SUBJECT
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Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-O-173, creation of Article VI, entitled “Mitigation Rates for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services” of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo entitled “Fire Protection and Prevention” to authorize mitigation rates for Fire Department services. Fees will be deposited into the General Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance passed on September 2, 2025.
BACKGROUND
Billing for mitigation rates. The City, or its designee, shall bill hourly mitigation rates at a minimum of one hour and in 15-minute increments thereafter, for the delivery of the following categories of services by the City of Laredo Fire Department to the scene of emergency and non-emergency incidents:
(1) Motor vehicle accident service;
(2) Extrication service;
(3) Vehicle fire service;
(4) Aircraft accident service;
(5) Helicopter landing zone preparation service;
(6) Technical rescue service;
(7) Gas leaks service;
(8) Hazardous material service;
(9) Water incident service;
(10) Back country or special rescues service;
(11) Residential structure fire service;
(12) Commercial structure fire service;
(13) Elevator response service;
(14) Additional apparatus/personnel requested on-scene;
(15) Specialized equipment or supplies.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this final reading.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: General Fund
Account #: 101-0000-332-2053
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Fees will be deposited into the General Fund account number 101-0000-332-2053.