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Public Safety Committee advances ambulance billing changes, extends jail contract and delays use-of-force review vote
Summary
The council—s Public Safety Committee advanced an ordinance to align Akron—s ambulance fees with regional municipalities, approved an extension of the intergovernmental jail boarding agreement for six months (half-year payment of $2.4 million), and heard a request to delay consideration of a proposed use-of-force review contract.
The Public Safety Committee on Tuesday advanced changes to Akron—s emergency medical services billing and approved a temporary extension of the county jail boarding agreement while negotiators continue work on a longer-term contract.
Chief Henderson presented an ordinance amending Title 11, Business Regulations, Chapter 111 (Ambulances and Emergency Medical Services), Section 111.008 (charges for emergency medical services and other public safety services). Henderson said the proposal would align Akron—s pricing…
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