(A)
It shall be the duty of any person or any other entity which causes or controls leakage, spillage, or any other dissemination of dangerous or hazardous/toxic substances or materials to immediately remove the substances or materials and clean up the area of spillage or leakage in such a manner that the area involved is fully restored to its condition prior to the event or occurrence. The Fire Department and the Building Department will inspect the site to make sure the cleanup follows local, county, state, and federal guidelines. (‘83 Code, § 91.26)
(B) Any person or entity which fails to comply with the provisions of division (A) of this section shall be liable to and shall pay the city for its costs and expenses, including the costs incurred by the city of any contractor which it may engage for the complete abatement, clean up, restoration and inspections of the affected area. The costs shall include, but are not limited to, those costs associated with the incident abatement, mitigation, cleanup, stand by, restoration, inspections, and any related third-party costs. (‘83 Code, § 91.27)
(C) The removal, clean up or payment of any costs under divisions (A) and (B) of this section does not constitute an admission of liability or negligence by the party, person or entity taking the action or paying the expenses. (‘83 Code, § 91.28)
(Ord. 93-012, passed 4-19-93; Am. Ord. 21-002, passed 2-8-21) Penalty, see § 10.99