Title
Ordinance - Approval of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas Amending Chapter 97 “Alarm Systems” of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Alarm System Fee Schedules, Duties and Authority of the Alarm Administrator; and the Definition of False Alarm Notification
Requested Action
Approval of an ordinance to amend Chapter 97 of the Code of Ordinances
Recommendation
Approval of Ordinance Amendment
Description/History
To allow some latitude for city staff to work with citizens and businesses who are facing hardships due to alarm system malfunctions; Such as fees that have been assessed due to malfunctions and amending the definition of “False Alarm Notification” to prevent the charging of certain fees.
Justification
City staff recommends the City Council amend Chapter 72 of the Code of Ordinances to allow staff more latitude in working with citizens and businesses who experience hardships related to alarm systems malfunctions.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Kyle Lanier, Asst. Chief, Mansfield Police Department
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