File #: 16-416    Version: 1 Name: Security Alarm Systems (Chapter 16)
Type: Direction to Staff Status: Passed
File created: 8/31/2016 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 9/20/2016 Final action:
Title: Direction to staff on changes to the Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 16, Security Alarm Systems, which address the following: 1) unpermitted alarm systems; 2) abundance of false alarms; 3) outdated alarm systems administrative language; 4) updated fee schedule to be more in line with valley cities and towns and to match actual response costs; 5) preservation of officer safety; and 6) creation of a tiered penalty schedule. Staff seeks additional direction to place the proposed changes and updated fees on the city's webpage at least 60 days before the public hearing where such amendments may be considered by council, as required under A.R.S. § 9-499.15. All supporting documents, notices and redlines will be posted sixty (60) days prior to the public hearing.
Sponsors: Thomas Kelly
Attachments: 1. Alarm Fees Memo, 2. Ch 16 Redline

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Direction to staff on changes to the Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 16, Security Alarm Systems, which address the following: 1) unpermitted alarm systems; 2) abundance of false alarms; 3) outdated alarm systems administrative language; 4) updated fee schedule to be more in line with valley cities and towns and to match actual response costs; 5) preservation of officer safety; and 6) creation of a tiered penalty schedule.  Staff seeks additional direction to place the proposed changes and updated fees on the city's webpage at least 60 days before the public hearing where such amendments may be considered by council, as required under A.R.S. § 9-499.15.  All supporting documents, notices and redlines will be posted sixty (60) days prior to the public hearing.