58-96 ORDINANCE NO. 58-96
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 96, "FIRE SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 96.66,
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FEES", SUBSECTION
96.66(A), TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INFLATION
INDEX CHARGE FOR 1997; PRDVIDING A GENERAL REPEAT.W.R
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on January 17, 1995, the City Commission adopted Ordinance
No. 5-95, which enacted a new Section 96.66 of the City Code to provide for
emergency medical transportation fees; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 96.66(B) of the City Code, the City
Commission may adjust fees annually pursuant to the Inflation ID~ex Charge
(I.I.C.) which is used by Medicare to determine appropriate fee charges; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been notified that the Inflation
Index Charge (I.I.C.) for 1997, applicable to Medicare services and fee
schedules, will be a 2.8% increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 96, "Fire Safety and Emergency Services",
Section 96.66, "Emergency Medical Transportation Fees", Subsection 96.66(A),
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
(A) The following service charges or fees are levied for the
provision of emergency medical transportation:
(1) Advanced Life Support
transportation fee $~/g~ 8290.00
(2) Basic Life Support
transportation fee $~/~ .$2 ! 5.00
(3) Mileage fee $//~/~/~C%~¢ $ 5.30/mile
Section 2. That all oz~inances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word
be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof
as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be
invalid.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective as
of Janua~ 1, 1997.
PASSED AND ~OPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 7th day of J~ua~, 1997.
ATTEST:
~ity Cl~k -
First Reading Dece~er 3, 1996
Second Readin9 January 7, 1997
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #/~ ~- REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1997
SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 58-96
(EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FEES)
DATE: JANUARY 2, 1997
This is second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 58-96
which amends Section 96.66 of the City Code by adjusting the fee
schedule for emergency medical transportation in accordance with
the Inflation Index Charge (I.I.C.) for 1997.
At first reading on December 3, 1996, the Commission passed the
ordinance by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 58-96 on second and final
reading.
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[lTV OF DELRRV BER[H
FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVING DELRAY BEACH · GULFSTREAM · HIGHLAND BEACH
DELRAY BEACH
~ MEMORANDUM
Ali,America City
~ 993 FROM: ROBERT B. REHR, FIRE CHIEF
DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1996
SUBJECT: ADJUSTMENT OF EMS TRANSPORT FEES
We have been notified that thc Inflation Index Charge (I.I.C.) for 1997, applicable to
Medicare services and fee schedules, will be a 2.8 % increase. According to City of Delray
Beach Ordinance No. 5-95, Section 96.66, Emergency Medical Transport Fees, Sub-Section B:
"The City_ Commission may ad_iust fees annually pursuant to the Inflation Index Charge
(I.I.C.) which is used by Medicare to determine the appropriate fee charges."
It is our recommendation that an increase be granted effective January 1, 1997. This will
allow us to. keep up with the changes in Medicare allowances. I suggest we put this on the next
Commission Meeting agenda, if it meets with your approval. The following shows what
percentage charges would be for each charge:
PRESENT FEE 2.8% INCREASE TOTAL ROUND OFF
ALS $280.00 7.84 $287.84 $290.00
BLS $210.00 5.88 $215.88 $215.00
Mileage $5.15 .14 $5.29 $5.30
per mile
If you would like to move forward with this proposal I will do the appropriate paper
work for the Commission agenda.
Fire Chief
Attachment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS · 501 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE · DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
(561) 243-7400. SUNCOM 928-7400. FAX (561)243-7461 /0 ,,~
Printed on Recycled Paper /~ ·r~ ·
'~_ Highlights 6f Wednesda~slPalm Bea~ch County Commis-
'sion meeting: ~-.)-"-~ ~-".-~:"~.': :,"."~ '.'
· AMBULANCE FEES: Gave 'preliminary.approval to
r~ising the basic rate from $200 to $210, the advanced rate
from $300 to $310 and the mileage 'charge from $6.50 per mile
to $7 p~r mil6. Medicare has'increased its reimbursement
allowance, so the county is following suit with its own
increase. Commissioners will consider the fees for final
~"approval Nov. 19. '.-". ~- ~ ' :
Agreed
· PET ADOPTIONS: to reduce adoptiofi fees for
I .~. animals that the county sells through pet stores. The average
~;' adoption fee is about $60. After the animal is held in a pet
*' store for two Wee,ks, the fee would be reduced to $40. The
fee would drop again after an'additional two weeks to about
~,~t. $20 After six weeks, the fee could be waived entirely at the
~,~. discretion Of Animal Care & Control, and the animal could be
~.:*given to a humane organization for adoption.
