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El Cajon council approves fee for repeat non‑emergency lift assists at congregate care facilities

2904627 · April 8, 2025
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Council voted unanimously to move forward with a city ordinance imposing a $5.65 fee for repeat non‑emergent lift‑assist calls originating from congregate care facilities. Staff said the fee is cost‑recovery based on mutual‑aid OES reimbursement rates and will be subject to the city's normal appeal process.

The El Cajon City Council on April 8 approved a measure to institute a fee for repeat non‑emergency lift‑assist calls originating from congregate care facilities, with the council voting unanimously to adopt the policy as recommended by staff.

Senior management analyst Barbara Watkins presented the proposal, explaining the fee is intended to address repeated non‑emergent calls to fire crews that use resources needed for higher‑priority…

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