At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination based on the evidence presented as to whether a code violation exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as the hearing officer’s findings, decision, and order. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-41040, findings, decisions, and order shall include the hearing officer’s findings of fact, a determination of whether a code violation exists based on the findings of fact, and an order imposing a fine or other penalty and directing the respondent to correct the violation if the violation has been proved, or dismissing the case if the violation has not been proved. The hearing officer may impose any sanction provided for in the code for the violations proved, including the imposition of fines and the recovery of the costs of the proceedings. After the final determination of liability, the hearing officer shall inform all respondents of their right to seek judicial review of the determination. A copy of the hearing officer’s findings, decision, and order shall be served on each party by personal service or by any method provided for service under 55 ILCS 5/5-41020.
(Prior Code, § 1-20-6) (Ord. 1999-1006B, passed 10-19-1999)