42.0° Overcast Home I Want To ▼ Visitors ▼ Residents ▼ Departments ▼ Government ▼ Policies & Procedures The City of Stoughton's Policies & Procedures are available on-line by clicking on the following links. We have endeavored to include all policies of a general nature and interest, but may have inadvertently missed some. If you believe there is a policy missing, please contact the Department that would be responsible for that area. Also there may be newer versions of the policies listed below that have been approved by the council but not updated below. City Technology and Communications Council & Government Emergency EMS / Medical Financial Human Resources Licensing Misc Parks, Recreation & Public Work Planning & Development Senior Center Stormwater Utilities City Technology and Communications Cell Phone Use Policy Cell Phone Plan Policy Common Council Computer Policy Common Council Computer Policy Addendum Electronic Communication Policy Electronic Delivery Policy Social Media Policy Website Privacy and Linking Policy WSTO Underwriting Policy WSTO Policy [ Return to Top ] Council & Government Agenda Item Documentation Policy All Committee agenda items must include documentation. Agenda Items that Die at a Committee Level All items referred to a standing committee, for which the Council has ultimate authority, will be reported out to the Common Council with a recommendation. Board of Review Committee Chairs Duties Committee of the Whole Agenda Items Committee Reorganization and Orientation Policy Council Member and Department Head Interaction Guidelines Common Council Governance & Authority Issues that Die at Committee Placement of Agenda Items Public Comment Policy Public Hearings Notices Public Meeting Coverage on WSTO TV Reporting Out of Audits and Studies Policy Safety and Health Committee Guidelines [ Return to Top ] Emergency Chemical Leak or Spill Emergency Closing Policy Emergency Evacuation Plan - City Hall Emergency Evacuation Plan - Library Emergency Evacuation Plan - Public Safety Building Emergency Evacuation Plan - Public Works Emergency Evacuation Plan - Senior Center Hazard Communications Policy (MSDS) Hostage / Barricaded Subject Incident Policy Road Hazard Policy [ Return to Top ] EMS / Medical Ambulance Procedure Billing to Townships Policy Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Uniform Clothing Policy [ Return to Top ] Financial Administrative Expenditure Policy Procedure to handle special circumstances of a non-routine or non-budgeted nature, that may require administrative expenditures prior to the routine Finance Committee/Council review. Assessments - Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Sewer and Park Lists the costs for each of the listed assessments CIP and Budget Policy The Capital Improvement Plan and City Budget shall go first to the oversight committee for review and approval before going to the Finance Committee and Council for approval. CIP Policy This policy outlines the elements, calendar and responsibilities for the CIP, a guide to be used for future capital improvements. Debt Management Policy Disposal of City Property Policy Donations Policy Fundraising Policy Interest on Donated Funds Investment Policy Purchasing Policy Special Assessments Special Assessments Procedures TIF Policy [ Return to Top ] Human Resources Benefits - Policy on offering additional City Employee - Full-Time working Part-Time Family Medical Leave Act Policy Harassment Policy Hearing Conservation Policy Hiring Policy for Police and Fire Hiring Policy Full-Time and Part-Time (Non-Leadership) Hiring Policy for Leadership Positions Out of State Conference Attendance Personal Protective Equipment - Public Works Police Work Period Position Description and Wage Review Policy Privacy in Locker Rooms Policy Reference & Background Checks Policy Relatives Employment Policy Respirator Protection Program safety Award Policy Safety Glasses Policy Safety Shoe Policy Standby Policy Uniform Allowance - Fire Dept Uniform Allowance - Public Works [ Return to Top ] Licensing Alcohol License (Operators) Application Policy [ Return to Top ] Misc AED Public Use Policy Borrowed Vehicles Policy Building Use Policy City Attorney Contract Policy City Attorney Responsibilities Policy City Rental Property Signage Policy Claims Policy Claims Procedure Complaint Proceedures Equipment Use Policy Fire Inspections Food Pantry Policy Legal Notices Liability Insurance Claim Opera House Security Policy Roadside Memorial Policy Summons & Complaint Policy Work Zone Safety [ Return to Top ] Parks, Recreation & Public Work Ball Diamond Maintenance Brush Collection Policy (out of