WS - D - Ordinance 2021-477 - Fire Department

35.10 LIABILITY INSURANCE. The Council shall contract to insure against liability of the City or members of the department for injuries, death or property damage arising out of and resulting from the performance of departmental duties within or outside the corporate limits of the City. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 670.2 & 517A.1) 35.11 CALLS OUTSIDE CITY. The department shall answer calls to fires and other emergencies outside the City limits as contracted for by the City; and in addition, the department may answer calls for assistance from members of the Johnson County Mutual Aid Association if the Fire Chief determines that answering such calls will not disable or prevent the fire department from protecting the City and Clear Creek Township and Union Township of Johnson County. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4[2&3]) 35.12MUTUAL AND AUTOMATIC AID. Subject to approval by resolution of the Council, the department may enter into mutual aid and automatic aid agreements with other legally constituted fire departments. Copies of any such agreements shall be filed with the Clerk. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4[2 & 3]) 35.13 AUTHORITY TO CITE VIOLATIONS. Fire officials acting under the authority of Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa may issue citations in accordance to Chapter 805 of the Code of Iowa, for violations of State and/or local fire safety regulations. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 100.41) 35.14 FIRST RESPONDER SERVICE. The department is authorized to provide first responder services, and the accidental injury and liability insurance provided for herein shall include such operation. Section 3. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law. On the _____th day of _____ 2021, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson _____ introduced Ordinance No. 2021-477, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson _____. Ayes: Nays: _____ members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2021-477, was read the first time, discussed, and placed on record. On the _____th day of _____ 2021, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson _____ introduced Ordinance No. 2021-477, and