In the event that there occurs a spill, discharge, leakage or
any other type of release of hazardous waste onto any private or public
property, including waterways, roadways or any other place within
the Borough of Kenilworth, the individual(s) or entity(ies) having
ownership and control of the facility, building, vehicle, system or
container from which said release emanated shall be responsible for
all reasonable costs associated with and necessitated to the Borough's
response thereto, including but not limited to costs of manpower,
equipment, materials, supplies and any other expense reasonably related
to said response by the Borough.
Upon the conclusion of response, containment and/or cleanup
efforts, the heads of the Police Department, Fire Department and Department
of Public Works involved in the response shall prepare an accounting
of all costs and expenses associated with said response, including
but not limited to a pro rata cost for personnel time, equipment,
materials, supplies and any other expense reasonably related thereto.
The same shall be presented, in writing, as soon as practicable to
the Municipal Finance Office for verification and approval, and shall
then be transmitted to the Borough Clerk for appropriate follow-up
action.