§ 70-40. Adjustments to fee structure.

(a)

Annual adjustment. The fire/rescue impact fee formula and schedules set out in subsection 70-35(c) shall be adjusted annually. The total cost of rolling stock and fixed assets will be adjusted based on annual percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Annual changes shall be effective on May 1 of each year, based upon the index change for the 12 months ending on December 31 of the previous year.

(b)

Fee review. The fire/rescue service impact fee shall be reviewed by the County council no less than once every six years. The review shall consider the adequacy of the service to meet the needs of new demands created by new developments. The purpose of this review is to analyze the effects of inflation on the actual acquisition and operation of the fire/rescue service. This review will consider any changes which have occurred in county revenue sources and their effect upon funding of the fire/rescue service.

(Ord. No. 89-22, § 109.00, 5-4-89; Ord. No. 93-6, 3-4-93; Ord. No. 00-23, § 1, 7-6-00)