A. Amount: The cost of the abatement to be billed to the property owner shall be the actual cost for city crews or contractors to remove said graffiti, plus a reasonable administrative fee covering costs of notices, mailings, copies and administration time, which shall be added to the invoice as part of any abatement. If volunteers are used, the city may, at its option, bill the cost of abatement plus administrative fees.
B. Restitution: The city or the owner may seek restitution for the entire cost of removal, including administrative fees, to reimburse the city or owner for any damage caused by the graffiti or the removal. Said restitution may be pursued in a separate civil action, or as part of a criminal proceeding against the perpetrator. Parental liability shall lie from damage or costs incurred by a minor who defaces or otherwise damages property pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 2080, 6-17-2008, eff. 6-17-2008)