All public fire and safety surcharge revenues derived shall be distinctly and clearly noted in both the revenue and expenditure sections of the city budget and shall be used for the improvement, maintenance, administration and operation of the fire department and costs incidental thereto and for no other purpose in order to help provide for a safe, well-functioning fire protection and emergency medical response program. The surcharges paid and collected by virtue of this chapter shall not be used for general or other governmental or proprietary purposes of the city.
(Ord. 546, passed 12-8-2014; Ord. 547, passed 4-13-2015)