07/29/1997 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
JULY 299 1997
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Fahey at 7:05 p.m. in the Library
Plaza Room, 650 Main Street, followed by the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Barbara Fahey, Mayor
Dave Earling, Council President
John Nordquist, Councilmember
Roger L. Myers, Councilmember
Jim White, Councilmember
Gary Haakenson, Councilmember
Dick Van Hollebeke, Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
STAFF PRESENT
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director
Robin Hickok, Police Chief
Phil Olbrechts, City Attorney
Lynne Hann, Deputy City Clerk
Stephanie Goings, Recorder
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON, FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilmember Nordquist arrives.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Myers requested earlier in writing that Item B be pulled for corrections.
COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER MYERS, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINING
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION CARRIED.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
(A) ROLL CALL
Approve (C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #18776 THRU #18948 FOR THE WEEK
Claim OF JULY 14, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,514.38; AND APPROVAL OF
Warrants PAYROLL WARRANTS #16970 THRU #17207 FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1
THRU JULY 15,1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,842.62.
Councilmember Myers requested the City Council Minutes of July 22, 1997 be revised as follows:
Page 9, first paragraph, second sentence - "advised that a nationalconstitution and bylaws for the
organization will he is in the process of being developed."
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COUNCILMEMBER MYERS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
HAAKENSON, FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY 22, 1997 MINUTES AS
CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION RELATED TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AND
EMS and
Medic 7
MEDIC 7, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:
(A)
PROPOSED ORDINANCE IMPOSING A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR
EACH OF THE YEARS 1997 THROUGH 2002 TO BE COLLECTED IN 1998
THROUGH 2003 WITH SPECIFIC LEVY AMOUNTS TO BE LIMITED BY CHAPTER
84.52 RCW AND ESTABLISHED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS; EACH LEVY
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RATE OF $.50 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE
THEN CURRENT ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY,
PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED BY RCW SECTION 84.52.069; THE
REVENUES OF SAID LEVIES TO BE USED FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY
MEDICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, ALL SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION FOR SAID SIX-YEAR LEVY FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF
THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1997.
(B) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM AND FUNDING TO ASSIST
THOSE IN NEED WITH THE TRANSPORTATION FEE CHARGED BY MEDIC 7
. WHEN THAT CHARGE CANNOT BE ROUTINELY WAIVED DUE TO FEDERAL
LAW.
Betty Mueller asked to speak on a point of order and was recognized by Mayor Fahey.
Betty Mueller, 209 Caspers Street, Edmonds, Ms. Mueller inquired why this was a closed meeting
without any audience participation.
Mayor Fahey responded that this was not a closed meeting and anyone could attend. She also stated the
audience would have an opportunity to respond to the issues in the proposed ordinance following the
presentation and discussion.
Council President Earling stated that before any action was taken by the Council the audience would
have an opportunity give public comment relating to whether or not the tax should be increased from
$.45 per thousand to $.50 per thousand on assessed property value.
Council President Earling stated there has been a great deal of discussion about EMS and that an
initiative has been received from a citizens group that has been forwarded to the County Auditor for
validation. He expressed the appreciation of the Council for such an effort to be put forth by the citizens
of the City. However, the City Attorney had informed the Council that the initiative is seriously flawed
and unenforceable and there are a variety of potential pitfalls within the directives set forth in the
initiative, which could lead the initiative to be struck down. The meeting tonight was in part to learn
more about the concerns the City Attorney has. Council President Earling reminded everyone that Fire
District 1-11 withdrawal from the Medic 7 program will cause financial hardship on the remaining
members of the agreement. He explained that the proposed ordinance that was read into the record by
Mayor Fahey would move up the schedule by one year and the increase from $.45 to $.50 was parallel to
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what the initiative intends. Council President Earling then asked City Attorney Phil Olbrechts for a
report.
City Attorney Phil Olbrechts stated that it was the opinion of the City Attorney's office that there are
some serious problems with the EMS initiative as presented, and it would not be enforceable and would
be held to be invalid. The practical difficulty with the initiative is that it makes it difficult for the
Council to budget for EMS services. Mr. Olbrechts stated it requires the Council to assign first priority
to ALS services for purposes of budgeting and then any funds left over go for other EMS programs. He
explained that the Council recognizes that although the initiative may not be the appropriate way to
address the transport fees, the goals of the initiative can be achieved in other ways. After discussion of
the options available, the proposed ordinance is being considered at this meeting.
