All fines, fees, penalties, and interest imposed pursuant to this chapter are civil debts owed to the city by the person fined. In the event that judicial action is necessary to compel payment of any debt owed to the city, the person or persons subject to the fine are also liable for the costs of suit and attorneys’ fees incurred by the city to collect the fine. (Ord. 929-03 § 1 (part))
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