§ 58-55. Procedures for enforcement.

(a)

A violation of the provisions of this division shall be considered a public nuisance per se and any action authorized or permitted by law for the abatement of public nuisances may be instituted by the city in regard to such violation.

(b)

Whenever the city manager finds that a violation of this division is occurring and presents an emergency which threatens immediate, serious harm to any portion of the wastewater system which threatens to or does create an immediate health hazard, the user's wastewater service may be terminated by order of the city manager pending further investigation and hearing under section 58-56.

(c)

Whenever a person has violated any provision of this division, the city may take any legal action necessary to recover damages sustained by the city as a result thereof. Such damages shall include, but are not limited to, lost revenues from the federal or state government and any fines or other penalties which are the result of the aforesaid violation.

(Ord. No. 95, 10-1-79)