An ordinance approving a fee in the amount of $13.00 per mile to be charged by the Division of Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service for the transportation of patients to hospitals.

WHEREAS, the cost of providing transportation of patients to hospitals has increased since the fee was last revised in 2004; and,  

WHEREAS, the Advisory Committee of the Division of Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service has approved and recommended that the fee charged by the Division of Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service for the transportation of patients to hospitals be increased to $13.00 per mile; and,

WHEREAS, it is further recommended by the Advisory Committee of the Division of Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service that the new fee become effective on July 1, 2007; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that a fee of $13.00 per mile for the transportation of patients to hospitals be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1:          That the fee charged by Division of Emergency Ambulance and Rescue Service for the transportation of patients to hospitals be set at $13.00 per mile beginning on July 1, 2007.

SECTION 2:          That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Rip Ryman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	May 15, 2007
Passed First Reading:	May 15, 2007
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Safety Committee
Deferred:	June 5, 2007
Passed Second Reading:	June 19, 2007
Passed Third Reading:	June 26, 2007
Approved:	June 27, 2007
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