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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
City Attorney
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Generally, the District Attorney prosecutes criminal matters under the state statutes at circuit court in Waukesha County. The City Attorney provides legal services to the City officials and staff. The City Prosecutor prosecutes municipal ordinance violations in the City's municipal court. |
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No, the City Prosecutor represents the City of Brookfield in municipal court. You may contact his office at (414) 321-6530 or come to the courtroom one hour before the session begins on the scheduled court appearance day. |
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No. Municipal ordinance violations are civil forfeiture actions, not criminal matters. |
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No, you do not. You are entitled to a lawyer at your own expense, but most municipal defendants appear without one. Public defenders are not appointed in noncriminal matters in municipal court. |
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You will be given a trial date. Prior to the trial, you have the opportunity to discuss the case with the City Prosecutor and attempt to reach resolution. The best time to talk to the City Prosecutor about your trial would be one hour before the trial begins in the courtroom. You may also call the City Prosecutor at the number listed before your trial date. |
City of Brookfield General Information
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Yes. Municipal Ordinance 10.16.010 License Required: "No person shall operate a bicycle, as defined in Section 340.01(5), Wisconsin Statutes, upon any public highway within the City without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter." Residents of the City of Brookfield may obtain a bike license at the City of Brookfield Police Department. They may either print the form below or fill out the form at the Police Department Lobby. The fee for obtaining a bike license is $6.00. Print Form |
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Call the Elmbrook Humane Society at (262) 782-9261. More... |
Community Development
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Schedule of Plan Commission and Plan Review Board meetings for 2007. More... |
Election Information
Engineering
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The City has a five year plan for repaving streets based on their condition. See map. If your street is not on the map, then it is not scheduled for repaving in the next five years. Paving Map |
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The City has a five year plan for installing water main in streets. See map. If your street is not on the map, then it is not scheduled for installation of a water main in the next five years. Water Main Map |
Finance
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The property tax bills are mailed around December 10th. |
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Payment types accepted by the City include cash or check. Credit cards are accepted via the Waukesha County website at www.waukeshacounty.gov or click on the link below. Electronic checks are also accepted on the County website. Please note that there is a 3% convenience fee for credit card payments and $1.00 for electronic checks. City Hall is open for property tax collection Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition, a drop box for payments is available in the north parking lot of City Hall. The City also partners with Tri City National Bank to assist with tax collections, particularly on days or hours when City Hall is not open. You can find information regarding Tri City collection hours in the tax bill envelope or look on the News and Announcements page starting in early December.
Taxpayers have the choice of paying in full or paying in two installments. Should you choose to pay in installments, the second installment is due to the Waukesha County Treasurer by July 31. Please mail or deliver second real estate tax bill installments directly to:
Waukesha County Treasurer
1320 Pewaukee Road, Room 148
Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: (262) 548-7029
Fax: (262) 896-8037
or visit the County web site: County Website Pay Online |
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Utility bill payments can be made at City Hall, 2000 N. Calhoun Road in person from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or placed in the drop box adjacent to City Hall. Payments can also be mailed to the above address. Bills are mailed quarterly (March, June, September and December), and are due by the 25th of the following month. Information regarding online utility payments can be found via this link. Online payments |
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The City does not perform final readings for water/sewer bills for sales of property; buyers and sellers should have the utility charges prorated as part of the closing process. If you are currently on the Automatic Payment program or your bill is not addressed to “Current Resident”, please notify the Accounting office via U.S. mail, telephone, or email using the link below, to ensure that your utility account is removed from direct debit and the bill is mailed to the correct address.
If an installment remains due on a property tax bill, contact the Waukesha County Treasurer for payment options. If a parcel is sold, the address change for property tax bills is processed as part of recording the change in ownership of a parcel – no additional action is needed.
Changes in mailing addresses for property tax bills not connected with a change in ownership should be sent to the Treasurer’s or Assessor’s office at City Hall, or
Finance Email |
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Dog licenses may be obtained at the CITY CLERK INFORMATION DESK or POLICE DEPARTMENT. They are due April 1st. Please remit a separate check to City of Brookfield - Dog License. Do not include license fee with your tax payment. PROOF OF RABIES IMMUNIZATION IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN DOG LICENSE. The rates for 2007 are: Neutered Male or Spayed Female - $10.00 and Unneutered Male or Unspayed Female - $15.00. Contact the Clerk’s office at (262) 796-6653 or City Hall Email |
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Questions regarding your property tax bill should be directed to the Treasurer's office at (262) 796-6640. You can also e-mail any questions to: finance@ci.brookfield.wi.us; please include the tax key number (7-10 digit number preceded by the letters BRC in the upper right hand corner of the bill) in your message. Copies of paid property tax bills are available for a fee of $0.25. Please indicate where and when we can contact you to pick up the copy of the bill in your message. Alternatively, the Waukesha County Treasurer tax listing website can be used to obtain paid tax bill information. Waukesha County Treasurer tax listing |
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The City’s sanitary sewer rates provide for an automatic credit for residential customers for the summer quarter (June-September) in that the sanitary sewer charges for that quarter are based on an average of the usage for the three previous quarters rather than actual water usage. Customers who have significant water use during other times of the year can apply to have a deduct meter installed, which will provide for sewer charges to be based on actual wastewater put into the sanitary sewer. Installation of the deduct meter is at the property owner’s expense. Applications for the separate meter can be made through the Accounting office at (262) 782-9650 or . Finance Email |
Fire
Highway - Drainage
