(A) Unpaid charges, fines, and penalties shall, after 60 calendar days, be assessed an additional penalty of 10% of the unpaid balance, and interest shall accrue thereafter at a rate of 1.8% per month. A lien against the user’s property shall be sought for unpaid charges, fines, and penalties.
(B) (1) Users desiring to dispute such fines must file a written request with the Superintendent or town to reconsider the fine along with full payment of the fine amount within 30 days of being notified of the fine.
(2) Where a request has merit, the town may convene a hearing on the matter. In the event the user’s appeal is successful, the payment, together with any interest accruing thereto, shall be returned to the user.
(3) The Superintendent or the town may add the costs of preparing administrative enforcement actions, such as notices and orders, to the fine.
(C) Issuance of an administrative fine shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for the Superintendent or the town, taking any other action against the user.
(Ord. 2010-3, passed 4-19-2010)