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When "that other municipality" does not enforce the codes

All of the fine money goes to the court system so the jurisdiction (mostly small ones) would be stuck with the court and lawyers cost
Change your ordinance to where you can charge your cost separate from the fines to cover your expenses. Courts do not get those charges and they can't wave those fees like they can a daily fine.
 
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