Mr. Olbrechts explained the City's membership within the interlocal cooperation agreement for Medic 7,
and that each member has only one vote. He outlined the goals of the EMS initiative: 1) prohibit ALS
transport fees, except by the vote of the people; 2) increase EMS levy to $0.50 per thousand dollars of
assessed valuation; 3) provide full funding of ALS services; 4) establish EMS revenue fund and
investment of levy proceeds, 5) require a six-year service plan and annual report; and 6) provide for
administrative instructions and implementation.
He explained the amendment to the Washington State Constitution which provides for legislative
powers, and explained the differences between administrative and legislative power and how they relate
to the proposed initiative. He then reviewed case laws of Ruano v. Spellman, and Bidwell v. Bellevue.
Mr. Olbrechts pointed out that the major flaw with the initiative is that Medic 7 has already been created
and the transport fee program has been implemented. In addition the Council has the discretion to set the
City's budget priorities, which is an administrative function, and this initiative would require that priority
be given to one project over another.
Mr. Olbrechts stated that the first ordinance being considered by the Council places on the September
16th ballot a raise of the EMS levy rates from $.45 to $.50 per thousand dollars assessed valuation. He
reiterated that this levy would have been up for a vote next year. This will help pay transport fees for
people who cannot afford it and help to offset the increase in costs in the EMS program. The other
ordinance, which establishes a grant fund program, basically provides that the City will pay the insurance
co -payment, or the whole amount if citizens have no insurance at all. Persons who make $18,000 or less
would be eligible for the grant fund.
Council President Earling and Mr. Olbrechts discussed the merits of the initiative and the probability that
it would be struck down by the courts.
Councilmember White inquired about the procedure in the event that the citizens' initiative passed in the
election.
Phil Olbrechts stated that if the initiative is thought to be administrative rather than legislative in nature,
the legislative body would challenge the initiative in court on that basis. This is usually done prior to it
being placed on the ballot, however, this challenge process could also be dont: after the election as well.
Councilmember White inquired whether citizens who are subject to this initiative could challenge it in
Court if the City Council did not. He also asked about the costs incurred if the initiative were challenged
legally.
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Phil Olbrechts stated that citizens or the City could initiate this challenge. In addition, a citizen could
also challenge the City's position as well. He also stated that the cost would probably be less if the
challenge took place prior to having the initiative placed on the ballot.
Council President Earling clarified that within the Medic 7 organization, the City of Edmonds has only
one vote on policy changes.
Mr. Olbrechts confirmed that this is true.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke asked if any legal challenge would be taken to the Superior Court of.
Snohomish County and if so, are there any provisions made for assuring prompt attention to matters
which are proposed to be on an upcoming ballot.
Phil Olbrechts explained that any challenge would be heard in Superior Court and that there are court
mechanisms for expedited review- of such matters so that unnecessary political controversies can be
avoided whenever possible.
Councilmember Haakenson asked if the increase from $.45 to $.50 would be enough to cover the
shortfall being created by Fire Districts 1-11 partially pulling out of Medic 7.
Art Housler, Administrative Services Director, stated that it would not and explained that the EMS levy
for 1997 is bringing in $1,188,000. The City's expenditures for the Fire Department and Medic 7 is
$1,357,000, so there is a shortfall of $169,000 so far for 1997. He explained the Woodway Fire Contract
lists a formula for determining suppression as well as EMS services, and if the $19,000 received from
Woodway is removed, there is a shortfall of $150,000. Mr. Housler stated that in previous discussions
with former Councilmember Tom Petruzzi, it was pointed out that in 1996, the City of Edmonds paid
$299,000. At that time, without the support from the Fire Districts, Edmonds share would be an
additional $200,000. During 1997 the Fire Districts did contribute approximately $200,000, however, if
they pull out, the shortfall would be $250,000. He added that the additional $.05 will bring in $132,000
which would make the shortfall somewhere between $100,000 and $125,000 when the Fire Districts drop
out.
