by a parent or guardian. D. An order for the child to attend an educational program as described in §938.34(7d), Wis. Stats. E. An order for the Department of Workforce Development to revoke, under §103.72, Wis. Stats. a permit under §103.70, Wis. Stats. authorizing the employment of the person. F. An order for the person to be placed in a teen court program as described in §938.342(1g)(f), Wis. Stats. G. An order for the person to attend school. H. A forfeiture of no more than $500 plus costs, subject to § 938.37, Wis. Stats. all or part of the forfeiture plus costs may be assessed against the person, the parents or guardian of the person, or both. I. Any other reasonable conditions consistent with this ordinance, including a curfew, restrictions as to going to or remaining on specified premises and restrictions on associating with other children or adults. J. An order placing the person under formal or informal supervision, as described in § 938.34(2), Wis. Stats. for up to one year. K. An order for the person’s parent, guardian or legal custodian to participate in counseling at the parent’s, guardian’s, or legal custodian’s own expense or to attend school with the person, or both. Chapter 4.24, Page 53 L. An order for the person to report to a youth report center after school, in the evening, on weekends, on other non-school days, or at any other time that the person is not under immediate adult supervision, for participation in the social, behavioral, academic, community service, and other programming of the center as described in §938.342(1g)(k), Wis. Stats. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. Chapter 4.25, Page 54 4.25 CO NTRIBUTING TO TRUANCY THE CO UNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECT ION I. AUTHORITY Pursua nt to §59.54(22) Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish th e ordinance - C ontributing to Truancy. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §948.45, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECT ION II. VIOLATION Any pers on 17 years of age or older who, by any act or omission, knowingly encourages or contributes to the truancy of a person subject to school attendance laws. SECT ION III. PENALTIES Any p erson violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $300. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $400. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $400 nor more than $500 SECT ION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK Chapter 4.26, Page 1 4.26 PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND ARTICLE AND JEWELRY DEALERS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES OR DAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the authority of §134.71, Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby e stablish the ordinance – Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Article and Jewelry Dealers. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference § 134.71, Wis. Stats. Any f uture amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes in corporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS No person may operate as a pawnbroker, secondhand article dealer or jewelry dealer in violation of § 134.71, Wis. Stats. or this ordinance. SEC TION III. P ENALTIES Any person found in violation of Section II is subject to the following penalties: A. For a f irst violation a forfeiture of not less than $50, nor more than $1,000. B. For a s econd violation or subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $500, nor more than $2,000. SEC TION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Foll owing passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 1991. BACK 4.27 CHARGE FOR EXCESSIVE FALSE ALARMS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. AUTHORITY Purs uant to §59.54(6), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance- Charge for Excessive False Alarms. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Any person having a burglar, hold-up or any type of intrusion alarm shall be charged the following fees for the indicated number of false alarms responded to by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office within a twelve-month period: NUMBE R OF FALSE ALARMS FEE One to Four No charge Five and Subsequent No less than $50 and no more than $1000 “F alse alarm” is defined as an alarm signal which elicits a response by the Sheriff's Department when a situation requiring a response by the Sheriff's Department does not in fact exist. If the possessor of the alarm shows to the satisfaction of the Sheriff that such false alarm was not the result of negligence or improper maintenance, or other good and sufficient cause beyond the reasonable control of the possessor of the alarm, such fee may be waived and the response of the alarm shall not count as a false alarm in computing the fee established under this ordinance. SECTION III. EFFECTIVE DATE Foll owing passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK Chapter 4.29, Page 64 4.29 SCHOOL TRESPASS ORDINANCE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Purs uant to §59.54(22) Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Contributing to Truancy. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.13, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. It shall be unlawful for any person to go upon the grounds of any school district for the purposes of engaging in conduct which is disorderly, disruptive or otherwise detrimental to the orderly conduct of school affairs. B. It shall be unlawful for any person not engaged in legitimate school-related business to remain upon the grounds of any school district upon being requested to leave by any school district official or employee or by a law enforcement officer. It shall be unlawful for any person so requested to return to the grounds of said school district at any time without the specific permission of a school district official or employee or of a law enforcement officer. SECT ION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $750. BACK Chapter 4.29, Page 65 SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.30 CURFEW ORDINANCE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(6), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Curfew Ordinance. