(a) The City, either on its own authority, or acting under the authority of IRUA, may order any user which causes or contributes to violation(s) of this chapter, or IRUA Rules and Regulations, or wastewater discharge permits, or orders issued hereunder or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, to appear before the City and show cause why a proposed enforcement action should not be taken. Notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for the meeting, the proposed enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why this proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the meeting shall be served personally or registered or by certified mail (return receipt requested) at least 30 days prior to the hearing. Such notice may be served on any authorized representative of the user.
(b) Whether or not the user appears as ordered, immediate enforcement action may be pursued following the hearing date. A show cause hearing shall not be a prerequisite for taking any other action against the user.
(Ord. 499. Passed 4-9-13.)