[Res. 11/10/1930; as revised by Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986; and
amended by Ord. 1295, 9/9/2013; and by Ord. No. 1347, 8/9/2021]
1. The following associations are hereby recognized as actively engaged
in providing fire protection and/or emergency services in the Borough
of Bristol.
Bristol Consolidated Firefighters' Relief Association
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Bristol Fire Company #1 Firefighters' Relief Association
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America Hose, Hook and Ladder Company #2 Firefighters' Relief
Association
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Goodwill Hose Company #3 Firefighters' Relief Association
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The above-named associations have been formed for the benefit
of its members and their families in case of death, sickness, temporary
or permanent disability or accident suffered in the line of duty.
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2. The above-named associations of 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 State of Pennsylvania from the tax
on premiums from foreign fire insurance companies.
3. The Borough
of Bristol recognizes the Bristol Borough Fire Association for the
purpose of assisting the Borough with the consolidation of the four
fire companies and the acquisition of a centrally located firehouse
facility. This designation does not entitle the Bristol Borough Fire
Association to receive any Borough tax funds, nor does it entitle
the Bristol Borough Fire Association to receive any funds from the
State of Pennsylvania from the tax on premiums from the foreign fire
insurance companies.
[Added by Ord. No. 1360, 12/12/2022]
[Res. 11/10/1930; as revised by Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
The Borough Council shall annually certify to the Auditor General
of the Commonwealth, the name 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.
[Res. 11/10/1930; as revised by Ord. 1005, 7/14/1986]
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 Act of December 18, 1984, No. 205, § 701 et seq., 53
P.S. § 895.701 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 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.