(a) Intent and purpose. This chapter is intended to provide for recovery by the town, a political subdivision, its agencies or agents, of costs incurred in response and recovery efforts related to hazardous material incidents. In addition, it is intended to provide for cost recovery for damages to natural resources and government-owned properties.
(b) Authority. The Town Commission has the authority to adopt this chapter pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 166 and 252, Florida Statutes. When the Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department provides response for hazardous materials incidents it shall have the authority to take whatever action it determines to be necessary to contain and mitigate the situation in the interest and well-being of the public. The Fire Department personnel shall be authorized to contact hazardous waste disposal companies to provide expeditious mitigation of hazardous materials incidents. Severity and toxicity of the incident may be considered in evaluating the response capability of each private company for each incident.
(c) Jurisdiction. This chapter shall apply within the Town of Melbourne Beach, located in Brevard County in the State of Florida.
(Ord. 2021-05, adopted 11-17-21)