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The expense of an emergency response may be charged against the person liable for expenses under this chapter. The charge constitutes a debt of that person and is collectible by the city or other public obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
(1995 Code, § 3.16.080) (Ord. 2022-17, passed 12-20-2022; Ord. 16-12, passed 11-1-2016)
In exceptional situations where it is difficult or impossible to comply with the strict letter of this chapter, any person, firm or corporation shall have the option to apply for an exemption from any provision of this chapter to the City Manager or designee. The City Manager/designee shall exercise those powers in such a way that the public welfare is secured. If an appeal has been initiated, the billing process will continue until the appeal is resolved. Appeal applications must be submitted within 90 days after the billing date.
(1995 Code, § 3.16.090) (Ord. 2022-17, passed 12-20-2022; Ord. 16-12, passed 11-1-2016)
The city's Finance Department shall issue an invoice for the costs incurred in mitigating or causing the mitigation of the effects of a release. Payment shall be due and payable within 15 days after the billing date. Failure to pay after 60 days from the billing date shall result in an additional ten percent late charge. Unpaid bills may be referred to a collection agency after 90-days' delinquency or be assessed against the parcel of land involved in the incident pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 38773.5 and shall thereafter be transmitted to the Tax Collector for collection.
(1995 Code, § 3.16.100) (Ord. 2022-17, passed 12-20-2022; Ord. 16-12, passed 11-1-2016)