(A) Collection of fees.
(1) The Fire Chief of the department rendering the services shall collect all fees for fire prevention and protection services and for other public safety in emergency services. Such fees may include income from equipment, materials, maintenance and overhead expenses and costs of whatever nature, which all constitutes full reimbursement to the department for such services actually rendered and have hereinafter authorized.
(2) Within 30 days of the date of providing fire prevention, suppression and protection services or other public safety and emergency services, the Fire Chief of the department rendering the service shall submit an invoice for all costs, fees, charges and expenses related to the provisions of such services in the minimal amount set forth in the schedule set forth pursuant to division (B) below to the owner’s designated agent, representatives and/or insurance companies. All such bills to be paid in forth in 60 days of the receipt thereof, and interest shall accumulate thereafter on any unpaid balances at the rate of 10% per unpaid bill.
(3) In addition, any bills, fines or penalties, including but not limited to cleanup costs, fees or expenses that are imposed upon the city or its Fire Department by any local, state or federal agencies and related to the same situation or occurrences for the city or its Fire Department may be included in the billing or may be billed separately within 30 days of receipt and shall be paid as provided in division (A)(2) above.
(B) Fees authorized. The fees set forth on the Fee Schedule attached to Ord. 02-031 and incorporated herewith are hereby authorized to be collected by virtue of this section.
(C) Enforcement. The city may enforce the provisions of this chapter by civil actions in a court of competent jurisdiction for the collection of any amounts due hereunder, plus attorney fees, costs and expenses and any other relief that may be appropriate.
(D) Fund allocation. The funds generated from this program will be deposited in the General Fund for the specific purpose of replenishment of Fire Department equipment.
(Ord. 02-031, passed 10-8-02)