Mr. Housler clarified that if the Fire Districts stay in Medic 7, and if the transport fees were taken off, the
$132,000 the City receives from the additional $.05 would be used to offset the $97,000 estimated cost
for the transport fees. He added that the transport fee assessment from Medic 7 could be higher next year
as well.
Mayor Fahey clarified that the Woodway contract is not for ALS services. Those. moneys go into the
general fund to reimburse Edmonds for some of the services that are provided for basic life support. Mr.
Housler agreed and stated that it was just for the aid car service that we provide for them.
Mayor Fahey asked for audience comments related specifically to the ordinance on the agenda, which
was to place the EMS levy on the September ballot and raise the amount from $.45 to $.50 per thousand
dollars valuation.
Michael Plunkett, 19506 - 80th, Edmonds, stated that he has talked to many people in Edmonds on this
issue and believes that maintaining transport fees under any conditions is not in the best interest of the
City. Mayor Fahey reminded Mr. Plunkett that his comments must be related to the ordinance before the
Council and that the transport fees are not part of that ordinance. Mr. Plunkett stated that he believed
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that the Council should not pursue an ordinance that increases the levy to $.50 while at the same time
holding out the possibilities that transport fees will stay in place.
Mayor Fahey closed the audience comment portion of the process and remanded it to Council for
deliberation.
Ord. #3154COUNCILMEMBER HAAKENSON MOVED, SECONDED BY
EMs Levy - COUNCILMEMBER. MYERS, FOR APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE #3154
Sept Ballot IMPOSING A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR EACH OF THE YEARS
1997 THROUGH 2002 TO BE COLLECTED IN 1998 THROUGH 2003 WITH
SPECIFIC LEVY AMOUNTS TO BE LIMITED BY CHAPTER 84.52 RCW AND
ESTABLISHED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS; EACH LEVY SHALL
NOT EXCEED THE RATE OF $.50 PER ONE THOUSAND :DOLLARS OF THE
THEN CURRENT ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CITY, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY GRANTED BY RCW SECTION 84.52.069;
THE REVENUES OF SAID LEVIES TO BE USED FOR THE PROVISION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES,
ALL SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION
FOR SAID SIX-YEAR LEVY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND
SERVICES TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16,1997.
Councilmember White explained that the City is allowed to raise money only by raising taxes and by
issuing bonds, so was surprised to see 5,000 citizens asking the City to raise taxes. After looking at the
initiative he agreed that it is not a valid initiative and could cost the City thousands of dollars in legal
fees. The $.05 increase is appropriate whether it happens this year or next year. Councilmember White
suggested that the backers of the initiative may want to withdraw the initiative since it is invalid.
Councilmember Van Hollebeke stated the citizens may be confused about the Medic 7 issues, but feels
the Council is in harmony with the people by wanting to raise the levy by $.05 to help provide the best
and most effective services to the citizens. He explained that he supports the ordinance.
Councilmember Myers stated he is hopeful that citizens vote in favor of this ordinance because it will
help fund EMS. He explained that while no one wants to raise taxes, running a city is very complex.
Mr. Myers explained that he planned to vote yes on the ordinance.
Councilmember Haakenson stated that there are many very complex issues involved but only one step
can be dealt with at a time. He personally does not tie the EMS levy and transport fees together, since
they are two separate issues. He explained that the time to talk about transport fees is during the budget
process, since it is a budget issue. Medic 7 will be announcing their 1998 budget shortly so that the cities
can begin to plan for their 1998 budgets. At that time, the Edmonds City Council will be talking about
transport fees.
Council President Earling explained the next steps for the initiative and that with the information
provided by the City Attorney, it makes good sense to move forward with the ordinance at this meeting. ;
He stated that he intended to vote for the ordinance and that it is a wise choice for the City. Mr. Earling
then read into the record a letter from Councilmember Tom Miller, who was unable to attend the
meeting, outlining his support for Medic 7 and for the ordinance being considered.
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Councilmember Nordquist stated that the Council has for many years supported safety and public health,
and providing medical services at both the emergency level and other levels. He explained that he would
support the ordinance being discussed.
