Ald. Burgelis introduces resolution to bolster neighborhood safety

Alderman Peter Burgelis has introduced file #250195 – a substitute ordinance relating to residential trampolines. Currently, there are no provisions within the city code specifically addressing residential trampolines, and this ordinance aims to add regulations to residential trampoline use to ensure the safety of users.

The file will be heard by the Public Safety and Health Committee at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 12 in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

“Trampolines are a source of fun for many young people, and some adults, but far too often we see trampolines set up and placed in spots that are clearly dangerous,” said Alderman Burgelis. “This ordinance seeks to add basic regulations to protect users, particularly kids, so we can avoid any accidental kid-kebobs that would otherwise be totally avoidable.”

Trampolines designed with safety enclosure nets are required to maintain a 5-foot distance from any permanent structures or objects, while trampolines designed without safety enclosure nets must maintain a 15-foot clearance. In addition, the ordinance requires a 20-foot, unobstructed clearance above any trampoline. An example of a problematic trampoline placement is attached. Further details on the ordinance can be found here.

Thursday’s Public Safety and Health Committee will be televised live on the City Channel (channel 25 on Spectrum Cable and channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse in the City of Milwaukee) and via streaming video on the city website at www.city.milwaukee.gov/Channel25.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.