Town of Janesville v. Rock County

The town of Janesville appeals a summary judgment in favor of Rock County dismissing the town's claim to collect fees from the county for fire protection services. The town contends that both sec. 66.60(16)(a), Stats. (19.87-88) and sec. 60.55(2)(b), Stats. (1985-86), 1 authorize it to levy this fee. We hold that sec. 60.55(2)(b) allows the town to charge the county for fire protection on a per call basis, but that sec. 66.60(16)(a) is not applicable to the facts of this case. We also hold that summary judgment should be entered for the town on the liability issue. However, because the town…