Subd. 1. Basis for revocation or suspension. In addition to the automatic revocation process described in § 601.03 of this chapter, the Public Safety Department may suspend or revoke any alarm user’s permit issued pursuant to this chapter if the Public Safety Department finds that any of the following occur:
a. That any provision or condition of this chapter has been violated by an alarm user or his or her agents;
b. That an alarm system has actuated an excessive number of police false alarms or in excess of four in a 12 month period of fire false alarms;
c. That the alarm user has knowingly made false statements in or regarding his or her application for an alarm user’s permit;
d. That the alarm user has failed to correct or remove, within a reasonable period, violations of this chapter after receipt of notice to do so;
e. That the continued effectiveness of the alarms user permit constitutes a substantial threat to the public peace, health, safety or welfare.
Subd. 2. Investigation. All alleged violations defined above shall be investigated by the Public Safety Department. The alarm user shall be given notice of the proposed revocation or suspension and be provided an opportunity to informally present evidence to the Chief prior to the final decision on revocation or suspension. Anyone aggrieved by the decision of the Chief may appeal that decision to the City Council. The Safety Department may suspend or revoke any alarm user’s permit issued pursuant to this Chapter if the Public Safety Department finds that any of the following occur:
a. That any provision or condition of this chapter has been violated by an alarm user or his or her agents;
b. That an alarm system has actuated an excessive number of false alarms;
c. That the alarm user has knowingly made false statements in or regarding his or her application for an alarm user’s permit.
d. That the alarm user has failed to correct or remove, within a reasonable period, violations of this chapter after receipt of notice to do so;
e. That the continued effectiveness of the alarm user permit constitutes a substantial threat to the public peace, health, safety or welfare.
(1987 Code, § 601.07) (Ord. 353, passed 6-14-1999)