TO: Internal Committee - Internal Services/Public Safety
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Micheal Despain
Interim Deputy Chief
TITLE:
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Fire Department Update: BLS Ambulance Transport Fees
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Fire Department proposes to adjust the Emergency Medical Services - Basic Life Support Transport Fees as per Redmond Municipal Code Section 3.88.010 (a).
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
RMC 3.88.010 (a)
RCW 48.49.205
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
1. The City of Redmond is required to provide updated EMS transport fee rates to the Office of Insurance Commissioner by November of each year. (RCW 48.49.205)
2. The City of Redmond Municipal Code outlines the process for updating fees annually. (RMC 3.88.010)
3. This updated fee will help the Fire Department maintain EMS transport capabilities that would otherwise be diminished by inflation.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Additional revenue estimated at $10,000 to $20,000 for FY2026.
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Fees for service
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
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