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(3) The County may bring a civil action for the recovery of all recoverable expenses <br />against any and all persons causing or responsible for the placement of the individual <br />or individuals in a situation of imminent danger. <br />(d) For the purposes of this section, "recoverable expenses" means those expenses that are <br />reasonable, necessary, and allocable to the clearing of an occupied lot of refuse, <br />uncultivated undergrowth, and unsafe flora pursuant to this article. Expenses allowable for <br />recovery may include, but are not limited to: <br />(1) Materials and supplies acquired, consumed, and expended specifically for the purpose <br />of the lot clearing. <br />(2) Compensation of employees for the time and efforts devoted specifically for the <br />purpose of the lot clearing. <br />(3) Rental or leasing of equipment used specifically for the lot clearing, such as <br />protective equipment or clothing, bulldozers, or backhoes. <br />(4) Repair costs for equipment owned by the County that is damaged during the lot <br />clearing. <br />(5) Replacement costs for equipment owned by the County that is damaged beyond use <br />or repair, if the equipment was a total loss and the loss occurred during the lot <br />clearing. <br />(6) Special technical services specifically required for the lot clearing, such as costs <br />associated with the time and efforts of technical experts or specialists not otherwise <br />provided by the County. <br />(7) Other special services specifically required for the lot clearing. <br />(8) Medical expenses that may be incurred as a result of the lot clearing. <br />(9) Legal expenses that may be incurred as a result of the lot clearing, including efforts to <br />recover expenses pursuant to this article. <br />(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any liability to the County for any <br />damages incurred as a cause of action or inaction. <br />Section 14-153. Service of notice. <br />The notice to the property owner required under section 14-152 shall be sent to the property <br />owner by mailing it to the owner's last known address and by posting a copy of the notice upon <br />the lot that requires the clearing." <br />SECTION 3. The Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) is amended <br />by adding a new chapter 20 to read as follows: <br />"CHAPTER 20. INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. <br />Article 1. General Provisions. <br />Section 20-01-01. Title and purpose. <br />(a) The provisions of this chapter, inclusive of any amendments, shall be known as the <br />integrated solid waste management code. <br />(b) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the environment through the <br />management and operation of all solid waste programs and facilities of the County. <br />E <br />