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(3) The permit holder causes or permits any intentional activation of an alarm system for the purpose of testing the response by the Police or Fire Department. (4) The permit holder has failed to make timely payment of a service fee assessed under section 16-65. (b) If the Chief of Police refuses to issue or revokes a permit, he shall send to the applicant or permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of his action and a statement of the right to an appeal. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an alarm system during the period in which the permit for the system is revoked. Sec. 16-67. Appeal from service fee. denial or revocation of a Dermit. (a) A permit holder aggrieved by the decision to assess a service fee may appeal the decision to the ci ty Manager by filing with the City Manager a written request for a hearing, setting forth the reasons for the appeal within 10 days after the assessment of the service fee. The filing of a request for an appeal hearing with the Ci ty Manager stays the assessment of the service fee until the City Manager or his designated representative makes a final decision. If a request for an appeal hearing is not made within the 10 day period, the assessment is final. (b) A permit holder may appeal the decision of the Chief of Police to revoke a permit to the City Manager by filing with the City Manager a written request for a hearing, setting forth the reasons for the appeal, wi thin 10 days after receipt of notice from the Chief of Police. The filing of a request for an appeal hearing with the City Manager stays the revocation until the City Manager or his designated representative makes a final decision. If a request for an appeal hearing is not made within the 10 day period, the action of the Chief of Police is final. (c) The City Manager or his representative shall serve as hearing officer at an appeal hearing. The formal rules of evidence do not apply at an appeal hearing; the hearing officer shall make a decision on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing. The hearing officer shall render a decision within 30 days after the request for an appeal hearing is filed. The hearing officer shall affirm, reverse, or modify the action forming the basis for the appeal. The decision of the hearing officer is final as to administrative remedies with the city. Sec. 16-68. Standards for alarm 'Drotective services and alarm system operation. (a) The Police and Fire Chiefs may set reasonable standards and procedures to be followed by any alarm protective service when giving notice to the Police or Fire Departments of activation of an alarm system. Such standards and procedures shall be set out in writing and made available to any alarm protective service requesting them. (b) No person shall operate or cause to be operated any automatic dialing device leading to the communication center of the Police or Fire Departments.