§ 8-31. Title; intent and purpose; authority; jurisdiction.

(a)

Title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Hazardous Material Incident Cost Recovery Ordinance."

(b)

Intent and purpose. This article is intended to provide for recovery by the city, other municipalities party to an interlocal for such purposes, and the county, for the costs incurred in response and recovery efforts related to hazardous material incidents. In addition, it is intended to provide for cost recovery for damages to natural resources, and government-owned properties.

(c)

Authority. The city council has the authority to adopt this article pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 166 and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes and the City Charter.

(d)

Jurisdiction. This article shall apply to all of the incorporated area of the city, and to the unincorporated area of the county and those municipalities within the county which enter into an interlocal agreement with the county to adopt and implement substantially the same article.

(Ord. No. 92-03, § 1, 1-28-92)