Legal Documents of Sweetwater

The mayor and the chief of the fire department may accept property, buildings, and other structures for and on behalf of the city to be used for burning to improve the city's appearance and/or training by the city fire department.

Before the mayor and fire chief accept said property, the chief of the fire department will make an investigation as to whether said building or property can be burned safely. If the fire chief determines that the property can be so removed, then the mayor and the chief of the fire department may accept the gift of said property by letter or written acceptance of said property. Said acceptance letter will state that the owner will save and hold harmless the city of and from any damages, claims, and causes of action that may result from the city fire department burning, and/or using said donated property for training purposes and that the city will defend any action and claim that may be brought against the property owner as a result of any claim arising out of the burning or using of the property by the City of Sweetwater. (1982 Code, § 7-313)