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Whenever, in the opinion of the fire chief, desertion has occurred, he shall so certify in writing to the city council. Within two weeks after receipt of such certification, the city council shall set the time and place for a public hearing, which hearing shall be held not more than thirty days, nor less than fifteen days, from the date when the city council has set the hearing, for the purpose of determining whether or not desertion has occurred. Within two days after the setting of the hearing, a certified copy of the resolution of the city council calling such hearing shall be served upon operator by the fire chief.
Service shall be deemed complete when the resolution is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and directed to operator at his last known address. Notice of hearing shall also be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
At the hearing, the city council shall hear and review all evidence concerning the alleged desertion and shall make a determination thereon.
If the city council makes a determination that desertion has occurred, the city may, in addition to any other proceeding provided for by law, proceed against and collect from the bond filed by the operator and with the proceeds thereof the city may perform or cause to be performed whatever work or services as are necessary to abandon properly any well and restore the premises in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 52 §1 (part), 1962: prior code §3908).