[CC 2000 §630.140; CC 1990 §225.140; Ord. No. 644 §1, 9-27-1979]
A. 
All false alarms to which the Department responds shall result in the following service charge to the alarm user:
1. 
A warning for the first (1st) false alarm in any calendar year;
2. 
A five dollar ($5.00) service charge for the second (2nd) false alarm in any calendar year;
3. 
A fifteen dollar ($15.00) service charge for the third (3rd) false alarm in any calendar year; and
4. 
A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) service charge for the fourth (4th) or any subsequent false alarm in any calendar year.
B. 
Upon determination by the Department that a false alarm has occurred, the Department shall send a notice to the alarm user notifying the alarm user of the determination and directing payment within thirty (30) days of any service charge that may be due.