HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/01/2013 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 127, 2013 REPEALINDATE: October 1, 2013
STAFF: Ann Turnquist
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 7
SUBJECT
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 2013 Repealing Article II of Chapter 15 of the City Code in its Entirety.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ordinance, unanimously adopted on First Reading on September 17, 2013, repeals Article II of Chapter 15 of
the City Code in its entirety. Article II of Chapter 15 of the City Code addresses intrusion, robbery, fire and other
alarm systems. This Article, last updated in 1972, is outdated due to the great advances in security systems
technology over the years and needs to be repealed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
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DATE: September 17, 2013
STAFF: Ann Turnquist
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL 12
SUBJECT
First Reading of Ordinance No. 127, 2013 Repealing Article II of Chapter 15 of the City Code in its Entirety.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Article II of Chapter 15 of the City Code regarding intrusion, robbery, fire and other alarm systems is outdated and
needs to be repealed in its entirety.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Article II of Chapter 15 of the City Code addresses intrusion, robbery, fire and other alarm systems. This Article, which
was last updated in 1972, is outdated due to the great advances in security systems technology over the years.
Systems are no longer dependant on a hard-wire type of system, which eliminates concerns over types of cables used
and cable locations.
Today, many security systems are wireless infrared, which are installed with no oversight by City departments. The
current Code requires permits and licenses to be issued by the Department of Community Development and
Neighborhood Services, a review to occur by Fort Collins Police Services, and an inspection to be conducted by
Building Services, all of which are unused and outdated provisions. Therefore, such provisions should be repealed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on First Reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 127, 2013
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 15
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS IN ITS ENTIRETY
WHEREAS, Article II of Chapter 15 of the City Code regarding intrusion, robbery, fire
and other alarm systems was last updated in 1972; and
WHEREAS, since 1972, there have been great advances in security systems technology,
thereby eliminating the need for a hard-wire type of system; and
WHEREAS, today, many security systems are wireless infrared, which are installed with
no oversight by City departments; and
WHEREAS, the current Code requires permits and licenses to be issued by the Department
of Community Development and Neighborhood Services, a review to occur by Fort Collins Police
Services, and an inspection to be conducted by Building Services, all of which are unused and
outdated provisions; and
WHEREAS, City and Poudre Fire Authority staff recommend the repeal of Article II of
Chapter 15 of the City Code regarding burglar and security alarms in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the repeal of this Article is in the best
interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Article II of Chapter 15 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby repealed in
its entirety.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 17th day of
September, A.D. 2013, and to be presented for final passage on the 1st day of October, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 1st day of October, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk