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The memorandum discusses the proposed Fire Department First Responder Fee Program Ordinance, which aims to establish a fee for emergency medical services provided by the Fire Department. The ordinance is intended to be effective from January 1, 2026, and will allow the City of San José to recuperate costs associated with delivering these services. The program includes provisions for compassionate billing to assist those facing financial hardships. The estimated annual revenue from this program is projected to be around $4 million, with an initial fee set at $427. The memorandum outlines the implementation timeline and public communication strategies related to the program.
Key points
The ordinance will amend Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code to add Chapter 10.44.
The First Responder Fee Program is set to begin on January 1, 2026.
The program aims to recover costs for emergency medical services provided by the Fire Department.
A compassionate billing policy will be implemented to assist individuals facing financial difficulties.
The estimated annual revenue from the program is projected to be approximately $4 million.
The initial fee for the program is proposed to be $427.
The memorandum outlines a detailed implementation timeline and public communication plan.
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The text includes unresolved placeholders and incomplete sections.
Specific dates and outcomes related to the ordinance approval process are not fully detailed.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Fire Department First Responder Fee Program Ordinance Approved 6/10/25 25-635 2.14 FROM: Robert Sapien, Jr. DATE: May 19, 2025 Date: 5/30/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance amending Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code to add Chapter 10.44 to establish the First Responder Fee Program effective January 1, 2026, and provide procedures for its operation and management. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME Approval of this ordinance will enable the Fire Department (Department) to implement policies and regulations for the First Responder Fee Program that will position the City of San José to recuperate the cost-of-service for delivering emergency medical services. BACKGROUND The Department’s mission is to protect life, property, and the environment through prevention and response through an "All-Hazards" response strategy for the San José community. The Department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery, specifically, has evolved into providing a standard level of care akin to pre-hospital EMS care providers throughout the nation. The Department provides Emergency Medical Dispatch,...
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This draft ordinance proposes to amend Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 10.44 to establish a First Responder Fee Program, effective January 1, 2026. The program aims to recover costs associated with emergency medical first responder services provided by the San José Fire Department. It includes definitions, fee structures, collection procedures, and a Compassionate Billing Policy for recipients facing financial hardship. The ordinance ensures that emergency services continue regardless of a recipient's ability to pay.
Key points
The ordinance is a draft and proposes to establish a First Responder Fee Program.
The program is intended to recover costs for emergency medical services provided by the San José Fire Department.
Fees will be charged to recipients of the services, including both residents and nonresidents.
A Compassionate Billing Policy will be implemented to assist those facing financial hardship.
The ordinance specifies procedures for fee collection and appeals.
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The document contains unresolved placeholders for dates and voting outcomes.
The ordinance is labeled as a draft, indicating it may be subject to changes.
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NVF:AFS:JMD 5/15/2025 ORDINANCE NO. DRAFT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPCAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.44 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE FIRST RESPONDER FEE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ITS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-008 (General procedure and policy making resulting in no changes to the physical environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San José is the decision-making body for this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Council has reviewed and considered the "not a project" determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE: A new Chapter is added to Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code, to be numbered,...