(A) Presumptions. For the purposes of this article, a person is under the influence of an alcoholic liquor or controlled substance, or the combinedinfluence of an alcoholic liquor and any controlled substance, when his or her physical or mental abilities are impaired to a degree that he no longer has the ability to operate a motor vehicle with the caution characteristic of a sober person of ordinary prudence. Further, it shall be presumed that a person was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic liquor if a chemical analysis of his or her blood, urine or breath indicates that the amount of alcohol in his or her blood was in excess of 0.07%.
(B) Charge against person. The expenses incurred by the city as a result of an emergency response shall be charged to the person liable for the expenses under the terms of this article. The charge constitutes a debt of that person and is collectible by the city in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
(C) Billing. The Chief of Police, or their designee, shall within 10 days of an emergency response submit a bill for the costs by first class mail or personal service to the person liable for the amount of the charge as enumerated in this article, as amended. The bill(s) shall require full payment within 30 days from that date.
(D) Failure to pay; procedure to recover costs. Any failure by the person described in this article as liable for the expense of an emergency response to pay the bill within 30 days of service shall be considered in default. In case of default, the city may commence a civil suit to recover the expenses and any costs allowed by law.
(1993 Code, § 34-424) (Ord. passed 10-9-1995)