pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf, 16
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 16 | The Fire Chief responded the fee is close to the cost. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the City charges above what insurance pays. The Fire Chief responded in the affirmative; stated generally, insurance pays approximately 80%; the patient is billed the remaining 20%. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the recovery rate for private ambulances, to which the Fire Chief responded that he did not know. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how much of the $300,000 would be accountable to inspection fees. The Fire Chief responded the EMS portion is approximately $280,000; stated inspection fees are estimated at approximately $65,000. The City Manager stated $20,000 would be related to the new fees. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there would be a $15,000 shortage, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he cannot see raising fees 80%. The Fire Chief stated false alarm fees were not included and are estimated at $20,000; $300,000 could be achieved in new revenue if false alarm fees were included. Mayor Johnson stated false alarm fees should be included; inquired what is sent out for a fire alarm, to which the Fire Chief responded three engines, one truck, and a Chief Officer. Mayor Johnson inquired whether one free false alarm is allowed per quarter, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated one free false alarm should be allowed every six months, not every quarter. The City Manager stated that the Fire Department responded to 454 false alarms in 2007. Mayor Johnson stated second false alarms fees should be raised to $125; $200 should be charged for the third false alarm, and $250 for the fourth false alarm. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and 6 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |