A. Suspension Of Rules: No employee of the Sewer Department is authorized to suspend or alter any of the policies, rules or regulations cited herein without specific written approval or written direction of the City Council, except in cases of emergency involving loss of life or property or which would place the sewer system in jeopardy.
B. Violators Liable For Damages: Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage occasioned by the City, including cleanup costs, by reason of such violation. The City may take any and all action at law or equity to enforce the provisions of this chapter, including injunctive relief, abatement and removal of any conditions prohibited by this chapter.
C. Infraction; Misdemeanor: Any person or entity violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the immediate termination of water and/or sewer service to the property and an infraction fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) will be imposed. If the violation includes fraud and/or malicious abuse, a misdemeanor charge may be filed by the City.
D. Other: If service is discontinued for unsafe facilities, fraud, abuse or non-compliance with any of the policies, rules and regulations herein, service will only be resumed after the irregularity has been corrected and the City has been assured that the irregularity will not reoccur. The charges for restoring sewer service after discontinuance for unsafe facilities, fraud, abuse or non-compliance with any of the policies, rules and regulations shall be set by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 163, 8-29-2019)