A written report of the decision, including the findings of fact, shall be served either in person or by certified mail upon the appellant and the major organizational unit or agency within 15 working days from the date the appeal hearing is concluded. The city and the appellant shall bear their own respective costs of the appeal proceeding, except as specifically provided herein. If the hearing examiner determines that the appellant has prevailed at the hearing, then the appellant’s $50 processing fee shall be refunded. The decision of the hearing examiner shall be final.
(1992 Code, § 2-65) (Ord. 70-96, passed 6-17-1996; Ord. 53-11, passed 7-11-2011)