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SEC. 57.104.14. AUTHORITY TO RECOVER COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES.
 
   In the event a public nuisance caused by the presence of flammable or hazardous materials is abated by the Fire Department, either pursuant to its authority under this Code or upon request by any other City department, or is abated by any other City department having authority to abate the nuisance, the costs of abatement, including any cost incurred by the City in using non-City personnel to abate the nuisance, shall be recovered by the City from the person or persons creating, causing, committing, or maintaining the nuisance. All costs incurred pursuant to this section shall be a personal obligation against the person or persons creating, causing, committing, or maintaining the nuisance and the owner of the property, recoverable by the City in an action before any court of competent jurisdiction. These costs shall include an amount equal to 40% of the cost to perform the actual work, but not less than the sum of $100.00, to cover the City’s costs for administering any contract and supervising the work required. In addition to this personal obligation and all other remedies provided by law, the City may collect any judgment, fee, cost, or charge, including any permit fees, fines, late charges, or interest, incurred in relation to the provisions of this section as provided in Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.35.1 through 7.35.8.