(a) An individual may request, in writing within thirty (30) days of the imposition of the Administrative Fee, a hearing to contest the imposition of same.
(b) The Chief of Police or his designee shall conduct the hearing.
(c) The hearing shall be informal, not subject to the formal rules of evidence, and may be conducted over the phone.
(d) If, after the hearing, the Chief of Police or his designee determines that the imposition of the administrative fee was proper then he shall affirm the imposition of the administrative fee.
(e) If there is a determination that imposition of the administrative fee was improper, then the fee will be refunded to the individual who posted same.
(f) The individual may appeal the decision of the Chief of Police, or his designee, by requesting, in writing, within fourteen (14) days of the decision, a hearing with the City Manager.
(g) If, after the hearing, the City Manager determines that the imposition of the administrative free was proper then he shall affirm said administrative fee.
(h) If there is a determination of the City Manager that imposition of the administrative fee was improper, then the fee shall be refunded to the individual who posted same.
(Emergency Manager Order No. 31. Ordered 4-23-15.)