As a prerequisite to filing a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction, a licensee challenging a decision of the finance director with respect to issuance, renewal, or sanctions of a licensee shall file an appeal in writing with the town manager. An appeal submitted under this section of the code must set forth the factual basis for the appeal. The town manager or their designated hearing officer shall conduct a hearing in a timely matter and in accordance with procedures in title 1, chapter 19 of this code; provided, however, any decision of the town manager or hearing officer as the case may be pursuant to this chapter shall be a final decision of the town, and may be appealed to the district court pursuant to Rule 106(a)(4) of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ord. 5, Series 2017; amd. Ord. 24, Series 2022)