§ 18-45. Penalties.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter, and any such violation shall be punished as prescribed in section 1-9 of this Code. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

(b)

In addition to any other penalties provided in this chapter, a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 may be assessed by the city against any person violating any provision of this chapter. In setting the amount of the civil penalty; the type, duration, and severity of the violation and the responsiveness of the person against whom the penalty is assessed in remedying the violation shall be considered. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate violation that may be the subject of such a penalty. Written demand for payment of the civil penalty upon the person shall be made, including an explanation of the basis of the violation and penalty. If full payment of the penalty is not made within 30 days after such demand is mailed or delivered to the person, the city attorney may commence a civil action in the appropriate court to recover the penalty.

(c)

In addition to any other penalties or remedies provided in this chapter, the city manager has the authority upon the recommendation of the city attorney to institute a civil action in the appropriate court to obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter or remedy or prevent the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2007-51, 8-14-07)