Bay City |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 106. UTILITIES |
Article V. UTILITY SERVICE CHARGES AND COLLECTION |
§ 106-510. Appeal to the city manager.
(a)
Any person aggrieved by a utility service charge may request an appeal before the city manager or his/her designee. A request for an appeal must be made seven days prior to the due date of the subject utility bill. The request for an appeal must be made in writing and shall include the grounds for the appeal and all supporting documents and dates. The appeal hearing shall be scheduled on the earliest practical date. The city manager shall issue his/her opinion affirming or modifying the subject billing within seven days of the date of the hearing.
(b)
A person aggrieved by a final decision pursuant to subsection (a) may appeal the decision to the circuit court by filing a petition for superintending control within 20 days from the date of the decision.
(c)
Notwithstanding the above subsections, the city manager or his/her designee may modify a utility service charge to correct a clerical error even if an appeal is not timely filed.
(Ord. No. 2017-10 , § 2, 6-19-17)