(A) Costs associated with the actions or services described in divisions (B)(1) through (12) below, also referred to as assessable services in this subchapter, shall be jointly and severally assessed to any and all responsible and benefitted parties. Costs incurred by the township include, but are not limited to, materials, equipment, manpower, administration and assistance within the Fire Department from other departments of the township or outside sources or contractors, injuries or damages to people or property which result from the situation which caused the township to provide fire protection and other emergency services, and any other factors deemed relevant by the Township Board.
(B) Services giving rise to assessable costs include:
(1) Costs incurred to halt, abate or remedy any spill, containment or release of any hazardous materials and any liabilities resulting from such;
(2) Extraordinary costs incurred to extinguish or fight a fire, including, but not limited to, overhauling equipment, fire extinguishers and foam;
(3) Any demolition costs if a structure must be demolished to protect the public safety following a fire, and any liabilities resulting from such;
(4) Costs incurred in connection with a utility line or facility failure or problem and any liabilities resulting from such;
(5) Costs incurred in connection with any water, ice, confined space, trench, high angle or technical rescue or recovery;
(6) Costs associated with any motor vehicle accident, extrication of individuals from a vehicle or motor vehicle fire, including, but not limited to, spill clean up; foam; fire extinguishers; and any liabilities resulting from such;
(7) Costs associated with fraudulent requests for emergency assistance, including, but not limited to, intentionally dishonest and/or prank calls and requests for response made under false pretenses;
(8) Costs associated with false alarms in excess of two to three times in any 365-day period;
(9) Any assessable costs, including litigation expenses, which become known to the township following the transmittal of a statement to the responsible party pursuant to this subchapter, which shall be billed in the same manner on a subsequent statement to the responsible party;
(10) Costs associated with department response and operations at scene resulting from activities that violate state, federal or local laws or ordinances including but not limited to: illegal dumping of waste, arson, use of illegal fireworks, response required because of conduct or activities of a responsible party who is under the influence of intoxicating substances, such as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants and/or illegal drugs;
(11) Costs associated with use of departmental equipment and personnel for the furtherance of private enterprise, a private business or for-profit corporation; and
(12) Other services and responses by the Fire Department.
(Ord. 06-03, passed 9-18-2006)