(a) The Fire Department shall be entitled to recovery expenses as a result of responding to a false alarm occasioned by the mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation of any alarm system or the negligent or intentional acts of an owner, lessee, and/or occupant of the property involved. The expenses shall be based upon a schedule established by the City Council which may be amended from time to time.
(b) Such expenses shall be the joint and several responsibility of the person(s) responsible. All such expenses shall be paid within 30 days of demand by the Fire Department.
(c) The city shall have a lien for all unpaid expenses incurred by the Fire Department as above-described and may enforce such lien in the manner prescribed by the general laws of the state providing for the enforcement of tax liens.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-11-2004)