A. Fines and costs are payable upon receipt of the written settlement or final order declaring the fines and costs. Fines and costs under this chapter are a debt owing to the city and may be collected in the same manner as any other debt allowed by the law.

B. The City may institute appropriate suit or legal action, in law or equity, in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of any written settlement of the department or final order of the hearings officer or District Court including, but not limited to, its suit or action to obtain judgment for any civil penalty imposed by an order of the hearings officer or court pursuant to Section 8.12.020B and/or Section 8.12.030(B)(1) and/or any assessment for costs imposed pursuant to Section 8.12.030(B)(2).

C. Fines and costs collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be credited to the general fund. (Ord. 8-1993 § 1(M), 1993.)