A. The City may suspend or revoke a license when the licensee commits one or more of the following acts or omissions:
1. Fails to comply with any provisions set forth in this chapter or the "Public Right-Of-Way Construction" chapter of this title.
2. Knowingly combines or conspires with any person to permit the license to be used by such person, except as allowed in this chapter.
3. Knowingly conspires with any other person to violate the provisions of this Code.
4. Knowingly violates any ordinance adopted by the City or any standard drawings or standard specifications governing the construction, replacement or repair of any utility, street or associated facilities within the City.
B. The procedure governing the suspension or revocation of licenses shall be as follows:
1. The licensee shall be notified in writing that good cause appears to suspend or revoke the licensee's license. The reason or reasons for each action shall be enumerated in such notice.
2. Upon receipt of the notice, the licensee may request a hearing before the City Public Works Director. Such request shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the City Public Works Director within seven (7) days of the receipt of said notice. Such notice shall be deemed received upon its deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid.
3. If a hearing is requested by the licensee, the City Public Works Director shall set a time, date and place of said hearing and shall notify the licensee in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing.
4. When a hearing is conducted, the licensee and other interested parties may present written or oral testimony and evidence. Upon completion of the hearing, the City Public Works Director shall promptly notify the licensee in writing of the findings and decision regarding the suspension or revocation of the license.
5. If the decision rendered by the City Public Works Director is adverse to the licensee, the licensee may appeal to the City Council. Such appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days after delivery of the ruling to the licensee. The decision rendered by the City Council shall be final. (Ord. 781, 2018)