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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE NO. 91-31 By; Mr . Tallon AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1701 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION CODE" , BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 1701.], 6 ENTITLED "FIRE DEPARTMENT RESEARCH FEES", AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the City has noticed a trend in the last few months where outside groups and organizations are requesting information and reports in reference to natural gas wells and underground storage tanks that may have been previously located on various properties located throughout the City of North Olmsted; and WHEREAS, the City Fire Department must provide the necessary information to the requesting party, incurring costs of research time, preparation of report(s) and other related expenses; and WHEREAS, the City believes that the Fire Department should be compensated and allowed to assess a nominal fee to cover the department's costs associated with the generation of the information requested. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That there is hereby created a new Section 1701.16 of Chapter 1701 entitled "Fire Prevention Code", which new Section shall be entitled "Fire Department Re- search Fees" , which shall read as follows: 1701.16 FIRE DEPARTMENT RESEARCH FEES (a) Upon the request of interested parties, the North Olmsted Fire De- partment may give information regarding the location of natural gas wells and underground storage tanks on properties located within the City of North Olmsted. (b) A $15.00 fee will be assessed to cover the costs of producing a report which reflects fire department records as to the existence of natural gas wells or underground storage tanks on property located within the City of North Olmsted.