§ 36.20 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY. The statutorily-created body of the city.

   COSTS. Those necessary expenditures of monies, time and materials which are required to alleviate, control or contain an emergency, including any COSTS required to collect those costs expended.

   DEPARTMENT. One or more of the following:

      (1)   Fire;

      (2)   Police;

      (3)   Street;

      (4)   Water;

      (5)   Electric;

      (6)   Sewage;

      (7)   City Engineer; or

      (8)   City Attorney.

   EMERGENCY. A situation which arises unexpectedly, requiring some quick response by a department of the city.

(Prior Code, § 3.72.010)