§ 114-48. Use of funds restricted; contracts.

(a)

No funds of the district shall be used for any purpose other than:

(1)

The administration of the affairs and business of the district relating to fire prevention and control, fire code adoption and enforcement, emergency medical services, and services associated with fire prevention and control;

(2)

The construction, care, maintenance, upkeep, operation, lease, and purchase of fire stations and equipment;

(3)

The payment of public utilities such as electric service and water; or

(4)

The payment of salaries and benefits to a fire chief and other personnel.

(b)

The powers of the district may be exercised only for the purpose of providing services, equipment, and facilities within the district, and no expenditure may be made by the district that does not relate to that purpose. However, the district may enter into contracts to furnish district personnel and facilities for the purpose of providing additional services when such contracts provide that the reasonable cost of furnishing such personnel and facilities will be paid by the other contracting party.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 29438(1953), § 9; Laws of Fla. ch. 89-405, § 1)