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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise Fire Department Transport Fees. (Fire 3200)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise Fire Department Transport Fees
BACKGROUND
The Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance and Paramedic Provider Agreement between the City of Alameda and Alameda County was approved by City Council on October 18, 2011, extended twice, and currently expires on June 30, 2018. The agreement ensures the Fire Department provides first responder ALS and ambulance transport services within the City's exclusive operating area (EOA).
DISCUSSION
The Advanced Life Support Ambulance and Paramedic Provider Agreement between the City of Alameda and Alameda County stipulates that the County establishes user fees the City can charge patients for emergency medical services. The agreement states that "the rates shall be frozen until the County's contract "Private Provider" rates exceed the rates described in [the agreement]". On October 15, 2013, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved an increase in their Private Provider (Paramedics Plus) rates effective November 1, 2013. As a result, the City Council voted to increase fees on December 17, 2013. The County approved another scheduled increase for their Private Provider effective November 1, 2016; however, the City did not implement the increase at that time. On June 1, 2017, the County approved an additional increase. This increase, referred to as a "stabilizing" provision by the County, originated from an agreement with the Private Provider to extend their contract in the face of losses they were incurring. At this time, staff recommends adopting the increased fees in order to be consistent with the County. This will be the 5th amendment to the Agreement.
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