SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance creating 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
None.
BACKGROUND
EMERGIFIRE is a Dallas-based fire and hazmat response billing service provider to municipalities and Emergency Services Districts throughout Texas. Its sister company,
EMERGICON, is the largest EMS billing company in Texas, serving nearly 200 clients
throughout the state. While working with Texas EMS providers, many of them are fire-based,
EMERGICON identified an opportunity to support fire and hazmat service providers with an additional revenue stream to help combat the effects of tightening budgets and rising costs.
EMERGIFIRE proposes a commission of eighteen percent (18.0%) of cash collections for
fire and hazmat billing service, and a 3% fee for all credit card transactions.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this public hearing and introductory ordinance.
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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.