The city desires to implement a fair and equitable procedure by which to collect motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and technical rescue fees from insurance companies and non-tax payers and establish a billing system in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
(A) (1) The city’s Fire Department shall establish fees for the delivery of Fire Department services, personnel, supplies and equipment to the scene of motor vehicle accidents and technical rescues. The rate of the user fees shall be that which is the usual, customary and reasonable costs, which includes any services, personnel, supplies and equipment and may fluctuate based on the needs of the accident.
(2) The user fees may include police services for traffic control and accident reconstruction for certain accidents involving fatalities.
(B) The user fees shall be filed to the motor vehicle or accident insurance companies, representing an add-on-cost of the claim for damages.
(C) The city may make rules or regulations and from time-to-time and may amend, revoke or add rules and regulations not inconsistent with this section as it may deem necessary or expedient in respect to billing for these fees or the collection thereof.
(Prior Code, § 37.20) (Ord. 07-2005, passed 3-31-2005)