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, wharves, docks, or other public grounds, public places or public buildings, places of amusement and/or entertainment, vacant lots or other unsupervised places between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day. B. It shall be unlawful for the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of a minor under the age of eighteen (18) years to knowingly permit the minor to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, wharves, docks, or other public grounds, public places or public buildings, places of amusement and/or entertainment, vacant lots or other unsupervised places between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day. C. The provisions of (A) and (B) above shall not apply if: 1. The minor was accompanied by his or her parent or guardian. 2. The minor was accompanied by an adult designated by his or her parent or guardian. 3. The minor was on an errand made necessary by an emergency. 4. The minor was attending a school, religious or government- sponsored activity or was traveling to or from a school, religious or government-sponsored activity. 5. The minor was engaged in a lawful employment activity or was going to or coming directly from lawful employment. BACK 6. The minor was on an errand directed by his or her parent or guardian. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II A. above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $250. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $300. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $450. Any person violating Section II B. above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $300. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $600. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.32A DOUGLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT FACILITIES PARKING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECT ION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §§346.55 and 346.505(2), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Douglas County Government Facilities Parking. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. SEC TION II. SCOPE Parking areas for the Douglas County Government Center, Douglas County Courthouse, Douglas County Highway Department and Douglas County Forestry Department shall be so designated. This Chapter shall apply to parking, stopping or standing of any vehicle, inclusive of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Reserved spaces, spaces restricted by time or all other parking and standing restrictions, shall be marked by signage approved by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors and Douglas County Sheriff. SEC TION III. VIOLATIONS It shall be unlawful to park: A. Or leave standing any vehicle which is in violation of a County sign, notice, regulation or rule. B. So as to obstruct other vehicles legally parked. C. On any sidewalk or lawn area. D. In any area not designated and marked for parking. E. A vehicle outside the designated limits of the parking space. F. In a space properly designated for law enforcement or emergency vehicles. G. In a space properly designated for circuit court judges and/or family court commissioners and/or the Douglas County Sheriff. H. In any area designated as parking under this chapter between the hours of BACK 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., with the exception of employees of Douglas County and the City of Superior who are engaged in employment activities. I. In permit parking areas without proper authorization. J. I nside the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office fenced in parking area adjacent to the Douglas County Jail unless the individual is an employee of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office or have permission of the Sheriff. K. In handicapped designated parking spaces without proper authorization SE CTION IV. PENALTIES Any person violating Section III. A- J. above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $20 nor more than $40. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $100. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not more than $150. Any person violating Section III. K. above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $200. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $250. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not more than $300. . Abandoned vehicles are subject to removal by, or under the direction of, the Sheriff or designee in accordance with Douglas County Ordinance 5.08, Vehicle Abandonment and Impoundment. Towing and storage charges shall be assessed in accord with Douglas County Ordinance 5.08, in addition to any forfeiture. SECT ION V. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. Chapter 4.32, Page -- 4.32B. R ESTRICTIONS ON STOPPING AND PARKING WITHIN DOUGLAS COUNTY THE CO UNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Rest rictions on Stopping and Parking – state statues adopted. Douglas County hereby adopts pursuant to §349.06, Wis. Stats., all traffic regulations contained in §§346.50 and 346.55 Wis. Stats. are incorporated herein by reference. