(A) If, in the opinion of any user, the ERU assigned to the user's real estate parcel is inaccurate, the user shall have the right to contest the ERU determination and thus the stormwater fee assessed in accordance with the provisions contained in this section.
(B) The user shall obtain and complete a “Petition to Appeal Stormwater Assessment” form and file same with verifiable documentation supporting user's claim. Said form shall be filed in the city utility office. The utility will have 30 days to investigate the users claim and shall render a written decision that either the original ERU determination and assessment should be affirmed, or that the user's rate should be adjusted.
(C) The determination made by the utility shall be forwarded by mail. The user shall have 15 days from date of receipt to request reconsideration if dissatisfied with the decision of the utility. Said request shall be made in writing and directed to the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Washington.
(D) The Washington Board of Public Works and Safety shall conduct a hearing to determine and resolve the dispute based on the documentation submitted and oral testimony. The Board shall issue a determination which shall be binding upon the city and the user. Any user aggrieved by the Final Board determination shall have the right to judicial review of such determination in accordance with Indiana law.
(Ord. 15-2004, passed 9-13-2004; Am. Ord. 21-2018, passed 11-13-2018)