The court may award to a plaintiff or defendant who prevails in any action authorized by this chapter his or her costs of litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees; provided, however, no costs of litigation or attorneys’ fees shall be awarded against the city. (Ord. 1643 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2017: Ord. 1599 § 2 (part), 2014: Ord. 1538 § 1 (part), 2010: Ord. 1483 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. 1333 § 1 (part), 1998. Formerly 2.40.130)