(a) All applications for licenses under this chapter shall be filed with the City Clerk and transmitted to Council. Upon receipt of such application, and before acting upon the same, Council may refer the same for investigation to the Chief of Police and to any other officer of the City who shall report to Council within a reasonable time. If Council is satisfied that the applicant is a suitable person to carry on such business, and that the granting of such license will not be detrimental to the interests of the public, nor in violation of any statute or provision of these Codified Ordinances, and that the provisions of these Codified Ordinances have been complied with, it shall grant such license to the applicant upon payment to the City Treasurer of all fees prescribed in this chapter. Licenses granted by Council shall be issued by the City Clerk.
(b) Upon referral of the license application to the Chief of Police, he or she shall cause an investigation of the applicant's business and character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public welfare. If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his or her disapproval and his or her reasons for the same, or, if the applicant's character and business responsibility are found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse his or her approval on the application.
(c) The Electrical Inspector shall inspect all wiring and connections to the machine and determine if the same complies with the Electrical Code of the City.
(d) The Fire Marshal shall inspect the premises as to its safety and any fire hazards.
(e) No license shall be issued to any applicant unless it is approved by the Chief of Police, the Electrical Inspector and the Fire Marshal.
(Ord. 413. Passed 1-22-86.)