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. It s hall be unlawful to park or leave any vehicle standing , whether temporarily or otherwise, upon any highway within Douglas County , except as provided in §346.50, Wis. Stats. B. No pers on may leave or park any motor vehicle on private property without the consent of the owner or lessee of property within Douglas County, except as provided in §346.50, Wis. Stats. C. Owner s or lessees of public or private property may permit parking by certain persons and limit, restrict or prohibit parking as to other persons if the owner or lessee posts a sign on the property indicating for whom parking is permitted, limited, restricted or prohibited. No person may leave or park any motor vehicle on public or private property contrary to a sign posted thereon in violation. SEC TION IV. PENALT IES Any p erson violating Section II, A above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $30 nor more than $50. B. For a s econd violation, a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $150. BACK Chapter 4.32, Page -- C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $300. Any person violating Section II, B and C above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $20 nor more than $40. B. For a second violation within a year, a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $100. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not more than $150. Offending vehicles are subject to removal by, or under the direction of the Sheriff or designee in accordance with § 349.13(3), Wis. Stats and Douglas County Ordinance 5.08. SECTION V. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.33A POSSESSION O F MARIJUANA AND SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to the authority of §§59.54(25) and 59.54(25g), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Possession of Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabinoid. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set fort h by reference §§59.54(25) and 59.54(25g), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or m odifications of the statutes incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this or dinance. This ordinance is i ntended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts w hich may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATIONS A. The possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana, as defined in §961.01(14), Wis. Stats., and subject to the exceptions in the introduction of §961.41(3g), Wis. Stats., is prohibited, except that any person charged with possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana, or who was previously or is currently charged with the possession of any amount of marijuana in the State of Wisconsin, shall not be charged under this section. B. The possession of synthetic cannabinoids, as defined in §961.14(4)(tb), Wis. Stats., and subject to the exceptions in the introduction of §961.41(3g), Wis. Stats., is prohibited, except that any person previously convicted for possession of a controlled substance in the State of Wisconsin, shall not be charged under this section. SECT ION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. BACK SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.33B POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(25m) , Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §961.573(1), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATION No person may use or possess any equipment products or material that are designed for use or primarily intended for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packing, repacking, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II abov e is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750 C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $750. BACK SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. Chap ter 4.33C, Page 80 4.33C ABUSE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Purs uant §59.54(22), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Abuse of Hazardous Substance – state statutes adopted. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §941.316 Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATION. Whoev er does any of the following shall be in violation of this ordinance: A. Possesses a hazardous substance with the intent to ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce it into the human body. B. Intent ionally ingests, inhales, or otherwise introduces into the human body a hazardous substance. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $300. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $400. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $400 nor more than $500. SEC TION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 4.34A HARASSMENT THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Harassment. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §947.013, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Whoever, with intent to harass or intimidate another person, does any of the fol lowing is subject to this ordinance: A. Strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects the person to physical contact or attempts or threatens to do the same. B. Engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts which harass or intimidate the person and which serve no legitimate purpose. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. BACK SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.34B UNLAWFUL USE OF TELEPHONE THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Unlawful Use of Telephone. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §947.012(2), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Whoever does any of the following is in violation of thi s ordinance: A. With intent to harass or offend, telephones another and uses any obscene, lewd or profane language or suggests any lewd or lascivious act. B. Makes or causes the telephone of another repeatedly to ring, with intent to harass any person at the called number. C. Makes repeated telephone calls, whether or not conversation ensues, with intent solely to harass any person at the called number. D. Makes a telephone call, whether or not conversation ensues, without disclosing his or her identity and with intent to harass any person at the called number. E. Knowingly permits any telephone under his or her control to be used for any purpose prohibited by this section. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: BACK A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $400. