A. The determination as to whether to make payments for loss under this chapter shall be based on the following criteria:
1. The eligible applicant suffered an otherwise uninsured property loss caused by law enforcement activities, under circumstances where the applicant acted responsibly and nonnegligently to avoid the loss; and
2. The loss must be adequately substantiated;
3. There are budgeted and unencumbered funds available to pay the claim.
B. The following shall result in the denial of an application:
1. Application is not timely submitted;
2. Loss is fully covered by private insurance;
3. Applicant is ineligible under the terms of this chapter;
4. Loss was proximately caused by irresponsible or negligent act of the applicant, applicant's agent, or member of applicant's business or household;
5. Loss or eligibility is unsubstantiated;
6. The applicant knew or should have known that illegal activities were taking place on their premises.
C. The following shall result in reduction of payment:
1. Loss partially covered by insurance;
2. Loss exceeds funding limits or payment caps of this chapter;
3. Applicant did not cause the problem, but failed to act responsibly, and nonnegligently to minimize the loss. (Ord. 66-01 § 1, 2001)