File #: RES 18-22    Version: 1 Name: Resolution, Police Alarms and Permitting
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/20/2018 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 9/4/2018 Final action: 9/4/2018
Title: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2018 Amendments to Article 10-4 - Alarm Systems" relating to the establishment of rules and regulations for alarm systems within the City of Maricopa and amending Article 10-4 of the Maricopa City Code. Discussion and Action.
Sponsors: Steven Stahl
Indexes: Safe and Livable Community
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Exhibit: Article 10-4

TITLE

A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2018 Amendments to Article 10-4 - Alarm Systems" relating to the establishment of rules and regulations for alarm systems within the City of Maricopa and amending Article 10-4 of the Maricopa City Code.  Discussion and Action.

 

AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION

This is a revision to the existing city code, updating the fee and enforcement provisions of the residential and commercial alarms within the city.  The Police Department has consistently responded to over 75 false alarms per month.  The goals of this code revision are: 1) ensure all businesses and residences who have alarms are educated on safe alarm holder obligations; 2) simplify and efficiently provide alarm permitting access; 3) reduce the number of false alarm calls requiring a police response; 4) ensure the first responders and communications personnel have access to responsible account information for contact when necessary; and 5)  increase officer and citizen safety.

 

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council approve the resolution to the proposed fee increase and revision to  Chapter 10 related to the residential and commercial alarm fees and permitting.