(a)
The city shall collect fees for specialized fire protection services. Such fees may include reimbursement for all equipment, materials, maintenance and overhead expenses and costs which constitute full reimbursement to the city for such services actually rendered.
(b)
Within thirty (30) days of the date of providing specialized fire protection services, the chief of the fire department or his designee shall submit an invoice for all costs, fees, charges and expenses related to the provision of such services, in the amount established by the city council, to the owner’s designated agent, representatives and insurance companies. All such bills are to be paid within sixty (60) days of the receipt thereof; interest shall accumulate thereafter on any unpaid balances at the rate of ten percent (10%).
(c)
In addition, any bills, fines or penalties, including but not limited to cleanup costs, fees or expenses that are imposed upon the city, state or federal agencies and related to the same situation or occurrence, may be billed separately within thirty (30) days of receipt and shall be paid as provided in subsection (b) above.
(2002 Code, sec. 5.701)