Ord 01-99 ORDINANCE NO. 1-99
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 ADJUST THE FEE
SCHEDULE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INFLATION INDEX CHARGE;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER 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
Index Charge (I.I.C.) which is used by Medicare to determine
appropriate fee changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has been notified that the
Inflation Index Charge (I.I.C.) for 1999, applicable to Medicare
services and fee schedules, will be a 1.3% increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Title IX, "General Regulations" 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, 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 ~/~ $300.00
(2) Basic Life Support
transportation fee ~%~/~ $218.00
(3) Mileage fee ~//~/~/~%~ $6.08/mile
Section 2. That all ordinances 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conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.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 January 1, 1999.
PASSED AND ~OPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 19th day of January , 1999.
ATTEST:
J City C~rk -
First Reading January 5, 1999
Second Reading January 19, 1999
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~
subJ.,CT: AG ,NDA ITEM/0. C- RESUnAR M .mTING Or JANUARY 19, 1999
ORDINANCE NO. 1-99 (EMS TRANSPORTATION FEES)
DATE: JANUARY 14, 1999
This is second reading and a public hearing for Ordinance No. 1-99
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.).
The Fire Department has been notified that the I.I.C. for 1999,
applicable to Medicare services and fee schedules, will be a 1.3%
increase. To stay within the Medicare allowances, the following
increases are recommended:
FROM TO
Advanced Life Support $296.00 $300.00
Basic Life Support $215.00 $218.00
Mileage Fee $6.00/mile $6.08/mile
The increases will be effective retroactive to January 1, 1999.
At first reading on January 5, 1999, the Commission passed the
ordinance by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1-99 on second and final
reading.
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[ITY OF DELRRY BEI:I[H
FIRE DEPARTMENT DE BA · GULF
DELRAY BEACH
All. America City
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
1993
FROM: ROBERT B. REHR, FIRE CHIEF
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 1998
SUBJECT: ADJUSTMENT OF EMS TRANSPORT FEES
We have been notified that the Inflation Index Charge (I.I.C.) for 1999, applicable to
Medicare services and fee schedules, will be a 1.3% 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 (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, 1999. 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 1.3% INCREASE TOTAL RECOMMEND
ALS $296.00 3.85 $299.85 $300.00
BLS $215.00 2.80 $217.80 $218.00
MileageS 6.00 .08 $ 6.08 $ 6.08
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 HEADQLIARTERS · 501 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE · DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
407/243-7400 · SUNCOM 928-7400 · FAX 407/243-7461
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RATES CHARGED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY EMS AGENCIES:
ALS BLS MILEAGE
American Medical Rescue $317.70 $218.40 $6.80
Boca Raton Fire REscue $272.00 $170.00 $5.80
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue $289.00 $6.50
Delray Beach Fire Rescue $296.00 $215.00 $6.00
Greenacres Public Safety $280.00 $197.00 $5.70
Jupiter Medical Center $343.00 $277.00 $6.55
Lake Worth Fire Rescue $310.00 $6.10
North Palm Beach Public Safety $310.00 $6.00
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue $310.00 $210.00 $7.00
Palm Beach Gardens Fire Dept. $297.50 $5.50
Riviera Beach Fire Rescue $310.00
Royal Palm Beach Fire Dept. $286.00 $4.00
West Palm Beach Fire Dept. $310.00 $6.00
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY Mg2q'AGER~/(
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM /~- REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 1999
ORDINANCE NO. 1-99 (EMS TRANSPORTATION FEES)
DATE: DECEMBER 29, 1998
This is first reading for Ordinance No. 1-99 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.).
The Fire Department has been notified that the I.I.C. for 1999,
applicable to Medicare services and fee schedules, will be a 1.3%
increase. To stay within the Medicare allowances, the following
increases are recommended:
FROM TO
Advanced Life Support $296.00 $300.00
Basic Life Support $215.00 $218.00
Mileage Fee $6.00/mile $6.08/mile
The increases will be effective retroactive to January 1, 1999.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1-99 on first reading. If
passed, a public hearing will be scheduled for January 19, 1999.
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Agenda Item-No.:
AGENDA REQUEST
Date: Dec. 14, 1998
Request to be placed on:
.XXX Regular Agenda
Special Agenda
Workshop Agenda When: January 5~ 1999
Description of'item (who, what, where, how much)~ne Cft¥ of .Delray Beach
Ordinance No. 5-95, Section 96.66 allows an annual adjustment of transport
char~es according to the inllatlon ln~ex (i£C). We have been advise~ that
this charge w%ll increaSe 1.3.% this.year and want this increase to reflect
upon the Fates that are charKed for Emergency Medical Transport ~'ees. Sub-Secti
B, ALS ~rans9or~ from $296. to $300.~ BLS from $215 to $218~ mileage from $6.00
o$6.98.
Example: .Request from Atlantic High School. for $2,000 to fund
project graduation).
ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONREQUIRED: YES/NO Draft Attached: YES/NO
Recommendation: Staff recommends the ~ranting of this increase to stay with
the ~edicare allowances. This increase should tare effect by jARUA~Y i, 1999.
This is no monetary cost to the Department or to the City~ it will increase
th~ returns of billing.
(Example: Recommend approval with funding from Special Events Account
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: YES/ NO ~_~xc~~ -- ~'~Y'~'
Agenda Coordinator Review: /~¢~~ ~ ~
Received: ~
Placed on Agenda: /~ ·
Action: Approved/Disapproved ~ .