Ch3.§4-4 · City of Nowthen public records

A. The collection of fire service charges for fire service shall be pursuant to Minnesota Statute §§ 366.011 and 415.01 and any other applicable statute. Collection of unpaid service charges shall be as authorized in Minnesota Statute § 366.012. B. Said fees shall be established at a fixed rate for certain specific types of incidents or for actual costs incurred by the fire department in responding to the incident for other specific types of incidents as identified below. For any incidents not listed below the fee shall be for the actual costs incurred by the fire department in responding to the incident.   C. For incidents for which the actual costs incurred by the fire department in responding to the incident is charged, the fees shall include, but shall not be limited to, actual manpower costs for all personnel that respond to the incident (minimum of one (1) hour) and the cost on a per hour basis for each fire apparatus or other city mechanical equipment that responds to the incident (minimum of one (1) hour per unit). D. When a particular service rendered by the Fire Department directly benefits more than one person or property, the owner of each property so benefited and each person so benefited (where the property protection only is not involved) shall be liable for the payment of the full charge for such service to their respective property as hereinbefore outlined. E. Parties billed the fire service charge will have thirty (30) days to pay. If the service charge is not paid by that time, it will be considered delinquent and the City will send notice of delinquency. F. If the fire service charge remains unpaid for thirty (30) days after this notice of delinquency is sent, the City will use all practical and reasonable legal means to collect the service charge including the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 366.012. The party receiving the service shall be liable for all collection costs incurred by the City including, but not limited to, administrative costs, attorneys' fees, recording fees and court costs. G. Any party aggrieved by a charge authorized in this Section may appeal the charge as follows: 1\. Within the time period for which a bill is payable, the party shall file a written request with the City Clerk setting forth specific reasons why the charge is improper. 2\. The Clerk shall notify the aggrieved party, in writing, of the time, place and date the City Council will hold a hearing on the issue. 3\. The City Council may grant relief on appeal if it finds good cause and sufficient proof to satisfy the Council. 4\. The City Council may extend the time for payment for a reasonable period. 3-4-5: FIRE SERVICE CHARGES: The service charges shall be as follows: A. Emergency Medical Response (Non-Motor Vehicle Incident):   1\. Emergency Medical Response (Non-Motor Vehicle Incident) is any medical response not involving a motor vehicle where the Fire Department is able to render aid, provide assistance, or otherwise improve the conditions of any injured persons. 2\. Except as provided in subparts F, G and H below, there shall be no charge for emergency medical response (non-motor vehicle incident). 3\. Should it be determined by the City that the medical response falls within subparts F, G and H then an invoice for the actual costs of the Fire Department to response to the medical emergency will be sent to the property owner or owner's insurance company. ## B. Residential Fire: 1\. A residential fire is any incident response to a fire involving a residential building as defined in this Section. 2\. Except as provided in subparts F, G and H below, there shall be no charge for a residential building fire. 3\. Should it be determined by the City that the fire falls within subparts F, G and H then an invoice for the actual costs of the Fire Department to response to the fire will be sent to the property owner or owner's insurance company. ## C. Commercial or Institutional Building Fire: 1\. A commercial or institutional building fire is any incident response to a fire involving a commercial or institutional building as defined in this Section. 2\. Except as provided in subparts F, G and H below, there shall be no charge for a commercial or institutional building structure fire. 3\. Should it be determined by the City that the fire falls within subparts F, G and H then an invoice for the actual costs of the Fire Department to response to the fire will be sent to the property owner or owner's insurance company. D. Grass Fires Within a State Trunk Highway or County Right-of-Way: 1\. A grass fire is any incident response to a grass fire within or outside of the right-of-way of a state trunk highway, county road or city road if the fire originated within the right-of-way of a state trunk highway, county road or city road as defined in Minnesota State Statute § 161.465.   2\. An invoice will be sent to the commissioner of transportation or county administrator. The invoice amount will follow the Incident Invoice Schedule based on the number of hours on the incident. E. Underground Pipeline Utility Breaks: 1\. An underground pipeline utility break is any incident response to an underground pipeline utility break if caused by an excavator or person other than a homeowner or resident. 2\. An invoice will be sent to the excavator or person responsible for the pipeline utility break. The invoice amount will follow the Incident Invoice Schedule based on the number of hours on the incident. 3\. In addition, the bill for service shall also include any cost of cleanup of any contaminated equipment and/or repair of any equipment damaged during the incident or its replacement, along with replacement of any disposable equipment, supplies, and/or communication equipment. F. Hazardous Material: 1\. A hazardous material incident is any response to the release of hazardous material from its container, or the threat of a release of a hazardous material from its container, chemical reaction, or other potential emergency as the result of a hazardous material where the Fire Department is able to render aid, provide assistance, or otherwise improve the conditions or protect the public. 2\. An invoice will be sent to the person responsible for the hazardous material or transportation of the hazardous material. The invoice amount will follow the Incident Invoice Schedule based on the number of hours on the incident, specialized equipment and material used on the incident. 3\. In addition, the bill for service shall include any cost of cleanup of any contaminated equipment and/or repair of any equipment damaged during the incident or its replacement, along with replacement of any disposable equipment, supplies, and/or communication equipment. G. Fire as the Result of Illegal Activities: 1\. A fire as the result of illegal activities is any incident response to a fire that resulted from illegal activities occurring on the property as defined in this Section. Examples of this would include, but not be limited to, methamphetamine labs, commercial and industrial operations where a necessary permit or license is required but has not been obtained from the City, or the burning of debris without a properly issued burn permit.   2\. An invoice will be sent to the property owner or owner's insurance company. The invoice amount will follow the Incident Invoice Schedule based on the number of hours on the incident. 3\. In addition, the bill for service shall include any cost of cleanup of any contaminated equipment and/or repair of any equipment damaged during the incident or its replacement, along with replacement of any disposable equipment, supplies, and/or communication equipment. ## H. Arson Fire: 1\. An arson fire is any incident response to a fire where a person is charged under Minnesota Law. 2\. An invoice will be sent to the property owner or owner's insurance company. The invoice amount will follow the Incident Invoice Schedule based on the number of hours on the incident. 3\. In addition, the bill for service shall include any cost of cleanup of any contaminated equipment and/or repair of any equipment damaged during the incident or its replacement, along with replacement of any disposable equipment, supplies, and/or communication equipment. 4\. The fire investigator responsible for the incident investigation will forward all costs expended by the Fire Department in association with the incident to the court for reimbursement through restitution. (Ord. 2018-04, adopted December 11, 2018)   # SECTION 5 CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB SITES AND CHEMICAL DUMP SITES Section: 3-5-1 General Provisions 3-5-2 Administration 3-5-3 City Council Review 3-5-4 Violations and Penalties

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