2011-64 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 29 - ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF OFFENSES

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C. The formal and technical rules of evidence shall not apply in an adjudicatory hearing permitted under this Chapter. Evidence, including hearsay, may be admitted only if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. D. All administrative adjudication hearings conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall be recorded. E. Hearings shall regularly take place at such place on such days and times as may be necessary and designated. F. Continuances will not be granted except where absolutely necessary to protect the rights of the parties. Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Continuances, if authorized, shall not exceed seven (7) days. G. If on the date set for hearing the respondent or his or her attorney fails to appear, the hearing officer may find.the respondent in default and shall proceed. H. A final determination of liability as determined by the Hearing Officer shall be provided to the parties following the conclusion of an administrative hearing by personally providing such or, in the case of a default judgment, by mailing within five (5) business days of the date the order is issued and shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information and warnings: (1) A decision and order stating whether a code violation exists. (2) A statement of any penalties or sanctions imposed which penalties or sanctions costs are debts due and owing the City. (3) A statement of any finding of costs imposed if a code violation is found to exist which costs shall be debts due and owing the City. (4) A statement of any sanctions imposed including, but not limited to, orders to abate, injunctions, orders to cease and desist, orders to perform community service and other appropriate orders as determined by the hearing officer. (5) A warning that failure to comply with any orders to abate, cease and desist, perform community service or other appropriate order and/or pay the fine and any penalty due and owing the City within the time specified may result in proceeding with collection and enforcement procedures in the same manner as a judgment entered by any court of competent jurisdiction. (6) Any other warning of possible impoundment as permitted by law or ordinance.