HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/1996, C-4 - AMBULANCE CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT court IL 6/4/96
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OEISPO
FROM: Robert F. Neumann, Fire ChieVO)
Prepared by: Viv Dilts, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Ambulance Contract Reimbursement
CAO RECOMM gDATION
Approve contract with San Luis Ambulance Services, Inc., authorizing them to bill persons for
first-reponse emergency medical services provided by the Fire Department and authorize the
Mayor to execute the contract.
DISCUSSION
On March 19, 1996, Council approved supporting the Ambulance Performance Operations
Committee's (APOC) proposed ambulance agreement between the County and the private
provider, San Luis Ambulance Services, Inc. (SLAS). This ambulance agreement was presented
and approved by the Board of Supervisors on March 26, 1996.
The agreement provides for SLAS to reimburse the City of San Luis Obispo in the amount of
$107,500 for first-response emergency medical services provided by its Fire Department. To
provide funds for this payment, an article of the APOC agreement requires a separate contract
be entered between the City and SLAS allowing them to directly bill persons receiving this
service (Attachment 1).
FISCAL IMPACT
The General Fund will receive$107,500 annually, which may be adjusted each January 1 during
the term of the five-year contract. This increase will be equal to the percentage increase of the
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Consumer Price Index. The adjustment will not exceed a
total maximum increase of 5°10.
Attachments
Agreement for Assignment of Billing Rights for First Responder Services
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AGREEMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT OF BILLING RIGHTS
FOR FIRST RESPONDER SERVICES
This Agreement for Assignment of Billing Rights for First Responder Services
("Agreement"), by and between the City of San Luis Obispo, a municipal corporation ("City") and
San Luis Ambulance Service, Inc., a California corporation ("SLAS") is entered into on the date
set forth below. Collectively, the parties to this agreement are referred to as "the parties".
RECITALS
Whereas, SLAS is party to a March 26, 1996 agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo
to provide ambulance services within the County of San Luis Obispo;
Whereas, Article 4 of the March 26, 1996 agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo
provides that SLAS shall make certain payments to the City in exchange for a general assignment
of the City's rights to bill persons for certain services provided its fire department in connection
with emergency calls for medical assistance;
Whereas, City's fire departments meet minimum Advanced Life Support Services
requirements and/or EMT-D qualifications as set forth by the County of San Luis Obispo's
Emergency Medical Service Agency; and
Whereas, Article 3 of the March 26, 1996 agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo
provides Perforamnce standards utilizing City's Advanced Life Support services in meeting SLAS
deployment plan goals; and
Whereas, Article 4 of the March 26, 1996 agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo
requires that the parties to this Agreement enter into a separate written agreement providing for
assignment of the City's rights to bill persons for these services;
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH BELOW, THE
PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Definitions: The parties hereby incorporate by reference all definitions set forth in
Article 1 of the March 26, 1996 agreement between SLAS and the County of San Luis Obispo.
2. Assignments: City hereby assigns its rights to SLAS to directly bill persons for first-
response emergency medical services provided by its fire department in connection with emergency
calls for medical assistance. First-response emergency medical services provided by the City's fire
department include, but are not limited to, providing initial stabilization and trained on-scene
assistance, and assistance en-route to medical facilities as required, and extrication and rescue
services.
3. Payment for Assignment: In consideration of the assignment set forth in paragraph
2 above, SLAS shall pay to City a total of$107,500.00 annually as follows: four equal quarterly
installments, due and payable to the City not later than the last business day of the second month
of the quarter next following the quarter for which payment is due. For example, payment for the
quarter April 1, 1996 through June 30, 1996 is due and payable not later than August 30, 1996.
4. Annual Adjustment to Payments: Annual payments to the City shall be adjusted
annually, effective on January 1 of each calendar year during the term of this Agreement. The
increase, if any, shall be equal to the percentage increase of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to
a maximum increase of five percent. In the event the Bureau of Labor Statistics shall discontinue
publication of its Consumer Price Index information, the parties shall agree on an alternative method
by which annual adjustments shall be calculated.
5. Indemnification: SLAS shall defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the City and
its officers and employees from any and all claims, costs and liability (including without limitation,
attorneys' fees) for any damages, sickness, death or injury to person(s) or property, including
without limitation all consequential damages, from any cause whatsoever arising directly or
indirectly from or connected with the operations or services of SLAS or its agents, servants,
employees or subcontractors, save and except claims or litigation arising from the sole negligence
or sole willful misconduct of the City or its officers or employees.
6. Term: The term of this Agreement shall be five years, commencing April 1, 1996
and ending on March 31, 2001. Unless this Agreement is terminated by either party pursuant to
this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended for a period not to
exceed twelve months. During this extension period, the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect as to all terms and conditions as applicable during the original five year period of the
Agreement. If the Agreement is extended as provided, SLAS shall continue to make payments as
set forth above, and City shall continue to assign its rights to directly bill persons for emergency
services rendered by its fire department.
7. Early Termination• This Agreement may be terminated by either party, in its sole
discretion, upon one hundred eighty days' advance written notice to the other party. This
Agreement may be terminated immediately upon written mutual agreement of the parties.
Furthermore, City may terminate this Agreement immediately should the County of San Luis Obispo
terminate its March 26, 1996 agreement with SLAS as provided in Section 7.3 of that agreement.
8. Modification: This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written
document executed by the City and SLAS. This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions
agreed upon by the parties. Except as expressly provided for in this Agreement, not other
understanding or representation, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter,of this Agreement,
shall bind or affect either of the parties.
_ the foregoing agreement was adopted this. day of :. _._ - _ 1996,
Mayor Allen Settle President and CEO Frank Kelton
City of San Luis Obispo San Luis Ambulance Service, Inc.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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