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CityCouncil | 2005-02-15 | 6 | Mayor Johnson inquired whether the County sets policy. The Deputy Fire Chief responded in the affirmative; stated the County reviews compliance with protocols and licensing. Mayor Johnson stated the City should review the County's budget to determine why it is so expensive to be part of the system. The Interim City Manager stated staff could provide a report with more detailed information and obtain a copy of the budget. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City provides more assistance in mutual aid outside Alameda or whether Alameda receives more mutual aid assistance from outside agencies. The Deputy Fire Chief responded the County requires the City to enter into a mutual aid Contract to have American Medical Response (AMR) provide backup AMR comes into town to backup Alameda and Alameda provides backup for AMR; the amount of assistance provided and received is probably about even; yesterday, paramedics were in Oakland nine times because the trauma center was on bypass; often times it goes the other way; if paramedics are at a fire scene, AMR takes all medical calls; noted when Alameda was ramping up the Advanced Life Support (ALS) system, the City was receiving money back from the County contract. Mayor Johnson stated the amount that the City can charge for ambulance service is set by the County contract the City should charge as much as insurance companies pay, which is often higher than the cap set by the County the City should review the rates charged for ambulance services and request the flexibility to charge more to recover service costs from users. The Deputy Fire Chief stated that the County sets the maximum charge for transport and equipment used; the City is allowed to charge a little more since Alameda is unique and citizens do not pay a paramedic assessment; however, historically the City has not charged more and only charges a prevailing rate. The Interim City Manager continued reviewing budget adjustments. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry whether an increased permit fee could be charged for providing premium service since there is such a high demand, the Interim City Manager stated there is an expedited permit fee and some developers have paid for an outside contract service that the City administers. The Interim City Manager continued his review. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-02-15.pdf |