posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 8:46 AM
by
klehan
Conroe, TX, Outsources Management of Alarm Compliance Law
Conroe, TX, council entered into a shared revenue contract with Dallas-based PMAM Corp. to manage all aspects of the city’s automated alarm ordinance.
The city permits a total of 3,402 automated alarms (both residential and commercial). Each permit holder is allowed five false alarms a year. Permit holders are fined $50 for each false alarm above that.
City Finance Director Steve Williams said the company’s False Alarm Management System will increase revenue through more efficient billing procedures. The city also should see better use of police manpower as the number of false alarms drops, he said.
The contract calls for the city to receive 72 percent of any increased revenues, with PMAM receiving the remaining 28 percent. There is no financial commitment required on the city’s behalf, Williams said.