In case of default, the city may commence a civil suit to recover the costs and expenses of the response and court costs and attorney fees incurred in the collection of such debt. The statement submitted to the person responsible shall be prima facie evidence of the validity of such costs and the person responsible bears the burden of challenging said costs. The city may pursue any other remedy, or may institute any appropriate action or proceeding, in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect charges imposed under this division. The recovery of charges imposed under this division does not limit the liability of responsible parties under state or federal law, rule or regulation. In addition to any other court costs, the prevailing party shall be entitled to their reasonable attorney fees incurred in bringing or defending the action.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 6-7-2021)