2013-09-09 - Ordinance 2013-066 - ADDING CHAPTER 3.38, SPECIALIZED EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FEE, OF THE VBG MUNICIPAL CODE•
9/09/2013
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 - 66
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 3.38, SPECIALIZED EMERGENCY
RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FEE,
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINIED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
FOF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 3.38, Specialized Emergency Response and Recovery Fee, is hereby
added to the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 3.38 SPECIALIZED EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FEE
Sections:
3.38.010 Purpose.
3.38.020 Definitions.
3.38.030 Fee established.
3.38.035 Implementation and Procedures.
3.38.040 Collection.
3.38.010 Purpose.
The Village hereby establishes cost mitigation rates for the deployment of certain emergency
services by the Fire Department of the Village for services provided and or rendered. including
the provision of personnel, supplies and equipment to the scene of motor vehicle incidents and
other emergency incidents as set forth in this Chapter, which are based on the actual costs of the
services and those costs that are usual, customary and reasonable.
3.38.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS.
Level I - This level is the provision of hazardous materials assessment, scene stabilization and
basic response services.
Level 2 -This level includes provision of Level 1 services, as well as clean up and material used
for hazardous fluid clean -up and disposal. Billing at this level will occur if the Fire Department
of the Village must clean up any gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of
the accident or incident.
Level 3 -This level relates to the extinguishment of a car fire, provision of scene safety, fire
suppression, breathing air, rescue tools, hand tools, hose, tip use, foam, exposure protection, and
clean -up of gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of the accident or
incident.
Level 4 -This level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services, as well as the use of extrication
tools (heavy rescue tools, ropes, airbags, cribbing, etc.). Billing at this level will occur if the Fire
Department of the Village is required to free or remove anyone from the vehicle(s) using any
powered equipment. Billing at this level will not occur if the person to be extricated is
unconscious or unable to move and the Fire Department is able to open a door to the vehicle to
access and safely remove the person.
Level 5 -This level includes provision of Levels 1, 2 and 4 services as well as Aeromedical
Response Coordination (multi- engine company response, mutual aid, and helicopter). Billing
will occur at this level any time a helicopter is utilized to transport the patient(s).
Level 6 - Itemized Response In the case of an unusual incident, the Fire Department of the
Village may bill each incident as an independent incident with actual costs and or customary
mitigation rates using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable. Such incidents
will be billed using itemized amounts for apparatus and personnel, plus products and equipment
used.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
Level I -Basic Response -This level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, set -up and command.
Level 2 - Intermediate Response -This level includes provision of Level 1 services as well as
hazmat certified team and appropriate equipment, Level A or B suit donning, breathing air,
detection equipment and set -up and removal or decontamination center as necessary.
Level 3 - Advanced Response -This level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well
as robot deployment, recovery and identification or material, disposal and environmental clean-
up. This level also includes any disposal rates for contaminated equipment and material used at
scene.
PIPELINE INCIDENTS/POWER LINE INCIDENTS (Includes, but not limited to: Gas,
Sewer, Septic to Sewer, and Water Pipelines)
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Level 1 -Basic Response This level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, first responder set -up
and command. This level also includes inspection without damage or breakage.
Level 2 - Intermediate Response -This level includes provision of Level 1 services as well as
hazmat certified team and appropriate equipment, Level A or B suit donning, breathing air,
detection equipment, and the supervision and or assisting of pipeline repair.
Level 3 - Advanced Response -This level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well
as supervision and or assisting of intermediate to major pipeline damage, set -up and removal of
decontamination center, detection, recovery and identification of material, disposal and
environmental cleanup.
FIRE INVESTIGATION
Fire Investigation Team - Fire investigation services include scene safety, investigation, source
identification, K -9 /Arson Dog Unit, identification equipment, mobile detection equipment and
fire report. The claim begins when the fire investigator or investigation team responds to the
incident and is billed for logged time only.
WATER INCIDENTS (Billed to Non - Residents Only)
Level 1 -Basic Response -This level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, first responder set -up
and command, scene safety and investigation (including possible patient contact and hazard
control).