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $400 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $700. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.34C UNLAWFUL USE OF COMPUTERIZED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Unlawful Use of Computerized Communication Systems.. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §947.0125(3), Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS Violation of this ordinance by use of a computerized communication system, including cellular telephones applications, will consist of any of the following: A. With intent to harass, annoy or offend another person, sends a message to the person on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system and in that message uses any obscene, lewd or profane language or suggests any lewd or lascivious act. B. With intent to harass, annoy or offend another person, sends a message on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system with the reasonable expectation that the person will receive the message and in that message uses any obscene, lewd or profane language or suggests any lewd or lascivious act. C. With intent solely to harass another person, sends repeated messages to the person on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system. D. With intent solely to harass another person, sends repeated messages on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system with the reasonable expectation that the person will receive the messages. E. With intent to harass or annoy another person, sends a message to the BACK person on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system while intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent the disclosure of his or her own identity. F. While intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent the disclosure of his or her identity and with intent to harass or annoy another person, sends a message on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system with the reasonable expectation that the person will receive the message. G. Knowingly permits or directs another person to send a message prohibited by this section from any computer terminal or other device that is used to send messages on an electronic mail or other computerized communication system and that is under his or her control. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $400. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $400 nor more than $500. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $750. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.35 UNNECESSARY NOISE AND/OR ACCELERATION THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §349.06, Wi s. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Unnecessary Noise and/or Acceleration. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §349.135, Wis. Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS A. No person shall, upon any county highway, make unnecessary and/or annoying noises with a motor vehicle by squealing tires and/or excessive acceleration of an engine. B. No person may operate, park, stop or leave standing a motor vehicle while using a radio or other electronic sound amplification device emitting sound from the vehicle that is clearly audible under normal conditions from a distance of fifty (50) or more feet, unless the electric sound amplification devise is being used to request assistance or warn against an unsafe condition. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II A. above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $300. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $400. C. For a third violation, a forfeiture of not less than $400 nor more than $500. BACK Any person violating Section II B. above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $40 nor more than $80. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $200. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.36 HARASSMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT ANIMALS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SEC TION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(6), Wi s. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance – Harassment of Police and Fire Animals. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §951.095, Wis Stats. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts which may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SEC TION II. VIOLATIONS No person may do any of the following to any animal that is used by a law enfor cement agency or fire department to perform agency or department functions or duties: A. Frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse or harass the animal. B. Strike, shove, kick or otherwise subject the animal to physical contact. C. Strike the animal by using a dangerous weapon. SEC TION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $450. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $450 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000. BACK SECTION IV. ENFORCEMENT This ordinance may be enforced through the issuance of a citation. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is specifically empowered to issue citations for violations of this ordinance. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY Should any sub-section, clause or provision of this ordinance be declared by the court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the section as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. SECTION VI. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. 4.41 LOITERING AND/OR PROWLING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. AUTHORITY P ursuant to §59.54(6), Wis. Stats., Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Prohibition of Loitering and/or Prowling. Any future amendments, revisions or m odifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATION No person shall loiter or prowl in a place, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety of person or property in the vicinity. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such alarm i s warranted is the fact that the actor takes flight upon appearance of a law enforcement officer, refuse to identify themselves, or manifestly endeavors to conceal themselves or any obj ect. Unless flight by the person or other circumstances make it impracticable, a law enforcement officer shall prior to any arrest for an offense under this section, afford the person an opportunity to dispel any alarm which would otherwise be warranted, by r equesting them to identify themselves and explain their presence and conduct. No person shall be convicted of an offense under this section if the law enforcement officer did not comply with the preceding sentence or if it appears at trial that the explanation given by the person was true and, if believed by the law enforcement officer at the time, would have dispelled the alarm. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any person violating Section II above is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $150. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $250. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500. BACK SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Following passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors, this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. Chapter --, Page --- 4.42 OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ON DOUGLAS COUNTY HIGHWAYS THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS F OLLOWS: SECTION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §349.18(1m) Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish t he ordinance - Operation of Golf Carts on Douglas County Highways. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statute incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. SECTION II. VIOLATION No person may operate a g olf cart on any portion of a county highway including the entire road right-of-way, unless the operation is within the boundaries of a ci ty, village or t own which allows for such operation. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any per son violating Section III is subject to the following penalties: A. For a f irst violation a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $200. B. For a s econd violation a forfeiture of not less than $200 nor more than $350. C. For a t hird and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $500. SECTIO N VI. EFFECTIVE DATE Followi ng passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors , this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK Chapter ---, Page --- 4.43 THEFT OF PROPERTY T HE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES O RDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. AUTHORITY Pursuant to §59.54(22), Wis. Stats, Douglas County does hereby establish the ordinance - Theft of Property. Douglas County hereby adopts and incorporates as if fully set forth by reference §943.20, Wis Stats. Any future amendments, revisions, or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this ordinance. This ordinance is intended to provide a prosecutorial alternative for acts w hich may otherwise be violations of state law. Any act required to be performed by a statute incorporated into this ordinance by reference is required by this ordinance, and any act prohibited by any such statute is prohibited by this ordinance. The defenses available under state law are also available to corresponding provisions under this ordinance. SECTION II VIOLATIONS Whoever intentionally takes and carries away, uses, transfers, conceals, or retains possession of movable property of another without the other’s consent and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of such property. SECTION III. PENALTIES Any p erson violating Section II is subject to the following penalties: A. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $150 nor more than $500. B. For a second violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $750. C. For a third and subsequent violation, a forfeiture of not less than $350 nor more than $1,000. SECT ION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Follow ing passage and publication by the Douglas County Board of Supervisors , this ordinance shall be in full force and effect. BACK 2025 2024 Total Assets and Deferred Outflows 230,698,853 $ 229,390,753 $ Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows 77,588,805 78,638,812 Net Position: Net Investment in Capital Assets 115,899,145 111,395,496 Restricted 1,524,431 2,685,338 Unrestricted 35,686,472 36,671,107 Total Net Position 153,110,048$ 150,751,941$ 2025 2024 Revenues 64,445,829$ 66,600,027$ Expenses 62,087,722 59,046,909 Changes in Net Position 2,358,107 7,553,118 Net Position - Beginning 150,751,941 143,198,823 Net Position - Ending 153,110,048$ 150,751,941$ Douglas County, Wisconsin Summary of Government-Wide Statements December 31, 2025 and 2024 Statement of Net Position (Summarized) Statement of Activities (Summarized) RETURN TO AGENDA General Human Services Debt Service Nonmajor Total Revenues 24,429,957$ 15,045,759$ 5,330,674$ 3,380,870$ 48,187,260$ Expenditures 23,821,266 14,869,771 5,464,084 3,590,487 47,745,608 Rev over (under) Expenditurs 608,691 175,988 (133,410) (209,617) 441,652 Other financing sources (uses) Transfers in 2,891,744 8,800 - 367,082 3,267,626 Transfers out (2,518,882) (963,509) (6,500,000) (646,884) (10,629,275) Long-term debt issued - - 6,500,000 - 6,500,000 Premium on long-term debt - - 255,389 - 255,389 Leases (as Lessee) - - - - - Net change in fund balances 981,553 (778,721) 121,979 (489,419) (164,608) Fund balances - Beginning 26,569,752 2,978,082 196,391 740,782 30,485,007 Fund balances - Ending 27,551,305$ 2,199,361$ 318,370$ 251,363$ 30,320,399$ Nonspendable 1,147,939$ -$ -$ -$ 1,147,939$ Restricted 1,016,569 - - - 1,016,569 Committed 2,973,701 1,445,375 318,370 - 4,737,446 Assigned 7,914,735 753,986 - 251,363 8,920,084 