2007-027-ORD-Amending Section 2-98 of the Code of Ord. of the City of Paris; providing for an increase in emergency and non-emergency ambulance service ratesORDINANCE N0, 2007-027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2-98 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE
IN EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE
RATES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That Section 2-98 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris be, and the same
is hereby, amended so that such shall read as follows:
"Sec. 2-98. Ambulance Service Rates.
(a) The following rates are established for emergency medical vehicle service for
residents and non-residents of Lamar County:
1. MOBILE INTENSIVE $500.00 plus $10.00 per mile from
CARE UNIT (MICU) point of pickup to point of delivery
EMERGENCY
2. ADVANCED LIFE $450.00 plus $10.00 per mile
SUPPORT (ALS) from point of pickup to point
EMERGENCY of delivery
3. ADVANCED LIFE $400.00 plus $10.00 per mile from
SUPPORT (ALS) point of pickup to point of delivery
NON-EMERGENCY
4. BASIC LIFE $350.00 plus $10.00 per mile from
SUPPORT (BLS) point of pickup to point of delivery
EMERGENCY
5. NON-EMERGENCY $220.00 plus $10.00 per mile from
TRANSFER SERVICE point of pickup to point of delivery
6. NON-EMERGENCY $215.00 plus $10.00 per mile from
TRANSFER SERVICE point of pickup to point of delivery
RETURN TRIP
7. STANDBY $325.00 for the first hour and $60.00
for each additional hour on an as-
available, first-request, first-served
basis
(b) In addition to the established rates, a usual, reasonable, and customary charge for
medical supplies and service used or required in connection with emergency and non-
emergency transfer service shall be made.
Section 2, That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
expressly repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall become effective on October l, 2007.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this l Oth day of September, 2007.
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J sse Jame reelen, Mayor
ATTEST:
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nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney