§ 10.5-4. Legislative determination of special benefit to property.  


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  • It is hereby ascertained and declared that the fire protection services, facilities, and programs provide a special benefit to property that is improved by the existence or construction of a building based upon the following legislative determinations:

    (1) Fire protection services possess a logical relationship to the use and enjoyment of improved property by:

    a. Protecting the value of the improvements and structures through the provision of available fire protection services;

    b. Protecting the life and safety of intended occupants in the use and enjoyment of improvements and structures within improved parcels;

    c. Lowering the cost of fire insurance by the presence of a professional and comprehensive fire protection program within the city; and

    d. Containing the spread of fire incidents occurring on vacant property with the potential to spread and endanger the structures and occupants of improved property.

    (2) The combined fire suppression and first response medical services of the city under its existing consolidated fire protection program enhance and strengthen the relationship of such services to the use and enjoyment of buildings within improved parcels of property within the areas served by the city.

    (3) The combined fire control and first response medical services of the city under its existing consolidated fire protection program enhance the value of business and commercial property that is improved by the existence or construction of a building; this enhanced value can be anticipated to be reflected in the rental charge or value of such business or commercial property.

(Ord. No. 2008-26, § 1, 8-4-08)