13.25.090 Enforcement and remedies.
(1) Civil Penalty. Failure to take action to correct identified defects as required in these rules shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and a violation of city ordinances for such nuisances. For any failure to correct defects in a privately owned or maintained lateral the schedule of civil penalties shall be as provided in this section. Penalties shall be assessed beginning at the end of the grace period following mailing or posting a notice of defect to the property owner.
(a) The property owner will be assessed a $50.00 per month fine beginning with the end of the grace period or extension period. If not completed within the three-month extension period, the fine will be retroactive to the end of the six-month grace period.
(b) If the property owner fails to make the necessary corrections, the city may, in addition to fines, abate the nuisance (defective lateral) and attach a lien to the property for all costs associated with the abatement including a 10 percent administrative fee.
(2) Other Remedies. Any civil penalty imposed under these rules shall be in addition to the collection of the regular sewer service fee or charge and any other fines, penalties, damages, or legal remedies available to the city. (Ord. 380 § 1, 2004).