Ord. 2026-09-01-f.Town of Fairview (Collin County)

Consider, discuss and take any necessary action regarding an ordinance establishing and implementing a program to charge mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and non-emergency services by the Fire Department.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 72/100

Passed: 2026-09-01 • Effective: 2026-09-01

Executive Summary & Impact

Fairview Fire Rescue has utilized Emergicon Billing for EMS transport calls since Fairview brought EMS services in-house in 2015. For the past 12 years, Emergicon has also offered billing services for fire-related calls ; however, Fairview has elected not to participate in this service to date. As you know, the cost of providing fire and emergency services can be significant depending on the type and scale of the incident.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

f. • Town Council Regular Meeting2026-09-01

Consider, discuss and take any necessary action regarding an ordinance establishing and implementing a program to charge mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and non-emergency services by the Fire Department.

Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion to approve Consider, discuss and take any necessary action regarding an ordinance establishing and implementing a program to charge mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency and non-emergency services by the Fire Department.

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — TOWN OF FAIRVIEW
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-09-01-f. (Agenda Item f.)
Meeting: Town Council Regular Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-09-01
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees
Source Document: https://civicclerk.blob.core.windows.net/stream/FAIRVIEWTX/0709434d-7f66-4860-b23d-a510f71c9eee.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Fairview Fire Rescue has utilized Emergicon Billing for EMS transport calls since Fairview brought EMS services in-house in 2015. For the past 12 years, Emergicon has also offered billing services for fire-related calls ; however, Fairview has elected not to participate in this service to date. As you know, the cost of providing fire and emergency services can be significant depending on the type and scale of the incident.