Culver Town Council Reviews Ordinance Concerning Fire Service Fees

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

The Culver Town Council members reviewed a proposed ordinance last week that would create a fee schedule for clean-up of hazardous materials by the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.

Town Manger Jonathan Leist said it is in the interest of the town to follow Indiana code concerning fees for hazardous material spills and incidents by the fire department. 

There would be a $250 charge for each response vehicle while a command or control vehicle would be $100. 

For each hour or fraction of on-scene assistance, it would be $150 per response, $50 per response unit and $50 for command or control unit.

The replacement cost of materials used in the incident would be reimbursed.  In addition, the cost of the removal of the collection of debris, chemicals, fuel or contaminated materials would be charged. 

If the town is charged a fee by an assisting department, that charge would be passed along. 

The Culver Town Council members approved the ordinance on the first reading with a unanimous vote.  The second and third readings are expected at the council’s next meeting on Feb. 11. 

Culver-Union Township Fire Department Continues to Take Fire Truck Donations

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

Even though the purchase of an aerial fire truck was approved for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department, the firefighters continue to collect donations to close a small funding gap to fully fund the purchase.

The Rosenbauer 100-foot low-profile Viper Aerial Fire Truck will be purchased at a price of about $1,008,000.  The funds are coming from the Town of Culver, Union Township, Culver Academies, and as many as 125 donors.

Fire Chief Terry Wakefield previously said the aerial truck will replace a 1996 pumper truck.  The pumper truck will be sold after receipt of the aerial truck.

There is about $37,500 that still needs to be raised to assist in the goal. 

For more information, contact (574) 842-3516.