§ 50-107. Determination of amounts of monetary penalties.

(a)

Schedule of fines. Except as provided in this section, the amounts of the penalties for violations of this article and applicable laws shall be set forth in the schedule of fines established by resolution of the city council.

(b)

Increased fines for repeat violations. The schedule of fines shall specify any increased fines for repeat violations of the same section by the same person within one year from the date of issuance of a prior notice of administrative violation for such violation.

(c)

Charges for late payment. Any responsible party who fails to pay to the city any fine imposed pursuant to this subdivision on or before the date that fine is due shall also be liable for the payment of any applicable late payment charges set forth in the schedule of fines.

(d)

Maximum monetary penalty amounts. Pursuant to Government Code § 36901, the hearing officer may impose administrative penalties for violations, which would not otherwise be deemed infractions under this article, in a maximum amount not to exceed $1,000.00 per day for each ongoing violation, except that the total administrative penalty shall not exceed $100,000.00 exclusive of administrative costs, interest and restitution for compliance reinspections, and for any related series of violations.

(Ord. No. 2002-04, § 2(16B.20.012), 5-8-2002)