A discharger shall be liable for all costs incurred by the city as the result of causing a discharge that produces a deposit or obstruction, or causes damage to, or impairs a storm drain or receiving waters, or violates any of the provisions of this chapter. Costs include, but are not limited to, those penalties levied by the Environmental Protection Agency or Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for violation of an NPDES permit, actual attorney fees, and other costs and expenses.
(Ord. No. 203, 10-17-2016)