(A) Whenever this subchapter provides for a hearing and a notice, the city shall give notice as follows:
(1) One publication in a newspaper published and circulated in the city; and,
(2) Mailing of such notices, postage prepaid, in a sealed envelope, by the United States mail, addressed to all businesses which conduct activities within any proposed or established Business Improvement District as shown upon the active business licenses on file with the Director of Finance.
(B) Both publication and mailing of notices shall be completed at least ten days prior to the holding of any hearing required by this subchapter, and such notices shall contain the designation of the time and place of the hearing and a statement describing the subject matter of such hearing.
(C) Personal service may be substituted for mailed notice.
(D) Whenever a hearing is held under this subchapter, the Council shall hear all protests and receive evidence for or against the proposed action; the Council shall also rule upon all protests which determination shall be final; and the Council may continue the hearing from time to time.
('63 Code, § 8-7.05) (Ord. 385-C.S., passed 7-21-83)