§ 8-82. Negligent and unlawful acts.

(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 negligent or unlawful act as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b)

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 involved 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). If requested to do so, the Franklin County Department of Public Safety is authorized to reimburse other jurisdiction and agencies their funds collected by Franklin County as a result of the same incident.

(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 emergency services response capabilities within Franklin County.

(Ord. of 11-21-88)

(Ord. of 11-21-88)