(A) In the event the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or other person having an interest in the building or structure determined dangerous disagrees with or disputes the information contained in the notice, such person shall notify the City Clerk by a written statement that sets forth the reasons why the building or structure is not unsafe or dangerous and should not be repaired or demolished. This written statement shall be made and received by the City Clerk within 14 calendar days of the date of notice to the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or other interested persons of the unsafe or dangerous building. If written notice is made and received within 14 calendar days, a hearing shall be held before the City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The City Clerk shall notify the person requesting the hearing, in writing, of the time, place and date of the regular monthly meeting and shall place the name of the person on the agenda of such meeting.
(B) The hearing before the City Council, acting as a Board of Appeals, shall be informal and not governed by the state’s Rules of Evidence or any other formal rules of evidence. Such hearing shall be quasi-judicial in nature, and any decision shall be based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The person requesting the hearing may be represented by legal counsel, may present evidence and may examine and copy, at his, her or its own expense, and not less than three business days before the hearing, the records of the city regarding the inspection and notice. The City Council need not make a written finding of fact, but may make its pronouncement orally at the hearing, which such pronouncement shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. The decision of the City Council shall be final unless appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction. Failure of the person to attend the hearing as scheduled shall relieve the City Council of any further procedures before action is taken as set forth in the notice.
(Ord. 440, passed 8-5-2019)