(a) In addition to civil, administrative or criminal fines or penalties, any industrial user who violates any of the provisions of these rules and regulations, or any wastewater discharge permit or who discharges or causes a discharge producing a deposit or obstruction, or causes damage to or impairs the City's Collection System or POTW, shall be liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage caused by such violation or discharge. The City, by and through its Chairman of the Water Pollution Control Board or other duly authorized representative, shall bill the user for the costs incurred by the City for:
(1) Any investigation, sampling, cleaning, repair, or replacement work, legal fees, or other costs incurred as a result of the violation or discharge; and
(2) Any and all penalties and/or fines imposed upon and/or required to be paid by the City as the result of its inability to comply with its NPDES permit and/or other disposal system permits as the result of the user's failure to comply with these rules and regulations, any wastewater permit, and/or any final administrative order or emergency suspension notice of the City.
(b) Refusal to pay the assessed costs shall constitute a violation of these rules and regulations, enforceable under the provisions of this sub-chapter and Sub-chapter 915.400.
(Ord. 30-14. Passed 3-3-14.)