The following persons responsible shall be exempt from the charges authorized by this division for an emergency response which does not involve hazardous material or a hazardous substance as defined under Chapter 30, Article IV:
(A) Fires caused by railroad trains which are the specific responsibility of railroad companies;
(B) Fire service provided outside the jurisdiction of the city under a mutual aid or similar contract with an adjoining municipality;
(C) Fire service to property owned by the United States of America, or the State of Michigan, or any political subdivision of the State of Michigan;
(D) Charges waived by the City Council; and
(E) Persons responsible in circumstances in which the City Manager finds imposition of assessable costs of an emergency response would clearly result in a manifest injustice. The City Manager's decision may be appealed to the City Council.
(Ord. 2021-04, passed 6-7-2021)