§ 26-310 — Enforcement

Sec. 26-310. - Enforcement.

(a) Search or inspection warrant. The director, through the city attorney, may seek to obtain a search or inspection warrant from the appropriate authority to gain access to a facility for the purposes of inspection and monitoring if such lawful entry under section 26-305(a) of this article has been denied by the owner. (b) Referral to code enforcement board. The director may enforce the violation of any provision of this article against an owner or grease hauler, pursuant to and in the manner provided by Chapter 9 of the City of Tampa Code and the provisions of F.S. Ch. 162. (c) Injunctive and other relief. The mayor, through the city attorney, may file a petition in the name of the city in the Circuit Court of the County or such other courts as may have jurisdiction seeking the issuance of an injunction, damages, or other appropriate relief to enforce the provisions of this article or other applicable law or regulation. (d) Recovery of damages. When the discharge from a food service facility causes an obstruction, damage, or any other impairment to the treatment works, or causes any expense, fine, penalty, or damage of whatever character or nature to the city, the director shall invoice the owner for same incurred by the city. If the invoice is not paid, the director shall notify the city attorney to take such actions as shall be appropriate to seek reimbursement. (e) Remedies nonexclusive. The remedies provided for in this article are not mutually exclusive. The director may take any, all, or any combination of these actions against a noncompliant person. (f) Appeal of revocation or denial of grease hauler registration. Any revocation or denial of grease hauler registration may be appealed in accordance with section 1-19 of the City of Tampa Code. The appellate officer designated to hear these matters shall be the administrator of public works and utilities services. The grease hauler shall have fifteen (15) days from receipt of written notice of denial or revocation of the registration to file an appeal. Failure of the grease hauler to file an appeal within the fifteen (15) day time limit shall constitute acceptance of the decision to deny or revoke the registration.

(Ord. No. 2006-288, § 1, 11-11-06)