Performance Bond.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 115-27
in effect115-27. Performance Bond.
The performance bond shall be executed by the applicant and a corporate surety and shall provide in substance that the applicant and surety are firmly bound unto the city of Milwaukee in the penal sum of $5,000, and that the bond shall be void if the applicant shall perform and sufficiently complete all work for which permits are issued in the calendar year of the license and bond in accordance with all ordinances of the city within a reasonable period of time, and shall reimburse the city for all damages to any city property resulting from such work operations, regardless of whether the damage is done by the applicant, his or her agents, employees or subcontractors. In addition to the aforesaid provisions, the bond shall guarantee all work for 3 years from the date of completion thereof. The corporation surety shall be authorized to execute in the state of Wisconsin and have a power of attorney to file in the city attorney's office.
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/CH115.pdf#page=14Fetched: 10/26/2026