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Council delays decision on proposal allowing volunteer fire companies to bill non‑residents for responses
Summary
Council heard extensive discussion of a proposed ordinance authorizing the city’s volunteer fire companies to seek reimbursement for emergency responses to motorists and non‑residents; members requested more data and voted to postpone action.
Council heard a lengthy presentation and extensive councilmember commentary on a proposed ordinance that would permit Lock Haven’s volunteer fire companies to bill responsible parties (through third‑party administrators) for costs incurred responding to motor‑vehicle accidents and other non‑resident emergency calls.
Staff explained the draft ordinance would amend chapter 257 of the city code to allow the two volunteer companies that make up the Lock Haven Fire Department to independently pursue cost recovery for vehicle‑accident responses where the person at fault is not a city…
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