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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 1999 once an alarm is activated, the Sheriff"s Department must respond. Lucas again indicated that he did not feel the Sheriff's Department handled the two burglaries of his home appropriately. He felt he was forced to install the security system to protect his property. The City Administrator reported that he has discussed the situation with the security company. They acknowledged that the false alarms were the result of equipment failure, but indicated that they do not reimburse for false alarm fees. Scalze pointed out that other property owners have paid these fees, and noted that the City has not deviated from the ordinance for other property owners. Scalze felt that reimbursement should come from the security company. Morelan pointed out that the false alarm fee is meant to cover the cost associated with the Sheriff's Department having to respond to the alarm. Morelan noted that the Sheriff's contract with the City is based in part on the number of calls generated each year. Fahey noted that the first two false alarms do not generate a fee and are an opportunity for the homeowner to get the problem resolved. The Lucas' had three false alarms. He also noted that both the Fire Department and Sheriff"s Department spend considerable time and effort respondin~ to calls. Fahey felt that resolution of the matter was between Mr. and Mrs. Lucas and the security company. Council agreed. CONSENT Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: AGENDA RESOI, UTION NO. 99-9-238 - APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOI,I,OWING: *APPROVAL OF THE FINAI. PAYMENT FOR THE FRATTAI.ONE SEWER PRO.TECT *AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR MAPI,E LEAF COURT DRAINAGE PROJECT TO PALDA & SONS, INC. IN THL AMOUNT OF $S0, 960. 00 *APPROVING EXEMPT CAM73LING PERMIT.S FOR ST. JOHN'S CHDRCH OF LITTI.E CANADA FOR OCT013ER 24, 1999 AND NOVEMI3ER 21, 1999