Section 5.48.030 Clean up required.

1. Whenever a hazardous condition is created, the person having control over the hazardous substance shall cause the condition to be remedied by a clean up as rapidly as feasible to an acceptable safe condition.

2. The cost of clean up shall be borne by the person having control over a hazardous substance. If the person having control over a hazardous substance does not cause the clean up to begin in a reasonable time in relation to the hazard and circumstances of the incident, the city may proceed to procure clean up services and bill the person having control over the hazardous substance. If the bill for those services is not paid within thirty (30) days, the city attorney shall proceed to obtain payment by all legal means.

3. If the cost of the clean up is beyond the capacity of the city to finance it, the authorized officer shall report to the city council and immediately seek any state or federal funds available for said clean up.

4. Whenever a hazardous condition exists because of a release requiring the immediate response by appropriate city officials and employees to either prevent the release or assist in the clean up, and to otherwise protect life and property, the person having control over the hazardous substance shall be responsible for all of the costs incurred by the city in making the response. Including, but not limited to, equipment rendered unserviceable, personnel costs, including overtime, disposal costs and any other costs associated therewith. (Ord. 96/U-4124, 83/T-1645)