(A) The definitions set forth in IC 36-8-12.2 are hereby incorporated by reference.
(B) Pursuant to IC 36-8-12.2-8.1, the Town Council hereby establishes a Hazardous Materials Response Fund and imposes the fees and charges authorized by IC 36-8-12.2 upon any and all responsible parties. The Fund shall be administered by the Clerk-Treasurer and the expenses of administering the Fund shall be paid from money in the Fund. The Fund shall be administered as required by IC 36-8-12.2-8.1.
(C) The Fire Department may bill the responsible party for the total value of the assistance provided, as determined from the State Fire Marshal's schedule of service charges issued under IC 36-8-12-16(h).
(D) Money collected under IC 36-8-12.2 must be deposited into the General Fund of the town or the Hazardous Materials Response Fund, and may only be used for the following purposes:
(1) Purchase of supplies and equipment used in providing hazardous materials emergency assistance under IC 36-8-12.2;
(2) Training for members of the Fire Department in skills necessary for providing hazardous materials emergency assistance under IC 36-8-12.2; or
(3) Payment to persons with which the Fire Department contracts to provide services related to the hazardous materials emergency assistance provided by the Fire Department under IC 36-8-12.2.
(Ord. 2019-18, passed 11-21-19)