It shall be the duty of any person, firm, corporation, public or private utility or any other entity directly or indirectly causing, contributing to or allowing the leakage, spillage or any other release of dangerous or hazardous substances or materials, or owning or controlling property affected thereby or requiring the securing and monitoring of sites or locations of accidents to immediately secure, monitor and clean up the area or location in such manner that the area or location involved is fully restored to the condition existing prior to such occurrence. The city shall have no duty to contain, clean up or dispose of any release of hazardous substances or materials, or other materials, but in emergency situations the fire chief or chief of police, or their designees, shall have the authority to take whatever action is reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public including securing and monitoring sites of accidents or providing for or arranging for the containment, removal or clean up of any hazardous substances or materials. The city shall inspect the site to ensure that cleanup has been fully completed. (Ord. 690, 2010)