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Section 3. PAYMENT. Once such notice is given, the alleged violator may, within ten(10) days of the time of issuance of notice, request a hearing in writing as is provided for hereafter. `-- The penalty may be paid in person or by mail, and payment shall be deemed to be an admission of the violation. Section 4. HEARING. Any person contesting an administrative offense pursuant to this Section may, within ten (10) days of the time of issuance of the notice, request a hearing to determine if a violation has occurred. The hearing officer shall have authority to dismiss the violation or reduce or waive the penalty. If the violation is sustained by the hearing officer, the violator shall pay the penalty imposed within ten(10) days. Section 5. HEARING OFFICER. An independent council shall be the hearing officer. The Independent Council is authorized to hear and determine any controversy relating to administrative offense provided for in this Section. Section 6. FAILURE TO PAY. In the event a party charged with an administrative offense fails to pay the penalty, a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor charge may be brought against the alleged violator in accordance with applicable statutes. If the penalty is paid or if an individual is found not to have committed the administrative offense by the hearing officer, no such charge may be brought by the City of Pequot Lakes for the same violation. Section 7. DISPOSITION OF PENALTIES. All penalties collected pursuant to this Section shall be paid to the City of Pequot Lakes, deposited in the City's General Fund as a designated revenue account for Community Policing efforts within the City of Pequot Lakes. Section 8. OFFENSES AND PENALTIES. Offenses which may be charge as administrative offense and the penalties for such offenses will be established by resolution of the City Council from time to time. Copies of such resolution(s) shall be maintained in the Office of the City Clerk. Section 9. SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE. In the event a party is charged with a subsequent administrative offense, within twelve (12) months for the same or substantially similar offense, the subsequent administrative penalty shall be increased by twenty-five percent (25%) (except speeding). Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication as provided by law. Passed and adopted by the Pequot Lakes City Council, this 2°a day of May, 2006. l; c/ Cathy Malec a, Mayor Attest: Sandra Peine, City Clerk