date for collection schedule) CDL Reimbursement Cemetery Board - Rules and Regulations Commercial Garbage & Recycling Policy Dedication of Parkland Policy Destination Directional Signs Policy Fleet Purchase & Maintenance Policy Mandt Park Revenue Policy Mandt Park Special Event Policy Material Handling Policy Pavement Markings Policy Park Development Policy Park Easement Entrance Policy Park Naming Policy Park Rental Agreement Park Reservation Policy & Application Parkland & Trail Dedication Policy Parks and Recreation Advertising Policy Payment in Lieu of Parkland Policy Recreation Program Discipline Policy Recreation Program Fee Policy Recreation Programs Rule of Behavior and Discipline Public Works Safety Manual Shared Recreation Equipment with School District Policy Street and Utilities Construction Policies Street Closings for Block Parties Street Construction Standards Street Opening Policy Street Sign Placement Policy Traffic and Parking Signs and Signals Tree Trimming on Private Property Tree Trimming in the Public Right-of-Way Troll Beach Policy Turf Management Policy Vehicle and Equipment Replacement and Depreciation Winter Snow Removal and Salt Usage Policy Winter Snow & Sidewalk Policy Youth Center Policies [ Return to Top ] Planning & Development Annexation Legal Description Submittal Requirements Policy The intent of this policy is to clarify and reinforce State Statute 66.0217 as it pertains to the format in which the City will accept annexation legal descriptions. Building Project Change Order Construction Noise Control Policy Curb and Gutter Replacement Policy Diggers Hotline Policy Extraterritorial plans for approval Infrastructure - City Owned Insurance Requirements for Contractors Sidewalk Installation Policy Sidewalk Ramp Details Sidewalk Replacement by Owner Sidewalk Replacement by City [ Return to Top ] Senior Center Inappropriate_Behavior.docx Rules_of_Participation.docx Senior in Need Committee Policy Seniors in Need Funding Policy Special Gift Policy [ Return to Top ] Stormwater Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Stormwater Utility Credit Policy [ Return to Top ] Utilities Access to Public Records Budget Billing Program Chemical Hygiene Collection of Closed Accounts Confined Space Entry Customer Bill of Rights Customer Deposits - Commercial Customer Deposits - Residential Deferred Payment Arrangements Electric Service Rules Electronic Communications Policy Emergency Action Plan Emergency Evacuation Plan Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy Excavation Policy Electric PSC Rate and Rule Tariff Flame Resistant Clothing Policy Fork Lift and Powered Industrial Truck Operation and Training Program Hazard Communications Policy (MSDS) Hot Weather Disconnection and Re-connection Policy Identity Theft Prevention Internet Bill Payments with Invalid Account Numbers Late Penalty Removal Policy Load Shedding Policy Network Incident Response Plan Occupational Noise Exposure Program PCI DSS Security Policy Portable Devices Policy Portable Devices Policy Attachement Portable Device Selection and Maintenance Policy Prosecution of Water Theft Prosecution of Worthless Checks Public Fire Protection Charge Public Service Commission of WI Code 113 Sub-chapter III Public Service Commission of WI Code 113 Sub-chapter VI 402-404 Public Service Commission of WI Code 113 Sub-chapter VI 407 Public Service Commission of WI Code 113 Sub-chapter VI 505 Public Service Commission of WI Code 113 Sub-chapter VI 611 Public Service Commission of WI Code 113 Sub-chapter VIII 808 Public Service Commission of WI Code 185 Sub-chapter III 36-39 Public Service Commission of WI Code 185 Sub-chapter IV 41 Respiratory Protection Program Safety and Health Genera Rules and Best Work Practices Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan Unsafe Water Action Plan Unsafe Water Action Plan Utility Accommodation Policy Utilities Debt Policy Utility Billing Statement Messages and Inserts Policy Wastewater Treatment Facility Quality Manual Water and Wastewater Billing Credits Policy Water Cross Connection Policy Water Service Reconnection Charges Water PSC Rate and Rule Tariff [ Return to Top ] Government Mayor Tim Swadley City Council Boards, Commissions & Committees City Calendar Agendas & Packets Approved Minutes Government Meeting Coverage Ordinances Policies & Procedures Redevelopment Authority Stoughton Hall of Fame Official Website of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin Stoughton City Hall: 207 S. Forrest St. Stoughton, WI 53589 Phone: (608) 873-6677 City Hall Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Government Websites by GovOffice