[Adopted 4-19-2006 by Ord. No. 157]
A.
The following charges will be based on a time per-hour: firefighter,
equipment ($250/hr./truck) and the fair value of material used, and
shall hereafter be due payable to the New Buffalo City Fire Department
from a recipient of any services from the New Buffalo City Fire Department.
B.
Charges set out in this section and any exemptions may be determined
and adjusted from time to time by resolution of the New Buffalo City
Council and such adjustments shall not require a formal amendment
to this ordinance.
All the foregoing charges shall be due and payable to the New
Buffalo City Fire Department within 30 days after the date service
is rendered.
The following properties and services shall be exempt from the
foregoing charges:
A.
Fire involving City buildings, grounds and/or property.
B.
Fire service provided outside the jurisdiction of the City under
a mutual aid contract with an adjoining municipality.
C.
Fire service provided to property belonging to a New Buffalo City
taxpayer (which covers their fire and rescue services.)
A.
The New Buffalo City Fire Department is hereby delegated the authority
and responsibility for billing and collecting charges and may proceed
in District Court to collect any monies remaining unpaid and shall
pursue any and all other remedies provided by law for the collection
of said charges.
B.
All funds collected shall be deposited in the general fund of the
City.
A.
The foregoing rates and charges shall not be exclusive of the charges
that may be made by the New Buffalo City Fire Department for the cost
and expense of maintaining a fire department but shall be supplemental
thereto.
B.
Charges may additionally be collected by New Buffalo City through
general taxation procedures provided by law or by a special assessment
established as provided by law.
C.
General fund appropriations may be made to cover such additional
cost and expenses.
