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,.- . , Section 18-63. Payment. Once such notice is given, the alleged violator may, within seven (7) days of the time of issuance of the notice, pay the amount set forth on the schedule of penalties for the violation, or may 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 18-64. Hearing. Any person contesting an administrative offense pursuant to this Chapter may, within seven (7) days of the time of issuance of the notice, request a hearing by a hearing officer who shall forthwith conduct an informal 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 I officer, the violator shall pay the penalty imposed. Section 18.65. Hearing Officer. The City Manager or a City employee . designated in writing by the City Manager shall be the hearing officer. The hearing officer is authorized to hear and determine any controversy relating to administrative offenses provided for in this Chapter. Section 18-66. 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 for the same violation. Section 18.67. Disposition of Penalties. All penalties collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid to the City Finance Director and may be deposited in the City's ; general fund. Section 18-68. Offenses and Penalties. Offenses which may be charged as administrative offenses and the penalties for such offenses may be established by resolution of the City Council from time to time. Copies of such resolutions shall be maintained in the office of the City Manager. Section 18.69. Subsequent Offenses. In the event a party is charged with a subsequent administrative offense within a twelve (12) month period of paying an administrative penalty for the same or substantially similar offense, the subsequent administrative penalty shall be increased by twenty. five percent (25%) above the previous '; administrative penalty except as othetwise stated in the fine schedule or by resolution.