(A) (1) For purposes of this chapter, a "FALSE ALARM" is defined as an alarm or signal emitting from an alarm device through error of a person, error in installation or operation error, maintenance, upkeep, or testing non-notification, at the premises served by the alarm device, which results in an emergency response from the police, fire, EMS, or other emergency personnel to the premises. A fee for each false alarm run or response, in the amount set forth below, shall be and is hereby imposed or levied to be paid by the owner of the premises to which the false alarm run was made. However, there shall be no fee for the first false alarm per month at any premises.
(2) False alarm fees are:
(a) For ten or less false alarms in any calendar year $25 each
(b) For false alarms in excess of ten in any calendar year $100 each
(B) The appropriate public official of the city is hereby authorized and directed to send a bill or invoice on behalf of the city to the property owner of the particular premises, this billing to occur at least annually.
(Ord. O-17-91, passed 9-10-91; Am. Ord. O-04-00, passed 3-14-00; Am. Ord. O-5-12, passed 3-27-12)