ORDER N0. 18038
MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY/COUNTY FIRE FIGHTING
AGREEMENT
On this the 8th day of August 1988, a motion was made by
Commissioner Baldwin, to approve the October 1988 Amendment
to the City/County Fire Fighting Agreement, wherein KERB
COUNTY will continue to pay to the CITY OF KERRVILLE the
monthly sum of Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Six and 67/100
($4,166.67) Dollars, for fire service rendered, beginning
October 1st, 1988 and terminating on September 30th, 1989.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Ray, with Commissioners
Baldwin and Ray voting "AYE" and Commissioner Holland and
County Judge Edwards voting "NAY", said motion failed.
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KERRVILLE, TEXAS
August 1, X988
Judge Danny R. Edwards
::err County Courthouse
Kerrville, TX 78028
RE: City/County Fire Fighting Agreement
Dear Judge Edwards:
Upon recommendation from the Kerrville-Kerr County Public
Safety Committee, the Kerrville City Council recently approved
the City/County Fire Fighting Agreement which will start on
October 1, 1988, and terminate on September 30, 1989.
Enclosed is a copy of the minutes of said meeting.
Please place this item on your next agenda for action by the
County Commissioners.
Also enclosed are two copies of the agreement. Please. return
one to my office for filing after execution.
If I may be of further assistance, please advise.
Sincerely,
Sheila L. Brand, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachments
800 JUNCTION HIGHWAY KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028-5069 512/251-8000
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This Amendment by and between the CITY OF KERRVILLE, herein called.
" "City" and COllKPY OF KERB, trsein c3iled "County" to that certain original
City/County Fire Fighting Agreement effective October 1, 1979, as follows:
1. The term of this Amendment sha3_Y ~~in on October 1, 1988, and
~, terminate on September 30, 1989. •
2. For the fire services to be rendered hereunder, County shad pay
to City the monthly sum of FOUR THWSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX DOLLARS AND
67J100 (54,165.67). The first payment hereunder shall be due and payable
on October 15, 1988, for the month of October 1988, and such payments shall
o~ntinue on the fifteenth day of each sucessive calendar month for twelve
(12) consecutive calendar months, with the last payment due hereunder due
and payable on September 15, 1989.
;3. Except as amended herein, all of the provisions of the original
Agreement, effective October 1, 1979, shall be in effect.
EXECUTED this the z ~c day of _ ~ 1988.
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CITY OF KERRVZLLE, TEXAS
Edd R. Turner, Mayor
ATTEST~~:jj ~~JJ .
Sheila L. Brand, City Clerk
APPROVED AS ~ FURM:
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Nancy S eder
Assistant City Attorney KERB COUNPY, TEXAS
HY:
Danny E3wards
• County Judg=
ATTEST:
Patricia Dye, County Clerk
and Ex-Officio Clerk of tiie
Coamissioners' Court of Kerr Co.
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DANNY R. EDWARDS
COUNTY JUDGE, KERR COUNTY
KERRVILLE. TEXAS 78028
EX-OFFICIO COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
September 19, 1988
Mr. Glenn Brawn, City Manger
City of Kerrville
800 Junction Highway
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Re: Fire Contract
Dear Glenn:
PHONE: 512~25T6711
For the last several years, the County has been renewing the City-County Fire
Contract by the use of an amendment which sets the amount for the coming year. All
other provisions of the original Contract effective October 1, 1979 are left in effect
The original Contract contains language that I feel should be reviewed and brought to
date. Ae an example. only, Paragraph 1 a provides that Kerrville Fire Department will
roll on structure fires unless they have information that another fire department in
the area lL~ =ys once wg . " In that event they are not to respond unless requested by
that other unit My understanding is that Kerrville Fire Department will roll on all
structure fires.
The Contract also speaks of possible additional charges for running on grass fires,
auto fires or rescue.
Would you mind taking a look at the agreement and give me your thoughts on
whether we should have it up-dated.
Thank you for your consideration and attention to this matter.
DRE/Ib
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CCTGBE.R 1988 '
A~`1fT1Ct~3`7P TD
CITY/COUD7I7 FIRE FIGHTING AGREFa~ff.NP
This Amendment by and between the CITY OF KERRVILLE, herein called.
"City" and COUNTY OF KERB, trsein called "County" to that certain original
City/County Fire Fighting Agreement effective October 1, 1979, as follows:
1. The term of this Amendment shall be3in on October 1, 1988, and
terminate on September 30, 1989. •~
2. For the fire services to be rendered hereunder, County shall pay
to City the monthly sum of FOUR THOUSAND .ONE HUNDRED SIXTY SIX DOLLARS A~W
67/100 ($4,165.67). The first payment hereunder shall be due and payable
on October 15, 1988, for the month of October 1988, and such payments shall
continue on the fifteenth day of each sucessive calendar month for twelve
(12) consecutive calendar months, with the last payment due hereunder due
and payable on September 15, 1989.
