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Council reviews 2026 fee schedule including FireMed and ambulance rate changes
Summary
Staff proposed a 2026 fee schedule with many fees rising 6%, building fees tied to the CPI-U Pacific Cities (3%), a FireMed change to $100 for the first household member and $25 per additional member, and a 6% proposed ambulance increase; councilors pressed staff for comparative data and clarifications.
City staff presented the proposed 2026 fee schedule and answered council questions about specific line items, comparisons with neighboring communities and the rationale for rate changes.
Staff said building-division fees are tied to the CPI-U Pacific Cities index and that building fees increased 3% this year. For other fees, staff proposed a 6% increase across many categories to close a perceived gap with neighboring cities. The aquatic center fee changes were…
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