Any person who can demonstrate that he or she is a cart owner may appeal the imposition of a tagging and retrieval fee by presenting evidence that the cart removal and storage was not performed substantially in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Appeals shall be made in writing to the city manager or designee within ten calendar days of paying the fee. An office hearing will be held within thirty calendar days of the receipt of such appeal request. The shopping cart owner or authorized representative may appear and be heard on the matter. If the city manager or designee determines that the shopping cart was not removed and stored in substantial accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the tagging and retrieval fee shall be refunded. The decision of the city manager or designee shall be final.
(Ord. 516 § 2 (part), 1997).