:3. Except as amended h=rein, all of the provisions of the oriaina?
Agreement, effective October 1, 1979, shall. be in effect. y
E){ECUTED this the z~ day of ~/" ~ 19gg,
ATTEST:
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Sheila L. Brand, City`Clerk
APPROVED AS ~ FORM:
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Nancy S eder
Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF KERRVZ//L~~LE, TEXAS
BY: ~~ K .~
Edd R. Turner,-Mayor
I~RR COUNTY, TEXAS
BY:
Danny Edwazds
County Judge
ATTEST:
Patricia Dye, County Clerk
and Ex-0fficio Clerk of tite _-
Comnissioners' Co.~x~t of Kerr Co.
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STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF KERB CITY OF KERRVILLE
On Thursday, July 14, 1988, the Kerrville-Kerr County Public
Safety Committee/EMS Task Force met at 3:00 p.m. in City Hall
Council Chambers,800 Junction Highway.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charles P. Johnson
Bill Ray
Buster Baldwin
Charles B. Goodale
City Councilman
County Commissioner
County Commissioner
City Councilman
TASK FORCE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lee Sweeten Texas Department of Health, Region 9
Dr. William A11en Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital
Arnold Mouish VA Medical Center
Dr. Maurice Johnston Kerrville State Hospital
MEMBERS ABSENT•
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Randy Thomas
Brenda G. Craig
Raymond Holloway
Performance Specialist/Insurance Mgr.
Recording Secretary
Fire Chief/Emergency Management
Coordinator
AMCARE STAFF PRESENT:
Frank Carrubba
Jessie Davis
Ginger Morton
Kyle Harmon
VISITORS PRESENT:
President
Manager
Assistant Manager
Wanda Cash Kerrville Daily Times
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Charles Johnson.
Mr. Baldwin moved for approval of the minutes of March 23,
1988, as presented; motion was seconded by Dr. Johnston and
passed unanimously.
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- AMCARE applied for a provider number at the $175 rate for ALS
service, and was approved at $140. AMCARE will receive 80$ of
$140 ($112), and will bill the customer the remaining 20$ ($28)
- The Committee discussed Profit and loss statements, call
volume, rate of return, and billing and collection procedures.
Also, discussed AMCARE having a local medical director; Mr.
Carrubba stated he has a medical director for his company in
San Antonio and did not see a need to change.
- Mr. Carrubba stated that any existing special agreements
(i.e. local hospitals), would not be affected by an increase in
supply rates.
- Supply Charges: Mr. Carrubba stated he had applied with
Medicare for supply charges, and was approved at the state-wide
average. The supply rates are the same as those set by the
Federal Health and Finance Administration, and an itemized
listing is required on billings. These amounts are paid by
insurance companies and Medicare/Medicaid, and AMCARE has
received no complaints from them.
- The committee noted that AMCARE's proposed supply charges
have not been approved by City Council and County Commissioners'
Court. The committee noted the supply charges as proposed by
AMCARE are "the maximum paid" by Medicare. It does not say
the maximum amount must be charged. In fact, a company does
not have to charge anything for these supplies, or may charge
their cost; that is their decision. It only says reimbursement
will not exceed that amount. AMCARE was previously charging a
$10 flat fee for supply costs. Every time charges go up,
insurance premiums go up also.
- City staff recommended guidelines be established as to what
constitutes a profit level or percentage.
- A local hospital praised AMCARE for the high level of service
they provide for the patient, but also questioned if AMCARE was
doing more in the field than is necessary (i.e. blood test,
etc.).
- Mr. Carrubba stated AMCARE salaries are now competitive with
others in our area in related fields; and noted AMCARE does
have continual training programs for employees.
The committee instructed staff and AMCARE to prepare an
itemized supply charge schedule and bring it back for review.
The Public Safety Committee/EMS Task Force adjourned and Public
Safety Committee reconvened at 4:30 p.m.
CITY/COUNTY FIRE CONTRACT
Mr. Goodale moved to recommend to City Council and County
Commissioners' Court that the City/County Fire Contract be
extended for one year; that is, County to pay City $4,166.67
monthly, to terminate on September 30, 1989. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Baldwin and passed 4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45
Public,Safety/EMS Task Force
18, 1988 at 3:00 in City Hall
Date Approved
p.m.; the next meeting of the
will be held on Thursday, August
Meeting Room No. 1.
Charles P. Johnson
Chairman
Brenda G. Craig
Recording Secretary
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rlarlora To APPR~ ~r
Tp 'IHE CITY/COUP' FIRE
FIGI~TING AGRE~`~T
g-8-1988
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