A. Related to decisions made by the City Forester in regard to tree planting, maintenance or removal actions, assessment of financial responsibility, or other matters, the property owner or other persons actually affected by the decision or action may appeal by filing a notice in writing in the Office of the General Manager of the Power Department ("General Manager") within forty eight (48) hours of the decision which is being appealed. The City Forester shall be notified of the appeal hearing at least twenty four (24) hours in advance. Upon notice of appeal, no action on the contested matter shall be taken by the City Forester pending the outcome of the appeal. The General Manager shall hear all parties wishing to be heard on the matter during the appeal proceedings, and shall make a final decision. The General Manager shall notify in writing all parties concerned of final decisions.
B. Any person aggrieved by the final decision of the General Manager may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for review of the decision. The petition is barred unless filed with the court within thirty (30) days of the date of the final decision. (Ord. 17-30)