SUBJECT
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Consideration to approve a contract FY24-087 with EmergiFire, LLC, Dallas, TX, to perform third-party billing and accounts receivable management for the City of Laredo Fire Department for fire/emergency response billing services. Emergifire shall collect 18% of all revenues collected. Term of the contract is for an initial term of one (1) year, and will automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless terminated. Fees will be deposited into the General Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Moderate
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Environmental Risk Factors, Goal 7.2, Policy 7.2.1
Summary of alignment: Reduce risk of injury and fatality due to vehicular accidents.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Service contract FY24-087 was awarded on 1/28/2025.
The Public Hearing and Intro Ordinance, “Mitigation Rates for Emergency and Non-Emergency Services,” was accepted on 9/2/2025.
BACKGROUND
Billing Insurance Types:
Residential insurance is defined as a homeowner’s policy.
Individual insurance refers to a personal auto policy.
Commercial insurance applies to policies covering business-related incidents.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this item.
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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.