Allow leniency for property liens from unpaid false alarm fees
In Plain English
The city currently places liens on properties when owners don't pay false alarm charges from police or fire responses. This discussion considers when the city might waive or reduce these liens. Property owners could avoid losing their homes over accumulated alarm fees if approved.
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