The motion was called for and the vote was then taken.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey stated that she supports the action of the Council and explained that it is unfortunate that
the EMS levy does not adequately fund the costs of emergency medical services. This program has been
in place for a long time, and initially there was an expectation that the money collected would be more
than enough to cover the expenses, but the rising cost of providing the services and with one of the major
funding partners in this program withdrawing, the funds are no longer adequate. The transport fees were
put in place as an additional revenue source to assist all the cities that are funders of the ALS Medic 7
programs. These fees are covered by an individual's insurance plan and by Medicare and Medicaid, and
anyone who does not have the ability to pay will receive assistance from the fund which will be
established through the second ordinance the Council is considering at this meeting.
Council President Earling asked that the Council form committees, both for and against this issue, to
write statements for the election. pamphlet. He invited anyone wanting to work on these committees to
notify the City Clerk by Friday at 12:00 noon. The names will be submitted to the auditor before the
deadline on Friday, and there is a time schedule that follows rather quickly. He explained that the
committee can also prepare rebuttals to each of the statements.
COUNCILMEMBER EARLING MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
Vfl
MYERS, THAT COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, WHITE, AND EARLING
APPOINT CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEES THAT WOULD
WRITE THE PRO AND CON STATEMENTS FOR THE VOTERS PAMPHLET.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Fahey read again the proposed ordinance shown as Agenda Item 3.(B)
(B) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM AND FUNDING TO ASSIST
THOSE IN NEED WITH THE TRANSPORTATION FEE CHARGED BY MEDIC 7
WHEN THAT CHARGE CANNOT BE ROUTINELY WAIVED DUE TO FEDERAL
LAW.
Mr. Olbrechts stated that this proposed ordinance establishes a grant fund to assist citizens with an
income less than $18,000 a year. If a person has insurance the fund would pay the co -payment, or if they
had no insurance the fund would be used to pay the bill. It also provides some relief for hardship cases
or unusual circumstances for citizens with incomes over $18,000 a year, and establishes ways for them to
apply for the grant on an individual basis. The Council would also need to decide the dollar amount
needed to establish the fund.
Art Housler suggested that $10,000 would be adequate.
Council President Earling asked for a new fund number. Mr. Housler informed him it would be Fund
010. Council President Earling explained that if this fund is established any request would go to the
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finance committee for consideration. He also stated that the fund would be established from money
currently in the Council Contingency Fund and be placed in Fund 010.
The audience was asked if anyone had comments on this specific ordinance which would create a new
fund for the purpose of assisting those not able to cover all or part of their transport fees.
Betty Mueller, 209 Caspers St., Edmonds, stated that she was not in favor of the transport fee, and she
feels that the fee was set up by the Council and not Medic 7. She reviewed the way some of the other
members of Medic 7 pay for their transport fees. Ms. Mueller stated she was not in favor of this
ordinance and suggested that it would encourage creation of a welfare state.
Michael Plunkett, 19506 80th Ave., Edmonds, stated that this ordinance should not be adopted and that
if the City could take $97,000 out of one of the other funds and send it to Medic 7, they would drop the
fees. He commented that the Medic 7 board was not demanding that Edmonds pay fees. The citizens
have fees because instead of sending $398,000 to Medic 7, the City sent $301,000 and the difference is
the transport fees. Mr. Plunkett suggested eliminating the fees and the confusion on the issue and stated
he would support the $.05 increase if the transport fees were eliminated.
There being no other audience comments, Mayor Fahey closed that portion of the discussion.
Councilmember Haakenson stated that he felt $10,000 in the grant fund was too high and it could always
be increased at a later date. Mr. Housler agreed that the fund could be established with $5,000 and
include the authority to come back before the City Council if there was a need to increase it to $10,000.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY
Ord. ni g toy COUNCILMEMBER VAN HOLLEBEKE, THAT ORDINANCE #3155 BE
Assist Those ADOPTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES; ON PAGE TWO, THE FUND
in Need with
Transport BE IDENTIFIED AS FUND 010; ON PAGE THREE, THE DESIGNEE BEING
Fees Charged
by Medic 7 THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE DESIGNATED ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE BE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE; AND THE INITIAL SUM OF
$5,000 BE TAKEN FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BE USED
TO ESTABLISH THIS FUND.
