935.99 PENALTY.

   In the event that any individual presents an application which includes false information, and/or which fails to include all of the information requested, that individual, and/or any other individual in the household who enjoys any of the benefits set forth above, shall be penalized as follows:

   (a)    He/she shall be required to repay the full costs of all services provided, all discounts extended, etc.

   (b)    He/she shall be assessed a penalty in the amount of two hundred percent (200%) of the amounts represented in Section 935.99 (a).

   (c)    He/she shall pay all of the City's costs associated with collecting the amounts set forth in Section 935.99 (a) and (b), including amounts which represent employee time in calculating the amounts owned, as well as attorney's fees and court costs.

   (d)    In the event that the City determines that any individual owes reimbursements and/or penalties under this Section, he/she shall be notified by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, at the address provided for the household on the benefits application submitted pursuant to this Chapter.

   (e)    That individual shall be provided thirty (30) days from the date of mailing in which to demonstrate that he/she is not subject to the penalties sought to be imposed.

   (f)    Upon review of any materials provided, the City's Finance Director shall make a determination as to whether or not the penalties shall be imposed, and notify the individual by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, at the address indicated in Section 935.99( d) above.

      (Ord. 2024-049. Passed 4-9-24.)