Level 2 - Intermediate Response -This level is the provision of Level 1 services as well as
clean -up and material used (sorbents), minor hazardous clean -up and disposal. Billing will occur
at this level if the fire department of the Village must cleanup small amounts of gasoline or other
fluids that are spilled as result of the incident.
Level 3 - Advanced Response - This level is the provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well as
MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) or LMCSRT (Lake and McHenry County Specialized
Rescue Teams) activation, donning breathing apparatus, detection equipment, set up and removal
of decontamination center, recovery and identification of material, and disposal and environment
clean up. This level also includes any disposal rates of contaminated equipment and material
used at scene.
SPECIAL RESCUE
Itemized Response - Each incident will be billed in accordance with actual costs and /or
customary mitigation rates using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable, subject
to the minimum amounts set forth above. Such incidents will be billed using itemized amounts
for each apparatus and each trained rescue person per hour, plus rescue products and equipment
used.
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Nonresident - means any person not residing within the corporate limits of the Village who
requires emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo
Grove Fire Department.
Resident - means any person residing within the corporate limits of the Village who requires
emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department.
3.38.030 Fee established.
The following fees shall be charged to any nonresident or resident who utilizes the emergency
services of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department:
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Resident
Non - Resident
Level 1
$435.00
$435.00
Level 2
$495.00
$495.00
Level 3
$605.00
$605.00
Level 4
$900.00
$1,800.00
Level 5
$1,100.00
$2,200.00
Level 6
Itemized
Itemized
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Resident
Non - Resident
Level 1
$350.00
$700.00
Level 2
$1,250.00
$2,500.00
Level 3
$2,500.00
$5,900.00
Haz Mat Technician
$50.00 /hour
$50.00 / hour
Water Incidents
Resident
Non - Resident
Level 1
$200.00
$400.00
Level 2
$400.00
$800.00
Level 3
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
Technician
$50.00 / hour
$50.00 / hour
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3.38.035 Implementation and Procedures
The mitigation rates above are flat fees, except for itemized responses, and have been determined
to be usual, customary and reasonable for the incident responses listed. The mitigation rates were
determined by itemizing costs for a typical incident (from the time a fire apparatus leaves the
station until it returns to the station) and are based on the actual costs, using amortized schedules
for apparatus (including useful life, equipment, repairs, and maintenance) and labor rates (based
upon an average department's "actual personnel expense," and not just a firefighter's base wage).
The actual personnel expense includes, but not by way of limitation, costs such as wages,
retirement benefits, workers' compensation, and insurance. When a claim is submitted, it will be
itemized and based on the actual services provided in accordance with the above rates.
The mitigation rates shall represent an additional cost of the claim for damages of the vehicles,
property and /or injuries, and shall be filed with the insurance carrier of the owner of the titled
vehicle, owner of the property, or the responsible party or parties. In certain circumstances the
responsible party will be billed directly.
Responses involving intoxicated drivers, hazmat clean -up, intentional or negligent acts, or any
act that violates any local, state or federal law or regulation, may be subject to all applicable
mitigation rates regardless of residency.
3.38.040 Collection
The Director of Finance of the Village shall cause a bill to be issued and sent for the emergency
service. Interest shall accumulate and be due upon such fee at the rate of one percent per month
commencing as of the thirtieth day following the mailing of the bill. All fees collected in
conformance with this Chapter shall be deposited in the general fund of the Village or other fund
for the purpose of providing funds for future replacement of life- safety vehicles or equipment as
may be determined by the Corporate Authorities of the Village.
Section 2. Chapter 8.56, Specialized Emergency Response Services, of the Village of
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held
invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of October 1, 2013 and from
and after its passage and approval.
AYES: 6 — Berman, Trillinsz, Sussman, Terson, Stein, Ottenheimer
NAYES: 0 —None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 9, 2013
APPROVED: September 9, 2013
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
ParkRidge #99150
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STATE OF ILLINOIS) ss.
COUNTY OF COOK )
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. I further
certify that on September 9, 2013, the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2013 -66, AN ORDINANCE
ADDING CHAPTER 3.38, SPECIALIZED
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
FEE, OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
MUNICIPAL CODE, a copy of such Ordinance was
posted in and at the Village Hall, commencing on
September 10, 2013 and continuing for at least ten
days thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also
available for public inspection upon request in the
Office of Village Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, this 10th day of
September, 2013.
