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Home My WebLink About26-1492ORDINANCE NO. 26-1492 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE DENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-1868 AND SUPERSEDING ALL PRIOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULES IN CONFLICT WITH SUCH SCHEDULE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton has been presented with a new Denton Fire Department Fee Schedule which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A" (the "Fire Fee Schedule"); and WHEREAS, the Fire Fee Schedule has been determined after confirming that the fees recover costs expended to operate applicable fire facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the fees imposed by the attached Fire Fee Schedule are in the public interest; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated herein by reference and found to be true. SECTION 2. The Fire Fee Schedule set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full, is hereby adopted and approved. SECTION 3. The provisions of this ordinance are severable, and the invalidity of any phrase or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of this ordinance. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word in this ordinance, or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance, and City Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby declares it would have enacted such remaining portions despite any such invalidity. SECTION 4. Ordinance Number 25-1868 is hereby repealed, and all other prior conflicting Fire Department fee schedules are hereby superseded and repealed, but only insofar as the portion of such prior ordinances shall be in conflict; and as to all other sections of the ordinance not in direct conflict herewith, this ordinance shall be and is hereby made cumulative except as to such prior ordinances or portions thereof as are expressly repealed hereby. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately after its passage and approval. The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by[ Nick Stevens 1 and seconded by (George Ferrie I. This Ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote F - 0 - 0 Ave Mayor Chris Watts: Jordan Villareal, District l: Nick Stevens, Mayor Pro Tern District 2: Suzi Rumohr, District 3: Joe Holland, District 4: George Ferrie, At Large Place 5: Jill Jester, At Large Place 6: PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22nd ATTEST: KRISTI GILBERT, CITY SECRETARY B '�: 4141 w L---� APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY Digitally signed by Susan Susan KellerDater Date: 2026.09.15 19:38:49 BY: -05'00' Nay Abstain Absent day of September , 2026. (-A- 11 ��+ V CHRIS WAT4S, MAYOR EXHIBIT "A" Fire Department Fee Schedule General Fund Effective October 1, 2026 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) EMS Procedures Advanced Life Support (ALS) 1 Emergency Base Rate $ 1,026.00 ALS 2 Emergency Base Rate $ 1,080.00 ALS Supplies - Intubation $ 100.00 ALS Supplies -10 Infusion $ 262.25 ALS Supplies - Surgical Airway $ 314.75 Basic Life Support (BLS) Base Rate $ 944.00 EKG Interpretation $ 260.00 IV-Administration/Therapy $ 258.00 Medical Records Request $ 40.00 Oxygen Administration & Supplies $ 119.00 Transport Mileage per mile $ 15.00 Treatment/ No Transportation ALS $ 200.00 Treatment/ No Transportation BLS $ 100.00 EMS Medications Acetaminophen Elixir 160 mg/5ml $ 4.00 Acetaminophen IV, 1 GM $ 10.19 Adenocard 6 MG/2ML ANSYR Syringe $ 4.10 Amiodarone 150mg, 3ml vial $ 2.50 Aspirin Children's Chewable 81 MG $ 0.39 Atropine 1 MG 10ML $ 12.92 Calcium Gluconate, 100 mg/ml, 10 ml $ 15.90 Cefepime, 2GM $ 9.28 Cyanokit (Hydroxocobalamin) $ 1,310.48 Dextrose 10% 25GM 250 ML Bag $ 6.81 