(A) Any registration issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked by the City Administrator for any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. The revocation shall be in addition to any fine or penalty imposed.
(B) No general contractor, public utility contractor or trade contractor whose registration has been revoked shall be eligible for a reinstated/new registration for a period to be determined by the City Administrator based upon the severity of the violation. A $50 reinstatement fee shall be paid to the city prior to any approved contractor registration being reinstated.
(C) The City Administrator may refuse to issue or reinstate a registration in the event that any of the provisions of this chapter, which are conditions precedent to the issuance of the registration, have not been met.
(D) All appeals from the action of the City Administrator to suspend or revoke a general contractor's, public utility contractor's or trade contractor's registration shall be filed within ten days of such action with the City Council who shall conduct a hearing on such revocation. The appeal must include a petition submitted by the registrant describing the basis upon which the appeal is founded. The City Council shall review evidence and hear testimony relevant to the appeal and reach a decision. The City Council shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision. The decision of the City Council shall be the final administrative decision.
(Ord. 14-10, passed 2-25-14)