Underwater Cables.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 118-23
in effect118-23. Underwater Cables.
1. VESSELS NOT TO ANCHOR OVER ELECTRIC CABLES. No dredge or vessel shall within the city anchor over any electric cable belonging to the city, or remove any such cable or part thereof, without the consent of the superintendent of the police and fire alarm systems of the city having first been given to the owners thereof.
2. VESSEL OWNERS TO PAY COST OF REPAIR. Any person or corporation who shall injure, remove or damage any such cable without consent shall pay to the city the cost of repairing.
3. INCLUDED IN CONTRACT. On all contracts with the city of Milwaukee, the provisions of this section above shall be considered part thereof and shall be considered as assented to by any and all contractors.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH118.pdf#page=17Fetched: 10/26/2026
