(a) A person assessed an administrative fee who wishes to re-establish service to the irrigation system is required to make payment of the assessed fee.
(b) A person may request a hearing to protest the assessment of an administrative fee. To request a hearing, the water customer must make the request in person to the water department within 15 business days from the date on the written notice of violation. If a locking device was installed it shall remain in place until the conclusion of the hearing and payment of any required fee.
(c) The director or his or her designee shall act as the hearing officer. The director shall evaluate all information offered by the petitioner at the hearing. The petitioner making the request for a hearing shall bear the burden of proof to show by a preponderance of the evidence, why the administrative fee should not be assessed. The hearing officer will provide a decision at the time of the hearing or within three business days following the conclusion of the hearing.
(d) Payment of any fees assessed at the hearing must be made within seven business days of the decision from the hearing. Any fees not paid within this time limit shall be added to the customer’s next water bill.
(e) A person may elect to pay the administrative fee without requesting a hearing. Any fees not paid within 15 business days from the date of the written notice shall be added to the person’s next water bill.
(Ord. 17901, § 1, passed 12-4-2007)