§ 1.13.110. Failure to comply

A. Event Defined. As used in this Section 1.13.110, the term "event" shall mean any of the following occurrences:

1. The offender fails to either pay the administrative fine or request a hearing within fifteen (15) 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 set forth in Section 1.13.80 ("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. Misdemeanor. An event shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) fine or six (6) months in jail, or both.

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 according to proof.

(Ord. 2000-818, § 3, 2000)