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Fire Department Update: BLS Ambulance Transport Fees
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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:
N/A
* Required:
RMC 3.88.010 (a)
RCW 48.49.205
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
Enter any additional information to explain why this item is coming forward.
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):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
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:
Enter the budget number from the adopted budget. If from a previous biennial budget, include the biennium too.
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
? Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
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Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
9/16/2025
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
Provide Direction
10/7/2025
Business Meeting
Approve
Time Constraints:
Proposed fees for 2026 must be reported to the Office of Insurance Commissioner by November 2025
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Any budgeted shortfall in revenue will need to be absorbed by the General fund. To a certain extent, the City would be subsidizing the BLS transport program as well as the federal government and private for-profit health insurance providers.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation on BLS Transport Fee Update
Attachment B: Consumer Price Index, Seattle area - June 2025 : Western Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics