(A) The Fire Department shall initiate mitigation rates for the delivery of emergency and non-emergency services by the Fire Department for personnel, vehicles, supples and equipment to the scene of emergency and non-emergency incidents as listed in Exhibit A to Ordinance 24-1341, incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. The mitigation rates shall be based on actual costs of the services and that which is usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) as shown in Exhibit A, which may include any services, personnel, vehicles, supplies and equipment and with baselines established by addendum to this section.
(B) A claim shall be filed to the responsible party through their insurance carrier. In some circumstances, the responsible party will be billed directly.
(C) The City Council may make rules and regulations and from time to time may amend, revoke or add rules and regulations, not consistent with this section, as it may deem necessary or expedient with respect to billing for these mitigation rates or the collection thereof.
(D) The mitigation rates listed in Exhibit A will increase by 5% annually or based on the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, whichever is greater. Rate adjustments will occur on the anniversary date of this section to keep the Fire Department's cost recovery program in conformity with increasing operating expenses.
(Ord. 20-1248, passed 7-16-2020; Am. Ord. 24-1341, passed 8-8-2024)