It is the purpose of this Part 5 to encourage a reduction in
the frequency of false security alarms and to establish a service
fee to compensate for the inappropriate use of municipal resources
in response to false security alarms.
As used in this Part 5, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALARM SYSTEM
A system including any mechanism, equipment or device designed
to automatically transmit a signal, message or warning from private
or public premises, including telephone alarm systems designed to
operate automatically through the use of public telephone facilities
to the Augusta Police Headquarters or monitored by another private
or public entity which in turn calls the Augusta Police Department.
FALSE SECURITY ALARM
An alarm caused by malfunctioning of an alarm system, owner,
employee or resident error, inappropriate alarm equipment installation,
improperly monitored equipment or inappropriate use of alarm so as
to cause an emergency response by the Augusta police when in fact
no emergency exists.
The City Manager will report to the City Council six months
from the effective date of this Part 5 as to its effectiveness in
reducing the frequency of false security alarms.