Dextrose 25% 10ML Pre -Filled Syringe $ 25.25 Dextrose 50% 25 GM 50ML $ 22.50 Diltiazem 25 mg, 5 ml vial $ 4.00 Diphenhydramine 50 MG $ 8.64 Epinephrine 1:1000 1 ML AMPULE $ 15.60 Epinephrine 1:10000 1 MG 10 ML $ 14.54 Fentanyl $ 5.00 Furosemide 40MG 4ML $ 17.00 Glucagon 1 MG Lilly Kit Red Box $ 242.46 Insta-Glucose 31 GM 15 GM $ 4.61 Ipratropium bromide 0.5Mg/Albuterol 3.OMG $ 0.39 Ketamine 50mg/ml, 10 ml vial $ 8.05 Lidocaine 2% 100MG 5ML Luer Jet $ 24.45 Lidocaine 2% 5ML Jelly $ 7.80 Magnesium Sulfate 1GM 2ml 5GM, 10ml $ 10.00 Metoclopramide 5mg/ml, 2ml $ 1.90 Midazolam 10MG/2ML $ 1.56 Morphine sulfate $ 2.81 Naloxone 2MG 2ML $ 10.32 Nitro Single Dose Packet-GoNitro .4MG $ 6.51 Nitro spray 90 0.4 MG Metered Dose $ 2.27 Ondansetron 4MG 2ML Vial $ 0.25 Ondansetron ODT 4mg tablet $ 0.39 Promethazine 25MG $ 2.55 Rocuronium IOMG/ML, 1OML Vial $ 10.10 Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% 50ML $ 22.40 Thiamine 100Mg/ML 2ML $ 13.37 Tranexamic Acid 100 mg/ml, 10 ml vial $ 3.04 Vecuronium 10 ML $ 6.45 Whole Blood (per unit) $ 650.00 Emergency Standby Ambulance Standby $ 150.00 The city shall charge an Emergency Ambulance Standby fee of $150.00 per hour with a four-hour minimum for the use of two City of Denton emergency paramedics and ambulance for standby at special events such as football games, rodeos, concerts tec. If any patient is transported, all applicable fees set forth in this ordinance shall be charged to the patient as incurred. Billing begins 30 minutes prior to the event start time and ends 30 minutes after the event ends and counts toward the four-hour minimum. Emergency standby scheduling must be pre -approved by the EMS Battalion Chief at least 72 hours prior to the event. Paramedic Standby $ 75.00 The city will charge an Emergency Paramedic Standby fee of $75.00 per hour for the use of any City of Denton emergency paramedic or standby at special events such as football games, rodeos, concerts etc. If any patient is transported, all applicable fees set forth in this ordinance shall be charged to the patient incurred. Billing begins 30 minutes prior to the event start time and ends 30 minutes after the event ends. The approval of a standby paramedic must be pre -approved by the EMS Battalion Chief at least 72 hours prior to the event. Medical Assistance $ 250.00 Medical Assistance provided to non -emergency ambulance providers operating within the City of Denton or the department's jurisdiction. Lift Assistance $ 500.00 The city shall charge a fee for lift assists, performed for any reason. at an assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. Fire Prevention Inspections Hood (per system) $ 35.00 Fire Alarm (per alarm panel) $ 35.00 Sprinkler (per sprinkler riser) $ 35.00 Fire Pump (per pump) $ 35.00 First Reinspection Fee 1 to 3,000 $ 50.00 Fire Reinspection Fee 3,001 to 24,000 $ 75.00 First Reinspection Fee 24,001 to 100,000 $ 100.00 First Reinspection Fee over 100,000 $ 125.00 Subsequent Reinspection Fee 1 to 3,000 $ 100.00 Subsequent Reinspection Fee 3,001 to 24,000 $ 150.00 Subsequent Reinspection Fee 24,001 to 100,000 $ 200.00 Subsequent Reinspection Fee over 100,000 $ 250.00 Permit Reinspection Fee $ 50.00 After Hours Inspection Fee (per hour, two-hour minimum) $ 183.00 False Alarm Calls $ 75.00 Operations Permits Operations Permits $ 200.00 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents $ 35.00 Construction Permits Construction Fees $ 200.00 Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents $ 35.00 EMS Training American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR $ 50.00 American Heart Association CPR Skills Testing Only $ 25.00 Training Facility Tower rental, half day (4 hours) without live burn $ 348.00 Tower rental, full day (8 hours) without