(A) A property owner may request correction of the fee by submitting the request in writing to the office of the City Clerk within 30 days after the date the assessment notice or the bill is mailed or issued to the property owner. The City Clerk shall forward the request to the City Manager with a copy to the City Solicitor. The City Manager shall grant or deny the request based on the following considerations:
(1) Incorrect classification of the property for purposes of determining the fee;
(2) Errors in the square footage of the impervious surface area of the property;
(3) Mathematical errors in calculating the fee to be applied to the property; and
(4) Errors in the identification of the property owner of a property subject to the fee.
(B) The City Manager shall make a written determination within 60 days after the receipt of the property owner's completed written request for correction of the fee.
(C) A property owner must comply with all rules and procedures adopted by the City Manager when submitting a request for correction of the fee and must provide all information necessary for the City Manager to make a determination on a request for correction of the fee. If a property owner alleges an error under § 50.22(A)(2), the request for correction must include a certification by a registered engineer or professional land surveyor of the impervious surface area of the property. Failure to comply with the provisions of the subsection shall be grounds for denial of the request.
(D) A property owner who disagrees with the City Manager's decision may appeal that decision to the Covington Board of Commissioners. Such appeal must be made in writing and submitted to the City Clerk, with a copy to the City Manager and City Solicitor, no later than 30 days after the City Manager's written determination is issued. The Covington Board of Commissioners shall schedule a hearing to hear the appeal and render a decision no later than 60 days after confirmed receipt of the appeal request by the City Clerk. The Board of Commissioner's decision on a request for correction of the fee shall be final.
(Ord. O-02-21, passed 2-23-2021)