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It is the responsibility of the Highway Department to clean and maintain storm sewer inlets and catch basins within the City right-of-way. Residents should keep debris and leaves out of these inlets which will improve drainage in your area and reduce flooding during heavy downpours. If you have a blockage in your storm sewer or culvert, contact the Highway Department. (262) 782-5029 |
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The City of Brookfield has placed a moratorium on ditch enclosure installations at this time. If you are having a problem with your ditch, please contact the Highway Department (262) 782-5029 to see if it can be reshaped for easier maintenance. |
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Sump lines can be discharged into the ditch line or discharged anywhere on your lot as long as it is at least 10' from your lot line. If you live in a curb and gutter area you cannot discharge directly into the curb line. You must place the discharge hose in your yard. Sump lines discharging into curbing cause severe icing problems in the winter and slippery algae in the summer. Contact the Highway Department to see if there is a storm sewer location on your lot where a connection could be made. |
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If you are planning to replace your driveway in the near future, contact the Highway Department as soon as possible to make an inspection of the existing culvert to see if it needs replacement. We usually can work around your schedule to replace if needed. Do not wait to call us when the contractor is doing the work. We need at least a 2 (two)-week notice for scheduling. |
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If the Highway Department performs ditch grading or repairs a storm sewer on your lot, we will try to repair the landscaping within 2 (two) weeks, weather permitting. We will landscape from April to October 15th. It is the responsibility of the resident to water and maintain the area after it is restored. |
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The Highway Department will repair or replace asphalt driveway approaches only if a culvert is replaced. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to repair or replace any driveway approach that is deteriorating. |
Highway - General Information
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No we do not. Residents can bring their yard waste to the Recycling Center or hire a licensed hauler to pick it up and bring it in. The City has a list of licensed haulers available to the public. Licensed Yard Waste Haulers |
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Please contact Parks, Recreation and Forestry if you have any questions regarding tree work, pruning or tree removal. (262) 796-6681 Parks/Forestry Division |
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The Highway Department will pick up dead animals from the roads and road sides between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm., Monday through Friday. We cannot come on to private property.
Vehicular killed deer within the City of Brookfield will be picked up and disposed of by the Highway Department. Call (262) 782-5029 |
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The Recycling Center is open year round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. In addition, from May through November, the Recycling Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. For further Recycling information... |
Highway - Snow Control
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The driver for each snow route inspects the route and determines where the flexible guideposts are installed. If Homeowners care to install additional markers they may do so. The guideposts must be flexible and/or break-away type (usually plastic or fiberglass). Metal stakes are not allowed. The City is not responsible for any damage to private markers during a plowing operation. |
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Bike paths & sidewalks in the City’s right of way are cleared by Park, Recreation & Forestry.
Call (262) 796-6681
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In Spring, the Highway Department will repair the damage to the lawn. The process includes topsoil, raking, grass seed and ground cover. Homeowners are responsible for watering the repair. We do not use sod. Homeowners must contact us to report the damage at (262) 782-5029 or email us at highway@ci.brookfield.wi.us |
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The City will repair or replace any mailbox that has been struck by a City snowplow. Paper boxes are not repaired or replaced by the City. Contact your newspaper provider for replacement paper boxes. Mailboxes that cannot be repaired are replaced with a standard black #1 mailbox on a 4 x 4 post. If the ground is frozen and repairs cannot be made we will install a temporary mailbox and return in the Spring to make permanent repairs. |
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Unfortunately this is inevitable during a plowing operation. It is the responsibility of the homeowner for clearing this snow. |
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During a general call-out, plowing or ice control operation, a priority has been established. Priority will be given to all main roads (Class I). All other roads (Class II) will be serviced as soon as main roads have been cleared and deemed safe. Since there is less traffic on weekends, the time frame to have all roads cleared may be slightly later. In most cases, this will mean that the streets will be passable. Clean-up, which includes widening, will be done as soon as possible after making the initial pass. Depending on what class of road the patrol worker maintains, the severity of the storm will determine the extent of attention the particular route will receive. The Department is responsible for both main roads and residential roads. Questions regarding patrol route coverage can be directed to the Highway Department at (262) 782-5029, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Voice mail will also take off-hour calls. Calls for emergency situations can also be directed to the Police by dialing the Waukesha County Communications Center at (262) 446-5070. |
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Cul-de-sacs present a special problem for snow removal crews. There are 382 cul-de-sacs and 64 dead-end streets in the City. Plowing in cul-de-sacs will consist of making either one or two passes to clear snow to allow residents road access during the early stages of the storm. Snow left in the center will not be immediately removed, but will be left until the driver returns to complete the clean-up stage of the plowing. |
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It is the responsibility of the homeowner to clear snow from fire hydrants and to ensure mailboxes are accessible to the mail carrier. |
Highway - Streets
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The Highway Department will start cleaning the main streets usually in March after the threat of snow has passed. Curb and gutter areas will be swept first due to DNR requirements. After these areas, we will complete the remainder of the City. |
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The Highway Department will repair or replace asphalt driveway approaches only if a culvert is replaced. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to repair or replace any driveway approach that is deteriorating. |
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The Highway Department will replace missing or damaged street name, regulatory or informational signs within our jurisdiction. Call (262) 782-5029. |
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We own and maintain street lights at the following locations:
Bluemound Rd. – Moorland Rd. to Corporate Dr.
Brookfield Rd. – at Capitol Dr.(median only)
Brookfield Rd. – North Hills Dr. to Burleigh Rd.
Calhoun Rd. – Wisconsin Ave. to North Ave.
Capitol Dr. – Brookfield Rd. to the West
Civic Dr. – at City Hall
Executive Dr. – Bluemound Rd. to south end
Greenfield Ave. –at Calhoun Rd. and Moorland Rd.
Moorland Rd. – Greenfield Ave. to Bluemound Rd.
