§ 8-81. Hazardous materials incidents.

(a)

The Franklin County Department of Public Safety shall make every attempt to recover expenses incurred while performing official duties at the scene of a hazardous materials incident.

(b)

When the incident requires only the resources of the Franklin County Department of Public Safety, the responsible party shall be responsible for reimbursement of expenses directly to the Franklin County Department of Public Safety for all expendable items used, personnel charges at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per man-hour, and equipment charges at the rate of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per major piece of equipment hour.

(c)

When the resources used involve both Franklin County resources and resources of another jurisdiction, agency or the state, the funds shall be recovered using the same rates as established in paragraph (b). Pursuant to state statute (Code of Virginia, section 46-146-37), in this instance, the Virginia Department of Emergency Services has the responsibility to collect and reimburse Franklin County for expenses incurred as well as the other agencies and jurisdictions.

(d)

Monies recovered from such incidents shall be appropriated back to the department of public safety to help replace items used and provide for partial funding of capital projects required to maintain and operate the hazardous materials response capabilities within Franklin County.

(Ord. of 11-21-88)

(Ord. of 11-21-88)