Sending Washington fire engines to motor-vehicle wrecks could bring in revenue for the city, according to a memorandum from Robbie Rose, the city’s fire chief, and Doug Bissette, the city’s EMS coordinator.

The City Council, during its meeting Monday, could discuss that issue. Billings for sending fire engines to the wrecks could bring in $70,000 or more annually to the city, according to the memorandum.

“We have recently discussed with our current EMS billing agency, EMS Management Company, our ability to bill auto insurance companies for fire engine responses to motor vehicle wrecks. According to EMS Management, other agencies fill for this at approximately $500 per wreck, and the billing is applied to the insurance company of the party at fault,” reads the memorandum. “Last year our department responded with a fire engine to 140 motor vehicle wrecks which equates to a potential of $70,000 in billing revenues. It is our recommendation that we proceed with this process to help recoup the cost of fire engine responses to motor vehicles wrecks.”

In other business, the council will consider amending the city’s budget to reflect an increase in the amount of money generated by concession sales at city recreational facilities. “Reimbursable fees related to special events have increased considerably from the prior year due to an increase in event activity. An amendment is necessary to increase the budgeted revenue and corresponding reimbursable expense account,” reads a memorandum from Kristi Roberson, the city’s parks and recreation director, to the mayor and council members.

The budget would be increased by $3,200, according to the proposed budget ordinance amendment.

The council meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 102 E. Second St. To view the council’s agenda for a specific meeting, visit the city’s website at www.washingtonnc.gov, click “City Agendas.” Locate the appropriate agenda (by date) under the “Washington City Council” heading, then click on that specific agenda listing.