Norhardt Dr. – Gebhardt Rd. to North Ave.
North Ave. – Calhoun Rd to the west
North Ave. – at Elmbrook Hospital Entrance
Mitchell Park Dr. – Capitol Dr. to River Rd.
All other lights are owned and maintained by WE Energies, however you may contact the City of Brookfield Highway Department at (262) 782-5029 or email us at highway@ci.brookfield.wi.us and we will report it. |
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We maintain the traffic signals at the following locations:
Greenfield Ave. & Moorland Rd.
Greenfield Ave.& Calhoun Rd.
Calhoun Rd.& Civic Dr.
Calhoun Rd. & Gebhardt Rd.
Calhoun Rd. & Wisconsin Ave.
Lilly Rd. & Burleigh Rd.
Lilly Rd. & Lisbon Rd.
Call the City of Brookfield Highway Department at (262) 782-5029 or email us at highway@ci.brookfield.wi.us |
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The City has a five year plan for repaving streets based on their condition. See map. If your street is not on the map, then it is not scheduled for repaving in the next five years. Paving Map |
Human Resources
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The City utilizes the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel and the Brookfield News as its primary employment advertising media. For up-to-the-minute information on current City openings, access the link Current Job Opportunities, or call Ann Harvancik, Human Resources Generalist at (262) 787-3607, or e-mail harvancik@ci.brookfield.wi.us Current Job Opportunities |
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The City of Brookfield does not require job applicants to be City residents. |
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All applicants for City position vacancies are notified as to their status at every step of the recruitment process. This notice is typically made through the U.S. mail. Consequently, applicants are encouraged to keep the Human Resources apprised of any changes to their contact information. Some recruitment processes may take more time than expected – all applicants should assume they are still under consideration by the City if they have not received notice to the contrary. |
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Unfortunately, the City can only accept application materials for announced job openings during the recruitment timeframe indicated in the job announcement. |
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In general, applications are maintained for at least two years, unless the City elects to initiate a new recruitment process for the same title. In such instances, applicants are asked if they would like their application materials evaluated for the subsequent vacancy, and if so, the extent to which the materials should be updated. |
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The City recruits for the position of Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician when it anticipates the need to fill vacancies. The initial step in the process for applicants is to apply for the position during our recruitment timeframe, which is posted on this website, at the Current Job Opportunities link, whenever it occurs. The current minimum qualifications for the position of Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician are 60 college credits, or an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science; Certification as a Firefighter II; Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician; a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License; and, availability to work a 24 hour rotational shift. The selection procedure consists of a physical ability test, written examination, job trait assessment, background check, drug screen, and oral panel interview. After this process has been completed, pursuant to City of Brookfield Police and Fire Commission Rules, successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list in rank order for hiring interview consideration.
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The City of Brookfield participates in a consortium of similar communities for purposes of police officer recruitment. On a regular basis, the consortium recruits police officer candidates for Waukesha County police agencies, including, the City of Brookfield, the City of New Berlin, Village of Pewaukee, and the Village of Elm Grove. If you are interested in becoming a police officer, we encourage you to check the Current Job Opportunities link on a regular basis for information about the next recruitment timeframe. The current minimum qualifications for the position of Police Officer are 60 college credits, or an Associate’s Degree in Police Science; eligibility for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board; and a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. The selection procedure consists of a medical examination, physical ability test, written examination, job trait assessment, background check, drug screen, and oral panel interview. After this process has been completed, pursuant to City of Brookfield Police and Fire Commission Rules, successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list in rank order for hiring interview consideration.
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The City of Brookfield has numerous part-time positions including library technicians and shelvers, office assistants, general cleaners, election workers and a varied collection of seasonal jobs located primarily in our Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. For a listing of current part-time job vacancies, please check the Current Job Opportunities link, here.
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All City of Brookfield full-time opportunities require being at least 18 years of age. The City has part-time seasonal positions, primarily in the Parks, Recreational and Forestry Department suitable for 16 and 17 year olds. Summer seasonal employment opportunities are typically announced in the Spring, and can be found by accessing the Current Job Opportunities link, here. Current Job Opportunities |
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All City of Brookfield offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment physical examination, criminal background check, and drug screen. Certain higher level positions may require passing an extensive background check and a job trait assessment. All pre-employment requirements can be found in the current job announcement for the particular vacancy. |
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Yes. However, the City prohibits the appointing authority (hiring manager) from participating in a selection process in which a family member is an applicant. |
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No. If you are interested in Town of Brookfield employment, you may want to consider accessing the Town’s website. Town of Brookfield |
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No. If you are interested in Elmbrook School District employment, you may want to consider accessing the District’s website, here. Elmbrook School District |
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No. All required information will be indicated on the job announcement. Although you are welcome to provide a resume at the time of application, it cannot be used in lieu of completing the necessary forms associated with the recruitment. |
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No. The City evaluates all applications for a particular recruitment, and all applicants are notified of their status during the process, irrespective of when they were submitted. On rare occasions, the City may choose to terminate a particular recruitment process in favor of a new one. In such cases, all applicants are notified and asked if they would like to continue in the new process, with an opportunity to update their application materials. |
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Residency within the City of Brookfield within one (1) year of appointment is required for the incumbents of the positions of Police Chief and Fire Chief. For all other employees, residency is encouraged, but not required. |
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Please call the Human Resources Director at (262) 796-6642. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent requested and allowed by law, but cannot be guaranteed. |
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The release of public records is made pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Law. To file an Open Records Request, please mail your request to the custodian of personnel records: James Zwerlein, Human Resources Director, City of Brookfield, 2000 N. Calhoun Rd. Brookfield, WI, 53005-5095, or; stop by the Human Resources Department during normal business hours to make your request. |
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The City employs approximately 350 employees year-round and an additional 200 employees on a part-time and/or seasonal basis, primarily over the summer months. |
Inspection Services
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If the request is phoned in prior to 8:00 a.m., the inspection will take place that day. Inspection requests fielded after this time will take place the following day. |
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Most common code questions can be answered by viewing the fact sheets available on the website. Fact Sheets |
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You may call Inspection Services, come in and view the official zoning map, or view the map on the website. Zoning Map Info |
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You may come to the Inspection Services counter or phone in a complaint. A staff member will verify the complaint. If you wish to remain informed, we will need your name and number. |
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Homeowners can do a great deal of the work on their homes. They can not do electrical or outside plumbing work. |
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Waukesha County Environmental Health (262)896-8300 |
Library - Adult & Teen Services
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We can borrow items from within our county and statewide from certain systems. Please ask at the Adult Reference Desk for assistance. |
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There are suggestion boxes located at both the Children’s and Adult Reference Desks. You may leave a note at either location. You may also express your interest in a title to a staff member at one of these Reference Desks. It will be taken under consideration. |
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Some of the Library databases are available from home. The list of databases can be found on our website under Internet Resources. |
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The Library has computers for public use that provide access to Microsoft Word, Access, and Powerpoint. A valid ID is required to use one of these computers. Keys to the computer rooms are available at the Circulation Desk. |
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YES! We have a Teen Scene area with special books, graphic novels and resources just for teens. The area also includes comfortable furniture and places to study. In addition, we offer a number of programs for teens throughout the year as well as a Teen Advisory Group. Ask for additional information at the Adult Reference Desk. |
Library - Circulation Services
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Provide the Library your email address to receive emails reminding you of upcoming due dates for materials checked out at the Brookfield Public Library. Email notices will be sent three days prior to when a material is due. You may sign up for this service in person at the Circulation Desk, over the phone at 262-782-4140 Opt. 3 or click on pre-overdue email notification sign up link below. Reminder notices are sent as a courtesy. Failure to receive a notice does not remove your responsibility to return items promptly and pay fines.
Pre-overdue Email Notification Sign up |
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You may renew items in person, over the phone at 262-782-4140 Opt. 3 or click on the My Account link below. All circulating materials may be renewed twice. Items with holds on them, items previously renewed twice, interlibrary loan items and items from the browsing collection may NOT be renewed. My Account |
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You can now place your holds on suspension. When the suspension period ends, the hold will be filled when the item becomes available and when your hold is the first qualified hold for the item. You can use this feature when you place a hold, or modify an existing hold. You may call the Library at 262-782-4140 (option 1) or use the Online Catalog and My Account on the web. Holds |
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If you have a valid library card you may view checkouts, holds, and due dates as well as place holds and renew items.
•Click on the My Account link below
•Enter in your library card number and birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY)
•Click on “Display My Account Information”
My Account |
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A child may get his or her own library card as soon as he/she can write his/her name on the back of the registration and library card. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign for juvenile borrowers up to the age of 14 years. This acknowledges the parent or guardian's responsibility for loss or damage of materials and overdue charges on materials loaned to the child. Library Cards |
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Please let the Library know as soon as you lose your card. After you verify your address and pay the $1.00 replacement fee, you will be issued a new card. |
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Yes, if you show proper photo ID with your current address (driver’s license, check book or currently postmarked bill). If fines exceed the $20.00 threshold, this matter must be resolved before you can check out materials. |
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Self check allows users to check out their own materials, provides immediate delivery of service without waiting in lines for assisted checkout, and provides another option for library users to “get in and out quickly” while preserving their privacy. All materials except items on hold can be checked out at one of two self check workstations located in the Library. |
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You may call the Library at 262-782-4140 Opt. 1 or use the online catalog on the web. All circulating materials except pamphlets and items from the browsing collection can be placed on hold. Patrons are notified for available holds and overdues by an automated phone system. Holds |
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Your CAFE card may be used at any library in our consortium which includes the libraries in these communities: Big Bend, Butler, Delafield, Eagle, Elm Grove, Hartland, Mukwonago, Muskego, North Lake, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Sussex, and Waukesha.
Other libraries are also available for your use. Please ask at the Circulation Desk for more information.
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CAFE stands for Catalog Access For Everyone. This term was coined to describe the group of cooperating libraries who joined together to share resources in an effort to provide better and more comprehensive service while reducing the cost of operation to local taxpayers.
The group began in 2003 when the Brookfield Library arranged to share the Waukesha Library's newly upgraded computer system. Since then libraries in Muskego, Mukwonago, Big Bend, Butler, Sussex-Lisbon, Delafield, Eagle, Elm Grove, Hartland, Merton, Oconomowoc and Pewaukee have joined the group.
The combined database of these libraries now contains more than 600,000 titles, 1.4 million items and 220,000 registered borrowers. CAFE Libraries |
Library - General Information & Other Services
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The Library has three black and white copy machines. These machines are self-service, coin operated copiers. Each copy is $.15/page. A change machine is available for your use. Color copiers are not available at the Library. |
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The catalog works best using Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 1.0 or later or Opera 9. Some display issues in the catalog may occur when using earlier versions of these browsers. |
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We have four meeting rooms that may be reserved in advance by non-profit groups based in Waukesha County. We also have 1-person, 2-person and 4-person study rooms that may be used on a first-come, first-served basis. Meeting Room Application |
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You may bring the books to our circulation desk during open hours. We will either add the books to our collection, add them to our booksale shelf, or recycle them. You may receive a record of your donations for tax purposes. |
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Support the Library by becoming a Friend of the Library. Include the Library in your Will, request a memorial, or make other contributions to the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library. |
Library - Internet Resources
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Yes. A signed Internet User Policy must be on file and a valid ID is required. Users under 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the form before they can use the service for the first time. Users 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Printing may be done for $.15/page. Some of the Internet stations also have access to Microsoft Word. Internet User Policy |
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The Library provides free WI-FI access. A signed Internet User Policy must be on file to receive the daily password. Users under 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the form before they can use the service the first time. Internet User Policy |
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The Library has a subscription to NetLibrary that allows you to access electronic books and audio books. The electronic books are digital versions of a variety of titles that can be read on a computer at the Library or from home once you set up an account at the library. The audio titles can be downloaded to home computers, laptops and WMA compatible personal listening devices. To view the titles available click on the Online Catalog. |
Municipal Court
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At trial, the City Prosecutor has the burden of proving to the Judge by clear, convincing and satisfactory evidence that the defendant committed the violation as stated on the citation or complaint. The basic rules of evidence do apply to all hearings conducted in Municipal Court. There are no jury trials conducted in Municipal Court. All trials are heard before the Judge. |
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Municipal Court is not a Criminal Court of record but is a civil court. The right to a Public Defender only applies to Criminal Courts in the State of Wisconsin. Therefore, a defendant is not entitled to a Public Defender in Municipal Court. You have the right to hire an attorney to represent your interests in Municipal Court at your own expense. |
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The court date you have been assigned for an Initial Appearance/Pre-trial Conference is clearly marked on the top of the citation that you were issued. If you are scheduled for a court trial, you will be given a form with a specific time and date for your trial upon leaving the Initial Appearance/Pre-trial Conference. |
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No- Court costs are already included in the fine amount stated on your citation. There are also no additional costs to have your case heard by the Judge at trial other than your time off of work, etc. to attend the trial. There may be additional costs involved in subpoenaing a witness or hiring an expert witness to appear on your behalf to testify at trial should your case demand the same. Instructions for subpoenaing witness are provided by the court. All costs associated with preparation for trial are your sole responsibility. |
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When you appear in court at the Initial Appearance/Pre-trial Conference, you will be able to meet with the City Prosecutor to discuss your case. If there is any type of stipulation made, the City Prosecutor will put that stipulation in writing and present it to the court. The Judge has the final decision as to whether the stipulation will be accepted by the court. |
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If you plead not guilty before the Judge at your Initial Appearance, you will be given an opportunity to meet with the City Prosecutor at that time to discuss and possibly resolve your case. If you plead not guilty by mail as stated on the back of the citation, you will be notified by mail, at the address you provide the court or as stated on the citation, of a date for a Pre-trial Conference to meet with the City as stated on the citation, of a date for a pre-trial Conference to meet with the City Prosecutor to possibly resolve your case. In either event, if your case is not resolved by stipulation with the City Prosecutor, your case will be set for trial at a date and time given to you in writing by the Clerk of Court. |
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You must appear in court prepared to present your case to the judge. It is your responsibility to bring any documentation, witnesses, photographs, etc., that you feel is necessary to prove your case. Instructions for subpoenaing witnesses are provided by the court. The City of Brookfield has the burden of proving to the court by clear, satisfactory and convincing evidence that you are responsible for the alleged violation as stated on the citation. You may wish to consult with an attorney prior to your court trial. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBPOENAS |
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No - The City Prosecutor is only available in the courtroom on your scheduled court date. |
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You can either mail or drop off your payment to the City of Brookfield Police Department at 2100 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005. Make checks payable to "City of Brookfield". If you are paying in person the City accepts Master Card or Visa. Out of state checks are not accepted. Please do not send cash through the mail. You must keep your receipt to present to the Department of Motor Vehicles upon reinstatement of your driver's license. |
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In person by cash, check, money order or Master Card/Visa. By mail in the form of a check or money order. (Out of state checks are not accepted) The City does not accept payments over the phone. ** Never mail cash ** |
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If the suspension occurred as a result of a City of Brookfield ticket, you can pay the amount of the citation at the City of Brookfield Police Department where you will be given a receipt upon payment in full. You must then take the receipt to any Motor Vehicle Department in Wisconsin, apply to reinstate your license and pay the fees associated with reinstatement. The Motor Vehicle Department will require that you show proof of the receipt before allowing you to reinstate your license. If you appear at an Initial Appearance/Pre-trial Conference with a citation for Operating After Suspension/Revocation, the City Prosecutor will review your driving record with you to determine if you are suspended for non-payment of a Municipal Citation. If that is the case, the City Prosecutor may propose a settlement that allows you to follow a specific procedure to reinstate your driver's license. If, after the conference with the City Prosecutor, you are still unsure as to what you need to do to reinstate your driver's license, ask the City Prosecutor to re-explain your settlement proposal or ask the Judge when your case is called. |
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The court will give you a payment due date in which your fine will be due, however, you can make partial payments. If you are unable to pay your fine in full by the due date, you must appear in court on that date to request a pay extension before the Judge. The Judge will review your financial situation and make a decision as to whether or not to grant you a pay extension based on the facts of your particular case. |
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In most instances, the court will enter a default judgment, assess a forfeiture and give you sixty (60) days to pay. You will be notified of said judgment at the address listed on the citation. |
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Your driver's license may be suspended for up to 2 years or a commitment may be issued for your arrest and incarceration in the Waukesha County Jail until your fine is paid in full at the usual and customary rate of $25.00 per day. |
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Contact the City of Brookfield Police Department directly. The court or the City Prosecutor have nothing to do with compliance tickets issued by Police Officers. |
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Yes, in most cases you can pay your citation before the court date without appearing in court. However, if your citation indicates in the bond amount near the top middle portion that your appearance is "Mandatory", you must appear in court at the time and date as stated on the citation. |
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You will need to contact your insurance carrier as every company has a different method of assessing points against your insurance. |
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Notice of Right to Appeal. You have twenty (20) days from the date of the trial decision by the Judge to file a written Notice of Appeal. Your case will then be transfered to the Waukesha County Circuit Court for said appeal. Please review the link to the Notice of Right to Appeal listed below for further information concerning your appeal rights. You may also want to consult an attorney regarding your specific appeal rights.
