6. Resolution 4554 - Ambulance Rate IncreaseKalispell Fire/Ambulance Dept.
1,6 1 st Ave. East • P.O. Box 1997
alispell, MT 59903-1997
Report To: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
From: Ted A. Waggener, Fire Chief
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Subject: Rate increase request for Kalispell City Ambulance.
Meeting Date: May 1, 2000
Background: The last rate increase for Kalispell City Ambulance was
October 6t', 1997, and was as listed below:
Item Basic Life Support Advanced Life Support
Disposables* Disposables*
Base Rate $235.00 $305.00
Loaded Mile
6.00
6.00
(First 100)
Over 100
4.35
5.60
Oxygen
25.00 First 1/2
25.00 First 1/2
hr.,$10.00 ea.
hr., 10.00 ea.
additional hr.
additional hr.
Drugs
cost of drug
Telephone 406-758-7764
Fax 406-758-7758
The proposed budget for 00-01 recommends supporting the general fund of the
fire department by $99,145 from the ambulance fund. This was derived from 15%
of all firefighters wages and 75 % of our E.M.S. Directors wages. This support of the
fire department budget will allow us the two additional firefighters we are requesting.
This will help in our effort to lower our I.S. O. Rating, and give us more manpower
which is badly needed for our emergency medical responses. We are also
recommending the hiring of a 1/2 time clerk H (the cost is $11,534.00) to help
in ambulance billing and fire department secretarial duties. A 1/2 time clerk is needed
as the work load has increased. Our ambulance runs are increasing each year, and the
billing of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance is very time consuming. It would also
provide the department with backup in case of illness etc.
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Recommendation: To approve a rate increase for the Kalispell City Ambulance,
as listed below:
Item
Basic Life Support Advanced Life Support
Disposables* Disposables*
Base Rate
Loaded Mile
(First 100)
Over 100
Oxygen
Drugs
*Disposables
Return Transfer Rate
$270.00
7.00
4.35
30.00 First 1/2
hr.,$10.00 ea.
additional hr.
25.00
150.00 plus mileage
$370.00
7.00
5.60
3 0. 00 First 1/2
hr., 10.00 ea.
additional hr.
cost of drug
35.00
Stand-by ambulance: $110.00 for the first hour and $85.00 per hour
thereafter. This rate will be figured on a quarter hour basis. Anyone
transported during stand-by time will be billed per any normal run.
Fiscal Effects: Increase in revenue of $112,523.00.
Alternative: As suggested by the City Council.
Attachments: See attachment #1 for comparison of rates throughout Montana.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ted Waggener
Fire Chief
Chris Kukulski
City Manager
MONTANA HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS, INC.
ALS BASE RATE
BLS BASE RATE
ALS MILEAGE
BLS MILEAGE
BLS ROUTINE SUPPLIES
ALS ROUTINE SUPPLIES
OXYGEN
ALS IV SUPPLIES
ALS INTUBATION SUPPLIES
(406) 549-7104
1-800-850-4574
Fax (406) 542-2785
CHARGE RANGE FOR AMBULANCE RATES
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$375.00
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$450.00
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$250.00
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$325.00
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$7.00
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$9.00
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4.60
7. 0 0
$6.00
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$7.00
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6.00
77. 00
$20.00
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$25.00
A0382
$45.00
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$60.00
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$30.00 "
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$45.00
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$25.00
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$40.00
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$50.00
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$80.00
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Chief Waggener,
Any price in this range is consistent with rates across the State of Montana.
Call if you have any questions. 888 850-4574.
1008 Burlington Ave., Suite C • Missoula, Montana 59801
RESOLUTION NO. 4554
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4368, BY REVISING AMBULANCE
RATES FOR THE USE OF THE KALISPELL AMBULANCE SERVICE AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell maintains an ambulance service
through its fire department;
WHEREAS, on October 6, 1997, the City Council established
Resolution No. 4368, which set the rates for the Kalispell
Ambulance Service; and
WHEREAS, to support this service it is necessary to revise the rates
that are charged for its use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
Item
Base rate
Loaded mile rate
(First 100)
Over 100
Oxygen
Drugs
Disposables
That Resolution 4368 is hereby amended by
revising the rates of the Kalispell Ambulance
Service as follows:
B.L.S. Rate/
Disposables*
$270.00
7.00
4.35
30.00 First 1/2 hr.,
10.00 each addll hr.
25.00
Return Transfer Rate 150.00 plus mileage
A.L.S. Rate/
Disposables*
$370.00
7.00
5.60
30.00 First 1/2 hr.,
10.00 each addll hr.
Cost of Drugs
35.00
Stand-by Ambulance: $110.00 for the first hour and $85.00 per hour
thereafter. This rate will be figured on a quarter hour basis.
Anyone transported during stand-by will be billed per any normal run.
*B.L.S. = Basic Life Support A.L.S. = Advanced Life Support
SECTION II. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2000.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Wm. E. Boharski
Mayor