(A) Upon determination that a user has violated or is violating applicable provisions of this chapter or related permits, the authorized representative may issue a notice of violation. Within 30 days of such notification, the violator shall submit to the authorized representative an adequate explanation for the violation and a plan for the correction and prevention of such occurrences, including specific actions required. Submission of such a plan in no way relieves the violator of liability of any violation occurring before or after the issuance of the notice of violation.
(B) Any person found to be violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be prosecuted accordingly. Each day in which any such violation occurs shall be deemed as a separate offense. Such fines may be added to the user’s next sewer service charge and will hence be subject to the same collection regulations as specified in this chapter. Users desiring to dispute a fine must file a request for the authorized representative to reconsider within 30 days of the issuance of the fine. If the authorized representative believes that the request has merit, a hearing on the matter shall be convened within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
(C) To collect delinquent sewer service charge accounts, the community or sewer district may file a civil action suit or levy a lien against the violator. Related attorneys fees fixed by court order shall also be collected. The violator shall be liable for interest on all balances at a rate of 18% annually.
(D) 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 community or sewer district by reason of such violation.
(Prior Code, § 53.98) (Ord. 181, passed 8-10-1993)