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL FORM |
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A defendant has the right to reopen any municipal case based on the factors and requirements stated in the Wisconsin Statutes. There is a nonrefundable fee for requesting a reopen in the City of Brookfkeld Municipal court in the amount of $25.00. The Judge makes the final decision on whether or not to allow the reopening of a case. Please see the link below for further information regarding the request to reopen a case. REOPEN REQUEST FORM |
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There are various online courses that can be taken to meet a requirement of the court in the area of Traffic Safety School and Alcohol & Drug Awarness. Please see the clerk or click on the links below for further information regarding said courses. |
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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Right of Way Trees The City typically owns property adjacent to roadways which is referred to as the Right of Way (ROW). This area is where most utilities are located. The pruning or removal of trees located in this area is performed by the City. Residential streets typically have a ROW of 30’ from the center of the road. Arterial streets have a greater ROW. The Right-of-Way can vary greatly on both residential and arterial streets. City owned trees are pruned on a city-wide programmed cycle. The City is divided into six forestry management units. Within each unit, all public trees in parks, street right-of-ways and public grounds are pruned. After all six units are pruned, the cycle will start over. Stated simply, all City trees will be pruned once every six years. This is the most effective process to care for City trees. Annually, the City arborist conducts a city-wide tree removal survey of public trees. This usually occurs in September. Trees identified for removal will be marked with an orange dot. All dead or hazardous trees marked will be scheduled to be removed over the winter months. Trees on Private Property If you have questions about trees on your property, there are a number of ways to get information. The UW-Extension Horticulture Helpline can be called at (262) 548-7779 to answer your tree or horticulture questions. On the web you can also access the University of Wisconsin’s urban horticulture site @ http://uwex.edu/ces/wihort/. There is an abundance of information in all areas of horticulture located there. Finally, it may be best to call in a professional to evaluate your trees. A certified arborist can give you recommendations on the core of your trees. A list of certified arborists for hire can be found at the Wisconsin Arborist Association website @ http://www.waa-isa.org/
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Link to Reservation and Rentals More... |
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Fox Brook Park is managed and operated by Waukesha County Parks & Land Use Department. Link to their site. More... |
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Link to Dogs In City Parks brochure. More... |
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Link to Programs & Activities section. More... |
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Link to Community Recreation Group page. More... |
Planning
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Following is a link to a list of recently approved subdivisions and condominiums in the City of Brookfield. More... |
Police
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10.08.030 All night parking prohibited. No person shall park any vehicle on any street in the city between two a.m. and six a.m. of any day except with express permission of the police department. |
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Yes. Municipal Ordinance 10.16.010 License Required: "No person shall operate a bicycle, as defined in Section 340.01(5), Wisconsin Statutes, upon any public highway within the City without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter." Residents of the City of Brookfield may obtain a bike license at the City of Brookfield Police Department. They may either print the form below or fill out the form at the Police Department Lobby. The fee for obtaining a bike license is $6.00. Print Form |
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The City of Brookfield PD is asking or reminding all residents to lock their vehicles while parked in their driveways. Whenever possible, please place vehicles in secured garages. If vehicles need to be left on the driveway please secure valuables (GPS units, laptops, briefcases, purses, other valuable items) out of sight, in the trunk, or bring into your residence overnight.
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Police - Fingerprinting
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The police department offers fingerprinting services only by appointment. You must either live or work in the City of Brookfield. The police department does not provide fingerprint cards, so cards must be provided by the agency requiring your fingerprints. There is a charge of $10.00 per card. You will be asked to present your driver's license. Please call 262-787-3702 to set up your appointment. |
Police - Reports
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Accident reports are available at the police department 3 to 4 days after the date of occurrence. Please call the Records Department at 262-787-3702 to request your report. Records will have your report available for pick up or the report can be mailed to you. There is a charge of 25¢ per page. |
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Call the Police Department Records Division at 262-787-3702 to request a copy. A record request will be processed for review to determine if it may be released. Some records cannot legally be released: cases which are still under investigation, cases currently pending before the courts, juvenile cases, cases in which release might endanger victims/witnesses, cases in which victims/witnesses have requested confidentiality, etc. You will be notified by phone about your request. Reports may be picked up at the police station front desk or may be mailed out. There is a 25 cent per page charge. |
Police - Tickets
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You can either mail or drop off your payment to the City of Brookfield Police Department at 2100 N Calhoun Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005. Make checks payable to "City of Brookfield". If you are paying in person we accept Master Card or Visa. No out of state checks are accepted. Please do not send cash through the mail. You must keep your receipt to present to the Department of Motor Vehicles if you wish to reinstate your license. |
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You must appear in Municipal Court to contest your ticket. Your court date and time is indicated at the top center of your ticket. The address for Municipal Court is also indicated on your ticket. If you do not have your copy, please call Municipal Court for your court date and time at 262-796-6660. |
Recycling
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The Recycling Center is open year round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In addition, from April through November, the Center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. More... |
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Residents can bring in any yard waste or brush, used motor oil, discarded oil filters, antifreeze, office paper, metal, computers & peripherals, small amounts of asphalt, concrete, soil, rocks/stones, rechargable batteries, and cell phones. |
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No, Appliance disposal is handled by Veolia Environmental for a fee of $15 for non-freon appliances and $25 for a freon appliance. Call 262-367-6040 to arrange pickup. Or you can contact any scrap dealer and check if they will pay you for the scrap value of the metal brought in to them. Not all appliances are accepted at all scrap yards so contact the individual businesses. Check your Yellow Pages under “Recycling Centers”, and “Scrap Metals”. |
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No we do not. Residents can bring their yard waste to the Recycling Center or hire a licensed hauler to pick it up and bring it in. The City has a list of licensed haulers available to the public. Licensed Yard Waste Haulers |
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Burning yard waste is allowed in Brookfield on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. when the wind velocity does not exceed 15 mph. Burning piles must be no larger than 5' in diameter and 2' high and located 25' from the front lot line and 15' from the side and 10' from the rear. Burning is not permitted in ditches or on roadways.
