A. The city council shall have the authority to revoke or suspend a permit issued under this article on any of the following grounds:
1. The permit was procured by fraudulent conduct or false statement of a material fact, or a fact concerning the applicant was not disclosed at the time of this application, and such fact would have constituted just cause for refusal to issue the permit;
2. The permittee illegally employs a shortwave radio to intercept police communications;
3. The permittee has failed to respond to two (2) referrals, without justification, during the license year;
4. The permittee has failed to respond to five (5) referrals, regardless of reason, during the license year;
5. The permittee has failed to maintain adequate and properly operating equipment as required by this article;
6. The permittee has made improper or excessive charges to a vehicle owner or operator;
7. The permittee or his agents and/or employees have violated any provisions of this code or have committed any other acts the violation of which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the permittee to offer public services.
B. The police chief shall bring to the attention of the city council the existence of any of the above grounds for revocation or suspension.
C. Prior to suspension or revocation, the permittee shall be given notice of the proposed action to be taken, including the reason or reasons therefor, and shall have an opportunity to be heard before the city council. At least ten (10) days' notice of hearing shall be given to the permittee. Upon completion of said hearing, the city council, based on its findings, shall:
1. Decline to revoke or suspend the license; or
2. Revoke the license; or
3. Suspend the license for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. (Ord. 1158, 2015)