HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 04_Ambulance Rates_2007.05.01CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -04
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF OWASSO AMBULANCE SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso operates an emergency medical service (ambulance) for the
benefit of the citizens in the Owasso area; and
WHEREAS, the cost of operating this service continues to rise with the increase in supply
costs, vehicle and fuel costs, and personnel training costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso wishes to maintain the high quality of emergency response
provided by the Owasso Ambulance Service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Owasso has determined that an increase in the
base rates and mileage fee for Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support service is the best
method available to address these financial needs and provide for the operation of this service for
the community;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA THAT THE FOLLOWING CHARGES BE ASSESSED TO
THOSE USERS OF THE OWASSO AMBULANCE SERVICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007:
ALS (Advance Life Support) Level II - $625
ALS (Advance Life Support) Emergency - $600
BLS (Basic Life Support) Emergency - $550
BLS (Basic Life Support) Non - Emergency - $525
Mileage Rate - $8.25
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this lst day of May, 2007 by the City Council of the City
of Owasso, Oklahoma.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
CITY OF OWASSO
FROM: TIMOTHY D. ROONEY
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -03
CEMETERY RATES
CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -04
AMBULANCE RATES
DATE: April 26, 2007
BACKGROUND:
At the April 17, 2007 regular meeting, the Owasso City Council reviewed and approved rate
and fee adjustments for the services provided by the City of Owasso and the Owasso Public
Works Authority. The rates and fee adjustments recommended by staff were the result of a
comprehensive review beginning in November of 2006.
Several of the approved rate increases require formal action by the Owasso Public Works
Authority, the Owasso City Council, or both. In the case of both the Cemetery and
Ambulance rates, it is necessary for the City Council to formally adopt the planned rate
increases via Resolution.
City of Owasso Resolution No. 2007 -03 would formally adopt the rate increase identified to
offset overtime costs incurred by the City of Owasso for interments requiring city staff after
4:00 PM.
City of Owasso Resolution No. 2007 -04 would formally adopt rate increases identified by staff
to offset expenses incurred by the City of Owasso to provide ambulance services.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
If adopted by the City Council, the effective date of the rate increases would be July 1, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends Council adoption of City Resolution No. 2007 -03 and 2007 -04.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Resolution No. 2007 -03
2. City Resolution No. 2007 -04