CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Vincent V. Queano, Director of Business License |
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Conduct a public hearing and approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to sign an ordinance to amend Clark County Code Title 5, Chapter 5.03, Sections 5.03.010, 5.03.115, 5.03.120, 5.03.140 and 5.03.145 to revise/add definitions; add the EMS priority dispatch category "O" level of service; revise the mileage at which time an ambulance must be retired; update the maximum allowable ambulance service rates to current rates plus a three percent (3%) increase; add a maximum service rate for cardiac arrest patients that are not transported; modify the calculation by which increases in the service rates are determined; revise requirements regarding mutual aid; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. Commission District: All (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
During the August 20, 2024, Board of County Commissioners' meeting the ambulance service rates were discussed and it was mentioned that County staff is working on an amendment to the Code to address unexpected fluctuations in the CPI for Medical Care Services. After multiple meetings that included senior County staff, the Clark County Fire Department, the District Attorney's office and the Department of Business License with input from the ambulance franchisees, an ordinance was drafted to amend Chapter 5.03 of the County Code. The proposed ordinance updates the maximum allowable ambulance service rates to the current amounts plus a 3% increase; adds a new charge for cardiac arrest patients that are treated on scene, but not transported; revises the calculation of future rate increases to include increases to be no less than 3% and no more than 5%; and revises requirements regarding mutual aid requests.
The proposed ordinance was introduced by the Board of County Commissioners on January 6, 2025, and a public hearing was set for January 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance to amend Chapter 5.03, Sections 5.03.010, 5.03.115, 5.03.120, 5.03.140 and 5.03.145 8.20.360 of the County Code.