Unassigned 14,498,361 - - - 14,498,361 Total 27,551,305$ 2,199,361$ 318,370$ 251,363$ 30,320,399$ Unassigned as a % of fund expenditures 60.86% Unassigned as a % of total governmental fund expenditures 30.37% Fund Balance Summary Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances (Summarized) Douglas County, Wisconsin Summary of Governmental Fund Statements December 31, 2025 Enterprise Fund Forestry Highway Others Total Operating revenues 3,888,785 2,447,719 6,389,774 12,726,278 Operating expenses 4,310,284 12,484,898 7,815,958 24,611,140 Operating income(loss) (421,499) (10,037,179) (1,426,184) (11,884,862) Nonoperating revenues 1,581,535 6,526,148 294,603 8,402,286 Transfers: Capital contributions 405,644 - - 405,644 Transfers in 835,000 7,506,500 301,500 8,643,000 Transfers out (1,281,351) - - (1,281,351) Change in net position 1,119,329 3,995,469 (830,081) 4,284,717 Net position Beginning 17,168,527 88,308,687 3,393,825 108,871,039 Net position Ending 18,287,856 92,304,156 2,563,744 113,155,756 Internal Service Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Net Position (Summarized) Douglas County, Wisconsin Summary of Proprietary Fund Statements December 31, 2025 Douglas County Monthly Reconciliation of American Rescue Plan Act Projects As of 8/28/2026 Revenue and Interest: Date Amount ARPA Disbursement 1 5/20/2021 4,190,691 ARPA Disbursement 2 6/21/2022 4,190,691 LATCF Disbursement 1 50,000 Total Unspent LATCF Disbursement 2 50,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 ARPA Spend Award Total Federal Proceeds 8,481,382 (698) (836,222) (2,547,969) (2,596,164) (2,477,050) (286,036) (8,458,104) 23,278 Tota Interest Proceeds (Not Subject to ARPA Compliance Requirements) 1,090,255 1,090,255 Total Award and Interest 9,571,637 1,113,533 Total Actual Completed Expenditures: Resolution Committed 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Actual 2026 Actual Expense Excess ARPA B&G - Siemens Compact HVAC Controllers #22-21 24,950 - - - - - - - 24,950 Completed B&G - New Drinking Fountains #37-22 35,000 - - 34,862 - - - 34,862 138 Completed B&G - Pump Repair And Upgrades #37-22 25,000 - - 17,892 - - - 17,892 7,108 Completed B&G - Sewer/Drain Cleaning #37-22 12,500 - - 2,917 9,730 - - 12,647 (147) Completed B&G - Energy Assessment/Audit #22-21 5,100 698 - - - - - 698 4,402 Completed B&G - Courthouse Elevator Repair #62-21 150,000 - - - - - - - 150,000 Completed B&G - Air Conditioning Courthouse Make Up Air Unit #37-22 36,000 - - - - - - - 36,000 Completed B&G - Courthouse Air Separator & Filter #37-22 15,000 - - 10,041 - - - 10,041 4,959 Completed B&G - HVAC Controllers #37-22 22,750 - - 24,981 - - - 24,981 (2,231) Completed B&G - HVAC Filters #37-22 20,000 - - 14,068 - - - 14,068 5,932 Completed B&G - Hot Water Heaters #31-23 420,000 - - - - - - - 420,000 Completed Forestry - Lucius Woods Upper Restroom/Shower ($230,000 & $545,000)#22-21 & 37-22 775,000 - 428,196 215,154 - - - 643,350 131,650 Completed Forestry - Lucius Woods Lower Restroom Building ($125,000 & 230,000)#22-21 & 37-22 355,000 - 159,669 66,271 - - - 225,940 129,060 Completed Forestry - Additional LW Shower & Restroom Cost #37-22 105,000 - - - - - - - 105,000 Completed Forestry - Lucious Woods Paving #31-23 335,000 - - 335,000 - - - 335,000 - Completed Forestry - Crawler Skid Excavator & Murching Head #31-23 245,000 - - 257,615 - - - 257,615 (12,615) Completed Forestry - Compact Track Loader #31-23 100,000 - - 86,818 - - - 86,818 13,182 Completed Highway - Hawthorne Back-up Well Replacement #22-21 25,000 - 23,348 - - - - 23,348 1,652 Completed Highway - Hawthorne HVAC #37-22 370,400 - 15,950 428,918 - - - 444,868 (74,468) Completed Highway - Hawthorne Roof Replacement #31-23 425,000 - - 392,700 - - - 392,700 32,300 Completed Sheriff/Jail - COVID19 Mitigation - Lobby 57,000 - 57,000 - - - - 57,000 - Completed Jail - Phase 2 & 3 Camera Replacement #31-23 472,800 - - 465,750 - - - 465,750 7,050 Completed Misc - North and South Country Acres Trailer Park Cleanup #44-23 200,000 - - 17,117 31,464 - - 48,581 151,419 Completed Forestry - Snow Load Damage Remediation #49-23 50,000 - - 32,728 15,143 - - 47,871 2,129 Completed Misc - County Board/Admin Broadband Infrastructure Projects #14-22 500,000 - - - - - - - 500,000 Completed H&HS - Sheltering for quarantine COVID clients #67-21 10,000 - - - - - - - 10,000 Completed Land & Development - Roof Superior Business Center #40-24 300,000 - - - 150,000 - - 150,000 150,000 Completed Highway - Plow Truck 389,945 - - - 389,945 - - 389,945 - Completed Highway - Plow Truck 399,945 - - - 399,945 - - 399,945 - Completed B&G - Duct Cleaning #37-22 25,000 - - - 11,822 13,178 - 25,000 - Completed B&G - Facility Duct Cleaning #31-23 150,000 - - - - 150,000 - 150,000 - Completed Forestry - Lowboy Trailer/Semi Tractor 290,000 - - - - 284,964 - 284,964 5,036 Completed B&G - Complex Roof Replacement #31-23 1,600,000 - - - 1,327,617 7,342 - 1,334,959 265,041 Completed B&G - Government Center Cooling Tower/Chiller #31-23 850,000 - - - 139,969 720,541 - 860,510 (10,510) Completed Forestry - County Forest Road Improvement #31-23 125,000 - - 4,300 - 120,700 - 125,000 - Completed B&G - Jail Damper - Fire System #40-24 42,000 - - - - 42,000 - 42,000 - Completed Misc - Chapter 980 Placement Funding #62-23 250,000 - - - - - - - 250,000 N/A Jail - Shower Rehabilitation 124,500 - - - - 136,160 - 136,160 (11,660) Completed B&G - Expand Gov Center Duct Cleaning 100,000 - - - 50,000 41,591 - 91,591 8,409 Completed Jail Remodel - Existing Direct Supervision Officers Station #14-24 750,000 - - - 49,135 716,573 16,493 782,201 (32,201) Completed - B&G - Repairs from Mini-Reconditioning HVAC #37-22 113,200 - 12,919 40,604 21,395 - - 74,918 38,282 B&G - HVAC Repairs Continuation #37-22 250,000 - 139,140 100,233 - - 239,373 10,627 Finance - Replace Financial Software #31-23 500,000 - - - - 244,001 269,543 513,544 (13,544) 11,051,090 698 836,222 2,547,969 2,596,164 2,477,050 286,036 8,744,140 2,306,950 ARPA Spend RETURN TO AGENDA