CHAPTER 13
COST RECOVERY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCIES

SECTION:

12-13-1: Purpose

12-13-2: Definitions

12-13-3: Recovery Authorization And Procedure

12-13-4: No Admission Of Liability

12-13-5: Action To Recover Costs

12-13-1: PURPOSE:

This Chapter shall provide procedures for recovering costs incurred by the City for City assistance in a hazardous materials emergency pursuant to 53-2-105, Utah Code Annotated.

(Ord. 2000-6, 1-4-2000)

12-13-2: DEFINITIONS:

A used in this Title the following terms shall have the meanings designated:

EXPENSES: The actual labor costs of government and volunteer personnel including workers' compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, costs of equipment, costs of equipment operation, costs of materials, costs of disposal and the cost of any contract labor and materials.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY: A sudden and unexpected release of any substance that, because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, presents a direct and immediate threat to public safety or the environment, and requires immediate action to mitigate the threat.

(Ord. 2000-6, 1-4-2000)