Located in Burlington, WI, the Town of Burlington Police Department recently adopted Ordinance 8.42 and Resolution 2024-1 to address non-emergency lift assistance situations. The new ordinance aims to deter the misuse of emergency services for non-emergency purposes by implementing penalty fees for such incidents.
Under the ordinance, property owners may be invoiced for lift assistance at their residence, with provisions for appealing fees and potential waivers in certain circumstances. The Town Board will conduct impartial reviews of appeals, providing an opportunity for parties to present evidence before a final decision is made by the Fire Chief or designee.
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