live burn $ 696.00 Tower rental, half day (4 hours) with Class B live burn $ 700.00 Tower rental, full day (8 hours) with Class B live burn $ 1,400.00 Phase 5 live burn at training facility, half day (4 hours) (max of 2 burns) $ 1,353.00 Phase 5 live burn at training facility, full day (8 hours) (max of 4 burns) $ 2,707.00 Roof Prop without oriented strand board (OSB), half day (4 hours) $ 335.00 Roof Prop with OSB supplied half day (4 hours) $ 588.00 Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus Course, half day (4 hours) $ 335.00 Additional OSB per sheet $ 24.00 Flashover Chamber Fee $ 175.00 Cancelation Fee (if within 48hrs of event) (% of scheduled cost) 25% Hazardous Materials Reimbursement Apparatus Engine $ 242.00 Hazmat Truck $ 641.00 Ambulance $ 150.00 Brush $ 255.00 Decontamination Truck $ 255.00 Battalion Chief Truck $ 98.00 Aerial Apparatus $ 298.00 Suit Level A $ 1,300.00 Level A w/flash $ 3,500.00 Level B, Basic $ 150.00 Level B, Durachem $ 2,000.00 Level C $ 80.00 Supplies Absorbent - per 501b. Bag $ 8.00 Barrels (55gal) $ 50.00 Boot Covers $ 20.00 Brooms $ 45.00 Butyl Gloves $ 40.00 Chemtape $ 30.00 Diatomaceous Earth - per 501b. Bag $ 70.00 Disposal $ 500.00 Disposal Bags $ 6.00 Disposal Bags - CS $ 300.00 Drum Liners $ 10.00 Duct Tape $ 10.00 Flares $ 3.00 Foam - per 5 gal. $ 200.00 Grounding Rod $ 20.00 HazMat Boots (pair) $ 100.00 Kevlar Gloves (pair) $ 10.00 Microblaze - per pint $ 8.00 Microblaze - per gal. $ 64.00 Nitrile Gloves (pair) $ 15.00 Plug n' dike $ 15.00 Pools $ 15.00 Pump Spray $ 60.00 Respirator $ 45.00 Salvage Cover $ 100.00 Shovel $ 30.00 Sorbent Pads $ 1.00 Sorbent Pads - BDL $ 100.00 Sorbent Pillows $ 4.00 Sorbent Pillows - CS $ 40.00 Vermiculite $ 15.00 Wooden Plug $ 15.00 Flow Stop Plug $ 150.00 Overpacks 20 Gallon Poly $ 55.00 30 Gallon Poly $ 70.00 65 Gallon Poly $ 180.00 95 Gallon Poly $ 195.00 8 Gallon Steel $ 85.00 15 Gallon Steel $ 85.00 30 Gallon Steel $ 105.00 55 Gallon Steel $ 110.00 85 Gallon Stee $ 185.00 Fire Special Events Rates Rank Rate/Per Hour Firefighter $ 68.00 Driver $ 80.00 Lieutenant $ 88.00 Captain $ 96.00 Battalion Chief $ 108.00 Emergency Management Program Manager $ 154.00 Emergency Management Specialist $ 90.00 Deputy Fire Marshal I $ 91.00 Deputy Fire Marshal II $ 113.00 40hr Lieutenant $ 125.00 40hr Captain $ 136.00 40hr Battalion Chief $ 154.00 Assistant Fire Marshal $ 136.00 Fire Marshal $ 154.00 Ambulance Standby (Apparatus Only) $ 50.00 Ambulance Standby is for a minimum of 4 hours. Rate of Ambulance Standby requires the apparatus to be staffed by a minimum one Driver and one Firefighter, or higher rank based on the personnel rate table. Bomb Technician — Explosive Ordinance Standby (Per Hour. 2hr. Minimum $ 80.00 Gas Leaks (Natural) Level 1 (Natural gas leaks outside without fire) Description: Minimal danger to life, property and the environment, leak typical for mechanical damage to a meter or pipe Actions: Evacuate immediate areas, notify gas companies, evaluate hazards including exposures, environment, vehicular traffic etc. Conduct monitoring to determine control zones. Remove ignition sources from the area, consider nonintervention strategy if offensive tactics are selected, ensure proper PPE, respiratory protection, thermal protection, and tactics are utilized. Assignment: Engine $ 242.00 Truck $ 641.00 Battalion Chief Truck $ 98.00 Ambulance $ 150.00 Level 2 (Natural gas leaks outside with fire) Description: Moderate danger to life, property, and the environment, leaks typically caused from mechanical damage with nearby operating equipment (car, backhoe, etc.) causing a fire. Actions: Evacuate immediate areas, notify gas companies, protect hazards from fire damage, do not extinguish the fire unless directed to do so by the gas