§ 14-18. [User fees for the deployment of fire, police, and department of public works.]

(a)

The City of Eaton Rapids' Fire, Police and Department of Public Works shall initiate user fees for the delivery of fire, police and department of public works services, personnel, supplies and equipment to the scene of motor vehicle accidents. The rate of the user fees shall be that which is the usual, customary and reasonable costs (UCR), which includes any services, personnel, supplies and equipment and may fluctuate based on the needs of the accidents.

(b)

The user fees shall be initially filed to the motor vehicle insurance, representing an add-on-cost of the claim for damages of the vehicles, property and/or injuries. The claim costs shall be filed to the insurance company, the owner of a vehicle, owner of property, or other responsible parties.

(c)

The city manager and/or treasurer may make rules or regulations, and from time-to-time may amend, revoke or add rules and regulations, not consistent with this section as they may deem necessary or expedient in respect to billing for these fees or the collection thereof.

(d)

All amounts collected as a result of this section shall be placed into a fund as established by the treasurer to be used exclusively for personnel, supplies and equipment for the fire, police and department of public works.

(Ord. No. 2010-1, §§ 1—4, 6-14-10)