Agenda 05/08/2018 Item #16K505/08/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to advertise and bring back for a public
hearing an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 97-8, as amended, the Collier County False Alarm
Ordinance, to clarify the requirements for the registration and re-registration of alarm systems and
the responsibility for late fees. (Sheriff’s Request)
OBJECTIVE: To support the enforcement of the Collier County False Alarm Ordinance by the Collier
County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County False Alarm Ordinance (Ordinance No. 97-8) was adopted
by the Board of County Commissioners on January 28, 1997. Ordinance No. 97-8 was amended in 2014
to shift the responsibility of registration and re-registration to the alarm companies installing and
monitoring the alarm systems. In 2016, the Florida Legislature passed HB 535, codified as Section
553.7931, Florida Statutes, providing that alarm system monitoring companies or contractors who install
alarm systems are not liable for civil penalties and fines by any local government entity for the failure to
register, which eliminated the County’s ability to enforce its Ordinance. As a result, the Board adopted
Ordinance No. 2017-32 which shifted the responsibility for registration and fine s back to the property
owner.
The CCSO has requested that Ordinance No. 97-8, as amended, be further amended to clarify that late
fees are the responsibility of the property owner (referred to as the “responsible party”) for the failure to
register or re-register an alarm system. This amendment also clarifies the expiration of the registration
forms.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of advertising is expected to be no more than $450.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS: There are no Growth Management
considerations associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires a
majority vote for Board approval. - ERP
RECOMMENDATION: To authorize the County Attorney to advertise and bring back for a public
hearing an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 97-8, as amended, the Collier County False Alarm
Ordinance, to clarify the requirements for the registration and re-registration of alarm systems and the
responsibility for late fees.
Prepared by: Emily R. Pepin, Assistant County Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Proposed Ordinance - False Alarm (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.5
Doc ID: 5553
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to advertise and bring back
for a public hearing an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 97-8, as amended, the Collier County False
Alarm Ordinance, to clarify the requirements for the registration and re -registration of alarm systems and
the responsibility for late fees. (Sheriff’s Request)
Meeting Date: 05/08/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal – County Attorney's Office
Name: Virginia Neet
05/02/2018 2:01 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
05/02/2018 2:01 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/02/2018 2:28 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/02/2018 2:35 PM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 05/02/2018 2:49 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/02/2018 3:35 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/08/2018 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1155 Attachment: Proposed Ordinance - False Alarm (5553 : False Alarm Ordinance Amendment - Request to Advertise)
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