(A) When a user’s discharge, whether due to negligence, accident, spill or otherwise, causes an obstruction, damage or any other impairment to the District’s operation or facilities, the District may impose a charge on the user for the cost to clean or repair the facility, or costs incurred to resume normal operations.
(B) An administrative service fee of 25% of the District’s costs may be added to these charges. The total amount shall be paid within 45 days of invoicing by the District.
(C) If it can be shown that the user’s discharge caused or significantly contributed to the District violating its discharge requirements or incurring additional expenses or suffering loss or damage to the operation or facilities, then the user shall be responsible for any costs or expenses, or a prorated portion of such expenses, including assessments or penalties imposed by other agencies or the court on the District.
(Ord. 2022-02, passed 3-31-2022)