§ 55.109. Appeals.

All decisions of the Vehicle-for-Hire Administrator or the Chief of Police herein are final and binding decisions until changed or altered by the appropriate appellate authority. An applicant for a decal or driver's permit, or any other aggrieved person, may appeal a decision rendered by the Vehicle-for-Hire Administrator or Chief of Police. Such an appeal must be filed in writing with the Secretary of the Vehicle-for-Hire Appeal Board within ten days of the date the decision to be appealed was rendered. The Secretary shall set a hearing to be heard by the Vehicle-for-Hire Appeal Board in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 55.03(4). At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be upon the applicant or aggrieved party. Failure to file the Notice of Appeal within the ten day period shall operate as a bar for review. The Vehicle-for-Hire Appeal Board shall issue a written order either affirming or reversing the decision of the Vehicle-for-Hire Administrator. All decisions by the Board are final and binding unless appealed to City Council pursuant to subsection 55.04(6); provided, however, Board action on an appeal of a decision rendered pursuant to Section 55.111 or Section 55.113 (Administrative Penalties or Impoundment) shall constitute final agency action of the City of Orlando and shall not be reviewed by City Council.

(Ord. of 8-20-2007, § 2, Doc. #0708201201)