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Item # 8.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/27/2020
Department:	Fire
Pillars:	Gold Standard in Public Safety

AGENDA CAPTION:

Consider Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 38, Section 38-54 (Emergency Ambulance Service Fees) of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Addison.

BACKGROUND:

During the October 13, 2020 Council meeting, Staff presented a proposed amendment to the Town's Emergency Ambulance Service fee schedule to bring it in line with key comparison cities and rates deemed reasonable and customary in the industry. The Town's current Emergency Medical Services billing provider, Emergicon, helped in the research and creation of the proposed fee schedule amendment. Only changes to the fee schedule are being proposed.

The Ordinance retains the Addison Resident Zero Billing provision which means residents will be charged for ambulance services through their insurance company or through Medicare or Medicaid. No deductible, out-of-pocket charge or cash fee will be charged to Addison residents for Emergency Ambulance Services.

Current EMS Fee Schedule:

	Resident	Non-Resident
ALS	$850	$950
ALS-2	$950	$1050
BLS	$750	$850
ALS Disp	$400	$400
BLS Disp	$200	$200
O2	$150	$150
Mileage	$15	$15

Proposed EMS Fee Schedule:

	Resident	Non-Resident
ALS	$1,600	$1,600
ALS-2	$1,750	$1,750
BLS	$1,400	$1,400
ALS Disp	$400	$400
BLS Disp	$350	$350
O2	$150	$150
Mileage	$24	$24

The last Emergency Ambulance Service fee schedule amendment occurred in October 2017. The proposed amendment may increase the Town’s current revenues by an estimated $23,445 per year.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Ordinance - Emergency Ambulance Service Fees