A. The Hardship Waiver must be submitted to the City within ten (10) days of the date of the Administrative Citation.

B. The City Manager or designee may issue a Hardship Waiver if the cited party submits a sworn affidavit together with any supporting documents, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the City Manager or designee, that the person is financially unable to deposit the full amount of the fine in advance of the administrative hearing.

C. The City Manager or designee shall decide within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Hardship Waiver request whether to issue a waiver. The decision shall be in writing and served upon the person requesting the waiver by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. The decision shall be final.

D. If the City Manager or designee denies a Hardship Waiver, the Responsible Person shall deposit the full amount of the fine within ten (10) days of service of the waiver decision or within twenty (20) days from the date of the Administrative Citation, whichever is later.