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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 - Second Reading (Fire Chief)
Council passed on first reading 8-0-0 on February 27, 2024.
Background:
The League City Fire Department (“Department”) provides emergency and non-emergency services in connection with motor vehicle incidents 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 Responses
• Extrication Services
• Vehicle Fires
• Aircraft Accidents
• Helicopter landing zones
• Technical Rescue Incidents
• Gas Leaks
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Water Incidents
• Back Country or Special Rescues
• Fire Investigations
• Residential Fires
• Commercial Fires
• Elevator Rescues
• Chief Response Services
• Specialized Equipment or Supplies
Special Revenue Fund: The revenue from fire mitigation fees shall be deposited into a Fire Directorate special revenue fund.
Two Companion Agenda Items: This ordinance authorizes several categories of eligible billing. Staff is also presenting two companion agenda items: 1) a resolution that will authorize a schedule of fees for specific services under these categories of eligible billing and 2) a resolution authorizing an agreement for billing services related to the collection of the approved fees.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 2024-08
2. Fire Mitigation Presentation
3. Redlines from last Ordinance Draft
FUNDING
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