Violations? Call the Fire Department at (262) 782-8932.
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Carpeting and construction debris can be picked up with the residential collection. Call Veolia Environmental, Brookfield's contracted residential waste hauler, at (262) 367-6040 for pricing, size requirements, payment instructions, or a dumpster, if necessary.
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Natural Christmas Trees without wire, nails, or plastic, placed curbside, will be picked up by the City. Trees must be set out at road's edge by 7:00 a.m. on the 2nd Monday of January for the first pickup and by 7:00 a.m. on the 4th Monday for the 2nd pickup. There will be no return trips for pickups after the second collection and call-in requests after the second collection will not be accepted. Trees may not picked up until sometime after these dates because of the time it takes to go through all the routes or being hampered by inclement weather. Trees should not be buried in the snow. Wreaths, which normally are tied with wire, can be disposed of in your weekly garbage. |
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Remove the lid and let paint dry in the can or brush paint in layers on newspaper or cardboard. For larger amounts of latex, mix paint with cat litter, sawdust or sand in a cardboard box lined with plastic and let it dry. Toss the plastic lined cardboard box and paint can in the garbage when finished. |
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Enamel and oil-based paint has no disposal option in liquid form. Both are considered hazardous waste. Waukesha County sponsors three on-going Hazardous Waste Drop Off locations. Call (262) 896-8016 for details, times, and locations. Empty, dried out paint cans with lids off can be deposited in with your regular trash for pickup. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal |
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Veolia Environmental is the contracted residential waste hauler for our City. Call Customer Service at (262) 367-6040 for missed pickups, questions, arrange for appliance pickup, and complaints. Trash Collection Information |
Sewer
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Whether the odor is from natural gas or "sewer gas" you should immediately address the situation by calling the gas company or a plumber. If it is sewer gas the source of the problem is usually within the basement plumbing. There's definitely an odor associated with sewage but a properly installed plumbing system should not allow any of that gas into your house. Check to see if the water has evaporated out of a floor drain trap or any other unused drain such as an unused shower, allowing the gas to enter the house. Fill all those traps with a bucket of water to reseal the system. The problem may also be a blocked plumbing system vent stack located on the roof. Professional expertise may be required to correct that situation. |
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The vast majority of sewer drain blockages occur in the homeowner's lateral (connection from the house to the sewer line in the street) and are the homeowner's responsibility. You should stop using all water in the house until the blockage is opened. Our department will respond but will most likely inform you to contact a sewer service to have your line rodded out. If the water is forcefully bubbling up out of the drain the problem may be in the public sewer and you should contact us as soon as possible. When in doubt contact the sewer department and we will be more than happy to assist you in determing the cause. |
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The City of Brookfield has an ongoing sewer cleaning maintenance program to ensure the sewer system operates at maximum capacity. In rare occurrences during cleaning air is forced up through the house's lateral. The favorite location for this air to escape is the toilet. Although this is an inconvenience there is no harm to the house's plumbing. We suggest that the roof vent stack be checked for a blockage. If you have had this happen in the past and reported this to the sewer department the sewer cleaning crew will make an effort to inform the occupants before the cleaning is started so that the toilet cover can be lowered to minimize splashing. |
Water - General Information
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Yes. A 5 year permit must be obtained from Building Inspection. They can be reached at 262-796-6646. Building Inspection |
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No, the water utility maintains 22 wells that provide the city with water. |
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The water main extension policy provides for the Brookfield Water Utility to extend water to an area for any of the following purposes:
• improving the overall performance of the water distribution system
• completing the water distribution system in an area
• coordinating the installation of water main to precede road reconstruction projects
• providing water in areas where the condition of the private wells is suspect
• any other purpose determined by the utility |
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Make sure your sump pump is not recycling the water, make sure all discharge hoses are extended out far enough. Make sure all outside hose bibbs are shut off. Make sure downspouts and gutters are clear of debris. Contact the Water Utility at 262-796-6717 to pressure test your water service line to make sure there is no leak. |
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A water main break.
No water in your house (if you are on a private well, contact a plumber or well company).
A broken service line. |
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Yes. In 1999 the Common Council began discussing the need for a comprehensive water system build out plan to serve all properties in the City of Brookfield with municipal water. The City developed a water main extension policy to accomplish this in early 2001 and subsequently adopted it in June of 2002 and has specifically reconfirmed the policy many times since. The water main extension policy provides for the logical extension of water main to all properties in the City of Brookfield. |
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A municipal water source is advantageous to the community for numerous reasons:
• Municipal water is safer than private sources. It is tested and treated by trained professionals multiple times each week, and tested again monthly and quarterly for dozens of contaminants to ensure the safety and quality of the water. Private wells are infrequently if ever tested by property owners.