company, consider water supply options. Assignment: Engine $ 242.00 Truck $ 641.00 Battalion Chief Truck $ 98.00 Ambulance $ 150.00 Level 3 (Natural gas leak inside structure) Description: Significant danger to life, property and the environment, leaks are typically difficult to identify and locate Actions: Evacuate buildings and nearby structures, notify gas companies, position apparatus away from the structure, attempt to control gas where it enters the building, ventilate the building (using intrinsically safe methods), remove ignition sources from inside but shutting off power on the outside of the structure. Assignment: Engine $ 242.00 Truck $ 641.00 Battalion Chief Truck $ 98.00 Ambulance $ 150.00 Technical Rescue Reimbursement Apparatus Engine $ 242.00 Aerial Apparatus $ 298.00 Ambulance $ 150.00 Battalion Chief Truck $ 98.00 Heavy Rescue $ 641.00 Supplies Lumber Cashe 3/4" plywood walk boards (2'x8') $ 33.00 3/4" plywood (4x8 sheets) $ 55.00 3/4" plywood half gusset (6"x12") $ 11.00 3/4" plywood full gusset (12"x12") $ 16.50 3/4" plywood double gusset (12"x24") $ 22.00 finform plywood shoring (4'x8" sheet) $ 385.00 2x4 yellow pine wedges $ 5.50 2x4 yellow pine lumber (8') $ 6.60 2x4 yellow pine lumber (10') $ 8.80 2x4 yellow pine lumber (12') $ 11.00 2x4 yellow pine lumber (16') $ 13.20 2x6 yellow pine lumber (8') $ 9.90 2x6 yellow pine lumber (10') $ 12.10 2x6 yellow pine lumber (12') $ 14.30 2x6 yellow pine lumber (16') $ 20.90 2x8 yellow pine lumber (8') $ 11.00 2x8 yellow pine lumber (10') $ 13.20 2x8 yellow pine lumber (12') $ 15.40 2x8 yellow pine lumber (16') $ 22.00 2x10 yellow pine lumber (8') $ 13.20 2x10 yellow pine lumber (10') $ 15.40 2x10 yellow pine lumber (12') $ 18.70 2x10 yellow pine lumber (16') $ 23.10 2x12 yellow pine lumber (8') $ 14.30 2x12 yellow pine lumber (10') $ 18.70 2x12 yellow pine lumber (12') $ 23.10 2x12 yellow pine lumber (16') $ 28.60 4x4 Douglas Fir posts (8') $ 29.15 4x4 Douglas Fir posts (10') $ 36.85 4x4 Douglas Fir posts (12') $ 42.35 4x4 Douglas Fir posts (16') $ 58.85 4x4 Douglas Fir cribbing $ 13.75 4x4 Douglas Fir wedges $ 13.75 6x6 Douglas Fir posts (8') $ 87.45 6x6 Douglas Fir posts (10') $ 106.15 6x6 Douglas Fir posts (12') $ 128.15 6x6 Douglas Fir posts (16') $ 172.15 Fastner Cashe 8d coated nails (sinkers 1 lb box) $ 11.00 16d coated nails (sinkers 1lb box) $ 11.00 8d duplex nails (1 lb box) $ 13.20 16d duplex nails (1 lb box) $ 13.20 nail gun sleeves ( per 1,000 box) $ 66.00 roofing nails with caps (1 lb box) $ 16.50 drywall screws-1 1/2" phillips (1 lb box) $ 11.00 3 1/2" torx screws (1 lb box) $ 16.50 1 1/4" exterior screws (1 lb box) $ 16.50 2" coated screws (1 lb box) $ 16.50 2 1/2" coated screws (1 lb box) $ 16.50 4" coated screws (1 lb box) $ 16.50 5" torx screws (per 50 box) $ 24.20 T50 staples (per box) $ 22.00 Hilti anchor fastners (1/2"x 5 1/2") (per 12 pack) $ 66.00 Hilti anchor fastners (1/2"x 4") (per 20 pack) $ 99.00 D ring Anchors (1 OK capacity) $ 165.00 Miscellaneous smalltarps $ 33.00 medium tarps $ 66.00 large tarps $ 99.00 plastic sheeting rolls (10'x100') $ 110.00 caution tape $ 16.50 saw blades (7 1/4") $ 33.00 saw blades (101/4") $ 99.00 bandsaw blades (44 7/8" cut) $ 55.00 grinder blades (4 1/2") $ 33.00 sawzall blades $ 33.00 marking spray paint can $ 60.50 carpentry pencils (pack) $ 11.00 Paratech Equipment Paratech ratchet straps $ 198.00 Paratech struts $ 2,464.00 Paratech extensions $ 1,292.50 Paratech feet base $ 841.50 Paratech tip base $ 220.00 Pickets $ 55.00 Paratech Equipment left in place Extended Use per Paratech Unit $200 per day 'unit includes 1 strut, 1 extension, 1 foot base, and 1 tip base $1500 per week Payment related fees may apply, including service charges and additional fees for card payments or returned items.