[Ord. No. 247 §1, 7-9-2001]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An assembly of equipment and devices, or a single device,
which may operate from a power source, designed to signal the presence
of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which police and fire
personnel are expected to respond. Also known as a "police alarm device"
or "fire alarm device." These systems include but are not limited
to the following types:
Any alarm signal originating from a police alarm
device, fire alarm device, direct alarm device or audible alarm device
to which Police or Fire Department personnel respond and which results
from:
False activation, including but not limited to
reporting a robbery where no actual or attempted robbery has occurred,
or reporting a burglar alarm where there is no evidence to substantiate
an attempted or forced entry to the premises.
Alarm malfunction, including mechanical failure
or electrical failure.
Alarm triggered by subscriber's or subscriber's
employee negligence, including overly sensitive settings.
An alarm will not be considered a false alarm
if it is determined that the alarm was caused by:
Natural or man-made catastrophe, including tornadoes,
floods and earthquakes.
Vandalism causing physical damage to the premises.
Telephone line malfunction verified in writing
to the Chief of Police by an authorized telephone company representative
within seven (7) days of the occurrence.
Electrical service interruption verified in writing
to the Chief of Police by an authorized electrical utility representative
within seven (7) days of the occurrence.
An attempted entry at a location that causes visible
physical or other evidence of damage to the location.
The test of an alarm system by an agent or employee
who is present at the premises and is servicing, repairing or installing
the alarm, provided that notification has been made to the Police
Department prior to the test.
This Article shall apply to all zoning areas within the City
of Hallsville, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 247 §2, 7-9-2001]
A.
Notification And False Alarm Documentation Procedure.
1.
After responding to a false alarm, the responding
officer will document the occurrence and provide that information
to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will then log the incident
and send a letter of notification by first class mail to the property
owner and/or lessee notifying them of the occurrence and advising
them of the number of the occurrences.
[Ord. No. 247 §3, 7-9-2001]
A.
It shall be the policy of the City of Hallsville to assess
an administrative fee with the intent to recover actual costs of the
Police Department for the response to these false alarms.
B.
False Alarm Fee Schedule. The owners and
lessees of any property protected by an alarm system shall be jointly
and severally liable for payment of the following false alarm violation
fee penalty:
C.
Responsibility For Payment.
1.
Payment request shall be sent initially to the
current occupant/lessee, and if no payment is received, then the City
shall take whatever civil action necessary to recover the above fee.
If no payment is received from the occupant/lessee, then payment request
shall be sent to the property owner.
2.
The City of Hallsville reserves the right to terminate
the business license of the occupant/lessee and/or terminate municipal
utility service until payment of the aforementioned fee is received.
