[Ord. 846, 12/8/2014]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Jefferson Hills, by and
through its authority and relationship with the volunteer fire companies
serving the Borough of Jefferson Hills, hereby authorizes the recovery
of the real and reasonable costs incurred by the volunteer fire companies
involving any fire, safety and rescue incident, or operation, including
vehicular accidents and fires, that occurs in the Borough of Jefferson
Hills.
[Ord. 846, 12/8/2014]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Refers to a natural person or persons, partnership, corporation,
association, firm or other legal entity as well as insurance companies
providing coverage to these individuals and/or entities.
[Ord. 846, 12/8/2014]
1.
To the extent authorized by Pennsylvania law, the Borough of Jefferson
Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, authorizes the volunteer fire
companies serving the Borough of Jefferson Hills to submit bills to
recover the cost of firefighting, materials used and the actual costs
associated with vehicle and equipment use to the individuals involved
therein. For purposes of this Part, bills may be submitted in the
following situations:
[Ord. 846, 12/8/2014]
A schedule of fees and costs which are hereby authorized by
the Borough of Jefferson Hills to be submitted by the volunteer fire
companies serving the Borough of Jefferson Hills shall be passed annually
as part of the Borough of Jefferson Hills Fee Resolution. Said fees
and costs may be charged to individuals for reimbursement of expenses
incurred in responding to fires and/or emergency/hazardous situations.
[Ord. 846, 12/8/2014]
The costs and fees outlined above shall be billed by the volunteer
fire companies serving the Borough of Jefferson Hills either by direct
billing or through an arrangement that the volunteer fire companies
may enter into with a third-party administrator.
