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(b) Prior to the imposition or amendment of the TSM fee, the city manager shall give notice of the proposed rate or fee as provided in subsection (3) of section 2.020 of this code and, in addition, to the news media. (c) The notice of proposed fee shall state the current and proposed charge, the results of the city manager's investigation, and the time, place and manner in which interested persons may present their views on the intended action. (d) No earlier than ten days after the first publication of notice of the proposed fee, the city manager shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee. The city manager shall give interested persons a reasonable opportunity to submit data or views in writing on the proposed charge. (e) The city manager, on the basis of his or her investigation and the comments of interested persons, shall approve, modify or disallow the proposed fee by order. The order shall contain written findings and conclusions based on the standards set forth below. The city manager shall mail copies of the order to all persons who have submitted written or oral comments on the charge or who have requested a copy of the order. The city manager shall also provide copies of the order to the mayor and city councilors. Unless reviewed by the council, the order is final on the eleventh day after it is signed by the city manager. (f) At the request of a majority of the members of the council made within ten days of the city manager's order, the order, or any part thereof, shall be reviewed by the council. The council may conduct a public hearing on the proposed fee or review the order solely on the basis of the administrative record before the city manager. After this review, the council shall approve, modify or disallow the proposed fee. (2) Ratemakinq standards. (a) The amount or rate of the TSM fee shall be based upon the estimated usage of the city's transportation system generated by the use of the premises. The charges for use of the city transportation system shall distinguish between residential and non-residential premises, and shall further distinguish between classes of customers, both residential and non-residential, according to estimated usage of the city's transportation system. Each class of customers shall be assigned an appropriate rate, based on average estimated use of the city's transportation system by customers in that class. The classes of customers shall include, at a minimum, the following classifications of residential and non-residential customers: 1. Residential classifications: A. Single family detached; duplex; triplex; B. Apartment; C. Residential condominium or townhouse; D. Mobile home park; E. Retirement community; F. Congregate care facility. Ordinance - 3