Title:
Consider and take action on Ordinance 2024-08 creating Article V, entitled "Mitigation Rates - for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services" of Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City to authorize mitigation rates for Fire Department Services - First Reading (Fire Chief)
Background:
Approval of this ordinance will authorize the City to assess fire mitigation fees for certain categories of emergency and non-emergency services.
The League City Fire Department (“Department”) provides emergency and non-emergency services in connection with motor vehicle incidents, hazardous material spill responses, and other emergency incidents. Emergency and non-emergency services response activity to incidents continues to increase each year, while environmental protection requirements involving equipment and training also create additional demands on all operational aspects of department services.
The City desires to implement a fair and equitable procedure by which to bill for mitigation rates and establish a collection system in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. Along those lines, the Department recommends amending the League City City Code for the purpose of adding authorization for a schedule of mitigation rates for fire department services.
Proposed Categories of Services Eligible for Billing:
· Motor Vehicle Accident Services
· Extrication Services
· Vehicle Fire Services
· Helicopter Landing Zone Preparation Services*
· Gas Leak Services
· Hazardous Materials Services*
· Fire Investigation Services*
· Residential Fires Services
· Commercial Fires Services*
· Elevator Rescue Services*
· Additional Apparatus/Personnel Requested On-Scene
· Specialized Equipment or Supplies
(*Services that may only be charged to Commercial customers, not residential customers)
Billing Procedures for Residents and Commercial Business
· The City will bill a resident’s insurance carrier directly.
o The City will not balance-bil...
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