The city operates the City Fire Department through the Fire Chief and firefighters. The City Council, for the purpose of defraying the cost of the management, maintenance and improvement of the Fire Department, shall each year levy a tax not exceeding the maximum limits prescribed by state law on the actual valuation of all real estate and personal property within the city that is subject to taxation. The revenue from the said tax shall be known as the Fire Department Fund. The fund shall be at all times in the possession of the City Treasurer. The Fire Chief shall manage the Fire Department and it shall be his or her duty to inform the City Council when any of the fire engines, hose, ladders or other apparatus need repair or replacement. The Fire Chief shall also submit any anticipated needs to the City Administrator during the annual budget process. Upon the written consent and directive of the City Council, the Fire Chief shall cause the repair, acquisition, improvement or maintenance of the said equipment and vehicles and shall personally supervise and approve of the same.
(Ord. 1080, passed 4-11-2022)