File #: ORD 2021-013    Name: Chapter 9 Code Amendment - Fire Dept Fees
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/20/2021 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 6/24/2021 Final action: 6/24/2021
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RENAME ARTICLE V AS "FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FEES," DELETE FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES, PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY TO THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR BILLING AND COLLECTING FEES, AND AUTHORIZE THE SETTING OF FIRE AND RESCUE FEES BY RESOLUTION. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)
Indexes: Amendment, Code of Ordinances, Fees, Fire Department, Ordinance
Code sections: Chapter 9, - Fire Protection and Prevention
Attachments: 1. ORDINANCE 2021-013-Fire and EMS Fees
Related files: ORD 2021-014, RES 2021-123

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RENAME ARTICLE V AS “FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FEES,” DELETE FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES, PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY TO THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR BILLING AND COLLECTING FEES, AND AUTHORIZE THE SETTING OF FIRE AND RESCUE FEES BY RESOLUTION. (SECOND READING)(PUBLIC HEARING)

 

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BACKGROUND:

This item passed on First Reading at the June 10, 2021, City Commission Meeting.

The City of Coconut Creek Code of Ordinances includes the Fire Administration Department under the list of City Departments. The City of Coconut Creek is currently establishing the Coconut Creek Fire Rescue Department to begin fire and emergency medical services on October 1, 2021.

DISCUSSION:

This ordinance removes the current fire inspection and fire safety public education fees and reestablishes those fees by resolution. Additionally, it provides for the setting of emergency medical services fees.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT:  N/A