(A) Any operator who receives a notice of determination or delinquency may petition the City Administrator or designated representative for re-determination. The petitioner may request an oral hearing on the matter by stating this request on the petition.
(1) The petition for re-determination allowed under this section must be received by the Administrator no more than 14 days after the City Administrator serves the notice of delinquency or determination. It must be on a form supplied by the Administrator or it must state substantially the same information.
(2) No petition for re-determination shall be effective for any purpose unless the operator has first paid any and all fees and interest due and payable on the account.
(3) In the event of an oral hearing, the Administrator shall give petitioner a ten-day written notice of the time and place of the hearing. The Administrator may continue the hearing from time to time, as necessary.
(4) After reconsidering his or her determination, the Administrator shall prepare a decision in writing and shall serve notice of this decision to the petitioner by first class mail. Service shall be complete at the time of postmark by the United States Postal Service.
(B) As a result of the re-determination, the Administrator may increase or decrease the amount of the delinquency or determination. If an increase is established, it shall be due and payable immediately after the decision is made. If a decrease is established, the Administrator shall refund the amount or credit it to the operator or the hotel’s assignees or executors.
(C) The decision of the Administrator upon a petition for re-determination becomes final, unless within 14 days following the service of such notice the petitioner files an appeal of the re-determination with the City Council pursuant to § 115.18.
(Ord. 663, passed 6-3-2020)