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CityCouncil | 2010-10-19 | 5 | CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (10-511) Address Questions from the September 21, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting Regarding Alameda Fire Department's Emergency Medical Service Delivery. Continued. The Interim City Manager suggested that the matter, along with the report on Paramedic Plus [paragraph no. 10-512], be continued. (10-512) Receive a Report on Paramedics Plus Value Added Equipment and Services for Alameda County Advanced Life Support First Responders. Continued. Councilmember Matarrese requested that previous collection rate data be provided when information is brought back; further requested that a comparison be provided to show the trend; inquired whether a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is pending for emergency communications network and amateur radio. The Acting Fire Chief responded a meeting has been scheduled with amateur radio operators. (10-513) Emergency Medical Service District Annexation. The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the City would have latitude to do something different than a parcel tax. The Interim City Manager responded the City would not have any other alternative if it merges into the County's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) District; stated the District assesses a benefit unit per land use type. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the County claims the City owes $3.2 million. The Interim City Manager stated $3.2 million is the cumulative amount for past years; the County is requiring an immediate payment of $850,000 in January for fiscal year 2010-2011; the $2.4 million balance is for the prior three years. Mayor Johnson stated the County has proposed applying a credit. The Interim City Manager stated the County has proposed using the City's first responder money of $40,000 per year as a credit against the $2.4 million; every year, the City would be assessed $850,000. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the amount could be paid from the General Fund. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 19, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-10-19.pdf |