(A) A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked by the City Council for any of the following.
(1) Conviction. The conviction of any crime of the licensee or its owners for the violation of the requirements of this chapter or the laws of the state regarding public health.
(2) Fraud. Commission of fraud or misrepresentation with regard to the application for a collector license, or with regard to the carrying on of the licensed activity.
(3) Conduct. Conducting such licensed activity in such manner as to constitute a breach of the peace, or a menace to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the peace or comfort of the residents of the city, upon recommendation of the city health authorities or other appropriate city official.
(4) Insurance. Expiration or cancellation of any required bond or insurance, or failure to notify the city within a reasonable time of changes in the licensee's terms of its insurance or its insurance carriers.
(5) Performance. Actions of the licensee that the city finds to be in violation of this chapter or other applicable city ordinances or beyond the scope of the license granted.
(6) Compliance. Three verified violations by a licensee of the conditions and requirements of this chapter, within a two-year period.
(B) Revocation. Revocation of a collector license shall be preceded by a public hearing conducted before the City Council. The City Council may appoint a hearing examiner or may conduct the hearing itself. The hearing notice shall be given to the licensee at least ten days prior to the hearing, shall include notice of the time and place of the hearing, and shall state the nature of the reasons for the revocation of the collector license. The licensee shall have an opportunity to appear at the hearing in person, by agent, or by attorney, and present evidence relative to the matter under consideration. Notice shall be provided to the licensee by mail.
(Ord. 1903, passed 6-25-19) Penalty, see § 97.99