§ 2-31-261. Fire service fees and charges.

(a)

The board may adopt, by resolution, fees and charges for fire service, including but not limited to, installation charges, fire service charges, and connection fees for fire hydrants installed in county rights-of-way. The installation charges and connection fees are minimum charges and fees. If actual costs are higher, the installation charges and connection fees will be the actual costs and not the minimum.

(b)

Fire service charges for private fire protection are billed monthly and appear on monthly bills to customers. Fire service charges are based on meter size for meters smaller than three (3) inches or line size for lines three (3) inches or larger. If the meter reflects use of potable water or reclaimed water for other than fire fighting purposes, the consumption will be billed based on the potable water or reclaimed water rates for the applicable customer classification.

(c)

Use of potable water and reclaimed water from fire hydrants is restricted to testing and emergency firefighting. Exceptions may be granted by the county administrator upon demonstration of need and circumstance.

(Ord. No. 07-62, § 1, 8-7-07; Ord. No. 10-69, § 13, 11-9-10)