HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2006 (07) RESOLUTION REQUESTING LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT
ISSUANCE OF STATE RECREATIONAL LICENSES
PENDING PAYMENT OF DELIQUENT FORFEITURES AND FEES
RESOLUTION NO. 7C2l0(-
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has millions of dollars of outstanding forfeitures and fees;
and
WHEREAS, existing and future county budget constraints dictate a need for the
collection of these monies; and
WHEREAS, while a significant portion of these delinquent forfeitures and fees
are owed by non - residents, presenting collection problems, some of these non - residents
may purchase Wisconsin recreation licenses; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the delinquent fines originate from fish and game
regulations violations; and
WHEREAS, a mechanism is in place that identifies persons with delinquent
forfeiture payments at the time and place they apply for recreational licenses; and
WHEREAS, failure to follow -up on delinquent fine and fee collections sends a
.negative message to the public.
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that the
Wisconsin Counties Association and the members of the State Senate and Assembly take
immediate steps to initiate legislation to withhold State recreational licenses, including ATV,
snowmobile, all -game hunting and fishing, from residents and non - residents if they owe
delinquent forfeitures or fees, until such are paid.
Offered by the Public Protection Committee.
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
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Reviewed by Corporation Counsel on - 7 - d
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Greg 4merman, Corporation Counsel
This Resolution was adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on
Cindy Camp e 1, C unty Clerk