A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR AN

EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CALLS ON A FALSE ALARM SYSTEM

AND TO AFFIX CHARGES ASSOCIATED PER LOCATION

WITHIN THE TOWN OF HOLLY, COLORADO LIMITS

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Holly, Colorado views law enforcement activity in relation to time a consideration, as the false alarm system within Town limits detracts from other services; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Holly is deeming excessive false alarm system calls to be costly to the law enforcement office; and

 

WHEREAS, the Town of Holly considers more than two alarm system calls a month per location to be defined as excessive; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Holly requires that a false alarm system procedure is justified and to be implemented to protect the law enforcement office.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF HOLLY THAT:

Any call-out for an alarm system shall be assigned the following procedure:

1st call on an alarm system –

Responder will state: “Please get your device fixed because after the second

call-out on a false alarm, we will begin charging a fee.”

2nd call on an alarm system –

Responder will state: “You really need to get your device fixed because the next

time we are called out on this same false alarm, we will

charge $50.00, and if you do not pay the fee within 30 days, you will be summoned into Holly Municipal Court.”

3rd call on an alarm system – Fee will be $ 50.00.

4th call on an alarm system – Fee will be $100.00.

5th call on an alarm system – Fee will be $150.00.

6th call on an alarm system – Fee will be $200.00.

Note: Each additional call will result in an increase of $50.00 from the previous fee.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025.

 

/s/ Vance Brian, Jr., Mayor

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

/s/ Cynthia S. Humrich, Clerk/Treasurer