Fort Myers, FL 33902

False Alarm Fees

False Alarms Fee Schedule (false alarms counted during the course of a permit year)

Burglary for Residential/Commercial Locations:

False Alarm         Residential                       Non-Residential     
1$0   $0 
2$75   $125 
3$100   $150 
4$125   $175 
5$150   $200 
6+$200 each   $250 each 

 

Failure to Register Permit - due ten (10) days from invoice date: $100

 

APPEALING A FALSE ALARM RESPONSE CHARGE

 

Option 1:  Sec. 7-10. - Administrative remedy.

*Submit a written request/statement as to why you feel the charge and/or occurrence should be waived or removed from your account, along with any supporting documentation (police reports, alarm company call logs, etc.)

*Submit via email wiltonmanorsfl@citysupport.org or by using the Contact Us page.

*Be sure to include Permit License #, alarm location address, and incident date(s) in question.

*Submit within ten (10) business days of the notice imposing the charge.

 

Option 2:  Sec. 7-11 - Magistrate Appeal Hearing.

Individuals who have been issued a false alarm or uniform civil citation for a violation of the City's Code of Ordinances may request an administrative hearing. Requests for an administrative hearing (appeals) shall be received in writing by the City within ten (10) business days after the date of notification of the assessment of civil penalty(ies) or other enforcement decision.  Additionally, those seeking an administrative hearing shall submit an administrative fee payment of $225 to the City prior to the Special Magistrate hearing your case. Individuals who prevail at this hearing will be reimbursed the entire administrative fee amount. Please know, if you fail to show up for the hearing, your case will still be heard by the Special Magistrate with a ruling being made, and a final order being issued. Should the City prevail in the administrative hearing, you will be responsible for payment of all fines and fees as ordered by the Special Magistrate, and you will be ineligible for a re-hearing. If you have special needs that require accommodation, please contact us at (954) 390-2151.  You may also email us at codecompliance@wmpd.org. To submit a formal request for an administrative hearing, click HERE.