(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)