(A) If any contaminants that endanger the Well Head Protection Area are released, the owner of the property causing the release, or the person or entity causing the release if the person or entity does not own property within the Well Head Protection Area, shall immediately halt the activity that caused the release and shall commence a cleanup satisfactory to the City. The owner, person or entity shall be responsible for all costs of cleanup, including, but not limited to:
(1) The cost of City employees’ time associated in any way with the cleanup. The cost shall be the employees’ hourly rate multiplied by a factor determined by the City to represent the City’s cost for expenses, benefits, insurance, sick leave, holidays, overtime, vacation, and similar benefits provided to the employee.
(2) City consultant fees associated in any way with the cleanup, including attorney and engineering fees.
(3) The cost of City equipment employed.
(4) The cost of mileage reimbursed to City employees attributed to the cleanup.
(B) Following any unauthorized discharge within a Well Head Protection Area, the City may require additional test monitoring and/or bonds or sureties as it deems necessary and reasonable.
(C) Penalties for noncompliance with this ordinance shall be as provided in the City Code of Ordinances Section 1.1.99 - General Penalty.
(Ord. 1028, passed 12-5-17)