§ 86-176.17. Revocation hearing and procedures; revocation.

(a)

If the approved applicant valet parking permit has been suspended twice in a 12-month period, the director and/or his designee shall send written notice within five days of the last suspension advising the approved applicant of a permit revocation hearing. The written notice shall be sent via U.S. mail or hand delivered to the address given on the application.

(b)

If the approved applicant is unable to attend the revocation hearing on the date scheduled on the certified notice, the approved applicant shall make a formal request for a postponement in writing to the hearing officer. The written request for a postponement must be submitted within 15 days of the certified notice. The hearing officer may allow a maximum of one postponement. Failure of the approved applicant to attend the administrative hearing after requesting and receiving a postponement shall constitute an admission of liability and the revocation of the valet parking permit shall commence immediately.

(c)

If the approved applicant fails to respond within 15 days from the date of the notice for the revocation hearing, it shall be deemed as an admission of liability and shall result in the valet parking permit being revoked for the remainder of the year.

(d)

If the hearing officer determines the approved applicant is found not liable for the violations, (fines(s), fees and/or penalties or portion thereof) shall be returned to the approved applicant by the parking adjudication bureau.

(e)

The revocation hearing procedure and all adjudication hearings shall conform to R.S. 13.2571 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Evidence of the Administrative Procedures Act. The decision of the hearing officer shall be subject to review as set forth in R.S. 13:2571. The decision of the hearing officer shall be the final decision of Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government.

(Ord. No. O-030-2013, § 2, 3-5-13)