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Springdale approves mitigation fees for fire responses and authorizes billing contract
Summary
On Oct. 1, 2025, Springdale City Council adopted ordinances establishing mitigation fees for emergency and non‑emergency fire responses and authorized a contract with Fire Recovery USA LLC to collect those fees; both measures passed 7‑0 and carry emergency clauses to take effect as allowed by law.
Springdale City Council voted on Oct. 1 to establish a mitigation‑fee program for responses by the Springdale Fire Department and to authorize a third‑party billing contract.
Mister Jacobs read Ordinance 40‑20‑25, which directs the city to charge mitigation fees for personnel, supplies and equipment deployed to emergency and non‑emergency incidents. The ordinance states fees "shall be based on actual costs" and allows the mayor and city administrator to adjust rates annually using the Consumer Price Index. It also directs the city to file claims with responsible parties'insurance carriers and,…
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