?:" · ARTIFICIAL REEF: U~ing vessel registration fees, a
$145,000 contract with ReSolve Towing & Salvage to scuttle
the293-foot Jed Carrier as~an artificial reef about 1 mile north
of the Lake Worth Inlet: '~ :
Agenda Item. No.: /~'~ ·
AGENDA REQUEST
Date: November 20, 1996
Request to be placed on:
x~ Regular Agenda
Special Agenda
Workshop Agenda When: December 3 ~ 1996
Description of item (whO, what, where, how much): Cit~ of Delra¥ Beach
Ordinance No. 5-'95, Section 96.66. allows an annual adiustmen~, of transport charges
~' acp. ordJnE tn the Tn~]mtion Tnt]e-x: Charge (I.I.C.)' We have been aHvi.~ed that this
that are ahmr~eH fmr EmerEency Medical Tran.qport Fees. Sub-.qeat4on g. ALS transport
from, $2~0. ~O $2'90,, BL~transport {rom $210. to ~215., mileage from $5.15 to $5.30.
(Example: .Request from Atlantic High School for $2,000 to fund
project graduation).
ORDINANCE/" RESOLUTION REQUIRED: YES/NO Draft Attached: YES/NO
Recommendation: Staff recommends the ~rantin~ of this increase to stay.with the
Medicare allowances. ThSs increase should take effect by January l~. 1997. The're is
no. ~onetary cost to the 0apartment or to the City, it will increase the returns of
(Example: Recommend. approval with funding from Special Events Account
No. 001-3333-555-44.55).
Department Hea~ Signature: ~~
City Attorney Review/ Recommendation (if applicable):
Budget Director Review (required on all items involving expenditure
of funds}:
Funding available: YES/ NO
Funding alternatives: (if applicable)
Account No. & Description:
Account Balance:
City Manager Review:
~pproved for agenda: ~ NO
Hold Until:
Agenda Coordinator Review:
Received:
Placed on Agenda:
Action: Approved/Disapproved
CITY DELRI:IY BEI:I[H
FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVING DELRAY BEACH · GULFSTREAM ° HIGHLAND BEACH
DELRAY BEACH ~
~ MEMORANDUM
Ali. America City 161~
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1996
SUBJECT: ADJUSTMENT OF EMS TRANSPORT FEES
We have been notified that the Inflation Index Charge (I.I.C.) for 1997, applicable to
Medicare services and fee schedules, will be a 2.8 % increase. According to City of Delray
Beach Ordinance No. 5-95, Section 96.66, Emergency Medical Transport Fees, Sub-Section B:
"The City. Commission may adjust fees annually pursuant to the Inflation Index Charge
II.LC.) which is used by Medicare to determine the appropriate fee charges,"
It is our recommendation that an increase be granted effective January 1, 1997. This will
allow us to keep up with the changes in Medicare allowances. I suggest we put this on the next
Commission Meeting agenda, if it meets with your approval. The following shows what
percentage charges would be for each charge:
PRESENT FEE 2.8% INCREASE TOTAL ROUND OFF
ALS $280.00 7.84 $287.84 $290.00
BLS $210.00 5.88 $215.88 $215.00
Mileage $5.15 .14 $5.29 $5.30
per mile
If you would like to move forward with this proposal ! will do the appropriate paper
work for the Commission agenda.
Fire Chief
Attachment.
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS · 501 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE · DELRAY REACH, FLORIDA 33444
(561~ 243-7400 · SUNCOM 928-7400 · FAX (561) 243-7461 A
· Pt,'f-~ted on Recycled Paper /,~ ' '
~ sion meeting: ' ...,-'. :,' TM ~'..~ .."'~. ' · : . .
· AMBULANCE FEES: Gave preliminary.approval to
raising the basic rate from $200 to.$210, the advanced rate
from $300 to $310 and the mileage charge from $6.50 per mile
to $7 per mile~. Medicare has'increased its reimbursement '
allowance, so the county is following suit with its own
increase. Commissioners will consider the fees for final
approval Nov. 19. '. · ~ - ·
· ' PET ADOPTIONS:Agreed to reduce adoption fees for
· ~;' *L: animals that the county sells through pet stores. The average . .....
adoptaon fee is about $60. After the animal ~s held ~n a pet
,. store for two weeks, the fee would be reduced to $40. The
fee would drop agmn after an'additional two weeks to about
$20. After six weeks, the fee could be waived entirely at the
discretion Of Animal Care & Control, and the animal could be
,.~given to a humane, organization for adoption.
~::·" · AR?IFICIAL REFF: Using vessel registration fees, a
-state grant and other donations, commissioners approved a
$145,000 contract with Resolve Towing & Salvage to scuttle
the293-foot Jed Carder as'an artifidal reef about 1 mile north
of the Lake Worth Inlet:
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