.010 The amount of any civil fine imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed a debt owed to the City.
.020 At its discretion, the City may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies to collect unpaid fines imposed pursuant to this chapter. Pursuit of one remedy does not preclude the pursuit of any other remedy. It is intended that persons causing, maintaining, and/or permitting the violation, and not the taxpayers, bear the financial burden of the City’s enforcement efforts. Remedies available to the City to collect unpaid fines and costs include the following, without limitation:
.0201 Referring the delinquent account to a collection agency; and/or
.0202 Authorizing a lien to be recorded on the property for any civil fines imposed against the owner.
.030 The City shall be entitled to recover all costs related to enforcing any violation(s) of this chapter that are recoverable under applicable local, State or Federal law. (Ord. 6259 § 1 (part); November 20, 2012.)