§ 2-474. Reimbursement of medical services.

(a)

Medical services provided to those held in custody. Any person held in custody, confined, or incarcerated by the city or at the city's or court's direction; including but not limited to individuals who are:

(1)

Under arrest;

(2)

Incarcerated;

(3)

Imprisoned;

(4)

Escaped from confinement;

(5)

Under supervised release;

(6)

On medical furlough;

(7)

Residing in a mental health facility or halfway house;

(8)

Living under home detention; or

(9)

Confined completely or partially in any way under a penal statute or rule

shall be solely responsible for the payment of any and all medical services rendered to and received by that person during the course of their custody, confinement or incarceration, including without limitation, transportation to and from a medical treatment facility, any treatment deemed necessary by a treating physician, and whether or not requested by the individual. The individual is required to reimburse the city, in full, for any fees or charges incurred for such medical services if not paid directly to the medical treatment facility or medical practitioner by the individual or his/her insurance carrier.

(b)

Fees . Fees and charges assessed to and paid by any individual who utilizes the services of an emergency vehicle owned or operated by the city for purposes of transporting that individual to a medical treatment facility for medical treatment shall be as provided in the schedule of fees adopted by the city council.

(Ord. No. 360, 4-11-2011)