§ 53-5. Investigation of applicant; signatures on license.

A. 

Investigation of applicants. Each application shall be referred to the Police Chief or a police officer designated by him, who shall immediately institute whatever investigation of the applicant's business responsibility, moral character and ability to properly conduct the licensed activity he considers necessary for the protection of the public, which shall at a minimum include criminal and local ordinance violations checks of licensee and employees, any persons or business entities having an interest in the license or licensed business, the source or sources of funding for the license, the purchase of business and operation of the business. The Chief shall communicate his findings in writing to the Borough Council within a reasonable time after the application has been filed.

B. 

The Police Chief or a police officer designated by him shall review the location of the proposed licensed business and make such recommendation to Council with respect to security, staffing, lighting, controlled access and oversight as in the Chief's or his designee's opinion are reasonably necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of Chapter 53 and to protect the public health, safety and welfare and may take into consideration the nature of the operation of the proposed licensed premises, the location of the proposed licensed premises and the existence or nonexistence of criminal activity in the areas surrounding the proposed licensed premises. In the event that the Chief or his designee determines that the proposed licensed business cannot be operated in the proposed location without substantial detriment to the public health, safety or welfare, same shall be reported to Council with a detailed explanation of the reason for such determination.