(A) The sanction for a violation which is a municipal civil infraction shall be a civil fine in an amount set by resolution of City Council, plus any costs, damages, expenses and other sanctions, as authorized under Public Act 236 of 1961, Chapter 87, being M.C.L.A. §§ 600.8701 et seq., and other applicable laws.
(1) Unless otherwise specified by resolution of City Council, the civil fine for a violation shall be not less than $50, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction.
(2) Increased civil fines may be imposed for repeated violations by a person of any requirement or provision of this or any other city ordinance. As used in this section, “repeat offense” means any subsequent municipal infraction violation of the same requirement or provision committed by a person within any 12-month period (unless some other period is specifically provided by this or any other city ordinance) and for which the person admits responsibility or is determined to be responsible. Unless otherwise specified by resolution of City Council, the increased fine for a repeat offense shall be as follows:
(a) A second repeat offense shall be no less than $100, plus costs.
(b) A third repeat offense shall be no less than $200, plus costs.
(c) A “violation” includes any act which is prohibited or made or declared to be unlawful or an offense by this or any other city ordinance; and any omission or failure to act where the act is required by this chapter or any city ordinance.
(d) Each day on which any violation of this or any other city ordinance continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense.
(B) In addition to any remedies available at law, the city may bring an action for an injunction or other process against a person to restrain, prevent or abate any violation of this chapter or any city ordinance.
(Ord. 382, passed - -2018)