(a) The fee may be assessed to any or all responsible parties jointly or severally. Notice of the imposition of a fee under this chapter shall be sent to the owner or management of the facility where the non-emergency response occurred. The owner, manager, or chief administrative agent regularly assigned and employed on the premises are presumed to be the appropriate person to receive the notice, unless the Township is notified otherwise.
(b) Any invoice for the fee imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be due and payable by the deadline established on the invoice, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days from the date of mailing. The invoice shall include notice of the appeal procedure established in this chapter. If a responsible party submits a written appeal, the fees or costs, if upheld in whole or in part, shall be due and payable thirty (30) days from the date of determination of the appeal.
(c) Any person or entity liable for the cost of a lift assist who fails to pay such fee when due, or any portion thereof, shall be assessed a monetary penalty for each month of delinquency as established by resolution of the Township Board. Delinquency penalties shall be tolled and waived during an administrative appeal pursuant to this chapter.
(d) The Township shall have a lien against the real property of the facility to secure payment. If the invoice remains unpaid after sixty (60) days (excluding tolling periods), the amount of the invoice may be placed upon the tax roll, and shall be subject to the same penalties, interest, and collection procedures that are applicable to delinquent taxes. The Township shall add interest at a rate of 6% per annum on all liens filed against properties for delinquent fees imposed pursuant to this chapter. Enforcement of the lien to collect fees assessed under this chapter shall not be the exclusive means of collection, and the Township may collect such fees in any manner permitted by law.
(Ord. 488. Passed 1-22-24.)