(a) Any responsible party who has been assessed costs or fees under the provisions of this chapter may appeal such decision to the city council.
(1) Within thirty calendar days after the issuance of the notice to pay the costs of enforcement services, any responsible party who has been assessed the costs or fees under the provisions of this chapter may appeal the decision to the city council. The appeal shall set forth the ground(s) for the appeal and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee in an amount prescribed by resolution of the city council. A timely appeal accompanied by the required fee shall automatically entitle the aggrieved party to a hearing before the city council.
(2) The hearing shall be held and action taken at a duly noticed city council meeting following the timely filing of a complete appeal.
(3) At least ten calendar days prior to the hearing, notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the appellant.
(4) At the time set for the hearing, or at the date to which the hearing may be continued, the city council shall hear the appellant, and shall hear testimony from all other interested persons who attend the hearing. The city council, in considering the appeal, shall give consideration to all relevant documents filed and all relevant testimony given at the hearing.
(5) Within thirty calendar days after the conclusion of the public hearing, the city council shall adopt and issue a written decision upholding or denying the appeal. The decision of the city council shall be final.
(Ord. 790 § 1 (part), 1999)