(a) The Certificate may be suspended or revoked at any time by the City on satisfactory proof that violation of the laws of the State, ordinances of the City, or of this Chapter occur on the premises. In addition to any suspension, the City may assess the owner(s) a penalty fee of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for any violation of this chapter. Each day a continuing violation exists shall constitute a separate violation for purpose of assessing penalty fees. Suspensions, revocations and assessments of penalty fees are in addition to and separate from any criminal liability and do not preclude criminal prosecution for any violation of this chapter or other City, state or federal laws.
(b) Any resident of the City may submit a written notice of complaint to the City in regard to any Sweepstakes/Internet Cafe location. The notice of complaint will include the name and address of the resident, the address of the location, and the specific reasons why the resident is complaining.
(c) Should the complaint not be resolved, a hearing will be held before the Mayor, Law Director, Ward Council Member, Building Official, Property Owner, Business Owner and Business Manager. At least four City officials must be present at this hearing and a majority rule will determine resolution of the issue. Action to remedy the issue must be completed within thirty (30) days of the hearing. (Ord. 2011-096. Passed 6-6-11.)