(A) Any operator aggrieved by any notice, order or determination made by the Finance Director under this chapter may file a petition for review of such notice, order or determination detailing the
operator's reasons for contesting the notice, order or determination. The petition shall contain the name of the petitioner, the petitioner's address and the location of the lodging subject to the order, notice or determination.
(B) The petition for review shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten days after the notice, order or determination for which review is sought has been mailed or served upon the person requesting review.
(C) Upon receipt of the petition the City Administrator, or his designee, shall set a date for a hearing and give the petitioner at least five day's prior written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing.
(D) At the hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to show cause why the notice, order or determination should be modified or withdrawn. The petitioner may be represented by counsel of petitioner's choosing at petitioner's own expense.
(E) The hearing shall be conducted by the City Administrator or his designee, provided only that the person conducting the hearing shall not have participated in the drafting of the order, notice or determination for which review is sought.
(F) The person conducting the hearing shall make written findings of fact and conclusions based upon the applicable sections of this chapter and the evidence presented. The person conducting the hearing may affirm, reverse or modify the notice, order or determination made by the Finance Director.
(G) Any decision rendered by the City Administrator pursuant to this section may be appealed to the City Council. A petitioner seeking to appeal a decision must file a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk within ten days after the decision has been mailed to the petitioner. The matter will thereupon be placed on the City Council agenda as soon as is practical. The City Council shall then review the findings of fact and conclusions to determine whether they were correct. Upon a determination by the City Council that findings and conclusions were incorrect, the City Council may modify, reverse or affirm the decision of the City Administrator or his designee upon the same standards as set forth in division (F) above.
(Ord. 796, passed 11-8-93)