The Common Council may, on proper application, remit in part or in whole any fine or penalty imposed pursuant to authority of this code or other ordinance which shall be made to appear unjust, illegal, or excessive. All petitions for remissions of fines and penalties shall be verified by affidavit, and accompanied by a transcript of the record of the case and a statement of the evidence from the Mayor, or other officer rendering the judgment. Such petitions shall be referred to an appropriate committee of the Common Council for their careful investigation and report before being acted upon by the Council.
(Prior Code, § 2-34)