a. The Bowling Green Fire Department Burn Victims Fund is established to provide financial assistance as soon as possible after injury to residents of the City who have suffered serious burn injuries from fires occurring in the City which result in the need for hospitalization.
b. Financial assistance may include cost of treatment, travel, and lodging related to treatment, lost wages and other expenses arising as a result of the injury.
c. The Fire Chief and City Manager shall oversee policies and procedures for its operation and eligibility of awards.
d. The Fire Chief shall report to the Board of Commissioners on a periodic basis.
e. The City may accept gifts or bequests, grants or other payments, public or private, to financially assist burn victims fund activities.
(Ord. BG2021-15, 5/4/2021)