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ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
The Wastewater System Operator shall have control and general supervision of all public sewers and service connections in the city, and shall be responsible for administering the provisions of this chapter to the end that a proper and efficient public sewer is maintained. The authorized representative may delegate responsibilities to designated representatives.
(Ord. 89, passed 11-22-94)
(A) The Wastewater System Operator or other duly authorized employee of the city bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, testing, repair, and maintenance pertinent to the discharges to the city’s sewer system in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Industrial users shall be required to provide information concerning industrial processes which have a direct bearing on the type and source of discharge to the collection system. An industry may withhold information considered confidential. However, the industry must establish that the information in question might result in an advantage to competitors and that the industrial process does not have deleterious results on the treatment process.
(C) The Wastewater System Operator or other duly authorized employee of the city bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the city holds a duly negotiated easement for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the wastewater facilities lying within the easement. All entry and subsequent work, if any, on the easement shall be done in full accordance with the terms of the duly negotiated easement pertaining to the private property involved.
(Ord. 89, passed 11-22-94)
(A) Upon determination that a user has violated or is violating applicable provisions of this chapter or a related permit, the city may issue a notice of violation. Within 30 days of notification, the violator shall submit to the city an adequate explanation for the violation and a plan for the correction and prevention of such occurrences, including specific actions required. Submission of such a plan in no way relieves the violator of liability for any violations occurring before or after the notice of violation.
(B) Any violation shall be punished by a fine as provided in § 51.99. Such fines may be added to the user’s next sewer service charge, and will hence be subject to the same collection regulations as specified § 51.68. Users desiring to dispute a fine must file a request for the city to reconsider within 30 days of the issuance of the fine. If the city believes that the request has merit, a hearing on the matter shall be convened within 30 days of receipt of the request.
(C) To collect delinquent sewer service charge accounts, the city may file a civil action or levy a lien against the violator. The violator shall also be responsible for payment of the city’s attorney fees and expenses incurred. The violator shall be liable for interest on all balances at a rate of 18% annually.
(D) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the city for any
expense, loss, or damage occasioned by the city by reason of such violation, including attorney fees and court costs.
(Ord. 89, passed 11-22-94)
(A) Any violation of this chapter is subject to a fine not exceeding $700. Each day in which a violation occurs shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 59, passed 5-14-85; Am. Ord. 89, passed 11-22-94)