[Ord. No. 1999-1, 12/14/1999]
Each and every Volunteer Fire Department lawfully servicing
the Township of Forward is hereby authorized to the reimbursement
of expenses and costs incurred by such Department in providing the
various services which they offer. The schedule of reimbursement shall
adequately reflect all costs and expenses incurred and shall be established
by resolution of the Forward Township Supervisors from time to time.
An officer designated by the Volunteer Fire Department rendering services
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 Volunteer Fire Department for such services actually rendered
and as hereinafter authorized.
[Ord. No. 1999-1, 12/14/1999]
Within 30 days of the date of providing fire prevention and
protection services or other public safety and emergency services,
the officer designated by the Volunteer Fire Department rendering
the service shall submit a bill for all costs, fees, charges and expenses
related to the provisions 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 balances at
the rate of 10% per annum until paid.
[Ord. No. 1999-1, 12/14/1999]
In addition to the reimbursement for expenses and costs incurred,
the Volunteer Fire Department may collect from such property owner
any bills, fines or penalties, including, but not limited to, cleanup
costs, fees or expenses that are imposed upon the Volunteer Fire Department
by local, state and federal agencies and related to the same situation
or occurrence for which the Volunteer Fire Department responded, excluding
any criminal penalties.
[Ord. No. 1999-1, 12/14/1999]
The Township may enforce the provisions of this chapter by civil
action in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of
any amounts due hereunder, plus attorney fees, or for any relief that
may be appropriate.
[Ord. No. 1999-1, 12/14/1999]
The provisions of this Part shall be severable, and if any of
the provisions hereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions of this Part shall remain in effect.
