Summary
Thousands of dollars in unpaid commercial alarm fees are being written off each year, even from businesses still operating. Barta wants staff to find stronger collection tools and to fix how weather-related false alarms are counted.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The write-off includes $2,650.00 in accounts over $1,000, part of $26,151.03 total; recurring uncollected alarm fees burden the general fund.
If collection improves, all ratepayers benefit from recovered revenue instead of absorbing the loss.
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