§ 5.68. Revocation and suspension of licenses - hearing.
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Any license granted by the city clerk, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, to any person to conduct, carry on or engage in any business, trade or occupation shall not be revoked or suspended except as provided in this section unless provision is otherwise specifically made.
No such license shall be revoked or suspended until a hearing, upon written notice to the licensee, shall have been conducted by the city council. Written notice of such hearing shall be served upon the licensee either by personal delivery thereof by the city clerk, deputy city clerk or by other individuals appointed by the city council to the person to be notified. Written notice may also be served by depositing the notice in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid addressed to such person to be notified at his last known business or residence address, as the same appears in the public records or other records pertaining to the matter to which notice is directed. Service by mail shall be deemed to have been completed at the time of depositing the notice at the Post Office.
Such notice shall state:
(a) The grounds for complaint or reasons for the revocation or suspension of such license in clear and concise language;
(b) The time and place of such hearing is to be given, the same to be held within thirty days of such notice.
If a verified complaint is required to be filed with the city council, or if the city council shall have power to initiate its own complaint, then a true and correct copy of such complaint shall be served on the licensee in lieu of stating the grounds of complaint. However, notice of the time and place such hearing is to be held shall be served with such complaint.
A notice or copy of a complaint shall be served or given to the licensee at least five and not more than thirty days prior to the date set for herein.
The city council may continue hearings from time to time upon good cause being shown therefor.
After conducting hearings, the city council may suspend or revoke any license upon the terms and conditions as it shall determine in the exercise of reasonable and sound discretion.