Councilmember White asked if the city could eliminate the transport fees at any time.
Art Housler explained that the transport fees are set by Medic 7 and the amount can change from year to
year.
Mayor Fahey clarified that the Medic 7 board voted for the transport fees to be put into place and there
was no time line associated with those fees. The transport fees were established to be a permanent
source of additional revenue to the Medic 7 program and those moneys go directly to Medic 7. The only
way for the transport fees to go away would be by majority vote of the remaining members of the Medic
7 to eliminate the fees.
The motion was called for and the vote was then taken.
MOTION CARRIED.
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III
4) MAYOR
No report.
5. COUNCIL
Councilmember Van Hollebeke informed the Council that he had the opportunity to attend the
WA State
FerriesWashington State Ferries Advisory Committee Meeting and learned that the contract for the overhead
Advisory passenger terminal would be awarded soon with construction to start in Winter of `97 and be completed
Conmuttee
in the Winter of `98. He also wanted to make the citizens aware of the referendum before the Snohomish
Adult County Council dealing with adult entertainment which addresses the distance between patrons and
Entertainment dancers.
Councilmember Nordquist stated that Kingston is experimenting with a passenger walk-on boat between
that dock and downtown Seattle. He suggested that it might be a good idea for Edmonds to try to
participate in this experiment as well.
Medic 7 Referring to Ordinance No. 3155 just adopted, Councilmember White stated that the transport fees
Transport currently exist, and that members of the Medic 7 board still support these fees. The ordinance just
Fees passed creates a fund that the City will use to help pay these fees. He stated that the number of requests
for assistance from this fund will probably be very small because health insurance policies generally
cover ambulance fees. Mr. White suggested that he would like to see the same kind of effort used for the
initiative be put forth to educate the people of Edmonds about the transport fees and the grant fund that
was just created, as well as the fact that their insurance policies will most likely cover these transport
fees. Councilmember White also explained the Port is moving ahead with construction and parking was
going to be even more difficult in that area.
Ferry Dock Councilmember Myers informed the Council that at the Washington State Ferries Advisory Committee
Meeting it was stated that the Ferry System does not anticipate being able to decrease the ferry crossing
time to Kingston because of the train traffic through Edmonds, which requires a longer time for boats to
be at the dock to load.
Council President Earling stated that this points to the need to move the ferry dock to Point Wells, and
create a grade separation for the train traffic.
Mayor Fahey stated that the recently installed art work in the lobby of the new City Hall is beautiful.
There being no further business, Mayor Fahey adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
AR5ARA S. FAHEY, HAYOR
ANDRA S. CHASE, CITY CLERK
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AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Plaza Meeting Room - Library Building
650 Main Street
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
JULY 29, 1997
SPECIAL MEETING
7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) ROLL CALL
(B) APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 22, 1997
(C) APPROVAL OF CLAIM WARRANTS #18776 THRU #18948 FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 14, 1997, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $340,514.38; AND APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS #16970 THRU #17207 FOR
THE PERIOD JULY 1 THRU JULY 15, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,842.62
3. (60 Min.) DISCUSSION RELATED TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) AND MEDIC 7, AND
CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:
(A) PROPOSED ORDINANCE IMPOSING A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR EACH OF THE YEARS
1997 THROUGH 2002 TO BE COLLECTED IN 1998 THROUGH 2003 WITH SPECIFIC LEVY AMOUNTS
TO BE LIMITED BY CHAPTER 84.52 RCW AND ESTABLISHED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS;
EACH LEVY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RATE OF $.50 PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE
THEN CURRENT ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY, PURSUANT TO
AUTHORITY GRANTED BY RCW SECTION 84.52.069; THE REVENUES OF SAID LEVIES TO BE USED
FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES,
ALL SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION FOR SAID SIX-YEAR LEVY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
CARE AND SERVICES TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
(B) PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM AND FUNDING TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED
WITH THE TRANSPORTATION FEE CHARGED BY MEDIC 7 WHEN THAT CHARGE CANNOT BE
ROUTINELY WAIVED DUE TO FEDERAL LAW
4. (5 Min.) MAYOR ,
5. (15 Min.) COUNCIL
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