§ 14-80. Appeals.

Anyone liable for a false alarm fee may appeal that fee in the following manner:

(a)

Written notice of the appeal must be filed with the chief of police within ten (10) days following the issuance of the notice of false alarm. The appeal shall state the name and address of the appellant, the date of the violation, and the reason why, in the opinion of the appellant, the appealed action should be reversed.

(b)

The appeal will be heard by the chief of police or the designee of the chief of police within fifteen (15) days following the date of receipt of appeal by the chief of police.

(c)

The chief of police or his or her designee shall issue a written decision of his or her determination.

(d)

In the event that the decision shall be adverse to the appellant, the appellant may, within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the written decision, file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the circuit court of the county.

(e)

While the appellate process is pending, no adverse action shall be taken against the appellant if the appellant shall have posted with the city, at the time that the written notice of appeal is filed, a bond equal to the amount claimed by the city.

(Ord. No. 96O-164, § 1, 1-13-97)