A burning permit may be obtained under the guideline of the state and federal agencies, under the direction of the fire marshal.
(1995 Code, sec. 5-2)
(a) 
The fire department shall initiate mitigation rates for the delivery of emergency and nonemergency services by the fire department for personnel, supplies and equipment to the scene of emergency and nonemergency incidents as listed in exhibit A to Ordinance 2024-0516A. The mitigation rates shall be based on actual costs of the services and that which is usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) as shown in the city's master fee schedule, which may include any services, personnel, supplies, and equipment and with baselines established by addendum to Ordinance 2024-0516A.
(b) 
A claim shall be filed to the responsible party(ies) through their insurance carrier.
(c) 
The fire department's city council may make rules or regulations and from time-to-time may amend, revoke, or add rules and regulations, not consistent with this section, as they may deem necessary or expedient in respect to billing for these mitigation rates or the collection thereof.
(d) 
The mitigation rates lists in exhibit A to Ordinance 2024-0516A will increase by 2.6% annually or based on the annual percentage increase in the consumer price index (CPI), as developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, whichever is more. Rate adjustments will occur on the anniversary date of this ordinance/resolution to keep the fire department’s cost recovery program in conformity with increasing operating expenses.
(Ordinance 2022-0317B adopted 3/17/22; Ordinance 2024-0516A adopted 5/16/2024)