City Code Section
- A. Fund authorized. The Fire Chief, in consultation with the City Administrator, is authorized to establish a reward fund to assist with investigations of violations of this Title. Such fund may include up to $1,000 of Bureau budget allocations as well as donations from individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations.
- B. Reward Fund Disbursements. The Fire Marshal may, in consultation with the Fire Chief and City Administrator:
- 1. Contribute funds to other public agencies or nonprofit organizations to facilitate the investigation of specific arson crimes;
- 2. Offer and disburse rewards directly to individuals, except as limited by this Title, who have assisted with the investigation or prosecution of a violation of this Title.
- C. A reward under the provisions of this Code may not be paid to any United States, State, County, or municipal officer or employee. Bounty hunters are not entitled to rewards under this Chapter.