(a) Duty to Remove. It shall be the duty of the responsible party who causes or controls leakage, spillage or any other dissemination of dangerous or hazardous substances or materials to immediately remove such hazardous substances or materials and complete a cleanup of the area of the release to insure that the hazardous substances or materials are fully removed and the area is fully restored to pre-release condition.
(b) Failure to Remove. In the event that the responsible party fails to immediately and completely comply with Section 632.05(a), the City, its employees, agents, contractors, or consultants, may enter the property where the release occurred and conduct a cleanup, at the cost of the responsible party.
(c) Charges Imposed Upon Responsible Party. Where there is a hazardous materials release, which requires a hazardous or dangerous materials incident or emergency by municipal personnel, all assessable costs incurred by the City may be imposed upon the responsible party.
(d) Impounding of a Vehicle. A vehicle that causes the leakage or spillage of dangerous or hazardous materials may be impounded for safety evaluation upon order of the motor carrier or his designee, and may be held as collateral for payment of costs incurred.
(Ord. 903. Passed 5-5-10.)