A. The Referee shall make a decision on each appeal after considering the evidence presented at the hearing. The Referee shall determine whether: 1) the notice and order or the assessment of reinspection fees was properly issued in accord with the provisions of this Code, and 2) there are grounds for the ordered abatement or assessment of reinspection fees, and shall render the decision by making findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the decision. Whenever particular review criteria are set forth in this Code, the Referee shall apply the findings of fact to the criteria.
B. The Referee's decision shall be final agency action. (Ord. 04-70; Ord. 18-27)