posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 7:07 PM
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Sandpoint, ID, Considers Alarm Ordinance
Sandpoint, ID, Fire Chief Robert Tyler and police Chief Mark Lockwood want an ordinance to fine homeowners and merchants for repeated false alarm calls in the city, which tie up city resources.
The measure, which was discussed at the recent City Council Administrative Committee meeting, is meant to curtail excessive false alarm activations, not generate funds, city officials have said. Home and business owners would not be penalized for their first two activations in a calendar year, although they would face escalating penalties for subsequent false alarms.
The penalties start at $150 for a third violation and climb to $1,000 for ten or more violations.
The council voted in September to remand the matter back to the Administrative Committee for further discussion.