(A) Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $250 nor more than $2,500 for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day during which a violation continues or exists. In addition to any fine imposed hereunder, the offender shall be ordered to pay all the costs incurred by the City in prosecuting the violation, which shall include but not be limited to the costs associated with an administrative adjudication proceeding or circuit court proceeding and reasonable attorney fees.
(B) In addition to any other penalty which may be imposed against the reasonable party, if a violation is not corrected, abated, or removed after notice and within the time specified within such notice, the City may cause the correction, abatement or removal of the violation. The failure of the responsible party to correct, abate or remove the violation shall be deemed to be an implied consent for the City to cause the correction, abatement or removal of the violation. The responsible party shall be liable for the costs of the City in correcting, abating or removing the violation. Said costs shall include, but not necessary limited to: the actual costs and expenses in time of City employees or City authorized contractors and in materials concerning the actual actions of correcting, abating or removing the violation; transportation to and from the site of the violation; and, other related expenses. If the costs remain unpaid, the City shall sue the responsible party in a civil action to recover the amount due, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs of suit.
(Ord. 7472, passed 6-19-90; Am. Ord. 8659, passed 7-21-09)