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HEARING OFFICER’S DECISION:

a. After considering all of the testimony and evidence submitted at the hearing, the hearing officer may announce a decision orally, but in any event, shall prepare a written decision. The decision shall be provided to the parties within ten (10) days of the hearing and shall either affirm the issuance of the citation as issued or dismiss the citation. The decision shall briefly state the reasons for the conclusion of the hearing officer. The city shall either make arrangements for personal service of the notice of decision for the administrative hearing to the responsible party or for the mailing of the same by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final. If the hearing officer determines that first amendment rights are involved, the decision shall be issued orally at the conclusion of the hearing and shall be effective immediately. A written decision shall thereafter be issued as provided herein.

b. If the hearing officer affirms the issuance of the administrative citation, then the deposit with the city shall be retained by the city. If a hardship waiver was granted, the decision shall set forth a payment schedule for the fine.

c. If the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be canceled, then the city shall refund any deposit within ten (10) days of the hearing officer’s decision.

d. The hearing officer shall not have the power to reduce the fine. The hearing officer may impose conditions and deadlines to correct any violation or require payment of any outstanding penalties. (Ord. #1598, §3)