§ 12.05.030. Cleanup required.

(a)

Whenever a hazardous condition is created so that a hazardous substance may enter the environment or be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters, including ground waters, the responsible person shall cause the condition to be remedied by a cleanup as defined by Section 12.05.020, as rapidly as feasible to an acceptable safe condition, and restore the affected area to its state prior to the hazardous condition as far as practicable. The cost of cleanup shall be borne by the responsible person.

(b)

If the responsible person does not cause the cleanup to begin in a reasonable time in relation to the hazard and circumstances of the incident, the city may, by authorization of the mayor or his/her designee, give reasonable notice based on the character of the hazardous condition, setting a deadline for commencing and accomplishing the cleanup, or the city may proceed to procure cleanup services. If the cost of the cleanup is beyond the capacity of the city to finance, the mayor or his/her designee may report to the city council and immediately seek any state or federal funds available for such cleanup.

(Ord. No. 6370, § 1, 10-22-2018).