Chapter 12.24
Appeal of Termination of Service
Sections:
12.24.020 Notice of appeal--When.
12.24.030 Time set for appearance by appellant.
12.24.040 Review of appeal by city--Issuance of opinion.
12.24.010 Right of appeal.
In the event that the city gives a notice of an intent to terminate service for one of its utilities, whether electrical, water or sewer, as a result of nonpayment of moneys, then the individual who is the recipient of the service shall have the right to appeal that termination notice in the manner provided in this chapter. (Ord. 1202 §1(part), 1984).
12.24.020 Notice of appeal--When.
The individual shall give notice to the city clerk-controller within four days of the receipt of the notice of termination. (Ord. 1202 §1(A), 1984).
12.24.030 Time set for appearance by appellant.
Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, the clerk-controller shall establish a time wherein the ratepayer may appear before the director of public works of the city and submit such information as the ratepayer may deem necessary and appropriate to establish just cause for nontermination of service or the basis for the establishment that the city is in error in either establishing the amount or giving notice of termination. (Ord. 1202 §1(B), 1984).
12.24.040 Review of appeal by city--Issuance of opinion.
The director of public works shall review the matter and determine whether or not the city's position is correct and shall have the authority to affirm the notice of termination, strike the notice of termination, or modify the terms of the notice of termination. No termination of service shall occur until the director of public works has issued an opinion, whether oral or written, which has been given to the ratepayer and twenty-four hours have elapsed from such notice. (Ord. 1202 §1(C), 1984).