Title
Ordinance No. 21-66 repealing Part 4 (Alarm Licenses and Registration) of Article 3 (Sales of Goods and Services) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to police and fire alarm systems
Presenter:
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
Body
Summary:
Repeal of the alarm company license requirement with companion ordinance to amend City Code 8.5.101 et. Seq. to move to a registration and permit system through the Colorado Springs Police Department. The ordinance has an effective date of September 1, 2021.
Background:
The proposed repeal of the alarm company license and move to a registration and permit system through the Colorado Springs Police Department will bring efficiencies to the alarm company business and citizen users by housing this service in one department. The City Clerk worked closely with the Colorado Springs Police Department in preparation for this transition.
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Financial Implications:
There is no impact to the General Fund.
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
In addition to the stakeholder engagement process conducted by the Colorado Springs Police Department for amendments to City Code 8.5.101 et. seq., the City Clerk sent an email to licensees explaining the proposed changes and requesting comments.
Alternatives:
Do not repeal the alarm company license.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Approve an Ordinance repealing Part 4 (Alarm Licenses and Registration) of Article 3 (Sales of Goods and Services) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to police and fire alarm systems
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance repealing Part 4 (Alarm Licenses and Registration) of Article 3 (Sales of Goods and Services) of Chapter 2 (Business Licensing, Liquor Regulation and Taxation) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, pertaining to police and fire alarm systems