pages: CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2008-08-19 | 13 | The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated overtime would incur if there were multiple, major emergencies at the same time; stated non-emergency calls do not incur overtime. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other cities charge for calls. The Fire Chief responded that some cities charge for water evacuation and lock in/lock out calls. Mayor Johnson stated substantial cost recovery fees should be imposed for elevators being stuck in commercial buildings. The Fire Chief inquired whether Mayor Johnson was referring to a charge for the response cost. Mayor Johnson responded in the affirmative; stated a basic fee could be charged, plus an amount per hour or half hour. The Fire Chief inquired whether a residential lock in or lock out would have a full cost recovery or flat fee. Mayor Johnson responded the fee should be high enough to make residents think twice about calling the Fire Department rather than a locksmith. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether there is a way to track whether an elevator call is repetitive. The City Manager responded the matter can be researched; stated that power outages differ from maintenance issues; research would be done on what other cities charge. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there is a formalized procedure for diverting repeat calls to other agencies. The Fire Chief responded in the affirmative; stated the City received a grant to put together a program to deal with repeat fall victims who need to be directed to some other social service to get attention and care. The Police Chief stated that the Police Department works with a number of social agencies also. Mayor Johnson stated that direction to review fees is the same for the Fire Department and Police Department. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 August 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-08-19.pdf |