[Adopted 2-15-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-1]
The City Administrator shall supervise the administration of
this article by the City Treasurer, or such official's designee (hereinafter
the "municipal officer"), who is hereby appointed as the designated
officer who is authorized to carry out all responsibilities and duties
of the municipality stated herein.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIRE LOSS or CLAIM FOR FIRE DAMAGE
Any loss occurring after the effective date of this article
and covered under a policy of fire insurance, including any endorsements
or riders to the policy.
[Amended 2-21-2024 by Res. No. 12977
A. Funds received under this chapter shall be maintained by the City
Treasurer in a separate fund entitled "City of Pittston Fire Escrow
Fund";
B. The City of Pittston will only issue refunds of funds in escrow received
under the provisions of this chapter to the named insured that the
funds were received under;
C. No interest shall be paid to the named insured for funds on deposit
in the Fire Escrow Fund;
D. Requests for refunds of escrowed funds on deposit and held by the
City shall be made by the named insured, in writing, to the City Administrator,
who upon consultation with the City Code Enforcement Officer, Building
Code Official and City Solicitor, shall make a determination on whether
the necessary conditions have been met for the refund pursuant to
the requirements of this chapter and laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The named insured may be required to sign a legal release and wavier
of the City from legal liability as determined and drafted by the
City Solicitor. The Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer shall
release said refunds only upon the approval of the City Administrator.
Any owner of property, any named insured or any insurer who
violates this article shall be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000
per violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
[Adopted 2-15-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-2]
The City Administrator shall direct the enforcement of this
article through the City Treasurer, or such official's designee (hereinafter
the "municipal officer"), who is hereby appointed as the designated
officer who is authorized to carry out all responsibilities and duties
of the municipality stated herein.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIRE LOSS or CLAIM FOR FIRE DAMAGE
Any loss occurring after the effective date of this article
and covered under a policy of fire insurance, including any endorsements
or riders to the policy.
Any owner of property, any named insured or any insurer who
violates this article shall be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000
per violation. Each day the violation continues shall be deemed a
separate offense.