(A) New and altered alarm systems shall be afforded a 30-day adjustment period commencing with the date of activation in order that the system be brought to maximum efficiency. During those periods of time, no false alarms shall be charged against the system.
(B) If any alarm system produces 4 false alarms in any 12-consecutive-month period, written notice of that fact shall be given by certified mail or personal delivery to the alarm user’s designee at the address listed on the notification and permit form. Thereafter, the Chief of Police shall have the power to require that the alarm user be charged an amount determined by the City Council from time to time per false alarm above the 4 false alarms within a 12-month consecutive period. The 12-consecutive-month period is any consecutive 12 months. Determination of this service charge will be made by the Chief of Police, and notice of determination shall be given by certified mail or by personal delivery to the alarm user’s designee at the address listed on the notification and permit form. All service charges shall become delinquent 30 days after receipt of notice. All delinquent service charge payments shall draw interest at the rate of 16% per annum from date of delinquency.
(Prior Code, § 20-34) (Am. Ord. 3789, § 2, 5-18-2010)