HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-013 Ordinance amending YMC 5.96 to include a penalty for unlicensed ambulance operatorsItem No. 9.C.
For Meeting of: April 15, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Ordinance amending YMC 5.96 to include a penalty for unlicensed
ambulance operators
SUBMITTED BY:*Amanda Brusic, Assistant City Attorney
Aaron Markham, Fire Chief
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Under YMC 5.96 Ambulance Services there is a requirement that each ambulance service that is
operating in the City of Yakima must be licensed by the State of Washington. There is currently no
penalty outlined in YMC 5.96 for anyone that violates this requirement and as such one is needed to
ensure regulation and control of ambulance services within the City of Yakima.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
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