(A) The alarm user may appeal the assessment to the Chief of Police and the Chief of the Fire Department by filing a written request for hearing setting forth the reasons for the appeal within ten days after receipt of the assessment. The filing of such request shall stay the assessment until the Chief of Police/Chief of the Fire Department or their designee makes a final decision.
(B) The Chief of Police, Chief of the Fire Department or their designee shall conduct a formal hearing and consider the evidence by any interested person (s).
(C) The Chief of Police and Chief of the Fire Department or their designee shall make a decision on the basis of a preponderance of the evidence presented at the hearing including, but not limited to, evidence that a false alarm dispatch was caused by a defective part that has been repaired, replaced or that an alarm dispatch was caused by a criminal offense or a fire. The Chief of Police and Chief of the Fire department or their designee shall affirm, reverse or modify the assessment.
(Ord. 99-4974, passed 1-5-1999)