If the civil penalty is not paid, the civil penalty imposed under the provisions of this chapter shall be collectable, together with any placement fee, interest and penalties thereon, in any manner authorized by law including but not limited to administrative hearings or civil suit. In addition to any other fees or charges authorized by this chapter in relation to the commission of a violation of this chapter, a person liable for the penalties established under this chapter will be assessed fees under this chapter in an amount equal to the costs of collection of the debt and/or the costs of placement with any such citation or case with outside counsel hired or retained by the village for litigation or collection of any citation or debt hereunder, as set forth in § 77.05. Failure to pay will cause the village to retain the services of a collection agency to pursue the debt. When outstanding fines are listed with an outside collection agency, a minimum cost of 35% shall be added to the combined totals of all outstanding fines, fees, interest and penalties.
(Ord. 12-2016, passed 7-12-16)