Online Garrett City Code
Fees and charges as set forth in § 98.02 may be imposed for reimbursement of services rendered by the City Volunteer Fire Department in the following cases:
(A) For responses made to a fire or accident which occurred as a result of negligent or intentional act or an alarm caused by improper installation or improper maintenance or for a response to a drill or test of which the Fire Department was not previously notified, the fee shall be imposed against the owner of the property; and
(B) For responses made as a result of a maliciously set false alarm or repeated non-maliciously set false alarms, the fee shall be imposed against the owner of the property for the false alarm.
(Ord. 2003-04, passed 4-1-03)
The following fee schedule shall apply:
(A) |
Initial service charge |
$20 per truck used |
(B) |
Subsequent service charges for subsequent false alarms in the same calendar year |
$100 per truck used |
(Ord. 2003-04, passed 4-1-03) Penalty, see § 98.99
§ 98.03 FIRE CHIEF TO ADMINISTER.
The Fire Chief shall make the determination as to when the fees set forth in this chapter shall be assessed and which individual or individuals shall be responsible for the payment of set fees. (Ord. 2003-04, passed 4-1-03)
Failure to pay fines assessed by the Fire Chief shall be governed by and collected pursuant to the provisions of the Ordinance Violations Bureau. Any penalties and fines collected for violations of this chapter shall be credited to the Fire Department budget. Any person who fails to pay the fines and penalties provided for in this chapter shall be responsible for all fees and expenses incurred in the collection of said fines and penalties, including attorney fees.
(Ord. 2003-04, passed 4-1-03)
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