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CITY OF CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTERS 3-5: RESERVED
CHAPTER 6: ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
CHAPTERS 7-9: RESERVED
CHAPTER 10: ANIMALS
CHAPTERS 11 - 13: RESERVED
CHAPTER 14: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15: BUSINESSES
CHAPTERS 16 - 17: RESERVED
CHAPTER 18: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTERS 19 - 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTERS 23 - 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: RESERVED
CHAPTERS 27 - 29: RESERVED
CHAPTER 30: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 31: RESERVED
CHAPTER 32: MUNICIPAL CIVIL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 33: RESERVED
CHAPTER 34: OFFENSES
CHAPTERS 35 - 37: RESERVED
CHAPTER 38: PARKS AND RECREATION
CHAPTERS 39 - 41: RESERVED
CHAPTER 42: PLANNING
CHAPTERS 43 - 45: RESERVED
CHAPTER 46: SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
CHAPTERS 47 - 49: RESERVED
CHAPTER 50: SOLID WASTE
CHAPTER 51: RESERVED
CHAPTER 52: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
CHAPTER 53: RESERVED
CHAPTER 54: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
CHAPTERS 55 - 57: RESERVED
CHAPTER 58: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
CHAPTERS 59 - 61: RESERVED
CHAPTER 62: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 63: RESERVED
CHAPTER 64: TAX EXEMPTION
CHAPTER 65: RESERVED
CHAPTER 66: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 67: RESERVED
CHAPTER 68: UTILITIES
CHAPTER 69: RESERVED
CHAPTER 70: VEGETATION
CHAPTER 71: RESERVED
CHAPTER 72: MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
CHAPTER 73: RESERVED
CHAPTER 74: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTERS 75 - 81: RESERVED
CHAPTER 82: ZONING
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 2-198 CONDUCT OF SALE; DEPOSIT OF MONEYS.
   The Chief of Police or his authorized representative shall conduct the sale of the lost, unclaimed, recovered or stolen property and shall deposit the proceeds of the sale, after deducting the cost of the sale, together with any other money included in the notice, with the City Treasurer to the credit of the city's General Fund.
(1993 Code, § 2-198)
§ 2-199 OWNER'S CLAIM.
   If within 6 months after the sale of the lost, unclaimed, recovered or stolen property the owner of the property, including money, files with the City Council a claim for the property, including money, and proves his right to the property, the City Council shall direct the City Treasurer to pay the money or the amount received for the property to the owner. The City Council shall not approve any claims filed more than 6 months after the sale. Any police officer disposing of property in the manner so provided in this division shall not be liable to the owner thereof.
(1993 Code, § 2-199)
DIVISION 5. CHARGES FOR CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
§ 2-200 PURPOSE.
   This division is adopted to defray some costs incurred in providing certain emergency response services. It is not the purpose of this division to provide complete reimbursement of funding for the Charlotte Police Department and/or the Charlotte Fire Department.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 6-7-2021)
§ 2-201 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this division, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ALARM SYSTEM. A fire detection system, intrusion or holdup device designed or arranged to signal the presence of any fire hazard, intrusion or holdup of any residential, commercial or business property. Excluded from this definition are single-family residence battery-operated smoke or heat detectors.
   ALARM USER. Any person on whose premises an alarm system is maintained except for alarm systems on motor vehicles. If, however, an alarm system on a motor vehicle is connected with an alarm system at a premises, the person using such system is an alarm user. Also excluded from this definition and from the coverage of this division are persons who use alarm systems to alert or signal persons within the premises in which the alarm system is located; however, systems using a flashing light or beacon designed to signal persons outside the premises shall be within the definition of an alarm system and shall be subject to this division.
   ASSESSABLE COSTS. Those charges and fees incurred by the city as a result of assistance provided by the Police or Fire Department or by a third party on behalf of the city in connection with a Fire Department response to an incident including, but not limited to, the actual labor and material costs (including without limitation, employee wages, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, costs of equipment, costs of equipment operation, costs of materials, costs of transportation, costs of material disposal, and costs of contracted labor, legal fees, collection costs, and the like) provided.
   EMERGENCY RESPONSE. The following actions or services provided by the city, or by a private individual or corporation operating at the request or direction of the city:
      (1)   Extinguishing or fighting any fire occurring on or at a structure, vehicle, or any other fire occurring on public or private property;
      (2)   Any incident requiring a response by the city that involves any public or private utility property and requires city equipment or personnel to remain at the incident to protect health, safety, and welfare of the public until the utility provider responds to the incident and takes corrective measures, lasting greater than one hour;
      (3)   The extrication of an individual(s) from a vehicle involved in an accident;
      (4)   Extinguishing or fighting any vehicle fire; and/or
      (5)   Any response to a false alarm at a property in excess of once in a calendar year. This includes, but is not limited to: fire, medical, burglary, panic, hold-up, and other types of alarms.
   FALSE ALARM. The activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, negligence or the intentional activation of the alarm system without reasonable and legitimate need or cause by the person or their employees and agents using an alarm system. False alarm does not include an alarm caused by meteorological or geological conditions or by disruption or disturbance of telephone or other communication systems.
   PERSON RESPONSIBLE. The owner, operator, and/or person in charge of or person in possession of the structure, property or vehicle to which the emergency response is directed, including any private contractor, such as alarm companies, requesting or initiating such a response. This also includes the person or persons who require rescue of a technical nature, and/or who cause extrication, rescue, or hazardous materials response to be needed.
   VEHICLE. All motor vehicles (including but not limited to cars, trucks, semi tractors, motorcycles, and trailers), trains, aircraft, or watercraft.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 6-7-2021)
§ 2-202 CHARGES IMPOSED UPON RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
   (A)   The assessable costs of an emergency response shall be charged against the person(s) responsible. If there is more than one person responsible, liability shall be joint and several and the city may bill any or all persons responsible, however the city may not collect more than the total amount owed. Liability for charges assessed under this division shall not be dependent upon fault or negligence. The charge constitutes a debt of the person(s) responsible and shall be collectible by the city in the same manner as an obligation under a contract.
   (B)   The assessable cost within the expense of an emergency response may not exceed an amount set forth by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 6-7-2021)
§ 2-203 BILLING PROCEDURES.
   Following the conclusion of the emergency incident, the Police Chief or Fire Chief shall submit a detailed listing of all known costs and expenses to the City Clerk, who shall prepare an invoice to the responsible party for payment. The Clerk's invoice shall demand full payment within 30 days of receipt of the bill. Any additional costs or expenses that become known following the transmittal of the bill to the responsible party shall be billed in the same manner on a subsequent bill to the responsible party. For any amounts due that remain unpaid after 30 days, the city shall impose a late charge of 1% per month, or fraction thereof.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 6-7-2021)
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