(A) The Police Chief may suspend any or all permits. The reason for suspension or revocation of any permits shall be given in writing to the permit holders, whose permits are being suspended, within ten days of such suspension. Mailing of such notice to the last known business address of said permit holders shall constitute sufficient notice. Appeals from a suspension shall be made in writing to the City Council within 20 calendar days of such suspension. Written notice of the ruling of the City Council shall be given to the permit holder within 30 calendar days of the suspension.
(B) Suspension of any tow truck permit may be accomplished by the Police Chief after a hearing. Notice of hearing, the administrative action which may be taken, and the grounds therefore shall be given to the permit holder ten days prior to the hearing. Mailing of said notice shall constitute sufficient notice. Suspension of a permit shall be accomplished by a notice in writing to the permit holder, which states that the suspension has occurred. Such notice shall be given within ten days of such suspension.
(C) If after any permit has been suspended, the condition for which it was suspended has been corrected, and proof of such correction is made to the Police Chief, then a new permit may be issued upon proper application, fee payment, and proof of meeting all requirements thereof.
(D) The Police Chief may suspend any and all permits for up to 72 hours without a hearing to investigate allegations of violations of this chapter and to prevent a tow truck company from being able to operate while in violation of this chapter. If the violation can be resolved within this time frame, the suspension will be lifted without the need to reapply for a permit.
(Ord. 17-0822, passed 8-22-2017; Ord. 21-0921, passed 9-21-2021)