(a) The responsibilities and liabilities set forth in this section shall be construed to be of a civil nature and shall not be construed to conflict or contravene or enlarge or reduce any criminal liability or responsibility, including fines imposed by a judge on a driver for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and/or controlled substance. Nor shall this section be construed to impose criminal sanctions based solely on this section, as to the responsible party in a hazardous or toxic waste violation.
(b) The City Finance Department or its designee, shall within a reasonable time of receiving itemized costs incurred for emergency response, submit a bill for same by first class mail or personal service to a person or entity liable for these expenses as enumerated under this section. Said bill shall require full payment in 30 days from date of billing.
(c) If any person or entity fails to reimburse the City as provided and such person or entity is the owner of the affected property, the City shall have the right and power to add any and all costs of cleanup and restoration to the tax roll as to such property, and to levy and collect such costs in the same manner as provided for the levy and collection of real property taxes against said property. This remedy is in addition to any other remedy available to the City allowed by law.
(Ord. 2022-03. Passed 5-17-22)
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