Chapter 1.14
DAMAGES TO CITY-OWNED PROPERTY

Sections:

1.14.010    Fee charged for damages against city-owned property.

1.14.020    Recourse to damages against city-owned property.

1.14.010 Fee charged for damages against city-owned property.

A fee shall be imposed against the organization, individual, or individuals responsible for damage or destruction of city-owned property. The fee shall be equal to time and materials estimated to be expended by the city in investigating the cause of damage, repair and/or replacement of such property including an administrative overhead charge as provided for in the city of Battle Ground fee schedule.

Time and materials also includes any consultant or third-party charges incurred in the repair or replacement of such city property or the collection of such fee. (Ord. 15-04 § 1 (part), 2015)

1.14.020 Recourse to damages against city-owned property.

An organization, individual, or individuals found responsible for damages or destruction of city-owned property will be held responsible for cost recoupment. Parents or guardians of minor children causing damages shall be responsible for damages caused by minors in their care. Reimbursement of costs may be made by payments directly to the city or submitted by claim through an insurance provider. The city reserves the right to submit unpaid amounts owed to a collection agency. (Ord. 15-04 § 1 (part), 2015)