(a) A minor found in violation of Section 531.01 shall be detained pursuant to Ohio Law and the ordinances of the City of Cleveland Heights.
(b) A parent who responds to retrieve his or her minor child shall be served at that time with a “Notice of Liability” informing the responsible parent or parents of their responsibility to pay the civil penalty assessed by Section 531.03(c). If the minor is never retrieved by a parent, the “Notice of Liability” may be served by first-class mail or personal service at the residence or business address of either or both parents. A Return of Service and a copy of the “Notice of Liability” shall be filed with the Director of Finance for each “Notice of Liability” served under this section. The “Notice of Liability” shall clearly state the manner in which the infraction may be appealed.
(c) A civil penalty assessed under this chapter shall be paid within thirty (30) days, unless it is appealed pursuant to Section 531.05. If the appeal is denied or modified, the civil penalty, or the penalty as modified, shall be paid within twenty-one (21) days after the appeal is denied. Civil penalties that have not been timely paid will accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month from the due date of payment in full. Unpaid civil penalties and interest shall be deemed debts owed to the City, and may be collected by initiation of a civil action or any other lawful debt collection procedure. (Ord. 79-2011. Passed 6-29-11.)