Committee examines statute authorizing fire-protection charge and whether to meter fire district use
The presenter reported having pulled a statute that allows a municipality to add a fire-protection charge to bills. The committee discussed metering the fire district and whether charging for hydrant or fire flows is appropriate or customary.
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Presenter told the committee they had pulled "the statute" permitting a fire-protection charge on bills and asked whether the municipality could charge the fire district for water usage. The committee noted the fire department currently receives an annual minimum bill but that many public buildings lack working meters, so actual usage is unknown.
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