HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7304 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7304
#,PT I*, July 19, 1988
jV Rp To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Subject.Update on Amendments to False Alarm Ordinance
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With additional direction from the City Council , the ordinance amending
Chapter 12 of the City Code, Emergency Reporting Equipment and Proce-
dures, now contain the following key provisions which differ from the
original staff recommendation.
* Permits will not be required for residential alarm systems
until a false alarm notification is received as a result of
an alarm from that system. After a system has experienced a
false alarm notification, a $15.00 two-permit is then required ;
* A process to appeal the decision of the chief regarding "false
alarm notifications has been added ;
* The purpose of an alarm system has been expanded in section
12-3 (e) (3 ) to include systems designed to detect unauthorized
intrusions;
* Permits may be renewed if the applicant is in the appeal
process for outstanding service fees for an alarm system at
another site;
* The amendments will go into effect January 1 , 1989.
The Federal Register , Vol .53, No. 29, February 12, 1988, Pages 4213-14
lists the Poverty Income Guidelines issued by the Department of Health
and Human Services for 1988 as follows:
FAMILY SIZE 100%
The Alarms Unit will use these
guidelines in determining whether 1 $ 5,770
the permit fee will be waived . 2 7,730
3 9,690
4 11 ,650
5 13,610
6 15,570
7 17,530
a 19,490
For each additional member above e,
add 1 ,960.
Additional information may be provided upon request .
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Doug as Harman
City Manager
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