§ 9-7. False alarm signal service charge; collection.

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(a) For response to excessive false alarm signals by the Fire Rescue Department, the alarm user shall be charged a service fee by the city, as established by resolution of the City Commission and on file in the City Clerk’s office, for the first false alarm signal in excess of three (3) false alarm signals in any twelve (12) month period, a service fee as established by resolution of the City Commission for the second false alarm signal in excess of three (3) in any in any twelve (12) month period, and a service fee as established by resolution of the City Commission for the third and each successive false alarm signal in excess of three (3) in any twelve (12) month period. The provisions of this section shall not apply for a period of three (3) months from the date a permit is issued by the city for the installation of an automatic fire detection system. The Fire Marshal shall determine whether a false alarm signal has been transmitted and the frequency of such false alarm signals, and the city shall notify alarm users of the amount owed to the city and shall make demand thereof pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(b) False alarms could also be defined as excessive public assist calls wherein no medical services are provided.
(Ord. 18-008, § 3, 5-1-18)

                    
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