ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -45
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SAN MARCOS FIRE DEPARTMENT AT VEHICLE FIRES, VEHICLE COLLISIONS, HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILLS AND RESCUE INCIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS:
Section 1. The City of San Marcos is authorized to assess and collect fees for services, equipment, and materials rendered, used, or expended by the San Marcos Fire Department in connection with the following events or incidents:
1. Vehicle fires 2. Vehicle collisions 3. Extrications as a result of a vehicle collision or machinery malfunction 4. Hazardous material spills or releases, and 5. Rescues or rescue attempts at low water crossings. 6. Structure fires a. Residential fires- no direct bill to homeowner b. Commercial fires —no direct bill to business owner 7. Private Ambulance Service Assistance
Section 2. The authorized fees are set forth in Exhibit " A" to this ordinance and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. No fees shall be directly assessed against residents of the City of San Marcos in connection with vehicle collisions, or vehicle fires, except in those instances in which a resident has been convicted of an offense that constitutes at least a Class B misdemeanor that caused or resulted in the collision or fire.
Section 4. The terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable. If any portion of this ordinance shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading on August 20, 2013
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on second reading on September 3, 2013. niel Guerre Mayor
Attest: Approved:
a ettijo Michael sentino City Attorney Exhibit " A"
VEHICLES
Class A Engine, ( staffed w/ 3 personnel), per hour 450. 00 Aerial Apparatus, staffed w/ 3 personnel, per hour 450. 00 Hazmat Truck, staffed w/ 3 personnel, per hour 500. 00 Brush Truck, staffed w/ 2 personnel, per hour 300. 00
Rescue Truck, staffed w/ 3 300. 00 Command Unit, staffed w /2, per hour 200. 00 Boat /ATV, staffed w/ 1 personnel, per hour 100. 00 Staff /Utility Vehicle, staffed w/ 1 personnel, per hour 75. 00
PERSONNEL
Firefighter, per hour 25. 00
Battalion Chief, per hour 30. 00 Senior Chief Officers, per hour 35. 00
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Replacement)
Helmet, each 350. 00
Nomex hood, each 50. 00
Bunker coat, each 1, 191. 00
Bunker pant, each 870. 00
Firefighter boots, pair 220. 00
Firefighter gloves, pair 90. 00
Firefighter SCBA mask w/ voice amplifier, each 650. 00
PASS Device, each
FIRE EQUIPMENT USED PRICE PRICE
Water extinguisher ( each) 15. 00
ABC Dry Chemical extinguisher ( each) 15. 00 CO2 extinguisher ( each) 40. 00
Chain saw ( each) 25. 00
Generator ( per hour) 40. 00
PPV fans ( per hour) 40. 00
Halligan tool, closet hook, pike pole, etc. 10. 00
Bolt cutters 10.10. 0000
Salvage tarp 15. 00 Gas Detector 40. 00
SCBA ( each) 50. 00
SCBA refill ( each) 10. 00
Fire Flappers 10. 00
Thermal Imaging Camera 100. 00
Axes 12. 00
Shovels and scoops 15. 00
Brooms 15. 00
FIRE EQUIPMENT (Replacement) PRICE
Hose 1" ( each 50') 120. 00
Hose 1" neoprene ( each 50) 220. 00
Hose 1. 75" ( each 50') 125. 00
Hose 2. 5" ( each 50') 175. 00
Hose 3" ( each 50') 225. 00
Hose 5" ( each 50') 525. 00
SCBA complete 6, 800. 00
SCBA spare cylinder (45 minute) ( each) 1, 200. 00
12' roof ladder (each) 289. 00
14' roof ladder (each) 316. 00
16' roof ladder (each) 376. 00
24' extension ladder ( each) 677. 00
10' attic ladder (each) 228. 00
A -Frame combo ladder (each) 541. 00
Thermal Imaging Camera ( each) 13, 089. 00 Motorola portable radio ( each)
Fog nozzle 1. 5- 1. 75" ( each) 800. 00
Fog nozzle 1. 0" ( each) 555. 00
Fog nozzle 2. 5" ( each) 900. 00
Fog nozzle 2. 5" playpipe ( each) 700. 00
Fog nozzle 2. 5" master ( each) 2, 500.00
Stacked tips w/ shaper ( each) 600. 00
Deluge monitor w/ o pipe and tips (each) 3, 000. 00
Push broom ( each) 60. 00
Shovels ( each) 60. 00
Large Scoop ( each) 60. 00
Note: This list is not all- inclusive of equipment that may be damaged or contaminated during the course of a response effort. Additional equipment that is not herein listed may be charged at actual replacement cost. RESCUE EQUIPMENT USED
Hydraulic Rescue System ( each) 250. 00
Note: Hydraulic Rescue System includes: hydraulic spreaders, hydraulic rams, hydraulic cutter, hydraulic hoses and the power unit. Acetylene cutting kit 75. 00 Saws -All saw 25. 00 Air Bag Rescue System 100. 00 Stabilization Jacks 50. 00
Air impact tools 50. 00
Stokes Basket 15. 00
Rescue Stretcher Roller 25. 00
Rope and rope rescue system components 45. 00 Water rescue throw bags 15. 00 Personal floatation device ( PFD) and water helmet, each 25. 00
Wetsuits ( each) 25. 00
Note: Rescue equipment that may be damaged or contaminated during the course of a response effort may be charged at actual replacement cost.
HAZMAT SUPPLIES Absorbent, per bag 15. 00 Drum liners, each 8. 00 Plug N Dike, per use 20. 00 Barricade tape, per roll 20. 00
Local Hazardous Material Disposal 150. 00
Disposable coveralls, each 20. 00
Disposable gloves 5. 00
Disposable goggles 10. 00
Note: Hazmat response suits and miscellaneous equipment that is damaged or contaminated during the course of a response effort may be charged at actual replacement cost.
FIREFIGHTING AGENTS
Class A Foam, per gallon 20.20. 0000
AFFF per gallon 35. 00
SERVICES Private Ambulance Service Assistance 1 $ 450. 00 per hour ( minimum fee $ 150. 00)