• Municipal water is more reliable than private sources. The Utility operates wells and pump stations with backup power supplies in times of power failure. Private systems generally can not provide water during power outages.
• A municipal water system provides a plentiful supply of water for fire protection. This can affect insurance ratings and premiums. Private systems rely on Fire Trucks with tanks that need to fill up elsewhere.
• Municipal water increases the value of properties. Real estate agents indicate that properties with municipal water are more valuable than properties with private wells.
• Municipal water service provides for essentially worry free service since Water Utility employees operate and maintain the water system. Private water service requires property owners to test their wells and maintain pumps, pipes and well.
• Municipal water service protects the precious water source better than private wells. The City maintains ordinances protecting the areas surrounding the City’s 23 municipal wells from certain land uses that might contaminate the wells. Private wells do not enjoy these protections and are so numerous (in the thousands) that it drastically increases the potential for contamination of the groundwater system.
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To recover the costs of the water main installed to serve properties, the water utility assesses the cost for water main extensions to adjacent property owners. In the past few years (2005 through 2007), assessment costs have ranged from $43 per frontage foot to $60 per frontage foot depending on the project, plus the cost for the service from the main to the lot line, typically ranging from $1,000 to $2,200 each depending on the size of the service. To calculate what your assessment may be, multiply the cost per frontage foot by the frontage for your property and add the cost for the service. Typical properties in Brookfield have frontages ranging from 130 feet to 200 feet. So for a property with a frontage of 130 feet, the water main assessment costs can range from approximately $6,590 to $10,000. For a property with a frontage of 200 feet, the assessment can range from approximately $9,600 to $14,200. It must be stated that these are only examples of what the assessment could be, based on averages and bids received on projects in the past few years. Actual assessments will vary in the future as construction costs vary and the frontage of properties vary. These costs are meant to be representative only and in no way provide a guarantee of a maximum cost for the water main assessment. There are other rules that apply for corner, oddly configured or small lots that affect the assessment costs. For further details, please contact the Engineering Division on rules for calculating water main assessments. These sample assessments do NOT include the cost for property owners to install water service from the lot line to the house. These additional costs can range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more depending on internal plumbing, distance from the lot line to the house, trees or patios that may need to be restored, etc.
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No. To ease the burden of water main assessments on property owners, the Utility allows payment of assessments over a ten-year period with interest, currently 7%. |
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Property owners have ten years to connect to municipal water from when the main is installed or at point of sale of the property, whichever comes first. |
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Click on the link for a copy of the City map showing the plans for extending water to new areas over the next five years. If your street is not highlighted on that map, then you either already have water or are not scheduled for water until sometime after the five year period. Five year water main map |
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Water sprinkling activities such as sprinkling water on lawns, gardens, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation, washing vehicles or structures and filling swimming pools are restricted to certain days. Water sprinkling is restricted to before 9 AM and after 6 PM by properties with even numbered addresses on even numbered days of the year and by properties with odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days of the year. These water sprinkling regulations apply to all properties in the City, whether on private wells or the municipal system. Exceptions: The Utility will allow exceptions to the policy if the property owner contacts the Utility to describe the condition for which an exception is sought and if the request fits into the following categories:
• watering of newly established lawns, shrubs, or trees,
• irrigation of crops,
• commercial car washes that recycle their water,
• golf courses that draw water from on-site retention ponds. Additional restrictions may be placed on water sprinkling based on the need to conserve water resulting from dry conditions, mechanical failure of the wells/pumps or other emergency.
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The City has a five year plan for installing water main in streets. See map. If your street is not on the map, then it is not scheduled for installation of a water main in the next five years. Water Main Map |
Water Leaks
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Please contact the Water Utility at 262-796-6717, this could be a water main break. |
Water Quality
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The hardness of the Brookfield city water averages approximately 23-34 grains. |
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The City does not add fluoride, it naturally occurs in the water. The average is 0.4 milligrams per liter. |
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The city adds a minimal amount of chlorine to destroy bacteria. The water is also treated with a polyphosphate, which is a corrosion inhibitor. The utility also provides iron filtration to reduce the iron content at some of the wells. |
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Most people do choose to keep their softener once they connect to city water. |
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Discolored water can be caused by many things. Check the unsoftened water in the home closest to the point of entry, this would be indicative of the water the utility is providing from the main. Any water in the home that is treated and discolored, would be an internal plumbing concern. There could be a disturbance in the water system (hydrant flushing, new water main construction in the area, illegal use of a fire hydrant). Combination plumbing (copper and galvanized) in your home can also cause the problem. |
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Pressure problems can be caused by many things. Make sure all valves are fully open in the home, especially after plumbing changes have been made. If it is isolated to a particular sink, clean the aerator at the end of the faucet. If you have a water softener, try bypassing the softener and see if that increases pressure. There could also be water main repair work going on in your area, please contact the Water Utility at 262-796-6717. |
Water/Sewer Billing
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Check you home for leaks. If you have a sprinkler system, make sure there are no leaks. Make sure your water softener is not stuck in a regeneration mode. Check your toilets for leaks. Most toilet leaks are a bad flapper valve (easily replaced by the homeowner) or the ball float is stuck. Make sure all faucets are completely shut off. If you can’t find any of these problems easily, read your meter and watch the red dial. The red dial won’t move unless water is being drawn through it. If you are going to be gone for a period of time and/or not using any water for an extended period of time, write down all numbers on your meter dial. When you come home or are ready to use water, read the meter again, the numbers should not have moved. If they did, there is an internal plumbing leak somewhere. Should you need further assistance, please contact the Water Utility at 262-796-6717. |
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