[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
North East as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 5-6-2002 by Ord. No. 809A]
Volunteer fire companies operating within the Borough of North
East are hereby authorized to recover the costs of providing services
within said Borough from the recipients of said service and/or persons
whose action or failure to act caused the events occasioning the need
for said services and who are legally responsible for the damages
arising therefrom.
"Costs" recovered shall be limited to those expenses for which
volunteer fire companies are allowed to recover under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and shall be in accordance with
schedules established by the respective Fire Company seeking recovery.
Statements seeking cost recovery shall identify by name the
Fire Company seeking the recovery. Statement shall not refer to "North
East Fire Department" or otherwise imply that the statement was issued
by the Borough or at its request.
Fire Companies engaging in cost recovery shall file an annual
report with the Borough of the costs recovered by reason of operation
within the Borough.
