Title
Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending Fire Fees
Body
Department: Budget & Evaluation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Larry Davis, 373-2291
Contact 2 and Phone: Jason Martin, 373-4516
PURPOSE:
The attached ordinance serves to amend Chapter 10 of the Local Code of Ordinances for the City of Greensboro relative to hazardous materials cost recovery charges for FY 17-18. A budget amendment needs to be approved by City Council to adopt this code change.
BACKGROUND:
The following amendment to the Local Code of Ordinances is associated with the adoption of the FY 17-18 Annual Budget:
1. The requested amendment to Chapter 10 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances with Respect to Fire Prevention and Protection, Sections 10-1, 10-31, and 10-32 would allow the Greensboro Fire Department Cost Recovery Program to be in-line with USAR/FEMA deployment charges. Changes are as follows:
• Increase single unit response from $150 to $175
• Increase modified Hazardous Materials Response from $150 to $175
• Increase full Hazardous Materials Response from $300 to $350
• Increase minimum billable amount & write-off from $150 to $175
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Local Code of Ordinances amendment reflects necessary changes for adjustments to FY 17-18 applicable to user fees and may be amended during the year if necessary.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is requested and recommended that the City Council adopt the attached budget ordinance amending the Local Code of Ordinances for FY 17-18.