Requiring periodic inspections of parking structures.
Impact
The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that parking structures remain safe and compliant with engineering standards. By requiring regular inspections, it intends to prevent structural failures that could endanger the lives of users of these facilities. The legislation also establishes clear guidelines and responsibilities for parking structure owners, helping to establish a proactive approach rather than a reactive response to structural issues.
Summary
Senate Bill 1043 mandates periodic inspections for parking structures in Wisconsin. Under this bill, the owners are required to engage a professional engineer to ensure the structural integrity of their parking structures. This inspection is to be performed at least once within five years of the bill's enactment and thereafter at least once every five years. The owners must submit the inspection results to the relevant local authority or the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Failure to comply with the inspection requirements can lead to financial penalties and potential closure of the parking structure.
Contention
While SB1043 promotes safety and regulatory oversight, some may view it as an additional burden on parking structure owners who must now bear the costs of inspections and potentially defer maintenance issues. Opposition may arise from stakeholders who believe that such regulations should be less stringent or that local governments should have the flexibility to determine their own inspection requirements based on specific local conditions. Discussions around the bill have highlighted the balance between ensuring safety and alleviating financial strain on businesses.
County and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
County and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)