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From: Larry R. Pitzer Subject: Resolution of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San
Dept: Fire Bernardino approving 120-day
extension for pre-hospital paramedic
Date: March 6, 2000 1 f service pilot program, as set forth in
Rf O i I VA the contract with American Medical
Resoonse. Inc. (AMRI.
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
4/19/99 Fire Department and American Medical Response staff presented information regarding
the subject issue, at a workshop to Mayor and Council.
7/6/99 Item continued to July 19, 1999 to allow time to receive all exhibits pertinent to contract
approval.
7/19/99 Adopted resolution 1999-186 approving a contract with American Medical Response
relating to a 180-day pilot program to assess enhanced pre-hospital paramedic services.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend FY 1999-2000 budget to reflect a) the continuing
reclassification costs of three firefighters positions to paramedic positions for an additional four
months at the cost of $12,856, and b) reflect the corresponding revenue reimbursement of
$12,856 to be received from AMR. _��Cj 'k P"VN
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Contact Person: Larry R. Pitzer Phone: (909)384-5286
Supporting data attached: Staff Reports Ward: City Wide /
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $12,856 I
Source: (Acct. No.) To be charged to the General Fund Fire
Department Budget (001-202-50XX) and to be reimbursed by AMR (revenue account #001-000-4881)
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No.
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino approving
120-day extension for pre-hospital paramedic service pilot program, as set forth in the
contract with American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR).
BACKGROUND:
The public/private partnership pilot program between San Bernardino City and AMR has
been ongoing for the last 180 days. Data that has been collected indicates that the
program has been highly successful. All interested parties, San Bernardino City Fire,
AMR and Inland Counties Emergency Medical Authority (ICEMA) have expressed that
they are pleased with the results thus far.
However, it has been determined that further study is necessary to ensure that this
program will be successful once implemented on a permanent basis. AMR, ICEMA and
San Bernardino City Fire staffs have indicated that the publiclprivate partnership
program should be extended for an additional 120 days. This extension of time will
allow staffs to compile and analyze additional data. The accumulated information will
provide a basis for a long-term program between the City of San Bernardino and AMR.
In addition, this extension will allow the time needed to negotiate a long-term contract
with AMR.
For a more in depth description of the public/private partnership program please refer to
the attached staff report dated July 19, 1999.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
AMR will reimburse the City for the continued reclassification costs of three firefighter
positions to three paramedic positions. These position reclassification costs equal
$3,214 per month (totaling $12,856 for the four month period). There will be no net
impact to the General Fund as revenues and expenditures are being increased equally.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt Resolution.
2. Authorize the Director of Finance to amend FY 1999-2000 budget to reflect a) the
continuing reclassification costs of three firefighters positions to paramedic
positions for an additional four months at the cost of $12,856, and b) reflect the
corresponding revenue reimbursement of $12,856 to be received from AMR.
RESOLUTION_ C O F V
1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A 120
2 DAY CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE 180-DAY
3 PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSESS ENHANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PARAMEDIC
SERVICE
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5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. That American Medical Response (AMR) and San Bernardino
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8 City Fire Department extend their 180-day public/private partnership pilot program,
9 according to the current contract, an additional 120 days beginning February 1, 2000;
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11 SECTION 2. That the Mayor or her designee is hereby authorized and
12 directed to execute an extension of 120 days to the current contract ; and
13 SECTION 3. This 120 day extension is effective February 1, 2000; and
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SECTION 4. The authorization to execute the above referenced contract
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extension is rescinded if not executed within (30) days of the passage of this
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2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING A 120 DAY
CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE
3 DEPARTMENT AND AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE 180-DAY PILOT PROGRAM
TO ASSESS ENHANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PARAMEDIC SERVICE
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5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
6 and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
7 meeting thereof, held on the day of
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2000, by the following vote,to wit:
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10 COUNCILMEMBERS AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
11 ESTRADA
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14 MCGINNIS
15 SCHNETZ
16 SUAREZ
17 ANDERSON
18 MILLER
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20 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of ,
2000.
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22 Judith Valles, Mayor
23 City of San Bernardino
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and legal content:
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26 JAMES F. PENMAN
27 City Attorney
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