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REFUSE § 20-23 (c) The collection of recoverable expenses that has been unpaid by the property owner for clearing any occupied lot shall proceed as follows: (1) The department of public works shall keep an itemized record of recoverable expenses. Promptly after completion of the lot clearing, the department shall certify those expenses to the office of the corporation counsel. (2) The office of the corporation counsel, on behalf of the County, shall submit a written itemized claim for the total recoverable expenses incurred by the County to the responsible person or persons and a written notice stating that unless the amounts are paid in full within thirty days after receipt of the claim and notice, the County will file a civil action seeking recovery for the stated amount. (3) The County may bring a civil action for the recovery of all recoverable expenses against any and all persons causing or responsible for the placement of the individual or individuals in a situation of imminent danger. (d) For the purposes of this section, "recoverable expenses" means those expenses that are reasonable, necessary, and allocable to the clearing of an occupied lot of refuse, uncultivated undergrowth, and unsafe flora pursuant to this article. Expenses allowable for recovery may include, but are not limited to: (1) Materials and supplies acquired, consumed, and expended specifically for the purpose of the lot clearing. (2) Compensation of employees for the time and efforts devoted specifically for the purpose of the lot clearing. (3) Rental or leasing of equipment used specifically for the lot clearing, such as protective equipment or clothing, bulldozers, or backhoes. (4) Repair costs for equipment owned by the County that is damaged during the lot clearing. (5) Replacement costs for equipment owned by the County that is damaged beyond use or repair, if the equipment was a total loss and the loss occurred during the lot clearing. (6) Special technical services specifically required for the lot clearing, such as costs associated with the time and efforts of technical experts or specialists not otherwise provided by the County. (7) Other special services specifically required for the lot clearing. (8) Medical expenses that may be incurred as a result of the lot clearing. (9) Legal expenses that may be incurred as a result of the lot clearing, including efforts to recover expenses pursuant to this article. (e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to create any liability to the County for any damages incurred as a cause of action or inaction. (1983 CC, c 20, art 2, sec 20-23; am 1984, ord 84-19, sec 1; am 2013, ord 13-108, sec 4.) 20-5