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Council approves master fee schedule updates; EMS transport fees and concessions discussed
Summary
Council approved combined city and utilities master-fee updates including a move to the Feb. 2024 building-values table; questions focused on ambulance/EMS transport fees, compassionate collection practices, and a new $35 concession‑stand fee for using city concession facilities.
The council approved a consolidated update to the city's and utilities' master fee schedules as presented by City Administrator Jody Sanders, who said the city is aligning building permit valuations with the February 2024 table and will continue staged adjustments next year.
Discussion centered on EMS transport fees and the city's 'compassionate collection' practices: Council members worried fee increases could deter calls and asked whether people without ability to pay would face aggressive collections. An EMS staff member identified as Todd said the department benchmarks fees with peer agencies, remains 'in the middle of the road' on ambulance fees, and that compassionate payment plans are available to avoid collections for routine payments. Council members also asked about a $35 fee for use of concession stands at Christianson Field; staff clarified nonprofits may receive a 50% discount.
