(a) The hearing officer at any administrative hearing under this article shall issue an order stating:
(1) whether the person charged with the violation is liable for the violation; and
(2) the amount of any civil penalty, cost, or fee assessed against the person.
(b) The orders issued under subsection (a) must be signed and dated by the hearing officer and may be filed with the City Secretary, who shall keep the orders in a separate index and file. The orders may be recorded using microfilm, microfiche, or electronic data processing techniques.