(A) Criminal prosecution. Any person that has violated or continues to violate this chapter shall be liable to criminal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, and shall be subject to a criminal penalty of $100 per violation per day and/or imprisonment for a period of time not to exceed ten days. The authorized enforcement agency may recover all attorneys’ fees court costs and other expenses associated with enforcement of this chapter, including sampling and monitoring expenses.
(B) Remedies not exclusive. The remedies listed in this chapter are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law and it is within the discretion of the authorized enforcement agency to seek cumulative remedies.
(C) Fines and policy. The city’s Water Service is authorized to develop a schedule of fines and to develop policy from time to time to assure the requirements of § 153.01 of this chapter are met. The schedule of fines shall adhere to all applicable local, state and federal laws. The policy shall include, but will not be limited to, development of a comprehensive TPDES enforcement program, staff training requirements, development of job descriptions, assignment of fines to specific violations, budget requirements and job assignments.
(Ord. passed 7-26-2010)