Chapter 14.04 — FIRE SERVICES DISTRICT

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a fire service benefit district to assess fees based on new or expanded development which is expected generate increased fire services as currently provided by Kern County Fire District.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

The "benefit district" shall include all that area Arvin City limits and such other areas as may from time to time be lawfully annexed to the city.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

14.04.030 - Fire services benefit district defined.

A "fire services benefit district' is any area that is developed which causes incremental increase in fire services as currently and/or will be provided by Kern County Fire District due to new or expanded development.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

The city council may, from time to time by resolution, set fees for the implementation of this chapter. The fees established shall bear a reasonable relationship to the costs associated with the creation of a benefit assessment district as established under chapter 14.02, Benefit Assessment District. The fees established shall be assessed against all new developments or expanded developments.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

14.04.050 - Contribution by city; reimbursement.

The city may, from time to time, make such contributions to the fire service district and/or general fund as the city council in its discretion determines are reasonable and in the best interest of the citizens of the city. The city shall have the right to be reimbursed from the district funds for all such contributions that are made. Such reimbursement shall be made prior to the termination of the district.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

14.04.060 - Policies and priorities.

A.

The city council shall, from time to time by resolution, establish a proportional cost for contractual services.

B.

The developer shall establish a benefit assessment district, in accordance with chapter 14.02, Procedures for the Establishment of Benefit Assessment Districts, for the cost of fire services.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

Fees received paid to a separate fund and used purposes of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

The city council may, from time to time by resolution, adopt such rules and regulations as necessary to administer and implement the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

The district created by this chapter may be terminated at any time by ordinance of the city council, provided the city has first been reimbursed for all contributions made to the district funds. All money remaining after termination of the district shall be used exclusively for maintenance and installation of storm drainage facilities within the city.

(Ord. No. 494, § 3, 7-9-2024)

Chapter 14.05 - STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND RETENTION BASIN BENEFIT DISTRICT

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