(A) 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 a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as findings, decision, and order. The findings, decision, and order shall include:
(1) The hearing officer’s finding of fact;
(2) A decision of whether or not a code violation exists based upon the findings of fact; and
(3) An order that states the sanction or dismisses the case, if a violation is not proved. If a violation is proved, the order may also impose the costs incurred by the city for the hearing, including, but not limited to, court reporter fees, costs of transcripts of record, and cost of preparing and mailing notices and order, as well as other miscellaneous expenses. A monetary sanction for violation under this provision shall not exceed the amount provided for in ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 1-2-1.
(B) A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served on the defendant by first class mail within 5 days after it is issued. Service shall be in the same manner that the report form and summons are served under ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 1-2.2-20. Payment of any penalty or fine and the disposition of fine money shall be made to the Code Hearing Department of the city, and the disposition of the fine money may be determined, from time to time, by separate ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
(C) In the event that the order provides for the correction of the violation, the hearing officer shall establish a hearing date which would be after the date established for correction of the violation in order to determine compliance with the order. At that time the hearing officer shall hear testimony, accept any evidence relevant to the correction of the violation in accordance with the order so entered.
(ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 1-2.2-45) (1983 Code, § 2-187) (Ord. 2923, passed 3-8-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99