(A) False burglar alarm notifications. In the interest of reducing the number of false alarms and ensuring efficient use of emergency response resources, the city establishes the following fee structure for false burglar alarm notifications: If the permit holder has two false burglar alarm notifications within a 12-month period, a service fee of $50 will be assessed for each subsequent false burglar alarm notification within that same period.
(B) False robbery alarm notifications. To address the impact of false robbery alarm notifications on city resources, the following fees are established: If the permit holder has two false robbery alarm notifications within a 12-month period, a service fee of $50 will be assessed for each subsequent false robbery alarm notification within the same 12-month period.
(C) False fire alarm notifications. Acknowledging the critical nature of fire response and the need to minimize false alarms, the fee structure is as follows: If the permit holder has two false fire alarm notifications within a 12-month period, a service fee will be assessed for each subsequent false fire alarm notification. The fee amount will be determined based on the latest revision of the city's comprehensive fee ordinance.
(D) Payment of fees.
(1) A permit holder is required to pay assessed fees for any false alarm notification within ten days after receiving notification from the Director by certified mail, return receipt requested, that such fees have been assessed.
(2) Failure to pay fees within 30 days of the assessment may result in the revocation of the alarm permit.
(E) Exemption for governmental units. No service fee shall be assessed against a governmental unit, acknowledging their public service role within the city.
(F) Fee justification. The fee for false alarms has been determined to not exceed the actual expenses incurred by the city for the response to false alarms. This ensures that the fees are fair and directly related to the costs associated with emergency response to false alarms.
(Ord. O-24-995, passed 3-20-2024)