Cedar Falls, Iowa: Mandate Forcing Citizens to Give the Government Keys to Your Property

[FrankRep]

Urgent Update:

Controversial lock box ordinance on Cedar Falls City Council agenda (http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_3e49766a-513c-58e8-b1e6-0b43a003f6f9.html)

June 12, 2011


Monday marks the last chance for opponents of an ordinance requiring key lock boxes outside businesses and some apartment buildings.

The City Council is scheduled to vote on the third and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2009 International Fire Code. Part of that code specifies the fire chief can require lock boxes for emergency access to keys to buildings.
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The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Second and Clay streets.


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Cedar Falls, Iowa: Mandate Forcing Citizens to Give the Government Keys to Your Property


- Lock boxes get blessing of Cedar Falls council (http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_a1947ab8-14cc-5f16-9f28-2e7d512ab0d6.html)

- Cedar Falls City Council backs lock box rule despite resistance (http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_ea84af36-59a5-5be6-9244-7921974a0cc1.html)


Ordinance #2740 is an unfunded city-wide mandate forcing the citizens of Cedar Falls to provide the government keys to their commercial properties via "lock boxes." This includes businesses, apartments, and some rental houses. On June 13th, stand up against this unconstitutional ordinance and show the Cedar Falls City Council that yes, your voice DOES matter.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ-8Vg1oKEg



Tell the City of Cedar Falls to Vote NO on mandatory LOCK BOXES!

Date: Monday, June 13
Time: 7:00pm
Location: 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls

The city of Cedar Falls has voted 6-1 in favor of mandatory lock boxes on all commercial property including apartment buildings and Triplexes. Inside the box you have to provide keys to all entrances to the property including keys to individual apartments. The Lock Box" will be placed outside the property. This mandate is not only unconstitutional, it is a breach of security to all properties. Please write in, call your councilman, or better, come join us at Cedar Falls City Hall June 13th. at 7pm.

YOU can help!

Please call 319.504.1771 or email sauljt79@yahoo.com if you would like to help ensure the city council votes NO on mandatory Lock Boxes!




Links on Lock Boxes:

Burglars Swipe Lockbox and Steal Appliances at Vacant Home in Natomas
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1745436/burglars-swipe-lockbox-and-steal-appliances-at-vacant-home-in-natomas

Two men charged in emergency lock box burglaries
http://www.king5.com/home/2-men-charged-in-emergency-lock-box-burglaries-116285269.html

Evansdale, Iowa Council rejects key lockbox ordinance
http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_569a9389-43c7-511f-9b25-46e308deef6b.html

Opposition organizes to beat key box ordinance
http://www.wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_b6fac499-f34b-5107-85c4-336fd1612374.html

[nate895]

If the Police have probable cause to enter a home without permission of the one controlling the property, they ought to have to at least break down the door. It's the least barrier to privacy one could imagine. I would think on rare occasion, there might be reason to break down a door (to stop a murder in progress, for instance), but they should have to think twice before just being able to go and get a key.

[low preference guy]

They just say it's for emergencies. Next you'll have them checking for guns and drugs every day while you're out of the house if you're a RP supporter.

[Kylie]

Why?

What is the reasoning behind this?

I'd like to see all the businesses shut down(if they could) until those people come back to sanity. It's ridiculous.


It makes no sense. If the building is burning down, why are the firemen going to take the time to unlock the door?

This is not about safety.

[FrankRep]

Why? What is the reasoning behind this?

Lock boxes get blessing of Cedar Falls council (http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_a1947ab8-14cc-5f16-9f28-2e7d512ab0d6.html)


Fire Chief John Schilling said the most basic model costs about $250. But he said a commercial door can cost $2,000, and the lock box will keep the department from having to break such doors down to investigate an alarm. It also saves the fire department time in responding to calls.

[TruthBeKnown]

Are you kidding me?

Their justification is that a commercial door costs $2,000. to replace if broken down in responding to a fire alarm?

So what if they tear down a $2,000. door.

What's the price of Freedom, sovereignty, the right to privacy?

Millions of people have given their lives, limbs, and fortunes over the course of human history in the pursuit of freedom, so I'd say they're PRICELESS.

And these idiots want us to give it all up for a $2,000. door?

Give me a break.

Throw the bums out!

And no, you don't have to wait until the next election.

RECALL THEM ALL NOW!!

And send a message to not only their replacements, but to all the other idiotic jokers sitting in elected positions they shouldn't be in.

This nonsense is getting out of control and it's up to We, The People to put an end to it.

[tangent4ronpaul]

Original thread here:
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?296059-Cedar-Falls-IA-Votes-Yes-to-Mandate-Outdoor-Lockboxes-Containing-Keys-for-Apts-Businesse

[FrankRep]

Controversial lock box ordinance on Cedar Falls City Council agenda (http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/article_3e49766a-513c-58e8-b1e6-0b43a003f6f9.html)

Cedar Falls Courier
June 12, 2011


Monday marks the last chance for opponents of an ordinance requiring key lock boxes outside businesses and some apartment buildings.

The City Council is scheduled to vote on the third and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2009 International Fire Code. Part of that code specifies the fire chief can require lock boxes for emergency access to keys to buildings.
...

The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Second and Clay streets.

[tangent4ronpaul]

"an ordinance adopting the 2009 International Fire Code. Part of that code specifies the fire chief can require lock boxes for emergency access to keys to buildings."

I think that says everything we need to know...