At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing as to whether or not an ordinance violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision, and order. The findings and order shall include the hearing officer's findings of fact, a decision whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of fact, and an order ordering the respondent to remedy the violation or dismissing the case, in the event a violation is not proved. If the hearing officer determines that the respondent is liable for the cited violation, the hearing officer shall enter an order imposing sanctions that are provided for in the code for the violation proved, including the imposition of fines and recovery of the costs of the proceedings, which costs shall be enforced in like manner as the enforcement of fines and penalties. A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served on the respondent within five days after it is issued; service shall be in the same manner as the report form and summons are served pursuant to § 40.05(C) of this chapter. Payment of any fine and costs for Municipal Court shall be tendered to the City Collector. Any fine and costs for Municipal Court that are collected shall be deposited in the city's general fund.
(Ord. 20-0609-215, passed 6-9-2020)