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9/09/2013
ORDINANCE NO. 2013 - 66
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 3.38, SPECIALIZED EMERGENCY
RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FEE,
OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINIED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD
FOF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 3.38, Specialized Emergency Response and Recovery Fee, is hereby
added to the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 3.38 SPECIALIZED EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FEE
Sections:
3.38.0 10 Purpose.
3.38.020 Definitions.
3.38.030 Fee established.
3.38.035 Implementation and Procedures.
3.38.040 Collection.
3.38.010 Purpose.
The Village hereby establishes cost mitigation rates for the deployment of certain emergency
services by the Fire Department of the Village for services provided and or rendered. including
the provision of personnel, supplies and equipment to the scene of motor vehicle incidents and
other emergency incidents as set forth in this Chapter, which are based on the actual costs of the
services and those costs that are usual, customary and reasonable.
3.38.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS.
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Level 1 - This level is the provision of hazardous materials assessment, scene stabilization and
basic response services.
Level 2 -This level includes provision of Level 1 services, as well as clean up and material used
for hazardous fluid clean -up and disposal. Billing at this level will occur if the Fire Department
of the Village must clean up any gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of
the accident or incident.
Level 3 -This level relates to the extinguishment of a car fire, provision of scene safety, fire
suppression, breathing air, rescue tools, hand tools, hose, tip use, foam, exposure protection, and
clean -up of gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of the accident or
incident.
Level 4 -This level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services, as well as the use of extrication
tools (heavy rescue tools, ropes, airbags, cribbing, etc.). Billing at this level will occur if the Fire
Department of the Village is required to free or remove anyone from the vehicle(s) using any
powered equipment. Billing at this level will not occur if the person to be extricated is
unconscious or unable to move and the Fire Department is able to open a door to the vehicle to
access and safely remove the person.
Level 5 -This level includes provision of Levels 1, 2 and 4 services as well as Aeromedical
Response Coordination (multi- engine company response, mutual aid, and helicopter). Billing
will occur at this level any time a helicopter is utilized to transport the patient(s).
Level 6 - Itemized Response In the case of an unusual incident, the Fire Department of the
Village may bill each incident as an independent incident with actual costs and or customary
mitigation rates using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable. Such incidents
will be billed using itemized amounts for apparatus and personnel, plus products and equipment
used.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
Level I -Basic Response -This level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, set -up and command.
Level 2 - Intermediate Response -This level includes provision of Level 1 services as well as
hazmat certified team and appropriate equipment, Level A or B suit donning, breathing air,
detection equipment and set -up and removal or decontamination center as necessary.
Level 3 - Advanced Response -This level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well
as robot deployment, recovery and identification or material, disposal and environmental clean-
up. This level also includes any disposal rates for contaminated equipment and material used at
scene.
PIPELINE INCIDENTS /POWER LINE INCIDENTS (Includes, but not limited to: Gas,
Sewer, Septic to Sewer, and Water Pipelines)
Level 1 -Basic Response This level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, first responder set -up
and command. This level also includes inspection without damage or breakage.
Level 2 - Intermediate Response -This level includes provision of Level 1 services as well as
hazmat certified team and appropriate equipment, Level A or B suit donning, breathing air,
detection equipment, and the supervision and or assisting of pipeline repair.
Level 3 - Advanced Response -This level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well
as supervision and or assisting of intermediate to major pipeline damage, set -up and removal of
decontamination center, detection, recovery and identification of material, disposal and
environmental cleanup.
FIRE INVESTIGATION
Fire Investigation Team - Fire investigation services include scene safety, investigation, source
identification, K -9 /Arson Dog Unit, identification equipment, mobile detection equipment and
fire report. The claim begins when the fire investigator or investigation team responds to the
incident and is billed for logged time only.
WATER INCIDENTS (Billed to Non - Residents Only)
Level 1 -Basic Response -This level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, first responder set -up
and command, scene safety and investigation (including possible patient contact and hazard
control).
