The fire chief, assistant fire chief, and/or the captains are authorized to clean up or abate the effects of any hazardous substance or waste unlawfully, accidentally, or negligently released, discarded or deposited upon or into any property or facilities within the city. The following described persons shall be jointly and severally liable to the city for the payment of all costs incurred by the city as a result of such cleanup or abatement activity:
A. The person or persons whose accidental, negligent or wilful act or omission proximately caused such release, discharge or deposit;
B. The person or persons who owned or had custody or control of the hazardous substance or waste at the time of such release, discharge or deposit without regard to fault or proximate cause; and
C. The person or persons who owned or had custody or control of the container which held such hazardous waste or substance at the time or immediately prior to such release, discharge or deposit without regard to fault or proximate cause. (Ord. 295-C, 7-6-1992)