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• ORDINANCE NO. D-2229-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL,INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE 4,SECTION 2-96
OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE
WHEREAS, Carmel City Code Section 2-96 establishes the City's Paramedic, Emergency
Ambulance and Fire Service Capital Fund and establishes the fees to be charged to those who benefit from
the City's basic and advanced life support services; and
WHEREAS, the life support service fees set forth in Carmel City Code Section 2-96 are outdated,
do not reflect current Federal regulatory fee allowances; and
WHEREAS, the fee increases are justifiable because of the Carmel Fire Department's need to
obtain a new ambulance vehicle, update medical equipment, and provide continuing education for
paramedics; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Carmel, as well as the promotion of public
health and safety, to amend Carmel City Code Section 2-96.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: That Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2-96 of the Carmel City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
c) (1) The Cannel Fire Department is authorized, pursuant to Indiana law, to provide emergency
medical services.
(a) The Carmel Fire Department is authorized to provide emergency medical
services and charge fees from citizens who benefit from said services in the amount
of$475.00 for basic life support service for Carmel residents, $675.00 for basic life
support for non-Carmel residents, $575.00 for advanced life support I for Carmel
residents, $775.00 for advanced life support I for non-Carmel residents, $700.00 for
advanced life support II for Carmel residents, $900.00 for advanced life support II
for non-Carmel residents and $375.00 for advanced life support non-transport, as
well as $12.00 per loaded mile, within the terms and meanings of the Indiana
Emergency Medical Act and other applicable law.
Prepared by Jon Oberlander, Assistant Carmel City Attorney
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Finkam
Section 3. That the remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Section 2-96 are not affected by
this Ordinance and remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as
enforcement of same can be given the same effect.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing
by the Mayor.
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Finkam
SO ORDAINED and ordered by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this 5
day of OVA , 2015, by a vote of 1 ayes and o nays.
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this 5 day of
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Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, -.k-Treasurer
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Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Cl-.k-Treasurer
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