For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE. The providing, sending and/or utilizing of public safety services by the city, or by a private individual or corporation operating at the request or direction of the city, in connection with any incident involving damage to or a breakdown of a public utility which requires the response of Public Safety Department services to protect the public safety and welfare.
EXPENSE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE. The direct and reasonable costs incurred by the city, or by a private person or corporation operating at the request or direction of the city, when making an emergency response to the incident, including costs of providing public safety services at the scene of the incident. These costs further include all of the salaries and wages of the city personnel responding to the incident and all salaries and wages of the city personnel engaged in investigation, supervision and report preparation.
PUBLIC UTILITY. Includes:
(1) Electrical service;
(2) Telephone service;
(3) Natural gas service;
(4) Cable television service; and
(5) Telecommunications or other services located in the right-of-way.
(Ord. effective 10-14-2016)