1.12.110 Failure to comply.
A. Event Defined. As used in this Section 1.12.110, the term “event” means any of the following occurrences:
1. The offender fails to pay the administrative fine within fifteen working days from the date the administrative citation is issued;
2. The offender requests a hearing and fails to appear;
3. The offender fails to either comply with the administrative order or seek judicial review of the administrative order.
B. Penalty Fine. The occurrence of an event may result in the city increasing the administrative fine, not to exceed the maximum amounts established pursuant to Section 1.12.080 (“penalty fine”).
C. Account Receivable. Upon the occurrence of an event, the city may treat the administrative fine or penalty fine, whichever is applicable, as an account receivable, subject to the city’s established policy for delinquent accounts receivable.
D. Violation. An event as described in subsection (A)(1) of this section shall constitute a separate violation of the municipal code which may be redressed through criminal, civil or other remedy established by law or under the provisions of this code.
E. Collection. The city may use all appropriate legal means to collect the fines imposed pursuant to this chapter. The city may also recover its collection costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees according to proof. (Ord. 2006-09 § 1, 2006)