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Council reviews draft alarm ordinance; staff propose registration and graduated fees for false alarms
Summary
Council members reviewed a draft alarm ordinance that would allow three free alarms and charge for repeat false alarms; staff recommended the chief or his designate oversee billing and tracking and to use a 90‑day education period before enforcement.
The Village Council reviewed a draft alarm ordinance and asked staff to refine the proposal before formal introduction.
Why it matters: Council members and the chief said false alarms consume police and fire resources, can tie up officers for hours and create liability; a local ordinance with registration and graduated fees is a common approach to reduce…
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