HomeMy WebLinkAbout3216ORDINANCE NO. .71
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington establishing the monthly EMS utility fee, effective
October 1, 2005.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is authorized to set fees for the City's EMS utility
under Chapter 13.73 of the Port Angeles City Code, RCW 35.21.766, and RCW 35.27.370(15);
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all residents of the City benefit from the
availability of a Medic I ALS service and from the regulation of all ambulance sery ices; and that
all residents should participate financially in the payment of expenses for maintenance, operation,
administration and improvement of the EMS utility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interests of the citizens of Port Angeles
that the costs of the EMS utility, after transport charges and the general fund contribution, are
divided among Port Angeles residents and occupants based upon a combined demand and
availability calculation consistent with accepted principles of utility rate setting; and
WHEREAS, the Port Angeles Fire Department performed a rate study to evaluate the calls
for ambulance service within the City of Port Angeles and to recommend service fees for the
EMS utility services consistent with accepted principles of utility rate setting; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department presented its recommended rates to the City's Utility
Advisory Committee and to the City's Medic I Advisory Board for review and recommendation;
and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2005, the City's Utility Advisory Committee reviewed the
Department's proposal and recommended that the City Council approve the rates set forth in this
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2005, the City's Medic I Advisory Board reviewed the
Department's proposal and recommended that the City Council approve the rates set forth in this
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Department's study found distinct differences in demands placed on the
utility among the following classifications:
1. Residential
2. Adult family homes
3. Assisted living facilities
4. 24 -Hour nursing facilities
5. Group homes
6. Jail facilities
7. Schools
8. Commercial/Business
9. City public areas
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the findings and conclusions contained in
the recitals set out above.
Section 2. The Port Angeles Municipal Code is amended by adding new sections to
PAMC as follows:
13.73.400 Charges Established. In accordance with the rate study presented to the City
Council, the base rates and fees for the Utility shall be as follows:
User Classification Rate
Residential $44.85 per year - per unit
Adult family homes * $1,454.00 per year - per classification
Assisted living facilities * $9,925.00 per year - per classification
24 -Hour nursing facilities * $7,319.00 per year - per classification
Group homes * $2,067.00 per year - per classification
Jail facilities * $1,454.00 per year - per classification
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Schools * $1,333.00 per year - per classification
Commercial /Business $47.20 per year - per unit
City public areas $15,042.00 per year - per classification
* The annual demand allocation is based upon the overall utilization percentage of each
individual unit within the same classification.
13.73.410 Medicaid Adjustment. As provided in PAMC 13.73.300, the base rate
established above shall be adjusted for persons who are medicaid eligible and who reside in a
nursing facility, boarding home, adult family home, or receive in -home services. The method and
amount of such adjustments are shown on the attached Exhibit A, which is hereby adopted and
approved.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after October 1,
2005.
Section 4. Nothing contained herein shall affect the amount or collection of rates,
fees, and charges established prior to October 1, 2005.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, at its regular
meeting on the 20th day of September, 2005.
ATTEST:
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Becky J. U n, ity Cler
PUBLISHED: September 25, 2005
By Summary
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Medic I Utility 2006 Annual Fees
Exhibit A
Facility
Base Rate
Utilization
Amount
Before
Exemption
% of
Exemption
Exemption
Amount
Annual Fee
After
Exemption
24 -Hour Nursing Facilities
Crestwood
1116 E Lauridsen Blvd
$7,319
50%
$3,660
54.6%
$1,998
$1,662
Port Angeles Care Center
825 East 5th
$7,319
50%
$3,660
56%
$2,050
$1,610
Group Homes
2 "d Street House
138 W 2nd
$2,067
30%
$620
96%
$595
$25
Serenity House
2203 W 18th
$2,067
65%
$1,344
66%
$887
$457
Clallam County Hostelries
1132 Hazel
$2,067
5%
$103
100%
$103
$0
Adult Family Homes
Home Away From Home
1319 W. 16th
$1,454
93%
$1,352
70%
$946
$406
Facility
Base Rate
Utilization
Amount
Before
Exemption
% of
Exemption
Exemption
Amount
Annual Fee
After
Exemption
Assisted Living
St Andrews Place
520 East Park Avenue
$9,925
40%
$3,970
50%
$1,985
$1,985
Laurel Park
1133 East Park Avenue
$9,925
35%
$3,474
34.12%
$1,185
$2,289
Park View Villa
1435 & 1445 Park View
Lane
$9,925
23%
$2,283
0%
$0
$2,283
Peninsula Manor
1017 W 17th
$9,925
2%
$198
61%
$121
$77
Jail Facilities
Clailam County Adult
223 East 4th
$1,454
90%
$1,309
N/A
N/A
N/A
Clallam County Juvenile
1912 West 18th
$1,454
10%
$145
N/A
N/A
N/A
Schools
Port Angeles High School
304 East Park Ave
$1,333
41%
$547
N/A
N/A
$547
Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen
$1,333
36%
$480
N/A
N/A
$480
Facility
Base Rate
Utilization
Amount
Before
Exemption
% of
Exemption
Exemption
Amount
Annual Fee
After
Exemption
Stevens Middle School
1139 West 14th
$1,333
9%
$120
N/A
N/A
$120
Jefferson Middle School
218 East 12th
$1,333
4.5%
$60
N/A
N/A
$60
Franklin Middle School
2505 S Washington
$1,333
4.5%
$60
N/A
N/A
$60
Hamilton Middle School
1822 West 7th
$1,333
4.5%
$60
N/A
N/A
$60
Choice School
924 West 9th
$1,333
0%
$37.21 *
N/A
N/A
$37.21*
Queen of Angels
209 West 1 lth
$1,333
0%
$37.21 *
N/A
N/A
$37.21*
Total Exemption Amount
$9,867
* Represents the availability portion of the combined fees.
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on September 20, 2005
Ordinance No. 3215
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, amends the Port Angeles
Municipal Code sections relating to emergency medical service regulation and public
utility.
Ordinance No. 3216
This Ordinance ofthe City of Port Angeles, Washington, establishes the monthly EMS utility
fee, effective October 1, 2005.
Ordinance No. 3217
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises the City's solid waste
collection and disposal regulations and rates, and Chapters 13.54 and 13.56 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code.
Ordinance No. 3218
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises electric rates and amends
Chapters 3.70 and 13.12 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. This Ordinance shall take
effect on all billings beginning October 1, 2005.
The full texts ofthe Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed
upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Unless
otherwise stated above, these Ordinances shall take effect five days following the date of publication
by summary.
Becky J. Upton, CMC
City Clerk
Publish: September 25, 2005