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ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ~ 153.70 - GENERAL. (A) Administrator. The Administrator shall serve as the administrator who shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall: (1) Administer the provisions of this chapter in accordance with its literal terms and regulations; (2) Collect the fees as established by resolution of the City Council; (3) Maintain permanent and current records pertaining to this chapter, including but not limited to maps, amendments, appeals and applications therefor; and (4) Receive, file and forward petitions for appeals, amendments or other action to the appropriate official bodies. (B) Public hearing. Before acting on any subdivision plan or variance, the Planning ...~. a'-lliLo,ii'-IgTl'-llillii:;:sloil~ Tu, -apubllClIeaiingTI'-ei'i3Ui4afceicgi vingnotict:oT the time and place in the official newspaper of the city at least 10 days prior to the day of the hearing. (C) Variances_ The Council may grant a variance upon receiving a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission in any particular case where the subdivider can show that by reason of exceptional topography or other physical conditions, the strict compliance with these or other physical conditions, the strict compliance with these regulations could cause unnecessary hardship. Application for a variance shall be made in writing by subdivider at the time the preliminary plat is filed with the Administrator. A variance thus granted shall be recorded in resolution form entered in the minutes of the Council setting forth the reason which justified the action. (D) Inspection. When the plans of streets and other improvements have been approved as provided in this chapter, the subdivider shall first notify the Administrator of his or her intention to proceed with the construction or installation of the streets and improvements. Notification shall be made at least 24 hours before any construction or installation shall commence, so as to give the city officials an opportunity to inspect the site prior to commencement of work and to inspect installation or construction of the streets and improvements during the course of work being performed. In order to defray a part of the costs incurred by the city in inspecting the installation of improvements required by this chapter, the subdivider shall, before he or she proceeds with any construction or installation, present a certified check or money order made payable to the city in an amount equal to 3% of the City Engineer's estimate of the cost of the improvements. 23