Sec. 4-103. - Calculation of fee.

(a)

The following information will be recorded by the sheriff's department and used as the basis for calculating the service fee for each second or subsequent response to a disturbance call:

(1)

Total number of deputies involved;

(2)

Total time expended by each deputy (including report preparation time);

(3)

Any special equipment used at the scene; and

(4)

Any damage to county property or injury to county personnel.

(b)

Labor costs will be charged at the fixed rates established pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the board of supervisors subsequent to a public fee hearing. Other items will be charged based upon actual documented costs.

(c)

When applicable, costs shall also include, but are not limited to, any administrative overhead, salaries, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred by the following departments: public health, planning, county counsel, district attorney, building and public works.

(d)

All charges will be reviewed and approved by a sheriff's lieutenant (or higher level) prior to submission to the responsible individual. The approval authority will ensure that all charges are accurate and reflect an appropriate level of response to the specific incident.

(e)

Invoices for the service fees will be prepared and forwarded by the sheriff to the responsible individual within thirty (30) days of the incident. The sheriff is authorized to maintain an open book account for each responsible individual. Invoices not paid within ninety (90) days will be forwarded to county collections for appropriate action.

(Ord. No. 4606 § 1, 1992: Ord. No. 4585 § 1, 1992: Ord. No. 4575 § 2, 1992.)