Level 2 - Intermediate Response -This level is the provision of Level 1 services as well as
clean -up and material used (sorbents), minor hazardous clean -up and disposal. Billing will occur
at this level if the fire department of the Village must cleanup small amounts of gasoline or other
fluids that are spilled as result of the incident.
Level 3 - Advanced Response - This level is the provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well as
MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) or LMCSRT (Lake and McHenry County Specialized
Rescue Teams) activation, donning breathing apparatus, detection equipment, set up and removal
of decontamination center, recovery and identification of material, and disposal and environment
clean up. This level also includes any disposal rates of contaminated equipment and material
used at scene.
SPECIAL RESCUE
Itemized Response - Each incident will be billed in accordance with actual costs and /or
customary mitigation rates using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable, subject
to the minimum amounts set forth above. Such incidents will be billed using itemized amounts
for each apparatus and each trained rescue person per hour, plus rescue products and equipment
used.
Nonresident - means any person not residing within the corporate limits of the Village who
requires emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo
Grove Fire Department.
Resident - means any person residing within the corporate limits of the Village who requires
emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department.
3.38.030 Fee established.
The following fees shall be charged to any nonresident or resident who utilizes the emergency
services of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department:
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Resident
Non - Resident
Level 1
$435.00
$435.00
Level 2
$495.00
$495.00
Level 3
$605.00
$605.00
Level 4
$900.00
$1,800.00
Level 5
$1,100.00
$2,200.00
Level 6
Itemized
Itemized
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Resident
Non - Resident
Level 1
$350.00
$700.00
Level 2
$1,250.00
$2,500.00
Level 3
$2,500.00
$5,900.00
Haz Mat Technician
$50.00 / hour
$50.00 / hour
Pipeline/ Power line Incidents
Resident
Non - Resident
Level l
$200.00
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$400.00
Level 2
$500.00
$1,250.00
Level 3
Fire Investigations
Itemized
Resident
Itemized
Non - Resident
Level 1
Water Incidents
$275.00 / hour
Resident
$275.00 / hour
Non - Resident
Level 1
$200.00
$400.00
Level 2
$400.00
$800.00
Level 3
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
Technician
$50.00 / hour
$50.00 / hour
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3.38.035 Implementation and Procedures
The mitigation rates above are flat fees, except for itemized responses, and have been determined
to be usual, customary and reasonable for the incident responses listed. The mitigation rates were
determined by itemizing costs for a typical incident (from the time a fire apparatus leaves the
station until it returns to the station) and are based on the actual costs, using amortized schedules
for apparatus (including useful life, equipment, repairs, and maintenance) and labor rates (based
upon an average department's "actual personnel expense," and not just a firefighter's base wage).
The actual personnel expense includes, but not by way of limitation, costs such as wages,
retirement benefits, workers' compensation, and insurance. When a claim is submitted, it will be
itemized and based on the actual services provided in accordance with the above rates.
The mitigation rates shall represent an additional cost of the claim for damages of the vehicles,
property and /or injuries, and shall be filed with the insurance carrier of the owner of the titled
vehicle, owner of the property, or the responsible party or parties. In certain circumstances the
responsible party will be billed directly.
Responses involving intoxicated drivers, hazmat clean -up, intentional or negligent acts, or any
act that violates any local, state or federal law or regulation, may be subject to all applicable
mitigation rates regardless of residency.
3.38.040 Collection
The Director of Finance of the Village shall cause a bill to be issued and sent for the emergency
service. Interest shall accumulate and be due upon such fee at the rate of one percent per month
commencing as of the thirtieth day following the mailing of the bill. All fees collected in
conformance with this Chapter shall be deposited in the general fund of the Village or other fund
for the purpose of providing funds for future replacement of life- safety vehicles or equipment as
may be determined by the Corporate Authorities of the Village.
Section 2. Chapter 8.56, Specialized Emergency Response Services, of the Village of
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held
invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect as of October 1, 2013 and from
and after its passage and approval.
AYES: 6 — Berman, Trilling, Sussman, Terson, Stein, Ottenheimer
NAPES: 0 —None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 9, 2013
APPROVED: September 9, 2013
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
ParkRidge #99150