(a) Upon the filing of any complete application with the Police Department, the Department shall furnish the Town Commission with a copy thereof immediately. The Police Chief shall promptly conduct an investigation to determine whether the applicant has complied with §§ 61-15 through 61-28 and all other requirements of this code of ordinances and of the Florida Statutes, and to determine the suitable character and qualification of the applicant for any interested party, in accordance with the criteria set forth in § 61-23, to operate a facility. He shall report his findings in writing, which report shall be filed with the Town Clerk prior to the regular Town Commission meeting at which such an application is to be acted upon.
(b) The Town Commission, by an affirmative vote of at least three members of the Commission, shall have the authority to grant or renew a permit as requested, table a permit or renewal request pending further investigation, or deny a permit or renewal request in the exercise of its sound discretion after consideration of the criteria prescribed in § 61-23 in determining whether issuance or renewal would be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. If the Town Commission so determines that issuance or renewal of the permit would be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare, it shall deny the permit request. If the Town Commission determines that the issuance or a renewal of a permit would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare, it shall issue the requested permit or renewal.
(Ord. 85-4, passed 11-20-85)