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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 13.03A
Section 13.03A.0906
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03A Pretreatment

Article IX. Administrative Enforcement Remedies

Section 13.03A.0906 Administrative Fines [9.6]
  1. When the Plant Manager finds that a user has violated or continues to violate any provision of this chapter, a wastewater discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, the Plant Manager may fine the user in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars assessed on a per violation, per day basis. In the case of monthly or other long term average discharge limits, fines shall be assessed for each day during the period of violation.
  1. Unpaid charges, fines, and penalties shall after thirty calendar days, be assessed an additional penalty of one percent of the unpaid balance per month. A lien against the user’s property will be sought for unpaid charges, fines, and penalties.
  1. Users desiring to dispute such fines must file a written request for reconsideration of the fine along with the full payment of the fine amount within fifteen days of being notified of the fine. Where a request has merit, the Plant Manager shall convene a hearing on the matter within thirty days of receiving the request from the user. In the event the user’s appeal is successful, the payment, together with any interest accruing thereto, shall be returned to the user. The City may add the costs of preparing administrative enforcement actions, such as notices and orders, to the fine.
  1. Issuance of an administrative fine shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against the user.

NOTE: Bracketed enumerations reference the numbering in the EPA Region 10 Model Ordinance of March 27, 2012.

Date Passed: Monday, November 9, 2020

Effective Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

ORD C35961 Section 62