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2 <br /> present a rate proposal along with recommended fee changes for Advanced Life Support-1 Non <br /> Transport as part of the FY 2024-25 budget process. <br /> Staff is recommending the following transport fee consideration for SORS which reflects the <br /> current fee structure for Orange County EMS as approved by the Board of County Commissioners <br /> in the adopted FY 2023-24 Budget. <br /> • Basic Life Support Non-Emergency $355.00 <br /> • Basic Life Support Emergency $568.00 <br /> • Loaded Per Mile Charge $12.00 <br /> EMS Standby Fees have not increased since 2007. Staff is recommending an increase to <br /> Standby Fees for South Orange Rescue Squad, Orange County EMS, and North State <br /> Ambulance Services. <br /> EMS Standby Coverage Descriptions Current Rate Proposed Rate Net Difference <br /> Additional EMT Standby $40 $50 $10 <br /> Paramedic Standby $55 $60 $5 <br /> Ambulance Standby with 2 EMTs $90 $110 $20 <br /> Ambulance Standby with 1 paramedic and 1 EMT $100 $120 $20 <br /> EMS Command Staff $0 $60 $60 <br /> Telecommunicator Standby $40 $40 $0 <br /> Clerical Staff Standby $20 $20 $0 <br /> EM Senior Officer Standby $40 $40 $0 <br /> EMS Physician Standby $85 $85 $0 <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: In lieu of receiving financial support from Orange County, SORS has <br /> decided to initiate collections for BLS transports completed by SORS ambulances. Staff projects <br /> SORS will collect approximately $225,000 of revenue in FY 2023-24 that would have otherwise <br /> been collected by Orange County. After FY 2023-24 Orange County will no longer provide stipend <br /> funding to SORS. This allows SORS to independently collect its transport revenue. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> South Orange Rescue Squad is a vital component of the Emergency Medical Services System. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> recommended South Orange Rescue Squad Fee Structure as follows: <br /> • Basic Life Support Non-Emergency $355.00 <br /> • Basic Life Support Emergency $568.00 <br /> • Loaded Per Mile Charge $12.00 <br />