A. Notice of Imposition. The fire chief shall deliver to the responsible party a notice of the imposition of a false fire alarm fine. The notice shall specify the date, time, fine, and nature of the events which are the basis for the imposition of false fire alarm fine. The notice shall state that the responsible party has the right to request a hearing before the fire chief by submitting a written request to the fire chief within ten (10) days of the date of the notice.
B. Hearing on Imposition. Upon the receipt of a timely written request from the responsible party, the matter shall be set for a hearing before the fire chief on a date which is at least one week from the date of receipt of the request for a hearing. At the hearing, the responsible party may present relevant evidence regarding the alleged grounds for the imposition of a false fire alarm fine.
C. Decision. The fire chief shall notify the responsible party of his or her decision in writing by certified mail by no later than two weeks after the hearing. The decision of the fire chief shall be final.
D. The failure of the responsible party to file a timely notice of appeal in accordance with the provisions of this section shall constitute an irrevocable waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and a final adjudication of a notice of imposition of a false fire alarm fine.
E. Collection of Fines. In the event of the failure of any person to pay the fines assessed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the city may institute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect any charges, together with interest, which may be due and payable and all administrative costs of collection in the same manner as any other debt owing to the city may be collected. (Ord. 2012-035 § 1)