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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON CREATING A
NEW CHAPTER 3.98 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO AMBULANCE TRANSPORT
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority provided in section 35.27.370, the
City is authorized to operate an ambulance service and to make charges for such
service; and
WHEREAS, in order to meet the needs of the citizens for ambulance
services, particularly where they may not be as available from outside service
providers, it is appropriate for the City to formally implement procedures for such
a service, as through this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. New Chapter to City Code.
That a new chapter 3.98 of
the Auburn City Code, be, and the same is hereby created to read as follows:
Chapter 3.98
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT
Sections:
3.98.010
3.98.020
3.98.030
3.98.040
Ambulance transport rates.
Authority to promulgate regulations.
Billing functions and services.
Violation - Penalty.
3.98.010 Ambulance transport rates.
The following rates are established for ambulance transports performed by
the City of Auburn:
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Fire Ambulance transport fee:
Fire Ambulance transport mileage:
$658.00 base rate
$13.50 per mile
Rates may be amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council,
as a part of the City's Fee schedule. A copy of current rates shall be maintained
by the City Clerk.
3.98.020 Authority to promulgate regulations.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to promulgate any and all regulations
necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter, including without limitation
requirements for billing, payment, collections, and penalties for delinquent
payments.
3.98.030 Billing functions and services.
The Mayor is authorized to perform billing services necessitated through
passage of the Ordinance codified in this Chapter by using city staff; provided,
however, the Mayor is hereby given express authority to enter into agreements
with other governmental jurisdictions or private companies for the provision of
ambulance billing services.
3.98.040 Violation - Penalty.
A. It is a civil infraction for any person to fail to pay charges assessed
in accordance with this chapter or to violate a provision or regulation adopted
under authority of this chapter.
B. Each such person is deemed to have committed a separate offense
for each and every day or portion thereof during which a violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter is committed, continued, or permitted.
C. A person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section is
guilty of a Class 1 civil infraction.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this ordinance, including procedures necessary to implement
programs for charitable fee reductions and for resident - insurance fee
accommodations, pursuant to applicable regulations and as guided by the
Opinion of the U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) No. 01-11.
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Section 3. Severabilitv.
If any portion of this Ordinance or its
application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the
Ordinance or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances
shall not be affected.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication, as
provided by law and on January 1, 2006,
PASSED:
DEC 1 9 2005
DEC 1 9 2005
DEC 1 9 2005
INTRODUCED:
APPROVED:
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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Da 'elle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
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