§ 102.99 ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES.

   (A)   The Mayor is responsible for enforcing and administering this chapter and the Mayor is authorized to give any notice required by law. The Mayor is also authorized to seek information from any operator, including incumbent providers, to establish forms for submission of applications and other information and to take all other actions necessary or appropriate for the administration of this chapter, including seeking court enforcement.

   (B)   If the Mayor determines that any person has engaged in construction of a utility system without having first registered and obtained a permit or permits required by §§ 102.20 and/or 102.21, he or she may direct that such person immediately cease construction and may require the removal of any facilities that were placed in the public rights-of-way without prior authorization.

   (C)   In addition to the enforcement provision in division (B) above, any person who has engaged in construction of a utility system without having first registered and obtained a permit or permits required by §§ 102.20 and/or 102.21 shall be required to:

      (1)   Pay two hundred percent (200%) of the otherwise applicable registration fee or construction permit fee; and

      (2)   Reimburse the city for any costs (including attorneys' fees) incurred in enforcing this chapter as a result of such person's failure to comply with the requirements of §§ 102.20 and/or 102.21.

(Ord. 2003-08, passed 3-17-03)