(1) Any interested person may appeal the decision of the hearing officer by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk within five days after the decision along with an appeal fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council, although such fee may be reduced or waived by the city manager when the fee exceeds the city manager’s reasonable estimate of the value of the unclaimed property which is the subject of the decision.

(2) Such appeal shall be heard by the city council which may affirm, amend, or reverse the order or remand the matter to the hearing officer with instructions.

(3) The city clerk shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to all claimants. (Ord. 492 § 1; Ord. 472 § 1. 2002 Code § 2-10.5).