[R.O. 1996 § 515.110; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
A. The Code Official, officer or employee
charged with the enforcement of this Chapter, while acting for the
jurisdiction, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and
is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing
to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted
in the discharge of official duties.
B. Any suit instituted against any officer
or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee
in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this
Chapter shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction
until the final termination of the proceedings. The official or any
subordinate shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding
that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this Chapter;
and any officer of the Department of Property Maintenance Inspection,
acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability
for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any
act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection
therewith.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.120; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The fees for activities and services
performed by the Department in carrying out its responsibilities shall
include both actual and administrative costs and, when permitted,
shall be certified to the City Clerk for preparation of lien documents
and collection procedures if not voluntarily paid.