[Ord. 685, 5/11/1998; as amended by Ord. 741, 12/30/2002, § 1; and by Ord. No. 874, 2/11/2019[1]]
A. 
The following associations are hereby recognized as actively engaged in providing fire protection and/or emergency services in the Borough of Jefferson Hills:
(1) 
Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association.
(2) 
Jefferson 885 Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association.
B. 
The above-named associations have been formed for the benefit of their members and their families in case of death, sickness, temporary or permanent disability or accident suffered in the line of duty.
C. 
The above-named associations in the Borough are designated the proper associations to receive such funds as are due and payable to the Borough Treasurer by the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the tax on premiums from foreign fire insurance companies.
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Editor’s Note: This ordinance was vetoed by the Mayor 2-15-2019, which veto was overridden by Borough Council 3-11-2019.
[Ord. 685, 5/11/1998]
The Borough Council shall annually certify to the Auditor General of the Commonwealth, the name(s) of the active associations and the percentage of service they contribute to the protection of the Borough. Such certification shall be on forms prescribed by the Auditor General.
[Ord. 685, 5/11/1998]
There is annually appropriated from the Borough Treasury all such sums of money that may hereafter be paid into the Borough Treasury by the Treasurer of the State of Pennsylvania on account of taxes paid on premiums of foreign fire insurance companies in pursuance of the Act of December 18, 1984, No. 205, § 701 et seq., as hereafter amended, supplemented, modified or reenacted by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. Such monies received by the Borough Treasurer from the State Treasurer shall be distributed to the duly recognized association(s) within 60 days of receipt. The funds shall be distributed on the basis of the percentage of service established in the certification to the Auditor General and with other provisions of the Act.
[Ord. 655, 4/10/1995, § 1]
1. 
The Borough Council finds that the increasing costs of providing adequate fire prevention and protection services, and other public safety and emergency services, including services resulting from extraordinary and dangerous occurrences and hazardous material incidents, seriously impairs the Borough's ability to provide all necessary Borough services.
2. 
In order to better protect the public health, safety and welfare and to protect and preserve public funds and tax dollars, the Borough hereby adopts a policy of reimbursement of its expenses and costs incurred while providing such services.
[Ord. 655, 4/10/1995, § II]
1. 
The chief of the volunteer fire company rendering the service shall collect all fees for fire prevention and protection services and for other public safety and emergency services. Such fees may include and encompass all manpower, equipment, materials, maintenance and overhead expenses and costs which shall constitute full reimbursement to the Borough for such services actually rendered and as hereinafter authorized.
2. 
Within 30 days of the date of providing fire prevention and protection services or other public safety and emergency services as enumerated in § 813, the chief of the volunteer fire company rendering the service shall submit a bill for all costs, fees, charges and expenses related to the provision of such services to the property owner or the property owner's designated agent or representative. All such bills shall be paid in full within 60 days of the receipt thereof, and interest shall accumulate thereafter on any unpaid balance at the rate of 10% per annum until paid.
3. 
In addition, any bills, fines or penalties including, but not limited to, cleanup costs, fees or expenses, that are imposed upon the Borough or its volunteer fire companies by any local, State or Federal agency and relate to the same situation or occurrence for which the Borough or its volunteer fire company may be included in the billing or may be billed separately within 30 days of receipt and shall be paid as provided in § 1-812(2), above.
[Ord. 655, 4/10/1995, § III; as amended by Ord. 685, 5/11/1998]
Fees shall be in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council.
[Ord. 655, 4/10/1995, § IV]
The Borough may enforce the provisions of this Part by civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of any amounts due hereunder, plus attorney fees, or for any other relief that may be appropriate.