TITLE
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Municipal Ambulance Service.
SUMMARY
DATE: January 22, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Brian Brank, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Article II- Municipal Ambulance Service Ordinance Revision
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 of the City of Killeen Section 4-26 through 4-46 contains outdated medical definitions, transport practices, and billing information. The last revision to the language in the ordinance was amended in 1996, as well as a fee schedule adjustment in 2015. This proposed change to this ordinance will alleviate antiquated language.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Adopt the proposed changes.
2. Do not adopt the proposed changes.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
The Killeen Fire Department recommends adopting the proposed changes in order to modernize the language of the ordinance.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to all state and local laws.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
N/A
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the revision to the Municipal Ambulance
Ordinance.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Fire, Legal, Finance
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance