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Committee advances ordinance updating ambulance franchise rates, penalties and vehicle service-life rules
Summary
The recommending committee approved an ordinance amending LVMC Chapter 6.08 to update ambulance service rates, switch future increases to a CPI-based formula with a 3% floor and 5% ceiling, adjust penalties and allow franchise vehicles to qualify for extended service life up to 500,000 miles under specified conditions.
The City of Las Vegas recommending committee voted May 5 to approve an ordinance amending Las Vegas Municipal Code (LVMC) Chapter 6.08 to update ambulance franchise rules, including maximum service rates, the method for future rate increases, penalties for noncompliance and vehicle service-life limits.
Gina Bishop, franchise officer in the Office of Strategic Services, told the committee the business-impact solicitation was completed "in accordance with NRS 2 37," and the Business Impact Statement was signed by the city manager and approved at the April 16, 2025 City Council meeting. Bishop said staff recommends approval.
Bishop summarized the main changes: the ordinance raises baseline maximum…
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