(A) No person shall intentionally or wantonly break, damage, destroy, uncover, cover, back-fill over, deface, or tamper with any structure, appurtenances, or equipment which is a part of the municipal water or sewage works. Any person violating this provision shall be subject to immediate arrest under charge of criminal mischief.
(B) In addition to any criminal penalty set forth above in division (A), the city may seek repair and/or correct any of the acts of damage or destruction of the municipal utility outlined in division (A) above by providing written notice to the violator and/or property owner if the damage or destroyed utility structure is located upon an easement. Said written notice shall specify the act committed and set forth the corrective action required and the time period for the corrective action to occur. If no corrective action is taken within the time specified in the written notice, the city may at its option, take the corrective action and the violator shall be liable for any costs to the city associated therewith. If the damaged or destroyed utility municipal equipment is located upon an easement, the city may assess a lien against the property for the costs of the corrective measure.
