Vigo County Alarm Ordinance

3-59-5: Enforcement of Provisions

(a) Excessive false alarms/Failure to register. It is hereby found and determined that three or more false alarms within a calendar year (Jan 1-Dec.31) is excessive, constitutes a public nuisance, and shall be unlawful. Civil penalties for false alarms within a calendar year may be assessed against the alarm user as follows:

Third, fourth and fifth false alarm....$100.00 Sixth and seventh false alarm.......$250.00 Eighth and over false alarms.........$400.00 Unlawful equipment.....................$100.00

(b) Payment of Civil Penalty/Penalties. Civil Penalty/Penalties shall be paid within (30) days from the date of the invoice. If an alarm user disputes the civil penalty/penalties imposed by this ordinance, the alarm user shall have the right to a hearing in a court of competent jurisdiction.

3-59-6: Repealer

All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

3-59-7 and 3-59-8: Reserved for future legislation

3-59-9: Confidentiality

In the interest of public safety, all information contained in, gathered through, or provided by an alarm company shall be held in confidence by all employees and representatives the Vigo County Sheriff's Office, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

3-59-10: Administration

Administration of this ordinance shall be performed by the Sheriff of Vigo County or his designee/s in order to monitor the effectiveness and impact of false alarms within the County. All monies collected under this ordinance shall be placed in a non-reverting Alarm Control Fund and used specifically for the administration costs, fuel, vehicle maintenance, equipment of E-911 or the Vigo County Sheriff, or any security equipment of Vigo County. All appropriations from the non-reverting fund shall be requested by the Sheriff of Vigo County, with the approval of the Vigo County Commissioners, and subject to any conditions set by the Vigo County Council.

3-59-11: Government Immunity

Alarm registration is not intended to, nor will it, create a contract. duty or obligation, either expressed or implied, of response. Any and all liability and consequential damage resulting from the failure to respond to a notification is hereby disclaimed and governmental immunity as provided by law is retained. By