A. The owner or occupant of property receiving a notice and order or emergency abatement order may appeal the City Forester's decision or action to the Manager, provided a written appeal is filed within ten (10) days of service, posting or mailing of the notice and order or emergency abatement order. The Manager shall conduct a hearing on the appeal within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal.
B. At the hearing, the appellant and the City may be represented by an attorney, may present evidence, and may cross-examine witnesses. The hearing shall be recorded electronically or otherwise. The Manager shall determine whether there is competent evidence to support the City Forester's decision. The Manager may affirm, reverse or modify the Forester's decision.
C. The Manager's decision shall constitute final agency action, and may only be reviewed by the District Court pursuant to CRCP 106(a)(4). there shall be no stay of execution of the Manager's decision pending review by the District Court, except by court order. (Ord. 82-54; Ord. 88-265; Ord. 01-42)