(a) Recovery of Costs Incurred by the City. Any user violating any of the provisions of this chapter; discharges or causes a discharge producing a deposit or obstruction; or causes damage to or impairs the city's sewer collection system or POTW shall be liable to the City for any expense, loss, or damage caused by such a violation or discharge. The City shall bill the user for the costs incurred by the City for any cleaning, repair, or replacement work caused by the violation or discharge. Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(b) Falsifying Information. Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required or authorized under this chapter, shall be punished by the imposition of a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.
(c) Penalties. Any person who is found to have violated any order of the City or who has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter, the regulations or rules of the City, or the orders of any court of competent jurisdiction, may be subjected to the imposition of a civil penalty. Except as otherwise provided, any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined no less than $1,000. A separate the offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which the offense occurs or continues. After the second conviction, the City may discontinue the service of the municipal sewer system to the violator.
(d) Any person who continues any violation of this Chapter shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day in which any violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense without requirement for additional notices.
(Ord. 2014-09. Passed 3-4-14.)