920.25 RECOVERY OF COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY.

   Any discharger violating any provision of this chapter, their wastewater discharge permit, or any order of the City or court of competent jurisdiction which results in damage or impairment of the City's wastewater treatment system excessive costs of treatment shall be liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage caused by such violating discharge. The City shall bill the discharger for the costs incurred as a result of the discharge including, but not limited to, cleaning, repair or replacement work caused by the violation or discharge. Refusal to pay the assessed costs within ninety days shall constitute a criminal violation of this chapter enforceable under the provisions of Section 920.24(c) or other applicable sections of this chapter or of applicable Ohio law.

(Ord. 91-117. Passed 6-18-91.)