(a) The Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department is hereby authorized to begin billing insurance companies for time, equipment and material/supply usage at fire calls. Any resident(s) unable to pay will not be charged. Inability to pay shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Director of Public Service/Safety.
(b) The Director of Public Service/Safety is hereby authorized to establish all applicable billing rates, which shall be as follows:
Chief Vehicles | $75.00 per hour |
Engine/Pumpers | $175.00 per hour |
Ladder Truck | $225.00 per hour |
Rescue Truck | $75.00 per hour |
Emergency Squad Truck | $100.00 per hour |
Additionally, billing for any materials or supplies used, or for damaged or destroyed equipment, is also authorized herein, and shall be charged at full replacement cost.
(c) All billing will be handled internally within the Fire Department.
(d) All funds collected shall be deposited with the Auditor, and shall be placed in a separate line item. The Director of Public Service/Safety shall have authorization to disburse the collected funds for equipment and needs of the Fire Department, subject to appropriation by City Council.
(Ord. 2008-11. Passed 4-2-08.)