(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall receive a civil fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) per day for each day that the chapter is violated until the violation is corrected, the exact amount to be determined by the City Engineer or his designee. This penalty is in addition to any other actions that may be taken by the City.
(b) In any instance where the City incurs any expenses or fines, including but not limited to legal costs and fees, because of any person or entity's non-compliance with any provision of this chapter, the expenses incurred, plus an administrative fee equal to the expenses incurred shall be recovered from the person or entity.
(c) Any amounts owed to the City of Mount Vernon pursuant to any provision of this chapter, whether for work completed by the City or for assessed penalties or expenses, may be certified by the City Engineer or his designee as a lien against the property with the Knox County Auditor for collection in the same manner as property taxes and assessments.
(d) Any appeals of fines and/or costs levied pursuant to this chapter shall be appealed to the City's Utility Commission within thirty days of notice of the fine and/or costs.
(Ord. 2024-11. Passed 3-11-24.)