Any person aggrieved by any decision of the director of finance with respect to any determination made pursuant to Section 3.08.320 of this chapter may appeal to the council by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk within fifteen (15) days after service of the administrator's decision. The council may hear the matter itself or may refer the matter to a hearing examiner as authorized by Section 1.24.050 of this code. The council decision shall be final and conclusive and shall be served upon the appellant in the manner prescribed by Section 3.08.310 of this chapter. Any amounts determined shall be due and payable upon the service of notice. (Prior code § 23.05.508)