(a) After considering all evidence and testimony submitted at the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision to uphold or dismiss the citation within 15 working days.
(b) The hearing officer has no discretion or authority to reduce or modify the amount of any fine.
(c) The decision shall state the reasons and evidence considered for the decision.
(d) If the decision is to uphold the citation, the deposited penalty shall be forfeited to the City. If the decision is to dismiss the citation, the City shall refund the penalty deposit within 30 days of the decision. If the citation is upheld and the penalty deposit has been waived, the penalty shall be due on the date the decision is issued.
(e) The hearing officer's continued employment, performance evaluation, compensation, and benefits shall not directly or indirectly be linked to the number of citations upheld or canceled by the officer.
(Ord.1430-NS, eff. Dec. 16, 2004)