§ 12-681. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Ad valorem tax shall mean a tax based upon the assessed value of real and taxable tangible property.

Assessed value of property shall mean an annual determination of the just or fair market value of an item or property.

Emergency medical services means the activities or services to prevent or treat a sudden critical illness or injury and to provide emergency medical care and prehospital emergency medical transportation to sick, injured, or otherwise incapacitated persons in Marion County including first responder services.

Fire protection and rescue services means the construction, care, maintenance, operation, lease and purchase of fire stations, firefighting and fire rescue equipment, salaries and expenses of authorized personnel and all traditional fire control, firefighting, fire rescue and fire prevention activities.

(Ord. No. 03-9, § 1, 6-17-2003; Ord. No. 03-12, § 1, 7-15-2003)