(A) The amount of response costs shall be deemed a debt owed to the city by the responsible person and/or social host. If a juvenile, by the juvenile's parents or guardians. Any person owing such costs shall be liable in a civil action brought in the name of the city for recovery for such costs, including reasonable attorney fees. Notice of the costs for which the responsible person is liable shall be mailed via first-class mail. The notice shall contain the following information:
(1) The name of the person(s) being held liable for the payment of such costs;
(2) The address of the private property or private premises where the party occurred;
(3) The date and time of the response;
(4) The law enforcement, fire, or emergency service provider(s) who responded; and
(5) An itemized list of the response costs for which the person(s) is being held liable. The responsible person must remit payment of the noticed response costs to the Police Department within 30 calendar days of the date of the notice. The payment of any such costs shall be stayed upon the filing of a timely appeal pursuant to § 134.11.
(B) The failure of any person to pay the penalties assessed by an administrative citation and/or response costs within the time specified on the administrative citation or response cost bill may result in the Police Chief or his or her authorized designee referring the matter to the Finance Department or other designated agent for collection. The Police Chief or his or her designated agent may pursue any other legal remedy to collect the penalties and/or response costs including the recording of a code enforcement lien pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 98 of the city code.
(Ord. 2007-006, passed 9-10-07; Am. Ord. 2019-008, passed 12-10-19)