(A) The Fire Department is hereby directed not to respond to any fire alarm involving property located outside the city limits except city-owned property, and the Fire Chief shall send available equipment where:
(1) The call originates from an organized Fire Department with which the city has a reciprocal or mutual aid agreement; or
(2) Fire protection can be furnished to industries, commercial and business establishments which have signed contracts approved and accepted on behalf of the city by the City Manager.
(a) The contracts are renewable 30 days prior to each fiscal year at a fee of $.10 per $100 evaluation up to a maximum annual fee of $1,500.
(b) An additional charge of $150 is assessed for the dispatch of personnel and equipment in response to each fire alarm plus $300 per hour of fire fighting.
(c) Contract fees for non-tax organizations shall be as in division (A)(2)(a) and (b) of this section excepting the evaluation base shall be the depreciated book value of the facility.
(B) The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the contracts and upon proper signature by the company, the contract shall be in effect and service will be furnished by the city as described in the contract.
('70 Code § 9-12) (Ord. 1977-64, passed 11-7-77)