Report Prepared by: Joseph Perez, Lieutenant, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for American Custom Private Security, Inc to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to American Custom Private Security, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2021-76, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to American Custom Private Security, Inc.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny the recommendation; or,
3. Modify the staff recommendation.
AUTHORITY
Section 5.40.020 of the Merced Municipal Code requires that before any person can engage in the business of operating a private patrol service or to engage in employment as a patrolman of such private patrol service a certificate of public convenience and necessity must be issued by the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City has received a business license application from American Custom Private Security, Inc, a private security firm requesting to do business within the City of Merced. American Custom Private Security, Inc is a licensed security contractor based out of Stockton California that provides security services in the Central California area.
The company is requesting a City license to provide security services in the City of Merced.
A questionnaire was sent to American Custom Private Security, Inc to obtain the required information per 5.40.030 of the City of Merced Municipal Code. Refer to the attached questionnaire for specific details.
American Custom Private Security, Inc currently holds a Private Patrol Operator License #16495 issued by the Bureau of Security and I...
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